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Forensics, Sherlock, & More

Forensics, Sherlock, & More

By Annabelle Crescenzo

Murders and science and Sherlock, oh my! This podcast explores the various topics of forensic science in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories about Sherlock Holmes. Discover the similarities and differences shared between the greatest detective and modern analysts.
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The Crime Scene

Forensics, Sherlock, & MoreSep 04, 2020

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Blooper Reel

Blooper Reel

A collection of our mispronunciations and awkward moments while recording!


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam
Oct 23, 202004:57
Sherlock

Sherlock

Bonus Episode! This week, we are exploring the amazing TV series Sherlock and the real life science behind the drama.


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Stories: BBC Sherlock, season 1 and 2
  • Scientific Info: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
Oct 16, 202013:50
Document Analysis

Document Analysis

A missing fiancé, a typewriter, and an anonymous note... Sherlock's got a lot of work today!


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Stories: A Case of Identity & The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • Scientific Info: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
  • Scientific Info: Sherlock Holmes, Father of Scientific Crime and Detection by Stanton O. Berg
Oct 09, 202011:52
Firearms

Firearms

The bullet tells all.


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Stories: The Adventure of the Empty House & The Adventure of the Reigate Squires
  • Scientific Info: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
  • Scientific Info: Sherlock Holmes, Father of Scientific Crime and Detection by Stanton O. Berg
Oct 02, 202012:11
Toxicology

Toxicology

This week's lesson from Sherlock: if you don't know what it is, don't eat it... or you might wind up dead.


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Stories: A Study in Scarlet
  • Scientific Info: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
Sep 25, 202011:42
Fingerprints

Fingerprints

Sherlock knows that there's a lot more to fingerprints than meets the eye.


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Stories: Adventure of the Norwood Builder
  • Scientific Info: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
  • Scientific Info: Sherlock Holmes, Father of Scientific Crime and Detection by Stanton O. Berg
Sep 18, 202013:21
Footprints

Footprints

A giant hound and a faked death are the perfect plots to explore footprints with Sherlock.


---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Stories: The Hound of the Baskervilles & The Valley of Fear
  • Scientific Info: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
  • Scientific Info: Sherlock Holmes, Father of Scientific Crime and Detection by Stanton O. Berg
Sep 11, 202014:12
The Crime Scene

The Crime Scene

Let's start with an examination of the crime scene in the very first Sherlock Holmes novel, A Study in Scarlet. 

---Credits---

  • Co-Host: Annabelle Crescenzo
  • Co-Host: Kayla Patel
  • Music: Lauren Kam

---More Info---

  • Sherlock Story: A Study in Scarlet
  • Scientific Facts: Crime Scene, The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Science by Richard Platt
Sep 04, 202008:54