Catching History's Criminals: The Forensics Story
2015 · BBC Four · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · Instruments of Murder
Fri, 3 July, 6:00 am
Gabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness.
About
Surgeon Gabriel Weston explores the history and development of forensic science. Sherlock has his mind palace, Morse his music - every detective has an edge. For most, it's forensic science. This three-part series provides a rare and fascinating insight into the secret history of catching murderers, charting two centuries of the breakthroughs that have changed the course of justice. Surgeon and writer Gabriel Weston explores this rich history through some of the most absorbing, and often gruesome, stories in the forensic casebook - and looks ahead to how forensics will continue to solve the murders of the future.
Episodes
- E01
A Question of Identity
Fri, 19 June· 60 minGabriel Weston explores the history and development of forensic science. The first episode looks at the difficulty of identifying the body in a murder case.
- E02
Traces of Guilt
Fri, 26 June· 60 minGabriel Weston looks at cases that were solved by examining the smallest traces of forensic evidence, and investigates the cutting-edge techniques being used today.
- E03
Instruments of Murder
Fri, 3 July· 60 minGabriel Weston investigates the forensic advances that have elevated the murder weapon from its role of mere evidence to that of key witness.
Cast
Gabriel Weston
Presenter