
Secrets From the Crime Lab
A podcast for practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts of forensic science, applied science, and science related topics: exploring the truth of true crime. Learn about the real forensic science behind the cases, how it actually works behind the closed doors of the crime lab, and what happens when it fails or is misunderstood. Hosted by a scientist with over twenty years of laboratory experience, this podcast discusses the challenges and nuances of the forensic fields from her own experiences and with forensic and subject matter experts.
Podcasting since 2022 • 16 episodes
Secrets From the Crime Lab
Latest Episodes
A Glimpse into Advanced Investigations: Exploring the Role of Private Investigators with William Losefsky
In this episode of 'Secrets from the Crime Lab,' host Angela Swarts returns after a brief hiatus to delve into an enlightening conversation with William Losefsky of Investigative Concepts. With a background in law enforcement and extensive expe...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:16:24

PART II - Case Solved? Unraveling a DNA thread in the Zodiac killer enigma. Featuring Forensic Scientist George Schiro
Part II of George Schiro’s story about his involvement in unraveling the identity of the notorious Zodiac Killer. What did he find in his examination of the alleged DNA profile of the Zodiac and Gary Stewart? Is Gary Stewart the biologic...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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35:22

Case Solved? Unraveling a DNA thread in the Zodiac killer enigma. Featuring Forensic Scientist George Schiro.
The Zodiac case remains one of the most notorious unsolved murder mysteries in American history, and it continues to capture public interest and speculation. The self-proclaimed Zodiac killer was a serial killer who operated in Northern Califor...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:27

S2E3: Space Forensics! Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Microgravity with Detective Zack Kowalske
On this episode I spoke with Det. Zack Kowalske, an expert in bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction, and a pioneer in Space Forensics! We discussed BPA (bloodstain pattern analysis), some concerns in the field (error rates), a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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50:42

S2EP2: Joining the Dark Side.The Role of the Forensic Science Defence Expert. Dr. David Schudel
"The role of a forensic science defence expert is often referred to by those working for the police/state/government forensic labs as being on the "dark side."In Joining the Dark Side, author David Schudel outlines the evolution...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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