Forensicsworld Episode 14 - Mariette Whitcomb - Author

Forensicsworld Episode 14 - Mariette Whitcomb - Author

Mariette Whitcomb writes psychological thrillers and lives in Pretoria, South Africa. Mariette has published seven books including the four book "Finlay" series (Orca, Deception, Binding Lies & Fortius). The Skull Keeper and two of three in the Death Trilogy round out her published works! Hear Mariette's thoughts on the writing process, social media, her books to date and what's to come! Mariette's characters are rich with charisma and depth and her thorough research is reflected in the realism she brings to all aspects of her stories, including CSI, forensics! Learn something today!

Forensicsworld Episode 13 - "Let's Talk About Death - The Mortises"

Let's talk about death! Learn about the "mortis family", pallor mortis, algor mortis, rigor mortis, livor mortis. What does each mortis mean? What are the changes associated with each mortis? Can the mortises help with the determination of PMI (post mortem interval)? Give Episode 13 a listen and learn something today!

Forensicsworld Episode 12 - "Learn Something Today - Part 1"

Listen to the part 1 of Learn Something Today. When does the human decomposition process start? What is ninhydrin? What are the three parts to the exposure triangle in photography? Can I take a DNA sample from a dry bloody t-shirt? What is the best way to store seized footwear? Five questions. Five answers. Learn something today!

Forensicsworld Episode 11 - "More Fantastic Questions!"

If a knife made of ice is used in a murder, what happens when it melts? Can you identity someone using palm prints? How important are certifications? Could you extract human DNA from a mosquito that has ingested human blood? Are bones commonly broken in homicides? How do you set out your evidence placards at a crime scene? These and more CSI and Forensics related questions from followers/listeners are covered in Episode 11! You will most certainly, Learn Something Today!

Forensicsworld Episode 10 - "We Need to Call Hazmat"

Episode 10 discusses the time when what appeared to be a straight forward sudden death investigation turned out to be more than anticipated! Learn what two household products when combined can create a toxic vapour and of course there are those blowflys, hundreds of them!