Through the CSI Lens: Behind the yellow tape

Send us Fan Mail Season 2: Episode 9   🕵️‍♀️Behind every crash scene is a story... and sometimes, the evidence speaks louder than the witnesses. This episode of Through the CSI Lens: Behind the Yellow Tape , we're diving into the fascinating world of traffic collision investigations . From working alongside traffic investigators, detectives, and medical examiners to documenting scenes where e...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2: Episode 8 🕵️‍♀️Some scenes stay with you. In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest calls first responders and investigators encounter suicide scenes. We discuss: • Common mechanisms seen in suicide investigations • Differences often observed between men and women in suicide methods • What these scenes look like from an investigative perspective • The emotion...

Send us Fan Mail 🕵️‍♀️Season 2: Episode 7 Let the Evidence Speak 🗣️  This episode explores a death investigation that initially began as a missing persons case. After additional investigative follow-up and a secondary search of the residence, officers located the missing woman inside a trash can within the home. The circumstances surrounding the scene immediately raised questions and challenged in...

Send us Fan Mail Season 2: Episode 6 🕵️‍♀️Some jobs give you a paycheck. Some give you stories you’ll be telling for the rest of your life. This episode is all about the moments that made it worth it, the ones that made me laugh when I shouldn’t have, the ones that stuck with me long after the day ended, and the ones that reminded me why I truly loved what I did. From unforgettable (and sometimes...

Send us Fan Mail 🕵️‍♀️Season 2: Episode 5: When Power Preys: A Case of Hidden Abuse In this episode, we examine a deeply disturbing case involving abuse of power, where young women placed in positions of trust became victims behind the very doors they were expected to feel safe in. As a crime scene investigator, this case reinforced critical realities about our role in the justice process.  Testim...

Send us Fan Mail 🕵️‍♀️Season 2: Episode 4: What the Car Revealed: A Teen Girl’s Silence, a CSI’s Search As a CSI, some scenes never leave you. In this episode, I take you inside a search warrant on a suspect vehicle connected to the sexual assault and murder of a teenage girl, betrayed by the one person who should have protected her. This isn’t about shock value. It’s about process, evidence, and...

Send us Fan Mail 🕵️‍♀️Season 2: Episode 3: Death Investigation intricacies  Death investigations are never just “cases.” They are moments where grief, shock, and unanswered questions collide. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of death investigations, how investigators are trained to approach them methodically , leaving emotion out of decision-making while still respecting the human wei...

Send us Fan Mail 🕵️‍♀️ Season 2 Episode 2 PTSD in Crime Scene Investigators Crime scene investigators don’t just process evidence, they absorb trauma. Repeated exposure to violence, death, and tragedy places CSIs at a significantly higher risk for PTSD than the general population, yet their mental health is often overlooked in conversations about first responders. If you work in forensic or invest...

Send us Fan Mail 🕵️‍♀️Season 2: Episode 1 The Scene I’d Revisit In this episode, I revisit a case that has never fully left me, a woman who was kidnapped and murdered. I was part of the search warrant execution at the suspect’s residence, and what unfolded there taught me lessons that no textbook ever could.  Like many investigators, I’ve had moments where I wished I could go back and do things di...

Send us Fan Mail So You Want to Be a Crime Scene Investigator?  🔎 In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to launch a career in forensic science, specifically the world of Crime Scene Investigation.  From the education and certifications that matter, to how to find the right employers, build experience, and stand out in the application process, this episode gives you a clear roadm...

Send us Fan Mail 🔎 Where rescue becomes neglect “Where Rescue Becomes Neglect” Animal rescue is supposed to mean safety. Care. Compassion. But in Episode 8, we look at a heartbreaking case where a rescue home became the opposite, a place of abandonment, suffering, and unimaginable neglect. Dead animals left behind. Living animals fighting to survive. A community stunned by what they discovered. T...

Send us Fan Mail  🔎 Episode 7: The CSI Effect: Truth vs. TV   Television crime dramas have shaped how many people think forensic science works — fast results, flawless evidence, and high-tech labs that never make mistakes. But the truth is far more complex. In this episode of Through the CSI Lens, we’ll separate fact from fiction and uncover the real science behind crime scene work. Join me as we...

Send us Fan Mail 🔎  Episode 6: The Little Girl in the Closet — The Case That Still Haunts Me In this episode of Through the CSI Lens: Behind the Yellow Tape , I revisit one of the most haunting cases of my career — the rescue of a young girl found hidden away. I share what I witnessed, the steps taken as a crime scene investigator, and the lasting impact this case had on everyone involved. A shor...

Send us Fan Mail 🔎 Episode 5: Staying Safe Beyond the Tape When the scene is cleared and the evidence is collected, safety doesn’t end. In this episode of Through the CSI Lens: Behind the Yellow Tape, I share my own experiences with personal safety as a crime scene investigator, along with stories from coworkers who’ve faced dangerous and eye-opening situations. From what to watch for while worki...

Send us Fan Mail 🔍 “In Episode 4 of Through the CSI Lens: Behind the Yellow Tape , I take listeners inside the challenges of responding to an infant death scene. While the case itself was heartbreaking, the real focus is on the unexpected obstacles I faced—navigating the media’s presence at a sensitive scene and overcoming critical equipment failures in the midst of the investigation. This episod...

Send us Fan Mail 🔍 Episode 3 Coming Soon: "6 Clues Missed" A serial predator walked free—until the evidence finally caught up. In this episode of Through the CSI Lens: Behind the Yellow Tape , we uncover critical clues that were initially overlooked, allowing a dangerous suspect to evade justice for far too long. But the story doesn’t end there. Thanks to relentless forensic work, the t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2: Behind the yellow tape: From law enforcement rookie → Crime Scene Investigator.  Episode 2 of Behind the Yellow Tape is my story-education, training, the moments that shaped me, and a case that left its mark. This isn't just my history. It's the why behind the work. Don't miss it. 🔬 Follow us for behind-the-scenes insights, case files, and updates: Insta...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the premiere episode of Through the CSI Lens . In this episode, I take you behind the yellow tape and into the unforgettable experience of my very first day as a Crime Scene Investigator. From what I saw to what I felt, I’ll walk you through the real, raw moments of stepping into a crime scene for the first time—and the powerful lessons I took away. Whether you're...