What the Forensics

Have you ever wondered if your handwriting style is unique to you? What about whether you could be identified from a simple handwritten note? Rebecca educates us that yes, even our handwriting can be identified by professionals... but how? Journey starts us off with the riveting case study of the kidnapping of Charles Lindberg Jr. (yes, the son of THE Charles Lindberg), where a ransom note was key...

Join us this week as we delve into Albertan  killer Mark Twitchell and Bloodstain patter analysis. This topic was suggested by one of our listeners and it does not disappoint! Rebecca captivates us when telling about who Mark Twitchell was and what he did and then Nicole educates us on how to analyze bloodstain patterns at a crime scene. So if you’re a fan of the TV show Dexter, make sure to tune...

Don't drink the kool-aid? Or do you mean the Flavor-aid? Join us this week on What the Forensics to hear Nicole tell us about the life story of Jim Jones, and how he came to be the man that caused the Jonestown Massacre, one of America's largest non-natural disaster civilian fatality events. To learn about what was in the "kool-aid", Journey educates us on the topic of forensic...

What makes us human? Is it how we talk, how we behave, how we walk? If a person is raised by animals,  does that change how we perceive "being human"? Join us in this week's episode to learn about feral people and the various causes that make them this way. Learn all about the case of Genie, one of the most prolific "feral people", as well as stories of those who were rais...

Ever wonder if your bite mark could convict you of a crime? Are your teeth really as unique as fingerprints or DNA? Find out this episode as we delve into the killings of Wayne Boden, Canada's Vampire Rapist. Rebecca telling us about the man who took the lives of women in Montreal and Calgary, leaving a signature of his own at each scene. Nicole continues to conversation with detailing the us...

Join us this week to hear about the curious tale of Anatoly Moskvin, a Russian philologist turned "doll" maker and the science of mummification. In this episode, we explore the process of mummification, its history, and why it is relevant to this intriguing case. Nicole shares a post with Moskvin sympathizers, Journey gets very excited about telling us about mummies, and Rebecca ends the...

What the Forensics is one year old! In this anniversary special, we each share different unsolved cases of serial killers. Journey begins this episode with the chilling case of the Cleveland Torso Murderer, who was known to disarticulate the bodies of his victims; Nicole follows up by telling us all about the case of the Long Island Serial Killer, whose case is still under investigation today; and...

Let's talk about Murh-darh! Join us this episode as we explore Fred & Rosemary West, their gruesome and disgusting crimes, and how team serial killers differ from solo serial killers. This episode is super interesting, informative and has a 'killer' joke at the end, so make sure to tune in.  Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Ma...

This week we delve into three cases that take a look into the horrors of Nova Scotia's history. We first learn about the Ideal Maternity Home in East Chester, NS, where newborns were taken from their mothers, illegally sold to families, or murdered. These children began to be known as the Butterbox Babies. Next, we move over to the island of Cape Breton, NS, where a plan to rob a McDonald&apo...

Join us this episode as we discuss the "Lethal Lovers" Gwen Graham and Cathy Wood and their nefarious deeds in Alpine Nursing Home. Keeping with the theme of the episode, we also discuss female serial killers and why they are so unknown.  Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on: Facebook: @whattheforensics Ins...

And with the snap of our fingers, you will cluck like a chicken *snap* Join us in this episode as we explore the "science" of forensic hypnosis and how it played a role in the case of Albert DeSalvo. Rebecca enthralls us with the crimes of DeSalvo, Nicole gets very passionate about forensic hypnosis, and Journey once again has a terrible joke.  Interested in learning more about when WTF...

Join us this week as we explore three *deliciously* interesting cases of cannibalism. Rebecca starts us off with the case of Armin "the Master butcher" Meiwes, who found his willing victim on the internet; Journey dives into the cultural history of cannibalism in the Wari' Tribe, who practised cannibalism for cultural reasons; and Nicole ends the episode with the chilling crimes of...

Have you ever wanted to do an undercover operation to catch a bad guy? In this episode, we tell you all about the Mr. Big Technique, which is an undercover technique only used in Canada.  We also talk about Nelson Hart, a Newfoundlander who may have killed his two daughters but was only caught after a Canada-wide Mr. Big sting. Join us as we uncover the details of this grisly 2002 case. Interested...

In this episode we learn about the elusive Phantom of Heilbronn whose DNA was found at over 40 crime scenes throughout Germany, France, and Austria. Who was she? How was she evading the police so well? Or... was she even there at all? Listen in to learn about some of her 'crimes' and DNA analysis, but more specifically the issues with contamination.  Interested in learning more about whe...

Join us this week as we delve into the bizarre and sexually motivated crimes of former Colonel Russell Williams as well as the role of tire tread analysis in this case. Beginning with break & enters and ending in homicide, we discuss how Williams' crimes escalated over his 3-year crime spree and how he was ultimately caught using the forensic evaluation of pattern—mainly tire tread— evide...

This week, join us as we discuss Russia's most prolific serial killer also known as the Rostov Ripper and Serology, the study of bodily fluids. Delve into the discussion of the killings of 52 victims Chikatilo was convicted of sexually assaulting, mutilating, and murdering.  Again, we would like to apologize for the delay in publishing this episode. We are figuring out a new software to recor...

Ever taken a Greyhound Bus? Will you want to after listening to this episode? Join us while we discuss Vince Li who was found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for murdering and eating his victim.  Bear with us this episode as Nicole's audio sounds like she's calling through on the radio (i.e., not amazing) and there are some wifi glitches. We are working to fix th...

Join us this week for a strange Canadian murder involving a "300-year-old werewolf" and a 12 year-old girl. Jasmine Richardson and her boyfriend Jeremy Steinke were convicted of three first-degree murder charges in 2006. Where are they now? How does the Canadian legal system work with youth under the age 18? Listen to find out more!  Interested in learning more about when WTF releases ne...

Join us in our eleventh episode where we discuss Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton and the science of geographic profiling. We discuss Pickton's home life, the missing women of Vancouver, and his trial. We also explore the relatively recent science of geographic profiling and its role in this case.  Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make...

In this episode, we discuss the famous case of Canadian Guy Paul Morin and the murder of Christine Jessop. We explore in detail the issues that occurred throughout the police investigation that led to the wrongful conviction of Guy Paul Morin. We also discuss the many problems that lead to wrongful convictions and the ways that wrongful convictions cans be prevented. As we continue to improve our...

Join us in this special year-end episode to learn all about the maddening case of the Norfolk Four; as well as about false confessions, why and how they happen, and how they played a part in this case! Today's episode is a little longer than previous ones, as there were many suspects to discuss. We did not want to ruin the quality of this episode by cutting important case details, nor did we...

Join us in our eighth episode where Journey tells us all about Australia's worst serial killer, Ivan Milat and Rebecca tells us all about eyewitness identification and how it was used to catch Milat. This is a very interesting episode and we hope you enjoy it! We're still working to get our audio perfected so please bear with us. Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new ep...

Tune in this week to What The Forensics to learn all about the crimes of Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha, and the forensic science of ballistics that led to his conviction. Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on: Facebook: @whattheforensics Instagram: @whattheforenics Twitter: @WTForensicsPC YouTube: @whattheforensics Fo...

Join us in this week's episode where we learn more about the United Kingdom's Cul-de-sac killer, Stephen Akinmurele, along with the history and science behind fingerprinting!  Instagram: @whattheforensics Email: whattheforensics@gmail.com Website: www.whattheforensics.ca Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on...

In this Halloween special of WTF, we each share a different unsolved story. Listen in to learn more about the Sodder missing children, the Keddie cabin murders and the disappearance of Etan Patz!! It’s spooktastic!! Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on: Facebook: @whattheforensics Instagram: @whattheforenics Twitter:...