From First Response to Evidence Locker

The smallest mistake at a crime scene can change the outcome of an entire case. Connie Dial, Ernest Lancaster, John Madinger, Royce Wilson, and Sheila Stevens draw on real-world experience to explain how crime scenes are processed and how physical evidence is properly collected and preserved. This session highlights common errors seen in fiction and shows writers how investigators actually work from first response to evidence submission.

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The Blueprint Behind Every Great Mystery

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