Poisons are often invisible, but their effects can be devastating. Mike Bodge explains how chemicals, household items, and naturally occurring toxins have been used in real homicide and suicide cases. This session explores how toxic substances cause death, when autopsies are performed, and how investigators decide whether a death warrants deeper scrutiny, giving writers realistic tools for crafting believable poison-based plots.
Firearms: Mistakes in Fiction and Television
In this eye-opening session, author Chris Grall breaks down the most common misconceptions about firearms in fiction and television. He explains what writers routinely miss, what viewers misunderstand, and how small inaccuracies can undermine credibility.
