Physical evidence often holds the truth long after witnesses are gone. Bill Bass, founder of the University of Tennessee’s Body Farm**, walks listeners through real cases to explain how forensic science solves crimes. Drawing from decades of experience, this session reveals how bones, decomposition, and environment speak for the dead and bring clarity to real-world investigations.
Murder in a Locked Room: How to Pull Off the Impossible
Bill Gottfried, Gigi Pandian, Jeffery Deaver, Laurie R. King, and Marv Lachman explore the enduring appeal of the locked room mystery. They discuss how to construct an impossible crime, surprise modern readers, and keep this classic subgenre fresh and inventive.
