In our final episode of ForensiPod, Ali and Stephen welcome back Linzi Wilson-Wilde, Claude Roux and Simon Walsh, our experts from Episode 2. We review the themes that have emerged throughout the series and Linzi, Claude and Simon bring together their extensive knowledge and experience to provide some final insights into the fascinating world of forensic science.

Prof Linzi Wilson-Wilde

Director of Forensic Science South Australia

Distinguished Prof Claude Roux

Director, Centre for Forensic Science, University of Technology, Sydney.

Dr Simon Walsh, National Manager, Operational Science and Technology, Australian Federal Police (AFP).

The suspect has been arrested, charged with murder and is facing trial. The Hon John Coldrey reprises his demanding 18-year role as a Supreme Court trial judge, and Elizabeth Ruddle (Crown Prosecutor) and Sally Flynn (Defence Barrister) trace the legal steps taken to reach day one of the trial. We then explore the elements of a homicide charge that the prosecution must prove and what arguments the defence might bring up. And as with all good trials, his Honour eloquently sums up the case.

Special Guests:

The Hon John Coldrey QC, Former Supreme Court Judge

Elizabeth Ruddle QC, Crown Prosecutor

Sally Flynn QC, Defence Barrister

Fingerprints is one of the oldest and most widely used disciplines in forensic science. Caroline Gibb has extensive experience as a fingerprint examiner with Victoria Police and more recently with the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI). Caroline explains the difference between fingerprints and finger marks and helps clarify the “what, where, when and who” of our suspicious death.

Special Guest:

Caroline Gibb Caroline Gibb has extensive global experience as a forensic scientist (fingermark examiner) with VPFSD and NFI. She has pursued doctoral studies at the University of Twente, Netherlands, in collaboration with the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS), University of Dundee, Scotland, and also with the Scottish Police Authority and the National Police of the Netherlands, focusing on human decision-making and improving the reliability of fingermark examiner judgements through computer assisted AI consensus approaches.