Shows
Look History in the Eye, MelbourneThe Sandy Point skeleton: Solving a decades-old enigmaUnravel the enigma of the 'Sandy Point Man'. Discover how advanced forensic techniques combined with historical detective work put a name to a skeleton discovered off the coast of Victoria in 2017. With Victorian forensic experts Dr. Dadna Hartman and Dr. Runa Daniel leading the charge, hear how they applied complex methods like bomb pulse dating and forensic genetic genealogy to give the body a name and reveal what happened the day he disappeared.This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all...2025-01-0742 min
Nice Genes!Lost but FoundForensic Methods in Disaster RecoveryContent warning: this episode discusses forensic science and the identification of human remains that may not be suited for all audiences.Natural disasters can strike without warning. And when they do, they can leave destruction, displacement, and loss of life in their wake. First responders rush to help those in need, while forensic scientists face the difficult but incredibly important task of identifying human remains– a process known as Disaster Victim Identification (DVI).In this episode, we’re going back...2024-11-1927 min
The Missing Campers TrialThe RemainsAs week two of the trial comes to a close, we hear from a close friend of Carol Clay, as well as missing person's squad Detective Abbey Justin. Forensic scientist George Xydias, and DNA specialist Dadna Hartman, also take the stand to discuss remains found at the both sites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-2420 min