This course is a journey thorugh time and place from the perspective of forensic science and criminal history. It examines technical advancements and politics and legal issues regarding criminal investigations. The course includes Dr. Murray's own forensic casework.

Explores how a variety of crimes were solved using forensic science.

Explores how a variety of crimes were solved using forensic science.

There is a startling gap between the glamorous television world of 'CSI' and the gritty reality of the forensic crime lab. In Forensics on Trial, Nova investigates how modern forensics can send innocent men and women to prison, and sometimes even to death row. Nova will investigate today's shaky state of crime science as well as cutting-edge solutions that could help investigators put the real criminals behind bars.

Explores how a variety of crimes were solved using forensic science.

Examines serious flaws in forensic science tools and inconsistencies in the various ways evidence is presented in the courtroom.

The psychology of serial killing is explored in these episodes of repetitive murders.

Penn State University students learn how to unmask a killer in the classroom and in the field through violent crime scenarios that would challenge the most experienced investigators. From studying blood spatter patterns to using electrostatic printing to locate footprints, students work in two teams to recreate the most brutal and intriguing crimes you can imagine. Includes six episodes.

Explores how a variety of crimes were solved using forensic science.