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How reliable is a witness’s memory? What can go wrong during a suspect interview? And how can investigative interviewing be improved to reduce the risk of miscarriages of justice?

In this episode of The Evidence Trail, I’m joined by Forensic Psychologist Dr Laura Dominique, a Professor and researcher specialising in investigative interviewing. Laura holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology and is the founder and director of Praxis IQ, supporting investigators and organisations with investigative interviewing and quality assurance.

We explore the psychology behind effective interviewing, from the risks of poor interview practices and the factors that can influence or distort memory, to the potential pitfalls of eyewitness identification procedures.

Laura also discusses lessons from miscarriages of justice, including the case of Meredith Kercher, and explains how research can help investigators avoid some of the mistakes that continue to occur today.

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New to The Evidence Trail? This is the perfect place to start! Join host Chris Gee, a forensic scientist with almost 20 years of forensic investigation experience, for an introduction to the world of forensic science and the stories behind the evidence.

Discover what the podcast is all about, how forensic science helps solve crimes, and get a taste of what’s to come with exclusive clips from future episodes featuring fascinating cases, expert guests and the science that helps uncover the truth.

Every crime leaves a trail. It’s time to follow it.

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What happens when science meets some of the most dangerous substances in the world?

In this episode of The Evidence Trail, I’m joined by Rob Moore and Rebecca Wood, Clinical Scientists in Toxicology and hosts of The Tox Lab podcast.

Toxicology plays a crucial role in forensic investigations, from detecting drugs and poisons in biological samples to helping investigators understand what happened in the moments before a death. The results can have significant consequences — including ultimately being presented as evidence in court.

Rob and Rebecca take us behind the scenes of this highly specialised field, discussing how they found their way into toxicology, what life is really like working in the laboratory, and the unique challenges that come with examining drugs and toxins.

We also explore The Tox Lab podcast, including what inspired them to start it, what they’ve discovered while researching their episodes, and whether creating the podcast has changed the way they approach their own work.

From real-world casework and emerging drug trends to the impact of difficult cases on laboratory scientists, we look at the science, the people and the challenges behind forensic toxicology.

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