Forensics Talks

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 113 of Forensics Talks, I speak with Dr. Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen from the University of Toronto about psychopathy, forensic psychology and the scientific basis behind one of the most widely recognized concepts in criminal behaviour. Drawing on his book Psychopathy Unmasked: The Rise and Fall of a Dangerous Diagnosis, we discuss what psychopathy actually means, how tools such as the PCL-R are used in forensic assessments, and how those assessments can influence deci...

Send us Fan Mail Body-worn cameras have become one of the most important tools in modern policing — not just for transparency, but for investigations, evidence collection, and courtroom testimony. On this episode of Forensics Talks, I’ll be speaking with Bryan Chiles, Senior Manager of Axon Forensics, about how Axon body cameras are helping shape the future of law enforcement. Bryan has been with the company since 2005 and has played a key role in developing and testing both TASERs and body-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Forensics Talks, we're tuning in to the science of sound with Henry Vega, Forensic Engineer at JS Forensics Consulting. Henry will walk us through how dashcam audio recordings can be used to calculate vehicle speed, how tire frequencies are analyzed in real-world crash cases, and how firearm discharges captured on officer bodycams are helping uncover key evidence. We'll also explore his collaborations with experts around the world pushing the boundaries of...

Send us Fan Mail Injury Mechanics & Forensic Science | EP110 | Lisa P. Gwin | July 10, 2025 | 2 PM Eastern Join us for a fascinating conversation with Lisa P. Gwin — a biomechanical consultant, physician, engineer, and former firefighter. With a background that spans emergency medicine, automotive engineering, and injury biomechanics, Lisa brings a truly unique perspective to forensic investigations. In this episode, we’ll explore how biomechanics helps answer key questions in injury ca...

Send us Fan Mail Geographic Profiling | EP109 | Douglas MacGregor | June 26, 2025 | 2 PM Eastern Join us for Episode 109 of Forensics Talks as we welcome Douglas MacGregor, consultant and IRIS team member, who brings deep expertise in environmental criminology and forensic intelligence analysis. In this session, we’ll explore how geographic profiling helps investigate serial and violent crime, locate missing persons, and support complex investigations involving human trafficking, organized c...