This is the first of a two-part mini series discussing the extraordinary science of Forensic Geology with leading expert Dr Laurance Donnelly.



Forensic geology is the application of geology to aid the investigation of crime – and it's arguably the broadest of all the forensic sciences, covering everything from crime scene examination and searches for burials, to investigating art fraud and the smuggling of precious metals and gems. Geology has been used by police and law enforcement since the middle part of the 19th century, however it's only recently that it's become more widely used across the world - and Laurance Donnelly has been at the forefront of that evolution.



In this mini series, Laurance takes Lynda on journey around the world as he explains his extraordinarily varied career and the cases he has worked on. 



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Lynda La Plante's new book The Scene of the Crime, featuring a team of forensic scientists, is out on the 31st July 2025 in all formats.



To find out more about upcoming episodes of Listening to the Dead and Lynda's other books, visit www.lyndalaplante.com

 

 

Credits:

 This podcast was made by Bonnier Books UK

 Hosts: Lynda La Plante, Cass Sutherland and Jon Watt

 Director: Jon Watt

 Producer: Laura Makela

 Theme Music: Game Over by Magic in the Other