Episodes
Expert Witness Today Wednesday 16 November 2022 on BBC One
What’s happening on the The Curry Killer and the Body on the Beach episode of Expert Witness Today Wednesday 16 Novemberon BBC One; Police in Yorkshire were baffled by the unsolved death of a man who was discovered alone in his home without any indications of forced entry or a struggle. To help them solve the mystery, they turned to expert witness Duncan Campbell. Forensic scientist Duncan chose to examine food, which is consumed on a daily basis. A guilty verdict was obtained in this extremely rare and unusual case thanks to the expert witness’ investigation into the man’s last meal, which not only helped to solve the crime but also contributed to the making of legal history.
In some cases, identifying the victim is necessary before identifying the murderer. When human remains washed up on a beach in Scotland, the police were faced with such a challenge. To identify the body of the unidentified victim, detectives called in the assistance of expert witness Caroline Wilkinson. Caroline, a specialist in forensic facial reconstruction, was able to recreate the young woman’s facial features. Police were able to identify the victim thanks to this, which helped them apprehend and imprison the woman’s killers.
Airdate: Wednesday 16 November 2022 at 10.00am on BBC One.
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