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2. Entomology & Pathology

Entomology and Pathology – from a Chinese crime in 1247 to Dr Crippen. Val McDermid’s secrets of forensic science. From 2014.

Entomology and Pathology – from a Chinese criminal investigation in 1247 to the case of Dr Crippen.

Bestselling crime author Val McDermid is fascinated by forensic science - the secrets it can reveal and the way it has altered the processes of justice. She delves into medical archives including interviews with scientists, exploring as far back as the murder of Julius Ceasar and early recorded forensic science in 13th century China as well as famous modern cases.

Read by Val McDermid

Abridged by Sian Preece
Producer: Allegra McIlroy

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in November 2014.

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Val McDermid
Reader Val McDermid
Abridger Sian Preece
Producer Allegra McIlroy

Broadcasts

  • Tue 11 Nov 2014 09:45
  • Wed 12 Nov 2014 00:30
  • Tue 13 Aug 2019 14:45
  • Wed 14 Aug 2019 02:45

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