Modern forensic science should make murder and impunity impossible. But how easy is it to outwit the detective? With the help of top forensic scientists and real-life murder investigators, we examine whether it’s possible to pull off a perfect murder.
A dead body is the most important piece of evidence in any murder case. Pathologist Dr. Richard Shepard reveals the key to unraveling the mystery of a suspicious death. Dr. Lee Goff was able to determine the time of death by observing some maggots on the corpse. To really understand how humans rot, they rely on experiments—and dead pigs make ideal human models.
What is the perfect murder weapon? Probably Agatha Christie’s favorite – Poison. It leaves no traces on the body, and victims may not even realize what happened until it’s too late. But maybe there’s still no such thing as a perfect murder. The world’s most notorious poisoner – Harold Shipman – has finally been caught.
