What the Forensics

18/06/2026

This episode we're discussing the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart. This case is different because she lives and is able to tell her story and spread awareness so people can heal from traumatic events like what she experienced. Even though this episode is a shorter one, we think you will still enjoy it.

21/05/2026

This is one of those episodes where just when you think it can't get worse, it does. Nicole shares the story of Gisèle Pelicot who was unknowingly drugged and s*xually assaulted by her husband and 72 other men for a decade. This case highlights the horrors that women of all ages can experience at the hands of men, it can be very hard to hear so please look after yourself while listening.

07/05/2026

This week we're discussing the case of Cyntoia Brown, a 16 year old girl sentenced to life in prison after killing the man she was pimped out to. Listen in to learn more about this heartbreaking case. We also make sure to talk about what s*x trafficking is and what it looks like so more people know what to look out for as it is more common than we think.

04/05/2026

If any of our followers are interested in learning more about forensic anthropology we would highly recommend checking out this page! Osteoforensics offers an online forensic anthropology course taught by Dr. Peckmann from Saint Mary’s University. You don’t have to be a university student to take this course as it is open to everyone!

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23/04/2026

This week we're discussing the urban legend Cropsey and the real life manifestation of Cropsey in Andre Rand - which begs the question: who came first? Cropsey or Andre Rand? You'll have to tell us because we have no idea.

09/04/2026

For this episode we're discussing the heartbreaking case of Andrea Yates. Nicole does an amazing job educating us on the nuance of this case and how tough postpartum can be for mothers. This topic was very enlightening especially as the three of us do not have kids and we hope that you also learn something new. Listen with care and be sure to check on your mom friends, they need more support than you think.

13/03/2026

Hi folks! Just popping in quickly to say we haven’t forgotten about you all 😁 You may have noticed we didn’t post an episode yesterday, which would have been our scheduled release day.

This is because I (Nicole) have been studying for a certification exam that I’m writing tomorrow which has taken up a lot of my brain power over the last little while, paired with a bit (maybe a lot) of the winter blues sprinkled in.

I unfortunately haven’t had much capacity to focus on researching for the podcast during this time and the next episode to air is one where I’ll be covering the case study (😅).

I wanted to thank you for your patience and understanding! We will be back shortly with more content for you all and I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of things! 💕🌷

26/02/2026

For this episode we're discussing the death of Marlene Warren and the weird circumstances around it. Hair analysis played a substantial role in this case so we take time to discuss the good and bad of it. We would love to hear your thoughts on whether or not you think Sheila killed Marlene and if hair evidence is enough to convict on!

12/02/2026

What if a community’s love for chess, would unknowingly become a killer’s ploy for luring innocent people to their deaths? Unfortunately, for at least 48 people who frequented their local park to play chess at the public tables with their neighbours and community members, the game of chess played with a man named Alexander Pichushkin would be their last. Tune in today to learn more.

29/01/2026

This week we introduce our listeners to Bruce McArthur and the men he killed in The Village in Toronto. He was active from 2010-2017 but could've been caught much earlier. Nicole shares many of the astronomical mistakes made by the Toronto Police during their investigation(s) into the man who was killing gay men in Toronto. This episode is one you won't want to miss & we hope you learn something new.