Crime Insiders

Can Tattoos Be Detected On Burnt And Decomposed Bodies?

Tattoos are useful for identifying human remains, but in the case of laser removal, burns or even decomposition, forensic photographers…

3 days ago

Ex-cop Opens Up About Life After The Force: “I’m Just A Former Copper”

There is a growing number of resignations in Australia's police jurisdictions due to increased workloads and mental health concerns, but…

4 days ago

Can Pigs Really Make A Body Disappear? Forensics Test Age-Old Theory

There is a long-standing theory that the best way to dispose of a body is to feed it to pigs,…

1 week ago

Your Next Crime Podcast Obsession Based On Reviews

Don't take our word for it, if you need a new true crime podcast then look no further than these…

1 week ago

The Startling Ways Your Phone Can Be Used To Spy On You

Technology-facilitated abuse is a real issue in Australia, and forensic cyber experts say it's important to know how your devices…

2 weeks ago

The Surprising Loophole Defence Lawyers Use In Drug Trafficking Cases

The severity of a drug trafficking charge often depends on the amount of drugs, but in many cases, that's up…

2 weeks ago

Where Are The Bra Boys Now?

From gangland crimes and professional surfing to Hollywood, the Bra Boys surf gang once dominated national headlines, but where are…

3 weeks ago

How Soil Science Solved The Mathew Holding Case

For people who study soils, tracking down human remains isn't usually part of their repertoire, but for one Adelaide professor,…

3 weeks ago

Ex-Cop Relives RSL Dust Up Between Bra Boys And Off-Duty Police

When off-duty police ran into Bra Boys gang members at a local RSL club in 2002, "All hell broke loose,"…

3 weeks ago

Why Local Police Laughed At Criminal Profiler’s Description Of A Gun-Obsessed Killer

When two girls were murdered in Oklahoma in 2008, FBI profiler Julia Cowley worked to answer the question everyone was…

1 month ago

How Can We Keep Children Cyber Safe? QLD Police Veteran Shares

Protecting children online is just as important as protecting them in the physical world, according to former Queensland detective Brett…

1 month ago

Why Forensic Toxicologists Used Hair Sample In Silverchair Daniel Johns Case

When former Silverchair lead singer Daniel Johns faced court over drink driving charges in 2022, forensic experts found an innovative…

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