About Smoke & Trace

Every criminal case tells a story. But evidence tells its own story. Smoke & Trace looks beyond headlines to examine forensic science, investigative methods, expert testimony, and the questions that can influence a verdict. 

Topics we explore

– Forensic science: from DNA to trace evidence
– Investigative methods: what works and what doesn’t
– Expert testimony: limits, language, and credibility
– The questions that can influence a verdict

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