Forensics

‘Three years later, the suspect is roaming outside’

Analysing evidence from crime scenes and elsewhere is perceived as men’s work; now more and more women are becoming investigators

At the African forensics school, students learn to manage death with dignity

Because pig flesh is similar to that of humans, how their corpses decay on land and in the sea can help forensic pathologists.

By the time Oscar Pistorius stands trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp no stone will have been left unturned.

Much-needed public debate has ensued following last week’s <em>Mail & Guardian</em> article "Toxic meltdown at forensic labs".

Scientists have found ways to tease even more clues out of fingerprints’ telltale marks.

Bugs have become the new cadets in the crime war as forensic entomology provides crucial evidence in court.