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Today I'm going to do something a little bit different.

If you watch CSI or really any crime show on TV, this episode is for you.

Forensic crime scenes investigators play a critical role in solving cases, including the ones we share on this

podcast. Just because somebody can't tell you what happened doesn't mean that we

don't have resources to actually figure out. what happened

for them.

One of the most high profile stories I've ever covered

began with the disappearance of a little boy and his grandparents.

It's one example where the careful collection, examination, and analysis of forensic evidence was essential in solving the case.

There was a time factor that came with that and it was moving fast.

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