Series synopsis
The Science of Crime is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on June 29, 2013.
With the introduction of forensic science, the battle between the police and the perpetrators of crimes has become ever more tactical. Each side has developed more sophisticated ways of committing, and solving, crimes...
Premise
With the introduction of forensic science, the battle between the police and the perpetrators of crimes has become ever more tactical. Each side has developed more sophisticated ways of committing, and solving, crimes...
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | June 29, 2013 | August 18, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire and Explosives Killers love explosives and fire because they do two things at once; they obliterate the victim and any traces that the perpetrator might have left behind. At least, that’s what many of them think… |
June 29, 2013 |
| 2 |
Odontology Teeth are ideal for identifying human remains after muscle, skin and organs have wasted away or been destroyed. Whether used in anger or defence, the marks they make are significant clues that can help investigators solve the most complex of crimes. |
June 29, 2013 |
| 3 |
DNA Fingerprinting Genetic profiling has been hailed as our most important advance in the forensic fight against crime. The pioneering work of Dr Alec Jeffreys has created a whole new discipline, and its full potential has still to be realised. |
July 7, 2013 |
Production
Release
| First aired | June 29, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | August 18, 2013 |
| Status | continue |