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Colin Pitchfork: The Case That Led To A Forensic Breakthrough

In this episode of True Crime in Science, we delve into the horrific murders committed by Colin Pitchfork and how he became the first man convicted by DNA fingerprinting. We will then break down how DNA fingerprinting works.

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Dominic Grose

Dominic Grose headshot

Dominic Grose

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Dominic has a degree from the University of Winchester in film production and is currently studying for his second degree in biology at the Open University.

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Dominic has a degree from the University of Winchester in film production and is currently studying for his second degree in biology at the Open University.View full profile

Dominic has a degree from the University of Winchester in film production and is currently studying for his second degree in biology at the Open University.

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We've launched a brand new series called True Crime in Science. Over six episodes – all of which you can watch here – we will break down some well-known true crime cases, as well as some cases you may not have heard of, and then delve further into the science and the forensic details behind them. Watch episode one on Colin Pitchfork now.

If you’re fascinated by true crime and want to learn more about how forensic scientists have solved some of the hardest cases, then look no further than True Crime in Science.


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