Episode 116: Crime Fighters
Distillations | Science History Institute · Science History Institute
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Show Notes
From primetime to print, forensic scientists are usually depicted as courtroom heroes, but their real-life work makes for more than a thrilling story. On today's episode we look at how one such scientist sealed the fate of Palmer the Poisoner in the 19th century. Then we speak with forensic scientist Mike Eyring, whose team helped solve the biggest serial murder case in U.S. history.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:32 Introduction
01:17 Palmer the Poisoner
04:59 Interview with Michael Eyring
13:59 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to James Voelkel, Peter O'Dowd, and Esther D'Amico for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.