The Forensic Investigator podcast, hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD, delves into the world of forensic investigations, sharing insights from nearly two decades of experience as a forensic and criminal investigator along with years of training detectives on the nuances associated with homicides and cold cases. The podcast aims to explore various aspects of forensic science, including cold cases, investigative techniques, and the role of forensic experts, while also addressing the significant number of unsolved murders in the US. Listeners can expect expert interviews and discussions on practical knowledge that goes beyond popular media portrayals.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Forensic Investigator podcast, hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD, delves into the world of forensic investigations, sharing insights from nearly two decades of experience as a forensic and criminal investigator along with years of training detectives on the nuances associated with homicides and cold cases.
The Forensic Investigator is hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD. The show has published 34 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Update 4 - The Forensic Investigator Podcast" (30 October 2026, 6 minutes), "Fire & Arson Investigation with Expert John Lentini" (21 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Equivocal Deaths - Follow-up" (7 October 2026, 33 minutes).
The Forensic Investigator publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 34 episodes.
Booking probability for The Forensic Investigator is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Forensic Investigator requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Forensic Investigator's contact route on record: verified email.
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Jim Adcock, PhD hosts The Forensic Investigator, a science podcast with 34 episodes published.
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The Forensic Investigator
In this episode Dr. Jim brings the listeners up to date on the episodes for the Forensic Investigator through November 11, 2026. He then announces that there will be a holiday break through New Years and in January 2027...
The Forensic Investigator
John Lentini, a certified fire investigator, discusses the nuances of fire and arson investigations, highlighting the challenges, standards, and technological advancements in the field. He emphasizes the shift from art...
The Forensic Investigator
Dr. Jim Adcock discusses the challenges of equivocal death investigations, emphasizing the need for disciplined, evidence-based approaches and the importance of thorough, accurate investigations. He provides insights...
The Forensic Investigator
Trauma-informed interviewing for victims of sexual assault and trauma focuses on empathy, active listening, and memory optimization. It recognizes the impact of fear and trauma on memory retrieval and emphasizes support...
The Forensic Investigator
The podcast episode delves into the concept of stage crime scenes, the development of stage crime scene training, the types of staging in crime scenes, prominent crimes for staging, the rule of staging, the overlap...
The Forensic Investigator
Suicide methods and psychological aspects of suicide investigation are discussed, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation and expert interpretation. Takeaways Unusual suicide methods require careful...
The Forensic Investigator
John Lantini, a leading fire and arson investigator, discusses his two books: 'Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation' and 'Twice to Burn.' He emphasizes the importance of grounding fire investigation in science...
The Forensic Investigator
Dr. Jim Adcock discusses various models of investigative interviewing, including the cognitive interview, behavior-oriented interview, PEACE model, and the Reid technique. He also explores the use of voice stress...
The Forensic Investigator
The discussion covers the history and evolution of DNA analysis in forensic investigations, including the use of DNA in criminal cases, the development of DNA testing techniques, the role of CODIS, mitochondrial DNA...
The Forensic Investigator
Investigative interviewing is a critical skill for law enforcement, with a focus on open-ended questions and the 80-20 rule. The imbalance in question types, constrained wait time, and frequent interruptions hinder...
The Forensic Investigator
The conversation covers the recognized warning signs, risk factors, and behavioral indicators of suicide. Dr. Jim Adcock emphasizes the importance of exploring these factors in equivocal death cases. Takeaways Recognize...
The Forensic Investigator
The conversation covers the topics of mitochondrial DNA, its analysis, and its use in forensic investigations. It also delves into the differences between mitochondrial DNA and nuclear DNA, as well as the concept of...
The Forensic Investigator
The conversation highlights the failures in detectives' attention to cases of suicide and accidental deaths, leading to misclassification and negligence in investigation. It also emphasizes the importance of the staging...
The Forensic Investigator
The podcast episode features a case study of the Lady of the Dunes, a victim of a 1974 murder, and the challenges faced by investigators in identifying the victim and solving the case. The investigation spans over four...
The Forensic Investigator
The conversation delves into the challenges of policy compliance, training, and supervision within police departments, highlighting the impact on case quality and public safety. It also explores the role of experience...
The Forensic Investigator
Dr. Jim Adcock provides a preview of upcoming episodes for the Forensic Investigator Podcast, covering topics such as victimology, suspectology, investigative interviewing, DNA analysis, and stage crime scenes. The Lady...
The Forensic Investigator
The podcast episode focuses on the significance of victimology and suspectology assessments in the investigation of sexual assaults, homicides, and serious crimes. It covers the importance of victimology assessments...
The Forensic Investigator
<p>The podcast episode features a discussion on child abuse investigations and sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SIDS). The conversation delves into the experiences and insights of the guest, Don Hayden, a...
The Forensic Investigator
<p>The upcoming sessions for the Forensic Investigator Podcast cover a range of topics including child abuse investigation, death investigation for detectives, forensic interview of children, victimology and...
The Forensic Investigator
<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of crime data collection and reporting, the issue of unsolved homicides and declining solve rates, the structure and challenges of the death investigation system in...
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