Summary of Pollen Analysis Puts MURDERER Behind Bars | FULL DOCUMENTARY
Expert witnesses play a critical role in solving crimes by providing deep level knowledge to determine if something stands out.
Pollen analysis can link people and objects to specific environments, helping solve complex cases.
In the case of Joanne Nelson's murder, Pollen analysis led to the discovery of her body in a wooded area, ultimately leading to the conviction of her fiance, Paul Dyson.
In the case of Diana Garbett's murder, Bloodstain pattern analysis revealed that she was attacked while she slept, contradicting her husband's account of a burglary.
Financial troubles and marital tensions were also key factors in the investigations of both cases.
Researchers/Experts
- Professor Patricia Wilshire, forensic ecologist
- Joe Millington, blood spatter analyst
Notable Quotes
— 19:30 — « he was quite a lazy softy guy and would often leave washing around the house. Joe joked to him saying, do you even know how to turn on the washing machine? and when he actually couldnt, he flew into such a rage that he strangled her to death. »
— 23:41 — « the blood was so important in ultimately demonstrating that she didnt actually move very much. She was probably asleep, she turned her head, the assault continued, and then she was, she lost consciousness, and ultimately died. »
— 26:43 — « DI gabs mother was in court every day of the trial, and Im sure the effort that the police and the experts put into this case was a huge deal. Forensics played a huge part in securing the conviction. »
Category
Science and Nature