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6: Solve a 13th Century murder!

Lateral with Tom Scott

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The Smell of a Dog

This is a story told us true that is given as the first example of forensics solving a crime. The murder weapon attracted swarms of flies that could still detect a trace of blood. So goes the story as handed down from the 13th century. How much of that is true? That is a fable. One of our guests is going to take over as host. What question do you have for us, please?

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