This is the first part of a two part conversation with Mark Benecke, forensic biologist, forensic entomologist, NRW state chairman for German's Die Partei, chairman of the Pro Tattoo association, and much more. We discuss modern forensic techniques, the impact of wealth and power on justice and the law, training to become a forensic scientist, what forensic entomology can teach us about the drop in insect popultions, psychopaths, the Epstein trial, data protection laws, and the future of criminal investigation. Note: This episode was originally edited for publication on Mark's channel. The outro was scripted with this in mind. Sorry if this causes any confusion.

►Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WjfQ5LiK91I

►For more information about Mark's work I highly recommend visiting his website, where you can find his research, a great gallery of photos, information about presentations, and more: https://home.benecke.com/

►Mark also has an excellent YouTube channel, which I highly recommend. It is mostly in German, but there is also interesting English content: https://www.youtube.com/user/wwwSatankade/videos

► You can also find Mark on facebook and Instagram: https://fb.com/markbenecke & https://instagram.com/markito_benecke