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TED Radio Hour
Investigating true crime in the animal kingdom
Jul 26, 2024
Forensic scientist, author, dog trainer, and wildlife analyst explore crimes in the animal kingdom, including vulture behavior in investigations, bears breaking the law, and training dogs to detect scents. They discuss cases like burglaries in Aspen and anti-poaching efforts in Zambia.
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- Utilizing vultures in forensic investigations to locate bodies in unconventional ways.
- Training working dogs like Ruger to combat wildlife crimes by sniffing out contraband.
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Detective Uses Unorthodox Method to Find Kidnapping Victim
A detective in Louisiana dealt with a kidnapping case where the victim had gone missing. Unable to find any clues, the detective reached out to a forensic scientist specializing in vultures. The scientist explained that vultures could help locate a body by leaving feathers or not very specific marks. This unconventional approach led to discovering a shallow grave with the victim's remains.
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