Best Lead Forensics Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 32 Expert Testimony 43:01

5d ago43:01

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In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss expert testimony, including a few of the problems with its use.By WP

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EP 46: Hacking Israeli-made Water Treatment Devices In Pennsylvania 33:34

6d ago33:34

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Political hacktivism once mainly focused on website defacement. Now it has shifted to targeting physical devices, affecting critical infrastructure such as water treatment plants. At Black Hat USA 2024, Noam Moshe from Claroty highlighted how the HMIs in PLC devices from Israeli manufacturers may be susceptible to political attacks by nation-state …

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227 Dan Draper - Leading a Complex Organization 22:09

10d ago22:09

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The role of the CEO: In this particular case, it means leading a complex global organization. One with employees all over the world, interacting with a robust board, and countless other stakeholders. For Dan Draper, the CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices, the job means that, and more. Earlier this month, Draper was the keynote speaker for “From Dog Stree…

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Episode 31 Eyewitness Testimony 38:32

16d ago38:32

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In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about eyewitness testimony. While relied upon regularly by the courts, it would appear that eyewitness testimony is potentially problematic owing to things like memory corruption and bias.By WP

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EP 45: Laser Fault Injections on a Shoestring Budget 32:35

21d ago32:35

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What if you could build your own embedded security tools, glitching devices for a fraction of the cost that you might expect. Like having a $150,000 laser setup for less than $500. A talk at Black Hat USA 2024 says you can. Sam Beaumont (Panth13r), Director of Transportation, mobility and cyber physical systems at NetSPI, and Larry Trowell (patch),…

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Episode 30 Scammers and Fraudsters 45:50

23d ago45:50

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In our 30th episode Wayne and Grant discuss scammers - why they do what they do and how they rationalise their behaviour.By WP

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226 Michelle Avery - Forensic Accounting 19:37

26d ago19:37

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The students are back on campus at William & Mary, but before classes began, the new students at William & Mary’s School of Business participated in orientation activities where they heard from employers, alumni, and others. Michelle Avery, Senior Managing Director at J.S. Held, a global consulting firm known for its expertise in forensic accountin…

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Episode 29 Faulty Forensics: Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis 36:30

29d ago36:30

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In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss the faulty forensics of Comparative Bullet Lead Analysis (CBLA) which involves matching fired projectiles at a crime scene to those found in the possession of a suspect.By WP

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From Lab Coats to Leading Labs: How a Work Placement Ignited Global Impact 48:52

1M ago48:52

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Send us a text What if a simple work placement could transform your entire career? Join us on the Analytical Zen Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Simon Elliott, a forensic toxicologist with over 30 years of experience. Simon shares memorable cases and pivotal experiences, including his work with the designer drug 4-Methylthioamphetamine (4-MTA) in h…

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EP 44: Performing Security Assessments on ICS systems 34:16

1M ago34:16

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Too few vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS) are assigned CVEs because of client non-disclosure agreements. This results in repeatedly discovering the same vulnerabilities for different clients, especially in critical infrastructure. Don C. Weber from IOActive shares his experiences as an ICS security professional and suggests improv…

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Episode 28 Who Killed Sarah Brown? 49:14

1M ago49:14

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In this episode Wayne and Grant introduce former police detective turned private investigator and podcaster Graeme Crowley. Graeme is investigating the death of Sarah Brown in Gympie in 2023. We talk about the particulars of the case and where the new investigation might be heading.By WP

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225 Tatia Granger - Working in Teams 19:09

1M ago19:09

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You look at your calendar and you see a Team Meeting is up next. How does that make you feel? Love them or hate them, we spend about a third of our work week working in teams. A Stanford University study found effective teamwork is linked to increased productivity. Harvard Business Review says teams make better decisions than individuals 87% of the…

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Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP6 Sherry Wong ‘Living in a society where capital is strong and the welfare state is weak‘ 24:07

1M ago24:07

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Send us a text For artist and researcher Şerife (Sherry) Wong the popular image of visionary geniuses who change the world from their garages is an illusion. “We are idealising the myth of the inventor, the American dream of the man who, from nothing, becomes super rich and changes the world for the better, but...for whom?” asks Wong, who studies t…

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Episode 27 Psychopathology and Crime 40:37

2M ago40:37

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In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about psychopathology and it's role in crime and antisocial behaviour.By WP

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EP 43: Hacking Large-Scale Off-Grid Solar Systems and Other Consumer IoT Devices 50:45

2M ago50:45

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At DEF CON 32, in the ICS village, researchers disclosed vulnerabilities in home and commercial solar panel systems that could potentially disrupt the grid. Dan Berte, Director of IoT security for Bitdefender, discusses his more than a decade in IoT, how the vendor maturity often isn’t there for our smart TVs or even for our solar panels, so report…

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Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP5 Fred Turner ‘The dream of tech companies serving humanity has turned into a nightmare‘ 19:27

2M ago19:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Stanford University professor Fred Turner, who’s been studying the impact of new media technologies on American culture for decades. Turner is also among those most vocal in denouncing the injustices faced by people living and working in Silicon Valley. You can find more written content about this story on…

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From Pharmacy to Forensics 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the critical importance of detecting Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Delta-9 THC and Delta-10 THC along with the challenges associated with analysing heart blood in forensic toxicology. We delve into Professor Ashraf Mozayani’s remarkable journey through the dynamic field of forensic toxicology, focusi…

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Episode 26 Youth Sexual Offending 40:56

2M ago40:56

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In this episode Wayne and Grant introduce the listener to the issue of youth sexual offending through the biopsychosocial model.By WP

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Switzerland and Silicon Valley: EP4 Pamela Munster ‘From cancer doctor to cancer patient and back again’ 20:10

2M ago20:10

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Send us a text Pamela Munster, a world-renowned oncologist, has been working in San Francisco for 15 years. In this episode, she recounts her battle against breast cancer. You can find more written and video content about this story on SWI swissinfo.ch: in English in French (original) in German Journalist: Marc-André Miserez Host: Jo Fahy Audio edi…

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Episode 25 Early Life Experience and Trauma 44:02

2M ago44:02

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In this episode Grant and Wayne discuss the role of early life experience and trauma on later antisocial and criminal behaviour.By WP

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Episode 24 Psychopathology and Criminal Behaviour 12:48

2M ago12:48

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In this flying solo episode Grant gives an introduction to psychopathology and criminal behaviour. This episode is the foundation for a full-length episode in the coming weeks.By WP

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EP 42: OT-CERT 34:23

2M ago34:23

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The resources available at small utilities are scarce, and that’s a big problem because small water, gas, and electric facilities are increasingly under attack. Dawn Capelli of Dragos is the Director of OT-CERT, an independent organization that provides free resources to educate and even protect small and medium sized utilities from attack.…

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What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP3 Connected through Innovation 14:03

2M ago14:03

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Send us a text In this episode, SWI swissinfo.ch sat down with Claude Zellweger, Google's in-house design guru. We discussed the role of designers in tech innovation, AI, and the future of education. He also shared his thoughts on the challenges facing the tech industry and how we can overcome them by putting people first. You can find more written…

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Episode 23 Customer Aggression 46:29

2M ago46:29

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Wayne and Grant talk about customer aggression and the me-you-us approach to dealing with aggressive customers.By WP

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Drugs and Deep Thoughts: A Philosophical Look Beyond the Lab Results 51:00

2M ago51:00

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Send us a text Imagine a young driver under the influence of multiple substances—what societal factors contribute to such dangerous behavior? In this episode, we explore the case of a young driver found with cocaine, diazepam, and fluoxetine in their system. We delve into trends among young drivers in Switzerland, draw parallels with other regions …

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What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley: EP2 Swiss start-ups in California 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Send us a text More than 150 Swiss start-ups have received a boost from California entrepreneurship, and three of them are already worth $1 billion. This is a source of pride for Swissnex in San Francisco and its CEO, Emilia Pasquier. Hear what she has to say about Swiss innovation in this episode. You can find more written and video content about …

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Episode 22 Tourism Related Crime 48:19

2M ago48:19

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In this episode Wayne and Grant talk about tourism related crimes, including a few very recent high profile crimes. The hosts talk about why tourism related crime happens and provide a few tips for what we can do about it.By WP

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EP 41: Firmware SBOMs, Zero Trust, And IoT Truth Bombs 41:26

3M ago41:26

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For the last twenty years we’ve invested in software security without parallel development in firmware security. Why is that? Tom Pace, co-founder and CEO of NetRise, returns to Error Code to discuss the need for firmware software bills of materials, and why Zero Trust is a great idea yet so poorly implemented. As in Episode 30, Tom is a straight s…

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What Switzerland can learn from Silicon Valley and Hippies: EP1 The potential of human beings 19:45

3M ago19:45

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Send us a text In his 50 years in the USA, St. Gallen psychologist and consultant Herman Gyr has never lost faith in human ingenuity, the ability to learn and adapt to even the most adverse circumstances. This is despite the fact that climate change is his biggest concern. In this exclusive interview with SWI swissinfo.ch, Gyr shared his insight in…

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Episode 21 Forensic Victimology 38:42

3M ago38:42

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In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss forensic victimology. The practice of applying victimological knowledge to the law. The hosts work through the various histories of a victimology and talk about their importance.By WP

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Intimate Contamination: The Kissing Defense and The Sex Defense in Sports Doping 41:20

3M ago41:20

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Send us a text What if an athlete could test positive for a banned substance through no fault of their own? As Wimbledon and the UEFA European Championships grace our TV screens currently, and with the 2024 Olympic Games set to begin in Paris, France at the end of July, The Analytical Zen Podcast turns its focus to the role of forensic toxicology i…

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224 Cate Faddis - The Leadership Journey 16:50

3M ago16:50

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Cate Faddis is in the midst of an interesting career and journey. She has spent over 25 years in investment management and financial services, working as a managing partner at Mason Capital Partners, and President and Chief Investment Officer at Grace Capital. Early in her career she spent time with Deloitte and Putnam Investments. Today she’s a po…

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Episode 20 The Window of Tolerance 37:39

3M ago37:39

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In this episode hosts Wayne and Grant discuss the window of tolerance, which describes an optimal state of arousal to function. This has implications for antisocial and criminal behaviour. #psychology #criminology #antisocial #windowoftoleranceBy WP

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EP 40: Hacking IoT Surveillance Cameras For Espionage Operations 28:27

3M ago28:27

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That camera above your head might not seem like a good foreign target, yet in the Ukraine there’s evidence of Russian-backed hackers passively counting the number of foreign aid workers at the local train stations. Andrew Hural of UnderDefense talks about the need to secure everything around a person, everything around an organization, and everythi…

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The Universality of Goodness Sound Bite 6:45

3M ago6:45

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In this sound bite, host Grant talks about what he calls "the universality of goodness" which relates to whistleblowing. This has been topical in the past week with the release of Julian Assange and this brief episode will serve as the basis for a longer episode on whistleblowing. #psychology #criminology #julianassange #whistleblowers…

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Career Spotlight on Professor Hans H. Maurer 23:54

3M ago23:54

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Send us a text Episode 1 features a career spotlight on esteemed toxicologist Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. (UGent) Hans H. Maurer. He is an Emeritus Professor and the former Head of the Department of Experimental and Clinical Toxicology at the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Saarland University, Homburg, Germany. This reno…

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Episode 19 False Reports in Stalking Part 2 34:43

3M ago34:43

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Following on from the popular episode on stalking, Wayne and Grant talk about false reports in stalking including the motivations and features of false reports compared to real stalking cases. #false reports #psychology #criminologyBy WP

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Episode 19 False Reports in Stalking Part 1 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Following on from the popular episode on stalking, Wayne and Grant talk about false reports in stalking including the motivations and features of false reports compared to real stalking cases. #false reports #psychology #criminologyBy WP

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Forensic Victimology Sound Bite 7:29

3M ago7:29

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In this "sound bite" Wayne provides a basic overview of forensic victimology, the application of victimological knowledge to answer investigative and legal questions. This serves as the foundation for a full length future episode. #forensicvictimology #forensic #psychology #victimology #criminologyBy WP

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Episode 18 Understanding Female Perpetrated Stalking 57:38

3M ago57:38

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In this episode Wayne and Grant go through the findings from a publication on female stalking. We look at the points of similarities and differences from male perpetrated stalking and discuss the features of stalking when committed by females. #psychology #criminology #stalking #femalecrimeBy WP

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EP 39: Hacking Water Systems and the OT Skills Gap 40:20

4M ago40:20

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A critical skills gap in Operational Technology security could have a real effect on your water supply and other areas of the critical infrastructures. Christopher Walcutt from DirectDefense explains how the IT OT convergence, and the lack of understanding of what OT systems are, might be contributing to the spate of water systems attacks in 2024.…

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223 Annelise Osborne - From Hoodies to Suits 19:29

4M ago19:29

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The intersection of finance, technology, and the future are the focus of a new book, titled “From Hoodies to Suits: Innovating Digital Assets for Traditional Finance.” The book just released this month bridges the gap between the hoodies - who invented the technology behind the digital assets - and the suits who run traditional financial markets. A…

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Episode 17 Teen Crime 2 Part 3 Social Bond Theory 31:47

4M ago31:47

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In this three-part episode, Wayne and Grant discuss teen crime through the ens of Social Bond Theory which states that crime and antisocial behaviour are less likely to occur when the individual is bonded or attached to their friends, family, and community. #crime #teencrime #victimisation #socialbond #Hirschi…

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Episode 17 Teen Crime 2 Part 2 Social Bond Theory 44:04

4M ago44:04

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In this three-part episode, Wayne and Grant discuss teen crime through the ens of Social Bond Theory which states that crime and antisocial behaviour are less likely to occur when the individual is bonded or attached to their friends, family, and community. #crime #teencrime #victimisation #socialbond #Hirschi…

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Episode 17 Teen Crime 2 Part 1 Social Bond Theory 28:20

4M ago28:20

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In this three-part episode, Wayne and Grant discuss teen crime through the ens of Social Bond Theory which states that crime and antisocial behaviour are less likely to occur when the individual is bonded or attached to their friends, family, and community. #crime #teencrime #victimisation #socialbond #Hirschi…

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What We Need to Know About Forensic Psychiatry with Dr. Mark Levy, Part I

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Episode 16 Criminal Profiling 1:03:22

4M ago1:03:22

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In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss criminal profiling. The hosts talk about what it is, some of the different methods and profiling and what profiling hopes to achieve. #psychology #criminology #criminalprofiling #criminalprofile #victim #offenderBy WP

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EP 38: Regulating OT Data Breaches And Ransomware Reporting 42:50

4M ago42:50

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When critical infrastructure is shut down due to ransomware or some other malicious attack, who gets notified and when? Chris Warner, from GuidePoint Security, discusses the upcoming Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act or CIRCIA and what it will mean for critical infrastructure organizations.…

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Episode 15 Serial Crime 54:04

4M ago54:04

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In this episode Wayne and Grant discuss what makes a crime a serial crime. They l look at features of serial crimes such as victim count, time, and location. #serialcrime #victims #crime #serialBy WP

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Episode 14 The Full Moon and Crime 31:55

4M ago31:55

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Wayne and Grant discuss the lunacy around the full moon and crime. Does the full moon actually increase criminal behaviour? #lunacy #lunatic #moon #fullmoon #crime #victimisationBy WP

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