In this episode, we are joined by Dr Judy Hinchliffe, a forensic odontologist with more than 30 years of experience working across the UK, New Zealand and Australia.

Judy explains what forensic odontology is, how dental evidence can be used to identify the deceased, and why teeth remain one of the most valuable tools in forensic identification.

We discuss her journey from general dental practice into forensic science, her first experiences of forensic casework, and how she became one of the most respected figures in her field.

Judy also shares her experiences working on some of the world's most significant disaster victim identification operations, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the Sharm el-Sheikh bombings, the Christchurch earthquake, Australian bushfires and the Ethiopian Airlines disaster, where we had the privilege of working alongside her.

Along the way, we explore the realities of disaster deployments, the importance of teamwork, the emotional impact of identifying victims, and what it means to help provide answers to families during the most difficult of circumstances.

We also discuss one of the most debated topics in forensic science — bite mark analysis — and why this area of forensic odontology has come under scrutiny in recent years.

This is a fascinating insight into a highly specialised area of forensic science and the people who dedicate their careers to identifying the dead and helping bring certainty to the living.

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Working in crime scene investigation means facing things most people will never see. But behind every CSI is a person carrying the weight of what they have seen — and that is a conversation that doesn't get had nearly enough.

In this episode, Ange and Dee are joined by a very familiar face — Suzi Cutler, a former colleague from their time at Northumbria Police. Suzi spent almost 18 years in crime scene investigation — working as a CSI, Crime Scene Manager and Crime Scene Coordinator at Northumbria and Durham Constabulary — before moving into her current role as a UK and overseas specialist trainer, passing on her expertise to the next generation of forensic investigators at home and abroad.

We go under the barrier tape on Suzi's fascinating career journey — from her early days as a CSI inspired by Patricia Cornwell novels, through senior leadership roles, and into the world of international forensic training. We also explore what a single national police force could mean for forensic science and the training of CSIs across the UK.

But at the heart of this episode is a conversation that really matters. Suzi speaks with extraordinary candour about her experience of PTSD — how it crept up on her, what it felt like, and why she believes that if it can happen to her, it can happen to anyone. It is a powerful, honest and important conversation about the mental health toll of a career spent working with trauma, and why reducing the stigma around asking for help could change — and save — lives.

This is the third episode in which we have explored mental health in the world of forensic science and policing. It is a subject we are deeply passionate about, and we are so grateful to Suzi for having the courage to share her story.

⚠️ This episode discusses PTSD and the mental health impact of working in forensic science and policing. Listener discretion is advised.

💙 If you are struggling with your mental health, please know that help is available:

Mind Blue Light Programme — specialist mental health support for emergency services workers: mind.org.uk/bluelight

Oscar Kilo — the national police wellbeing service: oscarkilo.org.uk

Mind — for everyone: mind.org.uk or call 0300 123 3393

Samaritans — available 24/7: call 116 123

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For our one-year anniversary special, we thought we’d do something a little different and take it right back to where a lot of this started — the two of us working double crewed as CSIs.

In this episode of The Crime Scene Insiders, we go back under the barrier tape and revisit some of the funniest, strangest, most chaotic and memorable jobs we attended together over the years.

From turning up to a “routine” criminal damage and finding a human knuckle… to one of the most shocking car park scenes we’ve ever dealt with… to navigating a house full of dog mess while being repeatedly assaulted by an overfriendly Alsatian — this episode is full of the moments that never make it into the documentaries, but stay with you forever when you work in crime scene investigation.

Along the way, we talk about the realities of working as CSIs, the dark humour that gets people through difficult jobs, and some of the absurd situations you find yourself in when you spend your days going under the barrier tape.

This one is funny, chaotic, slightly disgusting in places… and probably the most “Ange and Dee” episode we’ve recorded so far.

We’re also incredibly grateful to everyone who’s listened, supported us, reviewed the show, shared episodes or simply come along for the ride over the last year.

Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’ve only recently joined us — thank you for spending this last year under the barrier tape with us. 🚔

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