Forensics: The Real CSI

Forensic specialists play a crucial role in solving crimes, analyzing tiny blood droplets, footprints, and fingerprints to uncover the truth. In West Midlands Police, one of the UK’s largest forces, an elite team investigates thousands of crime scenes each year.

Following a record number of murder cases, this series follows key evidence from discovery to lab analysis, highlighting its impact on investigations. We meet experts – from blood pattern analysts to footwear specialists – who work under intense pressure, knowing their findings can mean the difference between justice and a wrongful conviction.