Forensics: The Science of Crime is a three-part series that takes a procedural look behind the laboratory doors of research centers and forensic institutes. Unlike dramatized crime shows, this series focuses on the real-world professionals—molecular biologists, pathologists, and ballistics experts—who use evolving scientific methods to solve complex or cold cases.
The episode centers on a specialized field that bridges ballistics and molecular biology. When a firearm is discharged at close range, a phenomenon occurs where organic material (such as DNA, blood, or tissue) from the victim is actually into the weapon through the barrel. This "backspatter" provides investigators with a decisive way to prove a specific gun was used in a shooting, even if the exterior of the weapon has been cleaned. Key Investigation Steps forensics.the.science.of.crime.s01e03.1080p.web...
: Scientists look for minute traces of DNA and organic matter inside the firearm's barrel and internal mechanisms. Forensics: The Science of Crime is a three-part