<![CDATA[The Forensic Investigator]]>The Forensic Investigator podcast, hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD, delves into the world of forensic investigations, sharing insights from nearly two decades of experience as a forensic and criminal investigator along with years of training detectives on the nuances associated with homicides and cold cases. The podcast aims to explore various aspects of forensic science, including cold cases, investigative techniques, and the role of forensic experts, while also addressing the significant number of unsolved murders in the US. Listeners can expect expert interviews and discussions on practical knowledge that goes beyond popular media portrayals.

]]>www.jma4ensics.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:54:17 GMTFri, 13 Feb 2026 14:57:59 GMT60Jim Adcock, PhD<p>The Forensic Investigator podcast, hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD, delves into the world of forensic investigations, sharing insights from nearly two decades of experience as a forensic and criminal investigator along with years of training detectives on the nuances associated with homicides and cold cases. The podcast aims to explore various aspects of forensic science, including cold cases, investigative techniques, and the role of forensic experts, while also addressing the significant number of unsolved murders in the US. Listeners can expect expert interviews and discussions on practical knowledge that goes beyond popular media portrayals.</p>episodicJim Adcock, PhDjma.forensicinvestigator@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Updates # 2 from the Forensic Investigator]]>The upcoming sessions for the Forensic Investigator Podcast cover a range of topics including child abuse investigation, death investigation for detectives, forensic interview of children, victimology and suspectology assessments, and a case study called Lady of the Dunes. Each session delves into specific aspects of forensic investigation, providing valuable insights and real-life examples.

Takeaways

  • Child abuse investigation
  • Death investigation for detectives

Chapters

  • 00:00 Case Study: Lady of the Dunes
]]>b2c33c06-8829-4ae3-a9b7-2f13dfe654c1Mon, 25 May 2026 19:30:35 GMT<p>The upcoming sessions for the Forensic Investigator Podcast cover a range of topics including child abuse investigation, death investigation for detectives, forensic interview of children, victimology and suspectology assessments, and a case study called Lady of the Dunes. Each session delves into specific aspects of forensic investigation, providing valuable insights and real-life examples.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Child abuse investigation</li><li>Death investigation for detectives</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Case Study: Lady of the Dunes</li></ul>yes00:06:44Updates # 2 from the Forensic Investigatorbonus<![CDATA[Homicides: Victim Risk Levels]]>The full episode on Victimology and Suspectology Assessments will be aired July 15, 2026. This session is a short prelude to that in which the conversation covers the victimology continuum and risk factors, as well as specific investigative questions for victimology assessment. It emphasizes the evaluation of victim behavior and circumstances, along with the assessment of pre-crime association, victim contribution, pre-planning, offender's criminal experience, motive, and attitude towards the victim.

Takeaways

  • Victim behavior and circumstances fall into three levels: low, medium, or high.
  • Assessing victim risks involves asking specific questions related to pre-crime association, victim contribution, pre-planning, offender's criminal experience, motive, and attitude towards the victim.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Victimology Continuum and Risk Factors
]]>a8f3bea8-6994-4baf-900c-525c276841ecWed, 06 May 2026 15:38:35 GMT<p>The full episode on Victimology and Suspectology Assessments will be aired July 15, 2026. This session is a short prelude to that in which the conversation covers the victimology continuum and risk factors, as well as specific investigative questions for victimology assessment. It emphasizes the evaluation of victim behavior and circumstances, along with the assessment of pre-crime association, victim contribution, pre-planning, offender's criminal experience, motive, and attitude towards the victim.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Victim behavior and circumstances fall into three levels: low, medium, or high.</li><li>Assessing victim risks involves asking specific questions related to pre-crime association, victim contribution, pre-planning, offender's criminal experience, motive, and attitude towards the victim.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Victimology Continuum and Risk Factors</li></ul>yes00:03:41Homicides: Victim Risk Levelsbonus<![CDATA[The Key Principles - Forensic Interviewing of Children]]>This is a bonus segment taken from the episode interview of Lindsey Wagner regarding the Forensic Interview of Children. that will air July 1, 2026.

The conversation covers the key principles of forensic child interviews and emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary team collaboration in ensuring the well-being of children during the interview process.

Takeaways

  • Forensic child interview principles
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Chapters

  • 00:00 Principles of Forensic Child Interview
]]>6a19cf5c-9cd0-4b03-bf61-812ff3059263Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>This is a bonus segment taken from the episode interview of Lindsey Wagner regarding the Forensic Interview of Children. that will air July 1, 2026. </p><p>The conversation covers the key principles of forensic child interviews and emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary team collaboration in ensuring the well-being of children during the interview process.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Forensic child interview principles</li><li>Multidisciplinary team collaboration</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Principles of Forensic Child Interview</li></ul>yes00:03:35The Key Principles - Forensic Interviewing of Childrenbonus<![CDATA[The Forensic Interview of Children]]>The conversation delves into the forensic interview of children, emphasizing the importance of child advocacy centers and the Child First Protocol. Lindsay Wagner shares her experience with forensic interviewing and highlights the use of cognitive interview techniques and interview tools. The discussion also touches on the significance of peer review in maintaining high standards in forensic interviewing.

Takeaways

  • Forensic interview of children
  • Child advocacy centers

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Forensic Interview of Children
  • 14:00 Child Advocacy Centers and Child First Protocol
  • 22:01 Cognitive Interview and Interview Tools
]]>b2a3a21b-e4e0-4bb8-9e4e-010b9c40c651Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:45:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the forensic interview of children, emphasizing the importance of child advocacy centers and the Child First Protocol. Lindsay Wagner shares her experience with forensic interviewing and highlights the use of cognitive interview techniques and interview tools. The discussion also touches on the significance of peer review in maintaining high standards in forensic interviewing.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Forensic interview of children</li><li>Child advocacy centers</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Forensic Interview of Children</li><li>14:00 Child Advocacy Centers and Child First Protocol</li><li>22:01 Cognitive Interview and Interview Tools</li></ul>no00:40:44The Forensic Interview of Childrenfull<![CDATA[Homicide Investigation, Guidelines for Detectives]]>This is a clip from my interview of Jim Holmes, retired Homicide Detective. The conversation discusses the book on guidelines for conducting homicide investigations.

Takeaways

  • Homicide investigation guidelines
  • Tool for investigators

Chapters

  • 00:00 Guidelines for Homicide Investigations
]]>cb3f5dad-ae2b-46e6-b8ed-d5985c28334dTue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT<p>This is a clip from my interview of Jim Holmes, retired Homicide Detective. The conversation discusses the book on guidelines for conducting homicide investigations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Homicide investigation guidelines</li><li>Tool for investigators</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Guidelines for Homicide Investigations</li></ul>yes00:03:34Homicide Investigation, Guidelines for Detectivesbonus<![CDATA[Death Investigation For Detectives]]>This podcast episode delves into the responsibilities of police detectives in death investigations, highlighting the critical role of detective decisions in solving cases. It discusses investigative mistakes, the three core components of investigation, victimology assessments, the scientific method for homicide detectives, the death investigation protocol, and additional tools for detectives.

Takeaways

  • Detective decisions solve cases
  • The importance of a structured investigative protocol

Chapters

  • 00:00 Additional Tools for Detectives
]]>25843e3c-60ee-431c-82a9-2333ba1c6a00Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>This podcast episode delves into the responsibilities of police detectives in death investigations, highlighting the critical role of detective decisions in solving cases. It discusses investigative mistakes, the three core components of investigation, victimology assessments, the scientific method for homicide detectives, the death investigation protocol, and additional tools for detectives.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Detective decisions solve cases</li><li>The importance of a structured investigative protocol</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Additional Tools for Detectives</li></ul>yes00:37:13Death Investigation For Detectivesfull<![CDATA[Detective Decisions Solve Homicides]]>Detective Decisions solve Homicides is a clip from the upcoming episode entitled "Death Investigation For Detectives" which will publicly air June 17, 2026. It emphasizes the importance of the investigative process over technology and physical evidence.

]]>a226629e-b6d1-488c-be93-a743041efc4aMon, 20 Apr 2026 14:05:49 GMT<p>Detective Decisions solve Homicides is a clip from the upcoming episode entitled "Death Investigation For Detectives" which will publicly air June 17, 2026. It emphasizes the importance of the investigative process over technology and physical evidence.</p><p></p><p></p>yes00:01:00Detective Decisions Solve Homicidestrailer<![CDATA[Child Abuse Investigations]]>The podcast episode features a discussion on child abuse investigations and sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SIDS). The conversation delves into the experiences and insights of the guest, Don Hayden, a seasoned professional in the field of forensic investigations. The conversation covers the topics of interviewing techniques, the evolution of forensic science, and the challenges associated with syndromes such as shaken baby syndrome and Munchausen syndrome. It also delves into the changing perspectives and practices in forensic investigations over time.

Takeaways

  • Child abuse investigations
  • Sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SIDS) Interviewing techniques
  • Evolution of forensic science

Chapters

  • 00:00 Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Investigations
  • 28:05 Interviewing Techniques and Protocols
  • 39:21 Munchausen Syndrome and Factitious Disorder
  • 49:53 Evolution of Forensic Science
]]>a77d6f3b-4ca0-4f39-94d6-6fad48741ec8Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a discussion on child abuse investigations and sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SIDS). The conversation delves into the experiences and insights of the guest, Don Hayden, a seasoned professional in the field of forensic investigations. The conversation covers the topics of interviewing techniques, the evolution of forensic science, and the challenges associated with syndromes such as shaken baby syndrome and Munchausen syndrome. It also delves into the changing perspectives and practices in forensic investigations over time.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Child abuse investigations</li><li>Sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SIDS) Interviewing techniques</li><li>Evolution of forensic science</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Investigations</li><li>28:05 Interviewing Techniques and Protocols</li><li>39:21 Munchausen Syndrome and Factitious Disorder</li><li>49:53 Evolution of Forensic Science</li></ul>yes00:53:37Child Abuse Investigationsfull<![CDATA[The Death Investigation System in America]]>The conversation delves into the challenges of crime data collection and reporting, the issue of unsolved homicides and declining solve rates, the structure and challenges of the death investigation system in America, the importance of investigative philosophy and autopsies, and a focus on homicide and suicide rates. The takeaways highlight the incomplete national crime data and the fragmented nature of the medical legal death investigation system.

Takeaways

  • Incomplete national crime data
  • Fragmented medical legal death investigation system

Chapters

  • 00:00 Challenges in Crime Data Collection and Reporting
  • 07:35 Death Investigation System in America
  • 17:50 Investigative Philosophy and Autopsies
]]>d5c40a1f-59e1-40e7-baf4-03d4c08c4ea1Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of crime data collection and reporting, the issue of unsolved homicides and declining solve rates, the structure and challenges of the death investigation system in America, the importance of investigative philosophy and autopsies, and a focus on homicide and suicide rates. The takeaways highlight the incomplete national crime data and the fragmented nature of the medical legal death investigation system.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Incomplete national crime data</li><li>Fragmented medical legal death investigation system</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges in Crime Data Collection and Reporting</li><li>07:35 Death Investigation System in America</li><li>17:50 Investigative Philosophy and Autopsies</li></ul>yes00:27:03The Death Investigation System in Americafull<![CDATA[CSI and The Scientific Method]]>The podcast episode features a discussion on the scientific method and its application to crime scene investigations. Grant Graham, a retired forensic manager, shares insights on the six-step methodology, examples of everyday and crime scene applications, and the importance of the scientific method in forensic science. The conversation also delves into the collaboration between crime scene investigators and medical examiners, the significance of avoiding tunnel vision, and the categorization of staged crime scenes.

Takeaways

  • Scientific method is crucial in forensic science for objective and bias-free conclusions.
  • Collaboration between crime scene investigators and medical examiners is essential for evidence preservation and collection.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Scientific Method and Crime Scene Investigation
  • 15:25 Importance of Collaboration and Avoiding Tunnel Vision
  • 23:13 Collaboration with Medical Examiners and Evidence Collection
  • 36:41 Discussion on Staged Crime Scenes and Categorization
]]>560aba86-a1c4-4b1a-8f07-32b44aab85ecWed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a discussion on the scientific method and its application to crime scene investigations. Grant Graham, a retired forensic manager, shares insights on the six-step methodology, examples of everyday and crime scene applications, and the importance of the scientific method in forensic science. The conversation also delves into the collaboration between crime scene investigators and medical examiners, the significance of avoiding tunnel vision, and the categorization of staged crime scenes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Scientific method is crucial in forensic science for objective and bias-free conclusions.</li><li>Collaboration between crime scene investigators and medical examiners is essential for evidence preservation and collection.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Scientific Method and Crime Scene Investigation</li><li>15:25 Importance of Collaboration and Avoiding Tunnel Vision</li><li>23:13 Collaboration with Medical Examiners and Evidence Collection</li><li>36:41 Discussion on Staged Crime Scenes and Categorization</li></ul>yes00:45:535CSI and The Scientific Methodfull<![CDATA[Updates from the Forensic Investigator]]>Dr. Jim Adcock provides an update on the upcoming episodes of the Forensic Investigator podcast, covering topics such as the role of evidence in forensic investigations, the scientific method in crime scene investigation, the death investigation system in America, and child abuse investigations. The takeaways from the conversation highlight the importance of treating death investigations as homicides until proven otherwise and the critical role of forensic evidence in investigations.

Takeaways

  • Death investigations should be treated as homicides until proven otherwise
  • The critical role of forensic evidence in investigations

Chapters

  • 00:00 Child Abuse Investigations
]]>c4cb77cb-3f3f-4e0c-82ad-55454ce786e6Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:15:00 GMT<p>Dr. Jim Adcock provides an update on the upcoming episodes of the Forensic Investigator podcast, covering topics such as the role of evidence in forensic investigations, the scientific method in crime scene investigation, the death investigation system in America, and child abuse investigations. The takeaways from the conversation highlight the importance of treating death investigations as homicides until proven otherwise and the critical role of forensic evidence in investigations.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Death investigations should be treated as homicides until proven otherwise</li><li>The critical role of forensic evidence in investigations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Child Abuse Investigations</li></ul>yes00:07:11Updates from the Forensic Investigatorbonus<![CDATA[002 Legal Considerations in Forensic Investigations]]>The podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the legal considerations and concerns faced by forensic investigators throughout the investigative process. It covers criminal laws and jurisdictional issues, evidentiary procedures, expert testimony, Miranda rights, search and seizure rules, and the chain of custody for evidence.

Takeaways

  • Legal considerations for forensic investigators are crucial and involve an understanding of criminal laws, evidentiary procedures, expert testimony, Miranda rights, search and seizure rules, and the chain of custody for evidence.
  • The legal requirements and rules that forensic investigators face throughout the investigative process are complex and require a thorough understanding to ensure the integrity of the investigative process.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Closing and Next Episode
]]>ecd68ca1-0c9c-491e-a793-85996e7af7abWed, 25 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode provides a comprehensive overview of the legal considerations and concerns faced by forensic investigators throughout the investigative process. It covers criminal laws and jurisdictional issues, evidentiary procedures, expert testimony, Miranda rights, search and seizure rules, and the chain of custody for evidence.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Legal considerations for forensic investigators are crucial and involve an understanding of criminal laws, evidentiary procedures, expert testimony, Miranda rights, search and seizure rules, and the chain of custody for evidence.</li><li>The legal requirements and rules that forensic investigators face throughout the investigative process are complex and require a thorough understanding to ensure the integrity of the investigative process.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Closing and Next Episode</li></ul>yes00:23:322002 Legal Considerations in Forensic Investigationsfull<![CDATA[004 The role of Evidence in Forensic Investigations]]>The podcast episode delves into the critical role of evidence in forensic investigation, highlighting its significance in identifying suspects, establishing connections, and reconstructing events. It also explores the influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic science, Locard's Principle of Exchange, linkage in criminal investigations, crime scene reconstruction, and the challenges in forensic evidence interpretation.

Takeaways

  • Role of evidence in forensic investigation
  • Influence of Sherlock Holmes on forensic science

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Role of Evidence in Forensic Investigation
  • 08:25 Locard's Principle of Exchange
  • 16:29 Crime Scene Reconstruction
  • 22:10 Challenges in Forensic Evidence Interpretation
]]>214d2683-4fe3-4e94-8f68-5304165236d1Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the critical role of evidence in forensic investigation, highlighting its significance in identifying suspects, establishing connections, and reconstructing events. It also explores the influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic science, Locard's Principle of Exchange, linkage in criminal investigations, crime scene reconstruction, and the challenges in forensic evidence interpretation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Role of evidence in forensic investigation</li><li>Influence of Sherlock Holmes on forensic science</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Role of Evidence in Forensic Investigation</li><li>08:25 Locard's Principle of Exchange</li><li>16:29 Crime Scene Reconstruction</li><li>22:10 Challenges in Forensic Evidence Interpretation</li></ul>yes00:29:374004 The role of Evidence in Forensic Investigationsfull<![CDATA[003 The Detective as a First Responder]]>The podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Jim Holmes, a retired special agent with extensive experience in death investigations. The conversation covers the critical role of the first detective at a crime scene, the treatment of deaths as homicides until proven otherwise, mandatory autopsies for suspicious child deaths, victimology and timeline building, the impact of technology on investigations, the significance of homicide guidelines and investigative genealogy, and post-retirement activities. Jim's insights provide valuable knowledge for forensic investigators and law enforcement professionals.

Takeaways

  • Death investigations are treated as homicides until proven otherwise
  • The role of the first detective at a crime scene is critical

Chapters

  • 00:00 Post-Retirement Activities and Conclusion
]]>06ca4724-ce10-49cf-8ec3-9d17515a380dWed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features an in-depth discussion with Jim Holmes, a retired special agent with extensive experience in death investigations. The conversation covers the critical role of the first detective at a crime scene, the treatment of deaths as homicides until proven otherwise, mandatory autopsies for suspicious child deaths, victimology and timeline building, the impact of technology on investigations, the significance of homicide guidelines and investigative genealogy, and post-retirement activities. Jim's insights provide valuable knowledge for forensic investigators and law enforcement professionals.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Death investigations are treated as homicides until proven otherwise</li><li>The role of the first detective at a crime scene is critical</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Post-Retirement Activities and Conclusion</li></ul>yes00:41:263003 The Detective as a First Responderfull<![CDATA[001 What is a Forensic Investigator?]]>The first episode of the Forensic Investigator podcast introduces the foundational concepts of forensic science and the role of a forensic investigator. It delves into the marriage of science and law, the art and science of forensic investigation, and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and its sections.

Takeaways

  • Forensic Science is a marriage of science and law
  • Forensic investigation is grounded in science but also relies on artistic skill

Chapters

  • 00:00 The American Academy of Forensic Sciences and Its Sections
]]>45756785-4699-4a87-84b0-19f6ff9c0762Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>The first episode of the Forensic Investigator podcast introduces the foundational concepts of forensic science and the role of a forensic investigator. It delves into the marriage of science and law, the art and science of forensic investigation, and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and its sections.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Forensic Science is a marriage of science and law</li><li>Forensic investigation is grounded in science but also relies on artistic skill</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The American Academy of Forensic Sciences and Its Sections</li></ul>yes00:22:011001 What is a Forensic Investigator?full<![CDATA[Podcast Trailer]]>The Forensic Investigator podcast, hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD, delves into the world of forensic investigations, sharing insights from nearly two decades of experience as a forensic and criminal investigator along with years of training detectives on the nuances associated with homicides and cold cases. The podcast aims to explore various aspects of forensic science, including cold cases, investigative techniques, and the role of forensic experts, while also addressing the significant number of unsolved murders in the US. Listeners can expect expert interviews and discussions on practical knowledge that goes beyond popular media portrayals.

 

]]>10311249-456b-4946-9a58-037c5d43b104Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:15:56 GMT<p>The Forensic Investigator podcast, hosted by Jim Adcock, PhD, delves into the world of forensic investigations, sharing insights from nearly two decades of experience as a forensic and criminal investigator along with years of training detectives on the nuances associated with homicides and cold cases. The podcast aims to explore various aspects of forensic science, including cold cases, investigative techniques, and the role of forensic experts, while also addressing the significant number of unsolved murders in the US. Listeners can expect expert interviews and discussions on practical knowledge that goes beyond popular media portrayals.</p><p> </p>no00:11:00Podcast Trailertrailer