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Smoking Gun

What"s the Story? Sounds

In every murder investigation, there"s one key item that could bring a killer to justice. But finding it....and knowing what evidence it contains....well that"s the challenge. Because the smoking gun could be anything. A bouquet of flowers...a Chinese meal...a mosquito. In this series we tell the remarkable true stories of how everyday items such as these have been the key to unlocking a criminal case. And we unpack the science - revealing the cutting edge techniques and the disciplines mastered

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32:31

The Bike Paint

Smoking Gun ·

2023/07/20

The disappearance of Vicki Hoskinson rocked the very fabric of the village of Flowing Wells in Pima County. The only clue as to what happened in the last carefree moments of life are her bike abandoned on the side of the road, its wheel still spinning. The town and local law enforcement are determined to find out what happened to her, a mission which takes them across state and into the Sonoran Desert. But it’s Vicki’s bike which holds the smoking gun that eventually brings a killer to

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39:13

The Levi Jeans

Smoking Gun ·

2023/07/13

Our opening episode tells the story of the brutal murder of Arlis Perry, a young girl found slain in Stamford University Church. Her killing bears all the hallmarks of a ritualistic sacrifice. But who’s to blame? Arlis’ young husband? The campus security guard? Or renowned serial killer, the Son of Sam? Almost four decades after the fact, Arlis’ blue jeans hold the forensic key to unlock this infamous case.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best

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1:12

Announcement : Season Three

Smoking Gun ·

2023/07/06

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.What's The Story? Crime is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on What's The Story? Crime. From the stories

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27:45

The Billboard

Smoking Gun ·

2022/10/20

In the late 80s in picturesque Tampa bay, the bodies of three women were discovered floating in the water. The case gripped the nation; and the hunt for their killer reached fever pitch. In the ultimate cautionary tale, a detective refuses to give up, and turns to the help of the public, and a giant billboard, in a bid to catch the culprit.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is supported by the

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27:34

The Cat Hair

Smoking Gun ·

2022/10/13

After a body was discovered on Southsea Beach in Hampshire, it became a race against time to establish who it belonged to, and how they’d died. But as so many of the body parts were missing, this was no easy feat. This is the heart-breaking story of friends turned enemies, mental health issues, and the perils of owning a cat if you’re a murderer.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is supported by

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28:23

The Toilet Tissue

Smoking Gun ·

2022/10/06

When Colette Aram went missing after setting off on the short walk to her boyfriends house there was immediate alarm. Detectives and her family searched through the night. But when morning came, and a body was discovered a short distance away, it was immediately obvious that there was a killer in the community. For decades, detectives searched for that man - spurred on by a DNA profile which they thought could belong to the killer. But it would take an extraordinary sequence of events to finally

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31:59

The Korean Rope

Smoking Gun ·

2022/09/29

Our Smoking Gun in this episode could have been a rope swing in Canada. It could have been used on a trawler in the china sea. Or on a building site in France. Instead, it became a crucial piece of evidence – used to convict a serial killer, who was hiding in plain sight.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is supported by the British Academy of Forensic Sciences.If you want to listen to Smoking

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26:54

The Vacuum

Smoking Gun ·

2022/09/22

A rancher’s son spotted the body of a young woman lying by the banks of a river in remote Utah. Police could identify 17-year-old Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch, but what had happened to her – and how her body had ended up there - was a mystery. Follow us as we walk through the leads detective followed, experience the breakthroughs of this surprising case, and learn how a pioneering invention designed to stop food poisoning eventually convicted the killer.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original

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28:50

The Ornamental Frog

Smoking Gun ·

2022/09/15

Solving crime is all about considering every possibility. Gut instincts are part of a detectives DNA, but so is methodical processing of facts, and blue sky thinking.In this case - police had to use both, to identify human remains - understand how they'd arrived in a small communal garden, and then to conclude if a crime had been committed. The clue to unlock of all of this, was the most unexpected of items... an ornament, of a frog on a lillypad.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series,

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30:02

The Coke Can

Smoking Gun ·

2022/09/08

In a suburban town in Colorado, the body of Sylvia Qualye was discovered by her father, lying on the floor of her living room. Her brutal murder sparked an investigation which would span 40 years, and rely on the incredible forensic progression of that time - as well as the diligent detective work which preserved a key and unlikely piece of evidence... a coke can.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander

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38:29

The Rolex Watch

Smoking Gun ·

2022/09/01

When a murder investigation begins by trying to identify the victim - detectives know the case will be long and complex. But this story takes that to the extreme. A case which began with the discovery of a body in the waters around Britain, took police on the trail of a con man originally from Canada... but who was who? Who was dead? And who was responsible?Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is

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31:11

The Concrete Block

Smoking Gun ·

2022/08/25

When a man began confessing to police about a murder - you could be forgiven for thinking the case would quickly be solved. But in reality - the confession would spark one of the most complex and intricate investigations these detectives had ever been involved in. This is a case which would only get resolved after evidence was extracted from a concrete block, and the true sequence of events, and he people behind them, were revealed.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by

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37:14

The Postage Stamp

Smoking Gun ·

2022/08/18

The opening episode of Season Two unpicks the story of Yara Gambriasio, and the investigation into her murder. This is a story of how DNA was thought to lead to a suspect, but time and time again what appeared to be a promising lead, turned into false hope. But with methodical deductions and a steadfast determination, a killer was finally identified, thanks to the existence of a 10-year-old postage stamp.Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best

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0:49

The Lego Brick

Smoking Gun ·

2022/07/14

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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0:49

The Pyjamas

Smoking Gun ·

2022/07/07

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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0:49

The Potato

Smoking Gun ·

2022/06/30

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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0:49

The Nail File

Smoking Gun ·

2022/06/23

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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0:49

The Human Brain

Smoking Gun ·

2022/06/16

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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0:49

The Dog Collar

Smoking Gun ·

2022/06/09

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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0:49

The Chinese Takeaway

Smoking Gun ·

2022/06/02

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENTSeason One of Smoking Gun is only available on What's The Story? CrimeKillers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that

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