Crime Lab Detectives

Crime scenes may contain hundreds of pieces of evidence. Some are clear and obvious, like a footprint in the snow or a hammer used to break a window. Others may be almost invisible to the human eye.

Crime Lab Detectives shows what happens to evidence when it is sent to a forensic laboratory for analysis. Here, specialists use the latest technology and all their skill to piece together what happened during a crime. A single hair or a drop of saliva can identify a culprit. A tiny speck of paint can prove that a criminal was at the scene. With many examples and case studies, Crime Lab Detectives shows how these scientists go about their important and exciting work.