Word For Word
#22 Forensic linguistics, crime & punishment
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:32:35
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Synopsis
When it comes to bugging a suspect, re-interpreting a dusty statute, or presenting evidence in a criminal trial, the shifting tides of language draw the law with them. In this episode, forensic linguist Dr Helen Fraser tests our ear-witness fallibility with speech evidence from a real-life murder case. Plus, the Macquarie team remembers that time they had to investigate a ransom note. Read more about Word for Word at macquariedictionary.com.au/podcast