A rarely seen method of murder today (outside of novels and state-sponsored assassination) but one of the most fascinating and challenging to investigate. A favourite of authors for generations, poisoning has appeared in some of the most famous crime novels as well as historic cases of murder and suicide. The team are joined by experienced toxicologist Victoria Jenkins from Forensic Access (www.forensic-access.co.uk) to discuss the using hair and nails to detect the presence of poison, and the past, present and future of this ancient cause of death.   Over six episodes, the team will investigate six causes of death: talking with experts, hearing how real life crime scenes are worked, exploring the latest innovations and discussing some famous cases.    If you want to know what criminal investigation is like in real life, then get ready for a podcast that puts YOU at the crime scene.  Subscribe now!   Lynda's new novel Judas Horse is out on 1st April 2021 in hardback, ebook and audiobook. Discover more at: www.lyndalaplante.com/listening-to-the-dead/    Credits  This podcast was made by Bonnier Books UK  Host & Director: Jon Watt Producer: Laura Makela Sound Engineer: Chris Attaway Theme music: Game Over by Magic in the Other End music: Sweeney by Mike Relm