FORENSICS: The Yorkshire Ripper
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When a merciless serial killer terrorised the women of Manchester with a spate of brutal attacks, police and forensics were left stumped. Now, almost 50 years later, forensics has learned, and built more advanced technologies that could've helped catch the killer sooner, and saved more lives.  To understand how forensics has learned from this case, and to unpack the current strategies being employed to catch criminals and save lives, host Kathryn Fox sits down with expert Dr Marie Morelato.  This episode contains references to sexual violence against women and children. If you or someone you know needs help, dial 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). If you're in Australia, and you're in immediate danger, dial 000.  If you're in the UK, and need assistance, resources are available at the link below:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help#get-help-and-support If this content affected you, the number for lifeline is 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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