This week we welcome Joni E. Johnston, Psy.D. Joni is a clinical Forensic Psychologist who has worked in both criminal and civil work since 1991. She has worked in a maximum-security prison and for prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys. Join the conversation as Joni takes us into the human brain and explains the process of conducting competency assessments to stand trial, insanity evaluations, and risk assessments of mentally disordered offenders.

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This week we welcome Mitzi Wood Von-Mizener, Director of Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center and Natural Burial Preserve. Mitzi guides us through the tranquil and beautiful process that occurs when individuals choose a green burial for their final disposition method. In its most basic explanation, natural or green burials are a simple form of burial that does not include embalming, metal caskets, and/or other burial containers. But, we assure you – there is so much more to the process. And the result? Each burial contributes to the land, helping to restore and create the ultimate legacy.

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https://narrowridge.org/about/natural-burial-preserve/

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This week we welcome Charles Riley, Digital Forensic Detective. Charles talks us through the three primary sources of digital evidence: internet-based, stand-alone computers or devices, and mobile devices. We deep dive into our digital footprints and just how much of it is recoverable. And answer the burning question, just how detailed is the recovered information? Put your device on do not disturb, and join us.

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This week we welcome Susan Kanack, Forensic Nurse Examiner. Forensic nurses are registered nurses who blend the holistic care of nursing of the body, mind, and spirit – to include principles from the law, medicine, and science.

A forensic nurse provides comprehensive care to victims of violence while conducting a medical forensic exam, including evaluation for evidence collection; providing effective courtroom testimony; and showing compassion and sensitivity towards survivors of violence.

Nurses, like Susan, play an essential role in healthcare and criminal justice systems.

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If you would like to send in donations to Susan’s department – please mail your items to:

Froedtert & The Medical College

Forensic Nursing Program

W180 N8085, Town Hall Rd,

Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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This week we welcome Nicole, the crime scene cleaner. Nicole spends 9-10 hours cleaning carpets, scrubbing walls, cleaning furniture, and airing out strong smells. Oh, and did we mention that also includes cleaning blood, body parts, and other foul bodily fluids. Hazmat up and listen in to a day in the life of a crime scene cleaner. 

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This week we welcome Julie McFadden, best known as Hospice Nurse Julie, on TikTok. Julie joins us to debunk several myths around hospice care and dying, from ‘The Rally,’ to seeing loved ones and even the typical signs/symptoms during the death journey.

Selected Links from the Episode

Connect with Julie: IG

Tik Tok: Hospice Nurse Julie

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This week we welcome Hillary Parsons, Forensic Anthropologist. Spend some time in the dirt with us as we explore the world of bones and just how much information they provide. Hillary explains how applying skeletal analysis from bones can provide context as to who the deceased is, how they died, and how long ago. And how this information aids law enforcement in establishing a profile of unidentified remains.

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This week we welcome Jessika Logan, Autopsy Technician. Jessika welcomes us into the morgue and the autopsy suite, where she guides us through the different types of autopsies that can be performed – and the step-by-step process of completing them. *This episode is graphic in nature and may not be suitable for all listeners. 

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This week we welcome Ashley E. Bobek, Firearms Examiner. Ashley takes us into the lab to explore how firearms examiners assist investigators in solving criminal cases - through examining and identifying; firearms, weapons, cartridges, bullets, and other similar evidence left at crime scenes.

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This week we welcome Dr. Krystal R. Hans, Ph.D., Forensic Entomologist and Assistant Professor of Forensic Entomology at Purdue University. That’s right; we are all talking bugs. And how Forensic Entomologist use their knowledge of how insects aid in bodily decomposition, which assists in determining the time and source of death.

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Connect with Krystal: Website | IG

Twitter: @KrystalHans 

Tik Tok: ForensicEntomology

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