When a murder investigation begins by trying to identify the victim - detectives know the case will be long and complex. But this story takes that to the extreme. A case which began with the discovery of a body in the waters around Britain, took police on the trail of a con man originally from Canada... but who was who? Who was dead? And who was responsible?

Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is supported by the British Academy of Forensic Sciences.

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The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

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When a man began confessing to police about a murder - you could be forgiven for thinking the case would quickly be solved. But in reality - the confession would spark one of the most complex and intricate investigations these detectives had ever been involved in. This is a case which would only get resolved after evidence was extracted from a concrete block, and the true sequence of events, and he people behind them, were revealed.

Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is supported by the British Academy of Forensic Sciences.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

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The opening episode of Season Two unpicks the story of Yara Gambriasio, and the investigation into her murder. This is a story of how DNA was thought to lead to a suspect, but time and time again what appeared to be a promising lead, turned into false hope. But with methodical deductions and a steadfast determination, a killer was finally identified, thanks to the existence of a 10-year-old postage stamp.

Smoking Gun is a What's The Story original series, narrated by Romola Garai and Britain's best known forensic scientist Tracy Alexander. And is supported by the British Academy of Forensic Sciences.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

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Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

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EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENT

Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

If you're listening on Spotify, Amazon, Castbox, Pocketcasts, or any other player - you can sign up directly here : WTS CRIME

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENT

Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

If you're listening on Spotify, Amazon, Castbox, Pocketcasts, or any other player - you can sign up directly here : WTS CRIME

With a couple of clicks, you'll receive all the exclusive content in your chosen platform.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENT

Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

If you're listening on Spotify, Amazon, Castbox, Pocketcasts, or any other player - you can sign up directly here : WTS CRIME

With a couple of clicks, you'll receive all the exclusive content in your chosen platform.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENT

Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

If you're listening on Spotify, Amazon, Castbox, Pocketcasts, or any other player - you can sign up directly here : WTS CRIME

With a couple of clicks, you'll receive all the exclusive content in your chosen platform.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENT

Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

If you're listening on Spotify, Amazon, Castbox, Pocketcasts, or any other player - you can sign up directly here : WTS CRIME

With a couple of clicks, you'll receive all the exclusive content in your chosen platform.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EXCLUSIVE - SUBSCRIBER CONTENT

Season One of Smoking Gun is only available on The Missing +

Killers and criminals can be identified in many different ways. In this episode, we find out how a regular house brick carried the evidence which would prove a man's guilt in a complex murder enquiry. Narrated by Romola Garai, and with expert insight from forensic specialist Tracy Alexander, we tell the story of a long-running murder case, a desperate hunt for clues, and the sequence of events that led to a killer being identified from the clues contained on a brick.

If you want to listen to Smoking Gun COMPLETELY ad-free, and help to support the show, then please subscribe to our channel.

The Missing + is your home for the very best in true-crime podcasts. You can get early access to series, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and even exclusive series you can't hear anywhere else. And if you love the show, your subscription helps to fund the episodes.

As well as Smoking Gun, there's a whole collection of shows on The Missing +. From the stories of the most pivotal assassinations throughout history, to series' about long-term missing people, limited series about extraordinary conmen, and investigations into miscarriages of justice - The Missing + has you covered.

To accompany Season 4, we're launching a new spin-off show called 'Under The Microscope', which is exclusive to subscribers. In it, you will hear Smoking Gun host Tracy Alexander interviewing some of the brightest minds in the word of forensic science, and revealing exactly what they do.

Signing up is quick and simple.

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, just search for The Missing +, sign up, and all the exclusive content will be in your Apple Podcasts app.

If you're listening on Spotify, Amazon, Castbox, Pocketcasts, or any other player - you can sign up directly here : WTS CRIME

With a couple of clicks, you'll receive all the exclusive content in your chosen platform.

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