In this episode, I explore the life and legacy of Frances Glessner Lee, a true crime pioneer often called the 'mother of forensic science'. Her meticulously crafted Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death—intricate dollhouse-sized crime scenes—helped revolutionise police investigations and are still used in training today. Join me as we uncover:
🔎 Lee’s groundbreaking contributions to forensic science
🏡 The eerie, hyper-detailed miniatures that still hold secrets
🕵️♂️ How her work changed crime scene investigation forever
If you love true crime, forensic history, and stories of trailblazing women, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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Written and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes. Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).
Sources used:
- Making History Channel on YouTube
- Smithsonian American Art Museum website
- Slate.com article by Rachel Nuwer
- 99% Invisible
- Smithsonian Magazine article by Jimmy Stamp
- Denatured Domesticity; An Account of femininity and physiognomy in the Interiors of Frances Glessner Lee by Laura J Miller
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Don't miss an episode - follow, comment, like, and share!
Connect with me on social media @themondaynightrevue or email at
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- Explore our podcast merch: Shop Here
- Support the show: Buy Me a Coffee
- Discover curated reads: Bookshop
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Written and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.
Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).