CSI: What Forensic Investigation Is Really Like

This episode of the National University Podcast features host Kimberly King in conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Suboch, a veteran crime scene investigator, forensic consultant, and expert witness with more than 28 years in law enforcement in Germany and the United States. They unpack what crime scene work actually looks like, how forensic investigations differ from TV portrayals, and why documentation, contamination control, and courtroom testimony matter so much.We discuss the realities of homicide and burglary scenes, the evolution of DNA and fingerprint analysis, and the emotional toll of working cases involving death, violence, and children.