Evidence is the witness that doesn't lie. We cover the types of evidence (physical, chemical, etc), the ethics, and its admissiability in court. Learn the difference between "class" and "indiividual," why we avoid definitives when refering to evidence, patent vs. latent, and so much more.

Even CSI's have to do jury duty. Leave your legal knowledge and emotions at the door and do your best to make decisions on the facts presented. Learn how to ignore stricken facts and only take into account evidence set before us. Most of all, learn the importance of a jury of your peers.

This week is dedicated to cases that made us go "hmmm." Possible autoerotic asphyxiation, but with blood spatteron the ceiling? A right handed shooter found with their gun on their left hip? Hypothermia in Florida? Join us to find out what we mean when we say a case is a "Banana Sandwich."

There are a lot of challengs in the world of Crime Scene Investigations, and the unfortuante world of hoarding is one of them. We totally sympathize with those suffering hoarding disorder but it is a reality of our job. From fridges filled with animal carcasses to being trapped within one's own house within a maze of boxes. Make sure to stay to the end for Laura's WORST hording story... And classic CSI EDU reminder, your cat will eat you but your dog won't.

Every job has it's annoying gripes, and the world of forensics is no different. Ours are just a bit more interesting. Don't rush us to do our jobs so you can reopen your golf course. Crime scene tape is up for a reason. Please leave our evidence ALONE! And don't get us started on "forensicating."

All rise the Queens are now in session! Your resident legal beagle, with the help of our field mouse, schools all would-be experts on how to testify in court. It may not be as sexy as on TV, but it's still a really big deal. Watch your coffee intake and remember...just smile and breath.

Find out the truth about how long it takes to get DNA results. Get the true scope of what CSIs can learn from DNA results and what we can actually collect. Get out your cotton swabs and blue tubes because we're going to really get into the nitty gritty. Also, advice on why bangs are a bad idea on the crime scene.

And the debunking continues… CSIs don’t cut into bodies nor do they transport them from crime scenes. If you already knew this, pat yourself on the back. A lot to take away from this one folks: 8 steps of an autopsy; degloving; bodysnatchers; and the horror of when your eyes and brain disagree and the smell of chocolate chip cookies fills an autopsy suite…

"Say it with them now… adipocere. If you die in water and no one gets you out, you’re going to turn into soap, but a stinky cottage cheese kind. Laura and Shelly discuss adipocere crime scenes, Laura’s 5-10 rule, and Whataburger evidence number tents. "

The Crime Scene Queens are ready to give you the forensic based show that’s been missing from the equation. Shelly is a forensic fan girl turned legal cougar. And, Laura went from studying to be a nurse to working with those no longer living. Both go into how they became CSIs; Shelly recalls her first crime scene; and Laura shares a funny moment from her first death investigation.