Murder on Beaker Street: The Science of True Crime

A body is discovered. Investigators arrive on the scene. They find no obvious signs of attack or trauma, but something’s not right. It’s the stuff of our favourite podcasts and binge-TV, but how much of true crime is actually true?
Join the A-team from Forensic Science Service Tasmania for a front-row seat to how criminal cases really come together. From the first sweep of a crime scene to the forensics lab, they’ll reveal what gets collected in all those little plastic bags, what gets tested, and what can (and can’t) be proven. Plus we’ll hear about the latest genetic tools being deployed to solve decades-old cold cases.
Content warning: Mature themes, gory details, and likely some criminally bad language.
This event is part of Beaker Street Festival
Smart, surprising, and seriously entertaining: Beaker Street Festival is bringing its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to Lutruwita/Tasmania this August. Beaker Street Festival is Tasmania's annual celebration of science and culture.
🗓️ 6 – 17 August
📍 Lutruwita / Tasmania
🎟️ Full program: tickets.beakerstreet.com.au
🧪 Festival information: beakerstreet.com.au/festival