A Life in Forensics
Two of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most accomplished forensic investigators come together for a fascinating glimpse into working on crime scenes and disaster zones including the Christchurch earthquakes. The writer of The Dead Speak, Thomas Coyle has worked as a forensic scientist for New Scotland Yard and a forensic fingerprint expert for the New Zealand Police. Writer of The Blood Says Otherwise, Ruben Miller is a forensic scientist who worked alongside New Zealand Police on high-profile and challenging investigations. They join Lianne Dalziel in conversation.
Read a Q & A with Ruben on The Post here.
Thomas' book is reviewed here.
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Thomas Coyle
Thomas Coyle MNZM is one of New Zealand's leading forensic scientists, with more than 38 years of experience in fin
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Ruben Miller
Ruben Miller is an Auckland-based forensic scientist and author of The Blood Says Otherwise.For more than twenty years,
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Lianne Dalziel
Lianne Dalziel has been a Member of Parliament, a Cabinet Minister and was the Mayor of Christchurch. She has recently c
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