Inside Forensic Science: A Case of Stolen Identity

Produced with the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, Inside Forensic Science takes a single case per season and unpacks it through the lens of the forensic techniques that cracked it. A Case of Stolen Identity won Outstanding Indie Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Awards for making genuinely technical forensic work accessible without dumbing it down.

Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want the actual forensic science behind a case, not just the story". It scores 6/10 on binge factor. A forensic-science-led true crime series that walks through a real stolen-identity case using the evidence and methods investigators actually relied on.

Inside Forensic Science: A Case of Stolen Identity is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.

We recommend starting with A Case of Stolen Identity — Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.

Inside Forensic Science: A Case of Stolen Identity is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.

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