Is it possible to use a knowledge of forensic science, not to catch a killer, but to commit a perfect murder? Modern forensic science should make it impossible to commit murder and get away with it. But how easy would it be to outfox the detectives? With the help of top forensic scientists, and real-life murder investigations, we explore whether it's possible to commit a perfect murder. The body is the most important piece of evidence in any murder. Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd reveals the crucial clues that give away the secrets of a suspicious death. Dr Lee Goff can work out a time of death from just a few maggots on a corpse. To really understand the way a human decomposes he relies on experiments - and dead pigs make ideal human models. And what is the perfect murder weapon? Probably Agatha Christie's favourite - poison. It leaves no marks on the body, and the victim may not even realise what has happened until it's too late. But there still might not be a perfect murder. The world's most notorious poisoner - Harold Shipman - was eventually caught.
| Title | Horizon - Season 44 Episode 9 : How to Commit the Perfect Murder |
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| Alternative Titles | BBC Horizon |
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| First Air Date | 1964-02-04 |
| Last Air Date | 2024-07-22 |
| Number of Episodes | 1169 |
| Number of Seasons | 60 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Two, |
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Episodes List
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 1 My Pet Dinosaur My Pet Dinosaur
2007-03-13Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 2 The Elephant's Guide to Sex The Elephant's Guide to Sex
2007-03-20Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 3 Prof Regan's Beauty Parlour Prof Regan's Beauty Parlour
2007-03-27Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 4 Mad but Glad Mad but Glad
2007-04-03Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 5 Moon for Sale Moon for Sale
2007-04-10Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 6 Battle of the Brains Battle of the Brains
2007-04-17Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 7 Skyscraper Fire Fighters Skyscraper Fire Fighters
2007-04-24Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 8 The Six Billion Dollar Experiment The Six Billion Dollar Experiment
2007-05-01Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 44 :Episode 9 How to Commit the Perfect Murder How to Commit the Perfect Murder
2007-05-08Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
