The plant detective - what is forensic ecology?

Published: July 12, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

You\u2019ve heard of forensics, but have you heard of forensic ecology? Patricia Wiltshire has worked on more than 300 cases, solving murders across the UK and Ireland using her extensive knowledge of botany and palynology (the study of plant pollen and spores) to help her do so. 

Patricia Se\xe1n to discuss her astounding career as a forensic ecologist.