Forensic dentist Dr Carl Leung recounts his work with the Hong Kong Police on the 'Hello Kitty Murder.

The determination of cause of death is central to police investigation and prosecution Police work handinhand with forensic pathologists to shed light on criminal cases Dr Shaw Kai Ping Taiwanese forensic pathologist speaks the language of the dead His autopsies and forensic examinations provide the police with crucial details of the victims last hour and the possible ordeals undergone.

The dead speak a language of their own fingerprints stains and fibers are signs few understand It is the forensic scientists job to interpret whats left behind piecing together the macabre tale of a victims last moments In Singapore the police turn to forensic specialist Lim Chin Chin when theyre faced with their most challenging cases Here they work on three mindboggling cases.

Criminals now gather information connect with one another and execute their illegal schemes online Using cuttingedge technology they target unsuspecting victims halfway around the world Because their tracks cannot be traced with physical evidence chasing down cybercriminals requires a different form of crime investigation Welcome to the world of computer forensics.

Can we beat the lie detector Apparently not Even among the best liars a considerable number experience nonobservational internal sensations of uneasiness or fear of detection Our brains and bodies betray us when we lie and polygraph examination is often utilized to obtain clues to a crime Taiwanese polygraph examiner Huang Meng Lung has helped police crack many cold cases over the years.

Forensic handwriting examiner SC Leung sees beyond the surface when he examines handwriting or a signature The flow of ink on paper carries the energy of a writer which manifests in the curves loops and angles of each letter Leung has analyzed everything from letters to fraudulent checks and his testimony in court has freed wrongly convicted suspects and put cunning criminals behind bar.

Taiwans top forensic pathologist Dr Shaw KaiPing believes that a specialization in forensic toxicology is increasingly crucial for pathologists in solving crimes Dr Shaw leads a team of forensic pathologists and assists the police in their criminal investigations Dr Shaws father was also an outstanding forensic scientist whose laboratory doubled as a playground for his son.

Taiwans top fingerprint specialist Lin TiehBi partners with police on the nations most bizarre highprofile cases No stranger to time pressure and convoluted investigations Lins first task at a crime scene is to identify specific spots or objects where the criminal might have left prints Lin pits his skills and investigative mind against criminals intent on leaving no trace behind.

As Indonesias top forensic pathologist Dr MunIm is famed for his astute observations Today Dr MunIm mentors the police when it comes to criminal investigation He brings to the table invaluable forensic pathological knowledge as well as a sharp investigative mind No stranger to the underbelly of crime in Indonesia Dr MunIm provides the police with timely leads from crime scenes.

Professor Zhang helps police authenticate audio evidence enhance problematic recordings extract information from complex audio samples and provide an unbiased analysis of audio evidence Professor Zhang leads the field of forensic audio work in China today She and her team of forensic audio experts have helped the police crack numerous cases of phone hoaxes extortion kidnappings and more

Forensic DNA analyst Dr Maria Corazon de Ungria helps Phillippines police with criminal investigations She believes DNA is irrefutable unbiased evidence Dr Ungria has championed the development of forensic DNA technology and serves as the voice of justice in the Philippines She has helped right wrongful prison sentences and has given voice to the innocent through her meticulous DNA work.

Insects are often the first to arrive at a crime scene. A blowfly can detect death within thirty minutes of the occurrence. And the appearance of different insects on a corpse is often an accurate indicator of the stage of the body's decomposition. Malaysia's leading forensic entomologist, Dr. Nazni Wasi Ahmad, finds herself between the shady world of crime and the secretive world of insects.