Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: The Bombs and the Bullets

We conclude our two-part special with forensic science legend Ray Fysh, former advisor to the Metropolitan Police. Joined by hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt, Ray details the pivotal investigations that shaped modern British policing. In this episode, discover the explosive forensic breakthroughs behind London’s most infamous cases.What You'll Hear:Gangland Forensics: The inside story of Operation Sturdy. Learn how a single ballistics match and DNA from a stolen mobile phone were the crucial links that unmasked a brutal gang of killers in 1998.7/7 & 21/7 Bombings: Ray recounts his radical decision to establish a 24/7 forensic lab. This innovation led to the rapid identification of the 7/7 bombers and foiled a second terror plot just two weeks later.The "Hoax" Demolition: For the first time, Ray reveals how a "proof of concept" explosion—recreating the 21/7 bombers' own device—was used to prove their lethal intent in court and secure convictions.If you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link:PayPal............................Ray's book:Shallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest CasesAvailable herehttps://amzn.eu/d/2Y5Vn2fFollow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.