The Verdict is in: Crime Scene Documentation Needs Reality Capture with Alina Burroughs

In episode 69, television presenter and forensic consultant Alina Burroughs shares her unique journey in crime scene investigation and television, sharing insights on technology, courtroom evidence, data use, women in STEM, and more. Episode Timeline 1:29 Alina’s background, the crime scene tech of 20 years ago, and starting at FARO 4:51 How Alina entered crime scene investigation, and perseverance 9:58 When and where Alina was first able to dive deeply into technology 12:07 Alina’s perspective on current adoption 15:31 Non-laser scanning tech Alina saw as having potential, and a famous use case of four homicides in Idaho 18:58 Courtroom standards for accepting technology as evidence 21:32 Proactivity and saving lives 24:07 Data use, and making it look good for court 26:44 Alina’s foray into television, and women in STEM 30:28 Unexpected benefits of the Crime Scene Confidential 32:09 How Alina handles such difficult, traumatic scenarios 37:38 Advice Alina would give to younger people or those new to the industry #realitycapturenetwork #rcnpodcast #realitycapture