POISON –US……………Forensic Toxicology
John Sinclair Robson
- Regions:
- Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bristol
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £65.00 + travel expenses
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 20th November 2023
- Tagged:
- Forensic Science
An overview is presented on how poisons work.
What are the types and effects of poisons? The case of the “Devious Dentist”, the poisoners that used tea and the classic poison -arsenic.
Dr Robson reminds us of the poisoned umbrella case - and the recent VX and novichok incidents.
About John Sinclair Robson
Dr John is a consultant forensic dentist and as such is one of the most experienced in the world - travelling widely both investigating and lecturing in forensic dentistry, forensic science and true crime. He has been part of the training program for post graduate forensic specialities and the police. He has written a book and chapters for various textbooks.
He also lectures to lay groups on forensic science and historical true crime and is also a regular speaker on cruise ships.
John was heavily involved with the investigations in the Asian tsunami and more recently the disasters at Grenfell Tower and the 737 disaster in Ethiopia. He received a police commendation for his work on the MH17 air crash which came down in Ukraine, and even appeared on the Crimewatch TV program.
His subject matter can be quite serious so his talks are interspersed with amusing anecdotes. Audiences find them very interesting and, indeed, fascinating.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by John Sinclair Robson
- SOME-BODY…………………..Forensic identification.
- DON’T TOUCH.................Fingerprints
- DEATH ON THE TRACKS….
- THE PATH TO TRUTH?……………..Forensic Pathology
- THE NO-BODY MURDERS……..
- REALITY BITES…………..Bite Marks
- WORLD-WIDE FORENSICS.....Travels of a Forensic Dentist.
- BUGS TELL TALES
- MURDEROUS MEDICS ………………….Doctors Who Murder
- THE NO-BODY MURDERS……..
- NO TRACE?............. People who disappear on purpose.
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