Podcast mockup
Budget: $30 – $250 AUD
SCENARIO -
You are a forensic psychologist and have been invited as a guest on the podcast “Insights into
Australian Crime”. The host is interested in getting your professional perspective on theories about
why people commit crimes, analysing a recent crime (described in the case study) from your chosen
theoretical perspective, and the effectiveness of criminal profiling in finding offenders. This podcast
can sometimes be a bit sensationalist and more interested in the drama of the stories rather than a
critical evaluation of the facts so be careful! You believe that this would be a good opportunity to help
show the audience the value of psychology in forensic contexts and the importance of critically
evaluating research that influences legal procedures, so you agree to be interviewed.
Case Study -
At 5.45 am, police responded to a triple-0 call regarding the discovery of two deceased bodies located
on a suburban street in South East Melbourne. At the scene, police officers confirmed the presence of
a deceased male and female. Visual inspection of the bodies indicated both deceased had significant
damage to the head. Noticeable bruising was also evident on the arms, and legs of both deceased.
Jewellery appeared to have been removed from the female. One earring was found at the scene.
A preliminary search of the surrounding area uncovered an abandoned car hidden in nearby bushes.
Inspection of the vehicle revealed damage to the car, including smashed windows and significant
damage to the car's outer body. The number plates of the vehicle were removed.
The following items were also found scattered around the vehicle, a sports bag with clothing inside, a
thin strip of metal, headphones, an empty vodka bottle, numerous beer cans, and a damaged mobile
phone. The preliminary search also located a leather wallet with a single fifty dollar note and an empty
handbag approximately 50 metres from the bodies; no weapon was found at the scene.
Sources to start: Plus 2 pdf's attached.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/criminal
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200827-is-it-possible-to-rid-police-officers-of-bias
You are a forensic psychologist and have been invited as a guest on the podcast “Insights into
Australian Crime”. The host is interested in getting your professional perspective on theories about
why people commit crimes, analysing a recent crime (described in the case study) from your chosen
theoretical perspective, and the effectiveness of criminal profiling in finding offenders. This podcast
can sometimes be a bit sensationalist and more interested in the drama of the stories rather than a
critical evaluation of the facts so be careful! You believe that this would be a good opportunity to help
show the audience the value of psychology in forensic contexts and the importance of critically
evaluating research that influences legal procedures, so you agree to be interviewed.
Case Study -
At 5.45 am, police responded to a triple-0 call regarding the discovery of two deceased bodies located
on a suburban street in South East Melbourne. At the scene, police officers confirmed the presence of
a deceased male and female. Visual inspection of the bodies indicated both deceased had significant
damage to the head. Noticeable bruising was also evident on the arms, and legs of both deceased.
Jewellery appeared to have been removed from the female. One earring was found at the scene.
A preliminary search of the surrounding area uncovered an abandoned car hidden in nearby bushes.
Inspection of the vehicle revealed damage to the car, including smashed windows and significant
damage to the car's outer body. The number plates of the vehicle were removed.
The following items were also found scattered around the vehicle, a sports bag with clothing inside, a
thin strip of metal, headphones, an empty vodka bottle, numerous beer cans, and a damaged mobile
phone. The preliminary search also located a leather wallet with a single fifty dollar note and an empty
handbag approximately 50 metres from the bodies; no weapon was found at the scene.
Sources to start: Plus 2 pdf's attached.
https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/criminal
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200827-is-it-possible-to-rid-police-officers-of-bias