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Criminologist David Wilson inspects the scientific advancements that helped solve some of Scotland's trickiest cold cases, and asks whether science has been the key all along.

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S03E02: Mysterious Deaths | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E03: Human Error | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E04: Public Appeals | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E05: Missing Sex Workers | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E06: A Guilty Conscience | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E07: Missing Without a Trace | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E08: Not Proven | David Wilson's Crime Files

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Criminologist David Wilson explores how the unique Scottish verdict of not proven can lead to unanswered questions.

S03E09: Confirmation Bias | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E10: Killer Secrets Taken to the Grave | David Wilson's Crime Files

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S03E01: Waiting for Science | David Wilson’s Crime Files

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