Tom Lange, the lead LAPD detective from the O.J. Simpson murder case, demonstrates the critical role of photography in crime scene investigations. He shares with Chris techniques for capturing evidence, provides examples and new evidence from the Simpson murders, explains how to analyze crime scene photos, the role photography played in the O.J. Simpson trial, and much more.

TO EXPLORE THESE TOPICS FURTHER, HERE'S TOM'S BOOKS:
Evidence Dismissed: https://geni.us/NXPVkm
Malice In Wonderland (The Laurel Canyon Murders): https://geni.us/uylPC3F
The Dirty Business of Murder: The Inside Story of Homicide Investigation in the City of Angels: https://geni.us/Uy5x4

📔 Table of Contents
INTRO AND WELCOME
00:00 - Intro - October 3, 1995
00:26 - Opening and Welcome
02:07 - How To Handle Seeing Constant Crimes and Violence

PART I - CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY
02:35 - What Is a Crime Scene?
03:24 - Importance of Crime Scene Photography
03:39 - Crime Scene Photography Case Study: Bundy Drive (Simpson Murders)
04:18 - Why Tom Covered Nicole Simpson’s Body
05:09 - Process of Crime Scene Photographer Working With Detectives
06:40 - How To Read Crime Scene Photos
07:06 - Analyzing Footprint Evidence
07:56 - Understanding Tailing and Cast-off Blood
10:07 - Crime Scene Photographer Is One of The Investigators
11:22 - Bruno Magli Shoes (How a Photographer’s Photos Led to the Shoes)
12:16 - Is Pointing At Evidence ‘Normal’ In a Crime Scene Photo?
12:41 - Photographer Needed To Tell Story From Blood At Crime Scene
13:10 - Photo of Ron Goodman’s Boot Proves Only One Killer
15:01 - Smartphones and Responsibility of Collected Images
15:52 - Inculpatory and Exculpatory Evidence

PART II - THE O.J.SIMPSON CASE WITH TOM LANGE
17:43 - Part II - The O.J. Simpson Case
18:53 - Notifying the Brown Family
19:13 - O.J.’s Reaction When Notified of Nicole’s Death
19:45 - The Mysterious Kitchen Knife On Nicole’s Kitchen Counter
21:22 - Defense Arguments and Discrediting Photos
22:47 - Mark Fuhrman’s Claim About Back Gate Fingerprint
24:34 - About the Cuts On O.J. Simpson’s Finger
25:05 - Tom’s Search of Rockingham and O.J. Clothes
25:43 - O.J.’s Size 13 Reeboks
27:01 - Lange and Vannatter’s Interview With Simpson At Parker Center
28:02 - What Tom Was Thinking During His Interview With O.J.
28:35 - Chipping Golf Balls At Night At Rockingham
29:33 - Why Wasn’t O.J. Immediately Arrested?
30:16 - How Did Marcia Clark Get Involved?
30:45 - The Bronco Chase - Tom’s Behind The Scenes
33:59 - What Happened to the Murder Weapon?
37:41 - Evidence Dismissed Because of Politics
38:16 - Tom’s Reaction To Watching His 30-Year Younger Self at The Verdict
40:00 - Tom’s Reaction To The Jury (30 Years Later)
40:35 - After the Trial: Tom and Vannatter
41:08 - Tom’s Advice To New Homicide Detectives
41:51 - Once A Detective, Always A Detective
42:49 - Conclusion and Goodbye To Tom
43:21 - About Tom’s Books
43:33 - The Victims Are People, Taken Too Soon
43:56 - My Final Thought and Message To Tom About Justice
44:48 - BONUS: The LAPD Traffic Light Physical Exam

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