Murder on Beaker Street: The Science of True Crime – Beaker Street Festival 2026
Highlights
- Join forensic experts from Forensic Science Service Tasmania to uncover the secrets behind real criminal investigations.
- Explore the gritty details of crime scene analysis and forensic testing in an engaging, hands-on environment.
- Witness the latest genetic tools used to crack cold cases, revealing breakthroughs in true crime science.
- Experience the thrill of true crime storytelling at Beaker Street Festival 2026, where reality meets intrigue.
A body is discovered. Investigators arrive on the scene. They find no obvious signs of attack or trauma, but something’s not right. It’s the stuff of our favourite podcasts and binge-TV, but how much of true crime is actually true?
Join the A-team from Forensic Science Service Tasmania for a front-row seat to how criminal cases really come together. From the first sweep of a crime scene to the forensics lab, they’ll reveal what gets collected in all those little plastic bags, what gets tested, and what can (and can’t) be proven. Plus we’ll hear about the latest genetic tools being deployed to solve decades-old cold cases.
Content warning: Mature themes, gory details, and likely some criminally bad language.
This event is part of Beaker Street Festival 2026
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