Talent Matters Podcast – Episode: #21 – John SweetmanIn this episode of Talent Matters podcast, host Donal O’Donoghue sits down with JohnSweetman author of “Identity: Murder, Fraud and the Making of a Garda Forensic Expert”.John Sweetman is a former detective garda with a remarkable career in forensicinvestigations. Here are the highlights:Introduction to John SweetmanJohn Sweetman’s journey from a young garda to the Garda Technical Bureau. His pivotalrole as both a fingerprint expert and a forensic handwriting and document expert. Thetenacity and eye for detail that defined his career.High-Profile Cases and Crime Scene InvestigationsJohn discusses Marie Dillon’s brutal murder in Finglas (1998) and the search for forensicevidence. A number of gangland killings and their investigation. Insights into the challengesfaced during crime scene investigations.Handwriting Expertise and Document ExaminationHow John Sweetman applied his expertise to examine fraudulence, threatening letters, andcounterfeit documents. The role of forensic handwriting analysis in solving cases.Notable InvestigationsThe murders of Jasmine McGonagle and student Jastine Valdez. The tragic Hawe familicidein Cavan (2016).1. Identity: A Memoir and Insight into Forensic Fieldso A peek behind the curtain of how crimes are solved.o John Sweetman’s nonconformist approach to detective work.If you’d like to listen to the full podcast episode, you can find it on YouTube or ApplePodcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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