We all know that DNA evidence, fingerprints, and other physical evidence can be used to help solve crimes. But did you know that language evidence can be a powerful too, too? Stay tuned to learn more about how linguists – language scientists – assist law enforcement and defense attorneys in the analysis of language evidence including manifestos, malicious social media posts, text messages of disputed authorship, anonymous bomb threat calls, and mystery dialects of unknown origin. From decades-old cold cases to urgent hunts for active criminals, linguists are often involved behind the scenes to help assess evidence and secure safety, security, and justice.
