Henry C. Lee: A Master Class - The Phil Spector Case

About this episode

The episode pays tribute to Dr. Henry C. Lee, a pioneer in DNA forensic science, reflecting on his contributions and the Phil Spector case.

Two weeks ago, a genius died. Dr. Henry C. Lee, one of the first pioneers of DNA in detective work, and the investigator they call the "Sherlock Holmes of our times" went off to the better world. Dr. Lee was the founder of my College at the University of New Haven. He was still working hard at age 86-years-old. We had several, long, intense conversations about various cases. At another time, I will write about his effect on me and his extraordinary personality but for now here is ...

People in this episode

Host: Declan Hill

Topics covered

• true crime
• forensic science
• DNA investigation
• Phil Spector
• Henry C. Lee
• criminal justice

Keywords

• Henry C. Lee
• Phil Spector
• forensic science
• DNA
• true crime
• investigation
• Declan Hill

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Organizations: University of New Haven