Show Notes
*Warning: this episode contains potentially distressing discussions*
In the series finale, Nicci and Tim answer some of the questions that you have been sending in over the course of Series 1. From general questions about forensic linguistics to a deep dive into past episodes, we will be reviewing what Series 1 has been about.
Have a question for Nicci or Tim? Email us at [email protected] and we may answer it during an upcoming episode!
Check out the official AIFL blog for more forensic linguistic goodies here: https://medium.com/@AIFLblog
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode, please contact one of these free sources:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Production Team: Angela Walker, Jordan Robertson, Neus Alberich Buera Sound: Angela Walker Visual design: George Grant
Professor Tim Grant’s home page: Tim Grant - Aston Research Explorer
Dr Nicci MacLeod’s home page: Nicci MacLeod - Aston Research Explorer Resources
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* Warning: Today’s episode contains discussions of threatening communication and blackmail*
* Warning: Today’s episode contains discussions of threatening communication *
* Warning: Today’s episode contains discussions of murder and racial profiling *
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