
Crime Scenes and Cultures
Join anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz as they look at the phenomena of culture and its appearance at crime and incident scenes. What happens when public safety agencies find artifacts, walk in on ceremonies or discover unfamiliar shrines at scenes? What can anthropology tell us about religion, magic and witchcraft? Tony and Steven demystify the mysterious and dispel myths by taking listeners into world cultures that are frequently misunderstood. Using cases and incidents from their own files, the Crime Scenes and Cultures podcast joins anthropologists, forensic professionals, and religious practitioners to give an understanding into the incredible diversity of cultures around us.
Podcasting since 2022 • 8 episodes
Crime Scenes and Cultures
Latest Episodes
Episode 8: Hoodoo
In Episode 8: Hoodoo, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Lisa Jones, a spiritual worker in the African-American Hoodoo tradition. The conversation focuses on rootwork, mojo bags and ancestral veneration. C...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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57:58

Episode 7: Vodou
In Episode 7: Vodou, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Lilith Dorsey, a Vodou priestess. The conversation focuses on common myths about the religion and encounters with first responders.
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Episode 7
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31:09

Episode 6: Evidence of Defensive Magic
In Episode 6: Evidence of Defensive Magic, anthropologist Tony Kail and forensic archeologist Steven Katz speak with Amy Blackthorn, a practicing witch and security professional. The conversation focuses on police and forensic professionals enc...
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35:15

Episode 5: Kongo Religions
In this episode we discuss the discovery of a religious artifact in a cemetery with possible ties to the Kongo spiritual traditions. Anthropologist Tony Kail shares stories and experiences of the healers, customs and rituals of this sacred trad...
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Episode 5
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