Watch Her Cook is a podcast about the women who made history—or headlines. Every Wednesday, friends Cassie and Danielle dive into the stories of women who shattered norms, defied expectations, and proved their skills and aspirations reached far beyond the kitchen. From brave trailblazers to those who stirred up a scandal, we’re uncovering the bold, brilliant, and sometimes brazen women who left their mark!
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Watch Her Cook is a podcast about the women who made history—or headlines. Every Wednesday, friends Cassie and Danielle dive into the stories of women who shattered norms, defied expectations, and proved their skills and aspirations reached far beyond the kitchen. From brave trailblazers to those who stirred up a scandal, we’re uncovering the bold, brilliant, and sometimes brazen women who left their mark!
Frances Glessner Lee: The Mother of Forensic Science
Watch Her Cook
44 minutes
4 months ago
Frances Glessner Lee: The Mother of Forensic Science
Imagine a dollhouse, but amongst the miniature furniture and doors, you find…a murder scene. Frances Glessner Lee- often referred to as the “Mother of Forensic Science” - created tiny crime scenes known as the Nutshell studies, to revolutionize the way detectives investigated real cases. In this episode, we uncover how a woman from Chicago’s elite society transformed her privilege and passion into a legacy that shaped modern forensic science.
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Murder Is Her Hobby: Frances Glessner Lee and The Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death
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Watch Her Cook
Watch Her Cook is a podcast about the women who made history—or headlines. Every Wednesday, friends Cassie and Danielle dive into the stories of women who shattered norms, defied expectations, and proved their skills and aspirations reached far beyond the kitchen. From brave trailblazers to those who stirred up a scandal, we’re uncovering the bold, brilliant, and sometimes brazen women who left their mark!
