42 min

S1 Episode 12 - Firearms Identification Aftermath Philadelphia

    • Documentary

In the twelfth episode of Aftermath Philadelphia, Captain Gillespie sits down with Ann Marie Kelly, a supervisor in the Philadelphia Police Forensics Laboratory. This unit is responsible for testing/investigating each and every gun recovered, found and turned in to Philadelphia Police. Captain Gillespie and Ann Marie discuss her position as a member of this unit and all that it entails when evaluating thousands of firearms each year. Ann Marie further explains the care, attention and time put in to the work her unit does and the importance of focusing on the science and data when conducting these tests. Ann Marie give real life examples of the work done to bring justice to victims and along with the story firearms can tell investigators based on the data obtained during her units investigations. She also explains the process needed to become a firearms examiner along with the other agencies her units works with to help solve gun crimes here in Philadelphia. 

In the twelfth episode of Aftermath Philadelphia, Captain Gillespie sits down with Ann Marie Kelly, a supervisor in the Philadelphia Police Forensics Laboratory. This unit is responsible for testing/investigating each and every gun recovered, found and turned in to Philadelphia Police. Captain Gillespie and Ann Marie discuss her position as a member of this unit and all that it entails when evaluating thousands of firearms each year. Ann Marie further explains the care, attention and time put in to the work her unit does and the importance of focusing on the science and data when conducting these tests. Ann Marie give real life examples of the work done to bring justice to victims and along with the story firearms can tell investigators based on the data obtained during her units investigations. She also explains the process needed to become a firearms examiner along with the other agencies her units works with to help solve gun crimes here in Philadelphia. 

42 min