Unlocking Crime with Forensic Art: A Deep Dive with Lois Gibson

I Need Blue

Nov 6 2023 • 40 mins

Get ready to be captivated as Lois Gibson, the world’s most successful forensic artist, enthralls us with her powerful story of transforming personal trauma into a mission to fight crime. With her unique talent, Lois Gibson is recorded in The Guinness Book of World Records as "The World's Most Successful Forensic Artist."  Her sketches have helped law enforcement identify more than 751 criminals, making mere sketches a profound weapon against crime.

Lois's fascinating journey continues beyond there. She's a remarkable artist and a provider of invaluable safety tips. With keen insights into crime avoidance, Lois teaches us how to decipher the expression of potential criminals and what steps to follow if we feel threatened. There's also a deep discussion on the significance of trusting your gut instinct and learning from the news to keep ourselves safe.

Take advantage of this compelling exploration of forensic art, its profound impact on law enforcement, and how it's changing the world, one sketch at a time.

**Contains graphic content about murder, sexual assualt and other topics which may be triggering.

Contact Lois:
https://loisgibson.com/
Email:
giblois@comcast.net

Resources discussed in the episode:

Faces of Evil- Murderers, Kidnappers, Rapists and the Forensic Artist Who Puts Them Behind Bars by Lois Gibson and Deanie Francis Mills

https://www.amazon.com/Faces-Evil-Kidnappers-Murderers-Forensic/dp/0882822586/ref=la_B001IZX44A_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489704765&sr=1-2

Forensic Art Essentials - A Manual for Law Enforcement Artists by Lois Gibson

https://www.amazon.com/Forensic-Art-Essentials-Enforcement-Artists/dp/0123708982/ref=la_B001IZX44A_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489704765&sr=1-

Connect with Jen:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ineedbluepodcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/needbluepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1q8SfA_hEXRJ4EaizlW8Q
Website: https://ineedblue.net/


The background music is written, performed, and produced exclusively by Char Good.
https://chargood.com/home

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