Sensing Murder? - We Doubt It!
For the sake of TV ratings, network 10 are insulting the families of the murdered and belittling the science of criminal investigation that really does solve crimes.
It is very worrying to see the TV series, Sensing Murder, making a comeback on Australian TV. The show uses ‘Psychics’ to try and crack unsolved murders from various times in the past. Only one episode was made on the 7 network before the show was poached by rival network 10.
But why the fuss? Why not make a show about unsolved murders and the supernatural? It’s because ‘Psychics’ have never solved a crime (using their ‘psychic’ powers), let alone a murder.
The great damage that this show will do, apart from giving false hope to the families of the unfortunate murder victims, is to promote the idea that ‘Psychics’ can and do help the police by using their magic powers.
In fact, ‘Psychics’ are more of a plague, mainly hounding the families of missing children and never, not once, giving police the vital information to solve the crime or find missing persons. ‘Psychics’ also waste valuable police time and resources.
Mystery Investigators go International!
Alynda and Richard, the Mystery Investigators, have returned from their first trip to
New Zealand. Their stage show, “That’s a Good Question” was a hit at the New Zealand Skeptics’ Convention held in Christchurch. The team are now planning a tour of New Zealand schools early in 2005.
New DVD on the way.
The first Mystery Investigators DVD is in production.
“Mystery Investigators Investigate Urban Myths” will be a fun pack DVD with stories looking at the truth behind many popular urban myths. Due for release in the first half of 2005, this DVD will be the first of a series produced by the Mystery Investigators team. See a sneak preview on the ‘Photos & Videos’ page.
Mystery Investigators to Perform
at the Australian Museum
Keep an eye on the this site for news about upcoming performances in the 2005 school holidays.
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