I feel like I’ve just destroyed evidence!
At the University of Lincoln’s Crime Scene House, I have a challenge for you.
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Written and presented by
Tom Scott
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Tom Scott
© Pad 26 Limited MMXXVI
@TomScottGo
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
Three things! First: careful of spoilers in the comments — and please be kind, that twist wasn't planned! Second: I think this is one of the most fun ad reads I've done! I'm using Saily right now: https://saily.com/tomscott And finally: for those who demanded context, there's a counties map linked in the description.
@vizirion
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
'goodbye quality education, hello University of Lincoln'
@fitura19
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
This is really interesting. I think if you want fiction that I personally assume quite realistic at the forensic part shown on this video, you can try manga with title Trace
@MarkBowenPiano
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
8:10
If a burglar is taking the time to smoke while ripping someone off then I think you're probably more likely looking at a psychopath! 😂
@MarkBowenPiano
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
2:50
What does he say here?
@jamess1000
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
The most unrealistic part is that the police would be at all interested in investigating a burglary
@MOSMASTERING
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
21:00 I thought that looked familiar.. so I checked my shoes. Oh damn.. I've got that exact shoe print!
@SystemPhantom
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
i love how tom set up his own recording area like a crime scene
@hellojari07
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
thought it was the pillow, it had spots
@somnaw
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
I thought the stain on the pillow on the floor was dismissed too easily
@Juggler1097
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
Tom Scott is Trying
@user-jn4sw3iw4h
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
guess at 'missed'
– why was the lamp unplugged?
– wait it wasn't just the lamp, the tv was also unplugged….
(ok, that wasn't the thing I was supposed to spot….
doesn't answer the question though)
@wasdwasd609
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
90%+ of burglaries go unsolved. So this feels a little jarring to be honest. Like the respect for police and crime is so low that its weird seeing it schooled in a way.
@DavidKnowles0
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
This would make for a fun experience game in London.
@FireJojoBoy
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
15:50 when he said the title that made my brain happy
@stephenpahl7538
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
The curious part of being a criminal, Why would you take up profession that has an entire set of industries dedicated to busting your ass, taking away your freedom and placing your in an environment of concentrated crap.
@JunkyardBashSteve
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
"Painstaking, detail oriented, meticulous work" maybe it is my kind of work after all
@104ist
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
8:47 a toe knife!!!
@bronwynecg
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
18:44 there was a toy when I was a kid that used something like this…. Who knew it was used in forensics too! 😛 EDIT: It was called Wooly Willy….
@Ryzhie.the.0ne
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
burglars taking notes 🤣🤣
@Neverrgreen
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
As someone that works in vlean rooms and with bacteria, i was cringing when watching everyone don the tyvek coveralls
@Mari-nv2ke
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
I feel like this series is a perfect introduction to potential career paths for kids or teens. Been loving the videos so far, Tom–Love your inquisitivity and open-minded wonder! You're a real gem 😀
@veerk3494
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
This is the best advert for the University of Lincoln by a youtuber named Tom since the TomSka one with the zombies
@JUMALATION1
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
I was really confused about the tv/computer screen that was just left there and for some reason unplugged, I thought that would be a clue of some sort 😀 (Who wouldn't steal electronics, am I right?)
@MarcWeertsMusic
May 15, 2026 at 11:36 pm
Another superb video! Very interesting subject and love the enthusiasm with which it was presented and explained by the instructors!