Thomas Coyle MNZM has worked in forensic science for over 37 years, including service with New Scotland Yard in the United Kingdom and the New Zealand Police. He currently works as a consultant forensic scientist and expert witness for the courts of New Zealand and Australia. Thomas is also a facilitator for the Ministry of Education, delivering forensic science education to students throughout New Zealand, and regularly conducts forensic workshops for corporate groups and professional training seminars. He is the Director of Forensic Insight Ltd (www.forensicinsight.co.nz), based in Albany, which he runs alongside his wife, Allie. They have one adult daughter, Hannah.