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Howard Harris, Professor of Forensics at University of New Haven: Photo by Danielle TuminioConnecticut is investing heavily in a new state forensics lab and local students are studying crime investigation but it's not all like CSI.

The good-looking and oh-so-knowledgeable detectives on the hit TV shows seem to be able to quickly discern clues, from a fallen hair, a stray bullet, a puddle of blood, and wrap up their investigations within about an hour. Bad guys in jail in time for the local news.

But, forensics experts say it's not so easy.

Lieutenant Dave Rice, commanding officer of the CSP division of scientific services: Photo by Danielle Tuminio Today, Where We Live, a look into this field with a forensics professor at the University of New Haven and the Commander of Scientific Services for the Connecticut State Police.

We'll also talk to a "forensic anthropologist" at the Tennessee facility, somewhat creepily known as "The Body Farm."

And, we'll hack into the world of computer forensics.