In the past two decades, the technical possibilities in forensic medicine and forensics have developed greatly. A large number of examinations are now carried out digitally. Imaging procedures such as computer tomography or virtual reality-based 3D visualisations of crime scenes and processes are used for this purpose. Gaming technology is often used for this. In our short lecture, you will learn how this development came about, why these technologies are used in crime fighting and how exactly they work.