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“Is Dorothy Home?” - The Murder of Dorothy Jane Scott

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

For months, Dorothy Jane Scott received anonymous phone calls from a man who said he was watching her.

He knew where she worked. He knew where she went at night. Sometimes he even described the clothes she had worn that day… or the car she was driving.

At first, Dorothy tried to ignore the calls. But they kept coming. Sometimes the caller sounded angry. Other times, almost obsessed. On one occasion, he told her he was going to cut her up into pieces.

Dorothy was terrified. She started taking self-defense classes and even considered buying a gun. But whoever was calling always remained anonymous.

Then, on the night of May 28, 1980, Dorothy drove a coworker to the hospital after he had been bitten by a spider.

After parking her white Toyota station wagon, she went inside with him. A short time later, Dorothy stepped outside to bring the car around to the front entrance.

But instead of pulling up to the hospital doors, her car suddenly sped through the parking lot… and disappeared into the night.

Dorothy Jane Scott was never seen alive again.

And in the years that followed, the phone calls didn’t stop.

But now, they were coming to her family.

Each time, the caller asked the same chilling question:

“Is Dorothy home?”

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Lauren Agee: The Mysterious Death at WakeFest

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#329 - In July of 2015, thousands of people gathered along the river for a weekend of music, camping, and wakeboarding. The annual event known as WakeFest was supposed to be a carefree summer getaway, a place where friends could relax, drink, and enjoy the water.

But by the end of that weekend, one of the campers would be dead.

Twenty-one-year-old Lauren Agee had been camping on a steep cliff overlooking the river with friends she trusted. Sometime during the night, she disappeared from the campsite.

Hours later, her body was discovered hundreds of feet below in the water.

At first, investigators believed it was a tragic accident, that Lauren had fallen from the cliff in the dark.

But when her family began asking questions, they uncovered troubling details that didn’t seem to add up. Injuries that appeared inconsistent with a simple fall. A chaotic campsite. Conflicting witness statements. And a crime scene that many believe was never properly investigated.

More than a decade later, the circumstances surrounding Lauren’s death remain fiercely debated.

Was it truly an accident?

Or did something far more sinister happen on that cliff that night?

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The Oklahoma Peeping Tom Killer: The Murder of Gary Larson

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#328 - When police in Oklahoma got a call from a woman saying a man wearing only gloves and a pair of underwear broke into her house, killed her boyfriend, and tortured her for hours, it seemed almost too far-fetched to be true. But as detectives combed through the forensic evidence at the scene, it seemed to line up perfectly with her story. What they didn’t realize at the time was that this brutal attack was connected to a predator who had been quietly slipping in and out of homes for years — watching, stalking, and committing crimes no one ever saw coming.

For nearly two decades, he managed to evade capture. And when investigators finally uncovered who he was, the truth revealed a disturbing pattern: a man who had been hiding in plain sight while secretly living a double life as a voyeur, a prowler… and eventually, a killer.

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The Gerhardt Konig Trial: The Verdict

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0000

The verdict is in.

In this special episode of Forensic Tales, we take a closer look at the trial of Gerhardt Konig, the Hawaii doctor accused of violently attacking his wife during a hike earlier this year.

Prosecutors argued that the assault was deliberate and brutal, pointing to physical evidence and testimony presented during the trial. The defense, however, painted a very different picture, suggesting the events unfolded in a far more complicated way.

Over the course of the trial, jurors heard testimony about the timeline of the attack, the injuries involved, and the forensic evidence that investigators used to reconstruct what happened that day.

Now, after days of testimony and deliberation, the jury has reached its decision.

In this episode, we’ll break down the key moments from the trial, the arguments from both sides, the forensic evidence presented in court, and the verdict that ultimately decided Gerhardt Konig’s fate.

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Robert Roberson

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#327 - For years, prosecutors across the United States relied on a diagnosis known as Shaken Baby Syndrome to explain the sudden deaths of infants and toddlers. In many cases, that diagnosis became the foundation for criminal convictions.

But over time, some doctors and forensic experts began questioning the science behind it.

In 2002, a two-year-old girl in Texas died after being rushed to the hospital. Her father was later accused of shaking her to death and was ultimately sentenced to death.

More than twenty years later, his case has become part of a growing debate over whether some convictions may have relied on flawed or misunderstood evidence.

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Mackenzie Cowell

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#326 - When a 17-year-old beauty school student went missing in February 2010, the residents of a small Washington town were left stunned. Then just days later, the teen's body was discovered by a passerby on the banks of the Columbia River. What began as a desperate search quickly turned into something far more disturbing—an investigation filled with false leads, unsettling rumors, and a suspect hiding in plain sight.

Because in this case… the answers weren’t just buried in secrets.

They were written in the forensic evidence.

This is the murder of Mackenzie Cowell.

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BREAKING: Arrest Made in the Lovers Lane Murders

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:34:00 -0000

Five years ago, I covered the murders of Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson, the case often referred to as the Lovers Lane Murders.

At the time, the case remained unsolved and was widely considered one of Houston's most notorious cold murder cases.

But this week, more than thirty years later, investigators announced something that many people thought might never happen: an arrest.

This is a Forensic Tales Bonus Episode on the Lovers Lane Murders.

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Cathy Swartz

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#325 - When the body of a 19-year-old mother was discovered murdered inside her apartment in 1988, the residents of Three Rivers, Michigan, were shocked. But the brutal details of her murder weren’t the one thing that left people in the community on the edge. It was the fact that when the young mother’s body was discovered by her fiancé, the victim’s eight-month-old daughter was found still sleeping in her crib in the bedroom next door. But without any solid leads, the investigation quickly turned cold. And the victim’s family would have to wait over three decades and new advancements in forensic science technology to finally get justice.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: A Forensic Breakdown of the Kouri Richins Trial

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:51:00 -0000

In March 2022, 39-year-old Eric Richins was found unresponsive in his Utah home. His death was initially believed to be the result of a fentanyl overdose, a tragic loss for his family.

But what followed would shock investigators.

Eric’s wife, Kouri Richins, later published a children’s book about grief, written to help her young sons cope with the sudden loss of their father. At first glance, it seemed like a story of heartbreak and healing.

Until questions began to surface.

As investigators dug deeper, the case took a dramatic turn, one that would ultimately lead to charges and a high-profile trial.

In this special episode of Forensic Tales, we break down the trial from a forensic perspective, examining the toxicology findings, digital evidence, and key testimony presented in court. From the prosecution’s theory to the defense’s strategy, we walk through the most critical moments that shaped this case.

What did the forensic evidence really reveal? And how did it influence the outcome of the trial?

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Shirley Ramey

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#324 - It was supposed to be a normal night for 78-year-old Shirley Ramey and her husband of 57 years, Daryl, from Hope, Idaho. Daryl went to play cards with friends while Shirley stayed inside at their quiet home near the Canadian border. But when Daryl returned home that evening with a bacon cheeseburger she had asked for, he found the sliding glass door open and Shirley lying on the floor in a pool of blood. His wife of nearly six decades had been shot twice at close range.

But just when the police thought they had everything figured out, the case went ice-cold.

Who would want a 78-year-old wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother dead?

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Stella Nickell

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

#323 - In 1986, a Washington woman was convicted of intentionally killing two people with cyanide-laced extra-strength Excedrin capsules. One of the victims was her very own husband. The other was a complete stranger.

Her conviction and 90-year prison sentence became the first under federal product tampering laws instituted after the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders that killed at least 7 people.

Is she a victim of a system that got it wrong during a time when people were paranoid of product tampering? Or is she guilty as charged?

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Melissa Lucio

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#322 - In 2007, two-year-old Mariah Alvarez was rushed to a hospital in Brownsville, Texas. She wasn’t breathing. Doctors were unable to revive her.

Within hours, suspicion turned toward her mother, Melissa Lucio.

After a lengthy interrogation, Melissa said four words that prosecutors would later present as a confession. She was charged with capital murder, convicted, and sentenced to death.

But over the years, serious questions have been raised about the case from the forensic conclusions surrounding Mariah’s death, to the interrogation tactics used by investigators, to testimony the jury never heard.

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Johnia Berry

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#321 - In December 2004, 21-year-old Johnia Berry was attacked inside her Knoxville, Tennessee apartment.

The crime scene raised more questions than answers. There were no clear signs of forced entry. The weapon came from inside the home. And despite the brutality of the attack, there was no obvious motive.

Investigators initially focused on someone close to her, but forensic evidence would soon complicate that theory.

A partial fingerprint. A single shoe print. And an unidentified DNA profile left behind at the scene.

For years, the case seemed stalled. Then, an unexpected lead shifted the investigation in a new direction.

In this episode of Forensic Tales, we examine the forensic evidence, the missteps, the turning points, and the lasting impact this case had on DNA laws in Tennessee.

Because sometimes the science speaks clearly even when the “why” never does.

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Fred Engel

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#320 - In 2008, a South Carolina man disappeared while checking his mail outside his home. His body was soon found in nearby woods, and an autopsy revealed he had been strangled to death.

At first, the police had few suspects. But right before the case turned cold, investigators did something outside the box. They turned to cell phone forensics.

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SPECIAL UPDATE: Sentencing in the Au Pair Affair Case

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:50:00 -0000

BONUS UPDATE

Yesterday, Juliana Peres Magalhães, the former au pair and key witness in the so-called “Au Pair Affair” murder trial, was sentenced.

In this short follow-up episode of Forensic Tales, we recap the sentencing hearing, including the defense’s motion to exclude victim impact statements from Christine Banfield’s family, the judge’s ruling, and the final sentence handed down in connection with the death of Joseph Ryan.

Juliana previously entered into a plea agreement and testified for the Commonwealth against Brendan Banfield, serving as the prosecution’s central witness in a case built heavily on digital forensic evidence and allegations of a calculated online setup.

This episode breaks down what happened in court, what the sentence means, and how this development fits into the larger case.

If you haven’t listened to our full trial recap, be sure to check out last week’s special episode for the complete breakdown.

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West Memphis Three

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#319 - In May of 1993, three eight-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. Within weeks, police arrested three teenagers, despite a complete lack of physical evidence tying them to the crime.

What followed was an investigation shaped by fear, rumor, and the cultural panic of the early 1990s. A confession filled with factual errors. Forensic interpretations that would later be widely challenged. And a jury decision that would haunt the justice system for decades.

In this episode of Forensic Tales, we take a forensic-first look at the case of the West Memphis Three, examining the crime scene, the investigative failures, the role of junk science, and how belief replaced evidence at every critical turn.

We also explore why advances in DNA testing could still hold answers today and why, nearly thirty years later, the murders of Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers remain unresolved.

Because this case didn’t end with justice.

It ended with questions.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: The Au Pair Affair - Trial & Verdict

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:23:00 -0000

Special Episode

In February 2023, police were called to a quiet home in northern Virginia. Inside the master bedroom, they found Christine Banfield, a wife and mother, suffering from multiple stab wounds. A second man, Joseph Ryan, was also found dead. He had been shot inside the same room.

Christine’s husband, Brendan Banfield, would later be charged with their murders. What followed was a case that quickly drew national attention, centered on allegations of a secret affair, digital deception, and a FetLife account prosecutors say was used to lure Ryan to the home.

In this special episode of Forensic Tales, we break down the facts of the so-called “au pair affair murder trial,” including the competing narratives presented in court and the digital forensic evidence at the heart of the case. Was this a tragic, chaotic confrontation or a calculated online setup that ended in murder?

This episode examines how modern investigations now extend beyond the physical crime scene and into logins, messages, and digital footprints before turning to the jury’s verdict.

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Rosemarie Essa

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#318 - In February 2005, an Ohio woman suddenly collapsed and died while driving to a local movie theater. At first, her death was thought to be the result of a minor car accident. But as the forensic evidence started to reveal itself, the thought that this woman died in a car accident seemed impossible. And the deeper investigators looked, the more suspicious one of the victim’s loved ones looked.

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The Knifepoint Rapist

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#317 - When a pattern emerges in criminal investigations, it often becomes the strongest lead. In Southern California, that pattern pointed to a serial sexual offender who used a knife to control his victims and left DNA behind at multiple scenes.

For years, the DNA sat unmatched.

Today’s episode examines the San Diego Knifepoint Rapist case, the forensic evidence that connected the assaults, and how modern genetic genealogy transformed a cold case into a solved one.

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From the Archives: Tiffany Valiante

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

From the Archives: The Mysterious Death of Tiffany Valiante

In 2015, 18-year-old Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a train in New Jersey. Authorities quickly ruled her death a suicide but from the very beginning, her family has insisted that explanation doesn’t make sense.

Tiffany had made plans for the future. She had no known history of depression. And crucial pieces of evidence, including her phone, shoes, and the circumstances surrounding how she ended up on the tracks, raised troubling questions that were never fully answered.

In this episode, we take a closer look at Tiffany’s final hours, the investigation that followed, and the inconsistencies that continue to fuel doubt years later. Was this truly a suicide… or was something else overlooked?

This is a case that has haunted listeners since it first aired and one that deserves another careful listen.

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Marvin Grimm Jr

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#315 - In 1975, a three-year-old boy disappeared in Richmond, Virginia. Days later, his body was found in the James River, and a young neighbor, Marvin Grimm Jr., became the focus of the investigation.

After hours of interrogation, Marvin confessed and later pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to life in prison.

But decades later, advances in forensic science told a very different story.

DNA testing excluded Marvin from every piece of biological evidence in the case. Experts identified clear red flags in his confession. And toxicology analysis made the prosecution’s timeline impossible.

In 2024, nearly fifty years after his conviction, the courts ruled that Marvin Grimm Jr. was innocent.

This episode examines how a confession, outdated forensic assumptions, and the absence of modern DNA testing combined to produce a devastating wrongful conviction, and how science ultimately helped set the record straight.

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Robert Brashers

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

#314 - For decades, Robert Eugene Brashers lived in near-total obscurity.

While investigators across multiple states worked unsolved cases involving sexual assault and murder, his name never surfaced. Not because evidence was missing, but because the science needed to connect it all didn’t yet exist.

In this episode of Forensic Tales, we trace the full scope of Brashers’ crimes: from a brutal attempted murder in Florida, to a series of sexual assaults and homicides stretching across the South and Midwest and finally, to the forensic breakthroughs that would link him to at least eight murders.

Most people know Brashers’ name today because of one case: the 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders. But that case is only part of a much larger story.

Through advances in DNA analysis, ballistics, and investigative genetic genealogy, investigators were able to uncover a serial offender who had operated for years across state lines, evading detection and living an ordinary life in between acts of extreme violence.

This episode focuses not just on one infamous crime, but on the many victims whose cases were finally connected and on how forensic science exposed a serial killer who had been hiding in plain sight.

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Gareth Williams

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#313 - This week, we’re revisiting one of the most downloaded episodes of 2025.

The death of UK spy Gareth Williams in 2010 has become one of the most high-profile unsolved mysteries in years after his naked body was discovered padlocked inside a duffel bag. Described as a genius mathematician who the intelligence service had recruited, Gareth’s exact cause of death remains unknown, and people can’t agree whether he could have locked himself in there on his own or whether someone else was responsible.

There have been a number of theories over the years, including sex games gone wrong and Russian spies. But even today, there are still so many unanswered questions about his death.

What happened to Gareth Williams, and how can forensic science help us find those answers?

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John Kunco

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#312 - In 1991, John Kunco was convicted in Pennsylvania of raping and torturing a 55-year-old woman inside her apartment. There was no DNA evidence tying him to the crime. Instead, the case against him relied heavily on an alleged bite mark and a delayed voice identification.

Kunco spent nearly 28 years in prison before advances in forensic science began to unravel the evidence used to convict him. DNA testing excluded him from key physical evidence, and the forensic dentists who testified at his trial later withdrew their conclusions, acknowledging that bite mark analysis is not a reliable forensic method.

In 2018, Kunco’s conviction was vacated — but the case did not end there. Subsequent legal developments, including guilty pleas to reduced charges, complicated public understanding of whether Kunco was wrongfully convicted, raising difficult questions about how forensic failure, legal strategy, and justice intersect.

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Arpana Jinaga

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#311 - In November 2008, 24-year-old Arpana Jinaga was found murdered in her Redmond, Washington apartment—just hours after attending a Halloween party with neighbors in her building. Arpana was a bright, accomplished software engineer with no known enemies, yet the crime scene was chaotic and filled with conflicting forensic clues.

Despite multiple suspects, extensive DNA testing, and even a criminal trial, her killer has never been identified.

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Juliana Redding

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000

In March 2008, 21-year-old Juliana Redding was found murdered inside her Santa Monica apartment. Juliana had moved to Los Angeles to study communications and pursue modeling, building a life close to the beach and staying closely connected to her family in Arizona.

When she stopped responding to calls and messages, police conducted a welfare check and discovered signs of a violent struggle — along with attempts to start a fire inside the home. Investigators collected a significant amount of forensic evidence, but the case would take an unexpected turn in court.

This episode examines Juliana’s life, the investigation into her death, and the questions that remain today. Despite the volume of forensic evidence, no one has ever been convicted of her murder. A stark reminder that even strong forensics don’t always lead to a clear resolution.

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Robert Stonebreaker

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000

A respected veterinarian is found dead under mysterious circumstances in an upscale Rancho Santa Fe neighborhood. What first looked like a car accident quickly turned into a homicide investigation filled with unanswered questions — a wrecked vehicle, blunt-force trauma, and no clear explanation of how Dr. Robert Stonebreaker ended up in a nearby driveway. Nearly 15 years later, the case remains unsolved. In this episode, we break down the timeline, the forensic inconsistencies, and the theories that still surround his death.

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Jane Mixer

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we revisit the shocking murder of 23-year-old law student Jane Mixer, long believed to be a victim of Michigan’s “Co-Ed Killer.” When modern DNA testing finally pointed to an unexpected suspect, Gary Leiterman, the case was reopened, re-examined, and fiercely debated.

Was the forensic evidence clear-cut? Or did lab contamination muddy the truth?

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Peggy Carr

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000

When 41-year-old Peggy Carr suddenly fell gravely ill, doctors were stumped. Her symptoms made no sense—burning limbs, hair loss, and paralysis with no clear cause. But when her teenage son and stepson became sick too, investigators uncovered a chilling truth: the Carr family had been poisoned.

The substance was thallium—a deadly, nearly undetectable metal once used in rat poison. The discovery launched a full-scale forensic investigation that led detectives to a single suspect: a brilliant but disturbed neighbor with a background in chemistry and a fascination with murder.

This is the story of how science, persistence, and an undercover operation exposed one of Florida’s most shocking poison cases.

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Robert Duboise

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000

In 1983, 19-year-old Barbara Grams was found murdered behind a dental office in Tampa, Florida. Detectives said a small mark on her cheek was a bite — and that 18-year-old Robert DuBoise’s teeth matched it. That single piece of forensic “evidence” sent him to death row.

But nearly four decades later, new DNA testing proved what Robert had said all along — he was innocent. The mark wasn’t even a bite.

This week on Forensic Tales, we uncover how junk science, unreliable witnesses, and a discredited forensic method stole 37 years of an innocent man’s life.

Because in forensic science, the smallest mistake can destroy a life.

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Jodine Serrin

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0000

It was Valentine’s Day, 2007, when 39-year-old Jodine Serrin’s parents stopped by her Carlsbad, California condo to check on her. Moments after walking into her bedroom, they realized something was terribly wrong. Jodine had been brutally attacked—and the man they’d seen inside her home had vanished.

For over a decade, her murder went unsolved. No witnesses. No leads. Just a single piece of DNA left behind.

In this episode, we examine how cutting-edge forensic technology—and one company’s groundbreaking use of genetic genealogy—finally revealed the truth about who killed Jodine Serrin.

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Linda Slaten

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#304 - In 1981, 31-year-old single mother Linda Slaten was found murdered in her Lakeland, Florida apartment. Her sons were asleep just down the hall. For decades, detectives chased every lead — a violent ex-husband, a mysterious boyfriend, even a convicted predator who once lived next door. But the trail always went cold.

Nearly forty years later, a revolutionary forensic tool — genetic genealogy — finally revealed the truth. And the answer shocked everyone: the killer had been hiding in plain sight the entire time.

This is the story of how one preserved palm print, a decades-old rape kit, and the persistence of science brought long-awaited justice to Linda Slaten’s family.

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Teresa Solecki

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In January 1984, 29-year-old Teresa Solecki walked to a payphone in Vista, California, to make a quick call to her sister. She never came back. Hours later, her body was discovered along a remote stretch of Gopher Canyon Road—brutally beaten and strangled.

For decades, investigators held onto the evidence: a bite mark, a drag trail, and an unknown male’s DNA. But without modern technology, Teresa’s case went cold. It would take 35 years, new forensic science, and the power of investigative genetic genealogy to finally reveal the truth—and identify her killer.

This is the story of the murder of Teresa Solecki—and how DNA preserved for decades helped bring justice to her family.

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Dorothy Donovan

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In June 1991, 70-year-old grandmother Dorothy Donovan was found brutally murdered inside her farmhouse in Harrington, Delaware. The crime stunned the small town—and suspicion immediately turned to the person who discovered her body: her own son.

Charles Holden told investigators a strange and terrifying story about a violent hitchhiker he’d picked up earlier that night, a man who threatened him with a screwdriver and chased him through the dark. But detectives weren’t convinced. To them, it sounded like a desperate attempt to cover up something far worse.

For years, Dorothy’s family was torn apart by grief and suspicion. Was Charles telling the truth, or had he concocted an elaborate alibi to hide his guilt?

This is the story of a brutal crime, a family divided, and the forensic evidence that finally uncovered the truth.

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Noreen Boyle

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0000

On New Year’s Eve 1989, Mansfield, Ohio was rocked by the disappearance of Noreen Boyle. Her husband, prominent neurosurgeon Dr. John Boyle, insisted she had walked out after an argument. But Noreen’s son, 11-year-old Collier, told a very different story—a scream in the night, suspicious behavior from his father, and threats to stay silent.

When investigators dug deeper—literally—they uncovered the truth buried beneath the floor of Boyle’s new home in Pennsylvania. Forensic science, from dental records to a Rolex watch frozen in time, dismantled Boyle’s lies and secured his conviction.

This case became one of the most publicized trials in Ohio history, second only to Sam Sheppard. It’s a story of hidden abuse, the power of forensic evidence, and the extraordinary courage of a child who refused to be silenced.

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300th Episode Special: The Zodiac

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000

For our 300th episode of Forensic Tales, we’re tackling one of the most infamous and puzzling unsolved cases in American history—the Zodiac Killer. Between 1968 and 1969, a mysterious figure terrorized Northern California with a string of murders, chilling phone calls, and cryptic letters sent to local newspapers. Despite decades of investigation, the Zodiac’s identity remains one of the greatest mysteries in true crime.

In this milestone special, we’ll retrace the Zodiac’s crimes and focus on the forensic evidence: the ballistics that linked his attacks, the fingerprints and palm prints that led nowhere, the handwriting analysis that divided experts, and the DNA testing that continues to fall short. We’ll also look ahead at how advances in forensic science—like genetic genealogy—could one day solve this case.

Thank you for joining me on this journey through 300 episodes. Here’s to the stories we’ve told, the voices we’ve remembered, and the breakthroughs still to come.

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Noelle Russo

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#299 - In June 1983, 37-year-old Noelle Russo was found beaten to death and left naked in a patch of weeds behind a real estate office in Rohnert Park, California. For decades, her case went cold—suspects were interviewed, rumors circulated, but without forensic evidence, detectives had nowhere to go.

Nearly forty years later, modern DNA testing finally identified a suspect: a man who had been on investigators’ radar since the very beginning. His arrest has reignited questions about Noelle’s final night, unresolved leads, and what justice looks like after four decades of waiting.

This is the story of the murder of Noelle Russo.

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Trial Recap: Donna Adelson

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In 2014, Florida State law professor Dan Markel was shot in his driveway in what prosecutors called a calculated murder-for-hire plot. Over the years, three people—including Donna Adelson’s son, Charlie—were convicted for their roles. But investigators always believed the real mastermind was Donna herself.

In September 2025, after nearly a decade of speculation, Donna Adelson finally stood trial. Prosecutors leaned on phone records, wiretaps, financial transfers, digital breadcrumbs, and even testimony from jailhouse informants to argue she orchestrated the killing. The defense insisted the evidence was circumstantial and that Donna was nothing more than a grieving grandmother.

On September 4, 2025, a jury found Donna Adelson guilty on all counts. She now faces a mandatory life sentence without parole.

This special episode of Forensic Tales breaks down the forensic evidence, courtroom drama, and the final verdict that brought the Adelson matriarch to justice.

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Jasmine Porter

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In February 1996, 36-year-old Jasmine “Jazzie” Porter was found dead in her Bronx apartment while her five-year-old son was left to survive alone for days. For more than two decades, her case went unsolved—until a cold case detective uncovered long-preserved evidence that changed everything. A DNA match pointed to a man with a violent past, already convicted of killing another woman years earlier. The case is still pending, with no clear motive identified, but after 25 years, Jasmine’s family may finally be closer to justice.

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Katie Hamlin

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In July 2002, the body of 15-year-old Katie Hamlin was discovered in a remote area of Cherokee County, Georgia. She had been brutally murdered, and her killer attempted to erase every trace of evidence by setting her on fire.

What followed was a years-long investigation that left a quiet community shaken. Police quickly focused on two suspects who pointed fingers at each other, but with crucial forensic evidence destroyed, the case stalled. It wasn’t until a determined mother, new forensic findings, and unexpected jailhouse confessions that prosecutors finally had enough to bring Katie’s killer to justice.

This is the story of Katie Hamlin, the search for truth, and the fight to bring her killer down.

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Christmas Doe

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#295 - In December 1988, a road crew in rural Ware County, Georgia, discovered an abandoned television console on the side of Duncan Bridge Road. Inside was a black suitcase. Inside that suitcase, a duffel bag. And inside the bag — the body of a little girl.

For decades, no one knew her name. She was remembered only as “Christmas Doe.”

Thirty-four years later, advances in forensic genealogy finally gave her identity back. Now, investigators say they know who is responsible for her death.

This episode follows the heartbreaking story of Christmas Doe, the decades-long mystery of who she was, and how modern forensic science finally brought her justice.

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Patricia Meehan

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#294 - In 1989, 37-year-old Patricia Meehan crashed head-on into another car on a Montana highway. She calmly stepped out, stared at the other driver—and walked away into the night. She was never seen again… or was she?

Over the years, thousands claimed to spot her across the country, yet not a single sighting was confirmed. Was it amnesia, a planned disappearance, death in the wilderness, or something darker? Decades later, her fate remains one of America’s strangest mysteries.

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Leslie Perlov and Janet Taylor

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#293 - In the early 1970s, two young women from Stanford University—Leslie Perlov and Janet Taylor—were strangled and left in remote areas just miles apart. Despite extensive investigations, both cases remained unsolved for decades.

Nearly 50 years later, a stunning breakthrough in forensic genealogy revealed their killer: John Getreu, a seemingly ordinary man with a violent past. Hidden behind the mask of a family man and community volunteer was a predator who had escaped justice for far too long.

This episode explores how preserved DNA evidence, advanced technology, and determined investigators finally brought long-overdue answers to two grieving families—and exposed a serial killer hiding in plain sight.

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Arlis Perry

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#292 - In 1974, 19-year-old Arlis Perry was brutally murdered inside Stanford University’s Memorial Church. Her body was discovered posed in a ritualistic manner, surrounded by religious objects—fueling decades of rumors about satanic cults and ritual sacrifice. Despite the collection of physical evidence, the case would remain unsolved for over 40 years.

Arlis’s murder became one of Northern California’s most haunting cold cases. But behind the layers of myth and speculation, forensic science quietly held the answers. Decades later, advancements in DNA and fingerprint analysis would expose the killer—someone who had been involved in the case from the very beginning.

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Geetha Angara

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#291 - In 2005, chemist Geetha Angara vanished during her shift at a New Jersey water treatment plant. A day later, her body was found floating inside one of the facility’s massive water tanks—along with more questions than answers. Was it a tragic accident? Or a calculated murder perfectly concealed by the very environment she worked to protect?

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Jessica Chambers

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#290 - On a cold December night in 2014, first responders in Courtland, Mississippi, arrived at the scene of a car fire—only to discover something far more horrifying. Nineteen-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking down a rural road, covered in burns and barely clinging to life. Before succumbing to her injuries, she tried to name her attacker. But what exactly did she say? And why has her case remained unsolved for nearly a decade?

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Torrey Pines Beach Murders

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#289 - Torrey Pines State Beach in California is a place where many come to find peace. But for two young women, it became the backdrop of unspeakable tragedy.

In August 1978, police officers responded to the beach, where they found the body of 15-year-old Barbara Nantais lying on the sand. She had been strangled and beaten to death, and one of her breasts had been severed.

Her boyfriend was also discovered nearby, suffering from a severe head injury that left him with no memory of the attack.

Six years later, 14-year-old Claire Hough was found just yards away from where Barbara had been killed.

Like Barbara, she had been beaten, strangled, and had her breast mutilated. The similarities between the two cases were undeniable.

For decades, these cases remained unsolved. But advancements in forensic science have reopened the investigation, leading to new suspects and questions about the true identity of the killer.

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Lynette White

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#288 - It was Valentine’s Day, 1988, in Wales. While couples exchanged roses and love notes, in a small flat above a betting shop, a young woman lay brutally murdered. Her name was Lynette White. She was just 20 years old.

What followed her death wasn’t just a murder investigation—it was a legal and forensic nightmare. Five innocent men were accused, imprisoned, and publicly vilified for a crime they didn’t commit. And it would take 15 years—and one tiny fragment of DNA—to reveal the true killer hiding in plain sight.

This isn’t just a story of a violent crime. It’s a story about the failure of justice... and how forensic science became the key to unraveling a decades-old lie.

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Yarmila and Scott Falatar

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#287 - Imagine waking up to find your entire world shattered—and being told you’re the one who destroyed it. In 1997, Phoenix, Arizona, was rocked by a gruesome and baffling crime. Yarmila Falater, a devoted wife and mother, was found stabbed over 40 times and drowned in her own backyard pool. The suspect? Her husband, Scott Falater—a devout Mormon with no history of violence, who claimed he had no memory of the attack. His defense? He was sleepwalking.

Could someone really commit such a brutal murder while unconscious? Or was this a calculated cover-up cloaked in pseudoscience?

This is the story of Yarmila Falater. A case that would challenge the limits of forensic psychology and force a jury to decide whether sleepwalking can be deadly.

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Trial Recap: Karen Read

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#286 - In January 2022, Boston police officer John O’Keefe was found dead in the snow outside the home of another police officer. The case quickly captured national attention—not just because of the tragedy itself, but because of the woman accused of killing him: Karen Read.

If you’ve been following Forensic Tales, you might remember that we covered the full story of this case in a previous episode—walking through the timeline, the key players, and the strange twists that led to Karen’s arrest.

But today’s episode is different.

Now that the second trial has concluded and the jury has delivered their verdict, we’re breaking down what happened inside that courtroom. We’re focusing on the forensic evidence presented—what helped the prosecution, what raised questions for the defense, and how science played a central role in one of the most controversial trials in recent memory.

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Tamla Horsford

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#285 - It was supposed to be a fun night.A group of moms—neighbors and friends—gathered for an adult slumber party. Alcohol, games, laughter… the kind of night where you let loose, take off your responsibilities, and just be yourself.

But by the next morning, one of them was dead.

Her name was Tamla Horsford. A 40-year-old mother of five.She was found face down in the backyard of the home where the party took place—cold, lifeless, and alone.The official story?

She was drunk. She slipped. She fell off a second-story deck and died.

But that explanation didn’t sit right with Tamla’s family. Or with a growing number of people who started asking hard questions.

Why were there so many injuries—far more than you'd expect from a simple fall? Why did no one hear or see what happened? And why, in a house full of people, was there so little forensic evidence to go on?

This is the story of what happens when the science raises more questions than answers… When families are forced to fight for investigations they believe never truly happened… And when the absence of evidence becomes its own kind of clue.

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Vicki Lynn Belk

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In the heat of Maryland summer in 1979, a young woman’s life was brutally cut short — and for over four decades, the case went cold. Vicki Lynn Belk was just 28 years old when she vanished, her vibrant future stolen in an instant. For years, investigators pored over evidence, haunted by the lack of answers. But it wasn’t until the power of modern forensic science — DNA technology that didn’t even exist when Vicki was murdered — that the truth began to surface. In this episode, we dive deep into how cutting-edge forensic breakthroughs finally gave Vicki a voice and how a persistent pursuit of justice turned silence into revelation. This is a story of tragedy, of perseverance, and of science catching up to a crime that thought it could outrun time.

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Rachel Nickell

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0000

It was a July morning on Wimbledon Common when Rachel Nickell took her usual walk with her two-year-old son. What happened next would send shockwaves through the UK and spark one of the most controversial investigations in modern British history. A young woman brutally murdered in broad daylight. A toddler left clinging to her lifeless body. And a police force so desperate for answers that they focused on the wrong man… while the real killer remained free for over a decade.

This weekend, I’ll be at CrimeCon UK in London, so I wanted to cover a case that left a lasting mark on the British criminal justice system. This is not just the story of a murder—it’s the story of a forensic failure, a media firestorm, and a long-overdue breakthrough that finally delivered justice.

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Donna Macho

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000

February 26, 1984. East Windsor, New Jersey. Nineteen-year-old Donna Macho disappears from her family home without a trace. Her car is found abandoned near a sewer plant, and her skeletal remains are discovered 11 years later in a wooded area near a farm.

At the time of her disappearance, the police had a promising suspect, but given the limitations of forensic testing in 1984, the case went unresolved for decades.

This is the story of a young woman's life cut short, a family's decades-long quest for answers, and the relentless pursuit of justice that finally brought closure to a nearly 40-year-old mystery.

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Barry and Honey Sherman

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#281 - In December 2017, first responders arrived at a sprawling mansion in one of Toronto’s wealthiest neighborhoods. What they found inside would shock the nation. Barry Sherman, a billionaire pharmaceutical tycoon, and his wife, Honey, were found dead at the edge of their indoor pool.

No signs of forced entry. No note. Just two lifeless bodies and a scene that felt… staged.

At first, the authorities suspected a murder-suicide. But the Shermans’ family pushed back on these rumors, claiming the couple had powerful enemies, and the truth was far darker than anyone wanted to believe. Who wanted Barry and Honey Sherman dead? Was it a personal vendetta? A bad business deal or rival? Or something else far more sinister?

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Holly Bobo Revisited: Case Updates with ABC News Senior Correspondent Eva Pilgrim

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#280 - This week, we're revisiting a case that captured national attention and shattered a small Tennessee community—the abduction and murder of 20-year-old nursing student Holly Bobo.

It’s been over a decade since Holly disappeared from her home, sparking the largest search effort in state history. And while her remains were eventually found and a conviction secured, questions have lingered, and new developments continue to emerge.

Joining me for this week’s episode is ABC News Senior National Correspondent and co-anchor of Good Morning America, Eva Pilgrim.

Eva’s covered the Holly Bobo case extensively, and she brings critical insight into the latest updates and what they could mean for the case—and for Holly’s family

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Angela Samota

Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#279 - She was young, bright, and full of promise. Angela Samota was a 20-year-old college student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She had a tight-knit circle of friends, a good boyfriend, and a future that seemed limitless. But on one October night in 1984, everything changed.

After a night out with friends, Angela returned to her apartment, and by morning, she was gone. Brutally raped and murdered, stabbed multiple times in what appeared to be a crime of unthinkable violence. But the case quickly went cold.

For decades, there were no arrests, no answers, just silence and a haunting sense that justice might never come. But Angela had one friend who refused to let her be forgotten. And years later, armed with nothing but determination and a relentless need for the truth, that friend would help crack a case that sat frozen in time.

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Yvonne Menke

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#278 - December 12, 1985. St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. A quiet morning was shattered by gunfire. Forty-five-year-old mother of four, Yvonne Menke, was found shot to death outside her apartment—one bullet to the neck, two to the back of the head. The killer vanished, leaving behind only footprints in the snow and a trail of unanswered questions.

For decades, the case went cold. No arrests. No justice. But in 2021, a renewed investigation unearthed chilling forensic evidence: boot prints matching a rare pair of snow boots, and a note with a suspect's car information found in Yvonne's purse.

This is the story of obsession, betrayal, and a murder that remained frozen in time for nearly 40 years until forensic clues finally brought a killer to justice.

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Gretchen Harrington

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#277 - In August 1975, 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington left her parent’s house in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, heading to summer vacation Bible school class. The church was less than a mile up the road, and she had walked it many times in the past, but something about this morning was different. Gretchen never made it.

Two months later, her remains were found by a jogger in Ridley Creek State Park. Next to the remains were her neatly folded clothes, and her underwear was found hung in a nearby tree branch. The case went unsolved for decades and remained a haunting mystery in the community for nearly 50 years. Then, in 2023, there was a significant breakthrough leading to an arrest. But the man arrested wasn’t exactly the person you’d expect to commit a crime like this.

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Sonia Carmen Herok Stone

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#276 - In October 1981, a 30-year-old single mother living in Carmel, California, was brutally murdered in her own home. She was found strangled to death, and the case shocked the quiet, upscale community of Carmel. For many years, there were few leads, and the case went cold. But in 2020, thanks to advancements in DNA technology, investigators were able to link DNA from the scene to a promising suspect.

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Zombie Hunter

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#275 - Throughout the early 1990s, Phoenix, Arizona, was terrorized by a series of violent crimes, including the murders of two young women. The crimes went unsolved for decades, and the man responsible remained unidentified. By the time the police caught up to him, he had a new persona and was hiding in plain sight. But besides the two victims he would eventually be charged with murdering, are there any more innocent victims out there?

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Teresa Lee Scalf

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#274 - In October 1986, a 29-year-old nurse and mother was found dead inside her Polk County, Florida home. The attack was so vicious that it left her nearly decapitated.

Despite the tremendous amount of DNA evidence left behind at the crime scene, investigators were unable to identify her killer for over three decades. But just when everyone thought they had hit a roadblock in the investigation, the authorities got the clue they had been waiting for.

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Gareth Williams

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#273 - The death of UK spy Gareth Williams in 2010 has become one of the most high-profile unsolved mysteries in years after his naked body was discovered padlocked inside a duffel bag. Described as a genius mathematician who the intelligence service had recruited, Gareth’s exact cause of death remains unknown, and people can’t agree whether he could have locked himself in there on his own or whether someone else was responsible.

There have been a number of theories over the years, including sex games gone wrong and Russian spies. But even today, there are still so many unanswered questions about his death.

What happened to Gareth Williams, and how can forensic science help us find those answers?

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Esther Gonzalez

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#272 - In February 1979, 17-year-old high school student Esther Gonzalez was attacked while walking from her parent’s house to her sister’s home in Riverside County, California. The following day, her body was found dumped in a snowpack near a highway. Without any solid leads or suspects, the case went cold for more than 45 years until the police were able to use new DNA testing to find her killer.

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David and Robert Bintz

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#271 - In the summer of 1987, a young bartender from Green Bay, Wisconsin, goes missing, only to turn up dead hours later. The police interviewed dozens of people, including the customers who were at the bar with the victim the night before. Almost all of them said they noticed a strange man hanging around the bar wearing a flannel shirt despite temperatures above 90 degrees that day. It wasn’t until years later that the police arrested two brothers in connection to the bartender’s murder. But without any forensic evidence linking them to the brutal crime, did the authorities have the right suspects?

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Dolly Madison Murders

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#270 - In September 2002, two women were found dead inside the Dolly Madison bakery in Great Bend, Kansas. They were 24-year-old Mandi Alexander and 79-year-old Mary Drake.

Even after years of investigating and the discovery of foreign DNA on one of the victims, the case of the Dolly Madison murders is still unsolved today. How might new advancements in forensic science solve these awful murders?

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Susan Schwarz

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#269 - Over 40 years ago, Susan Schwarz was found bound and shot to death inside her own Washington home. At first, the police suspected this was somehow a robbery gone wrong. But over the years, that theory fizzled out, and they began looking at someone very close to the victim.

However, without any forensic evidence linking him to the crime, would there be enough evidence to send an accused killer to prison?

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Lucille Johnson

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#268 - A 78-year-old grandmother was found dead inside her Salt Lake City, Utah, home in February 1991. But for years, her brutal murder baffled investigators. Who would want to kill an elderly lady inside her very own home?

The case remained a mystery for two decades until investigators got the clue needed from a very unlikely source: A children’s Lego piece.

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Janet Abaroa

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#267 - In April 2005, 25-year-old Janet Abaroa was discovered stabbed to death inside her North Carolina home - she had been found by her husband, Raven. Nothing else in the home was disturbed, and the couple’s 6-month-old son, Kaiden, was found unharmed in another bedroom. The question of who killed Janet became a mystery that quickly captivated the Durham, North Carolina, community. Despite its popularity, the case has remained unsolved for years. It wasn’t until authorities got a clue from a very unlikely source, contact lenses, that progress was finally made in the case.

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Jeanne Childs

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#266 - It’s a case that haunted the authorities for decades. A woman is stabbed to death a total of 65 times inside her Minneapolis apartment. Although the scene overflowed with physical and forensic evidence, the case eventually turned cold. It wasn’t until the police collected DNA from a hot dog napkin that they finally got the break they had hoped for.

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Holly Bobo

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#265 - A beautiful young nursing student is abducted from her parent's house in Tennessee, sparking a nationwide manhunt. But even after six people are arrested, is there enough forensic evidence to explain exactly what happened to Holly Bobo?

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Brown's Chicken Massacre

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

#264 - In January 1993, seven people were shot and killed inside a Brown’s Chicken fast-food restaurant in Chicago, becoming one of the deadliest mass shootings in the area at the time. For years, the case was cold, with very few leads. It wasn’t until evidence collected from a trash can at the crime scene was tested that investigators finally got a break.

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Lane Bryant Shooting

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#263 - On February 2nd, 2008, a man posing as a delivery driver walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store in a Chicago suburb with a gun. He ordered the six women inside the store to the back room, where he duct-taped their hands behind their backs and eventually shot all of them. Despite a massive manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the shooter remains at large.

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Sharron Prior

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0000

#262 - In the spring of 1975, 16-year-old Sharron Prior left her mom’s house to meet up with her boyfriend and friends at a nearby pizzeria but never returned home. She was missing for three days until her body was found in a nearby field. Over the next four decades, the police did everything they could to track down her killer. But it wasn’t until new advances in DNA came around that they finally identified a suspect.

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Kristin Smart

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#261 - A 19-year-old college student from San Luis Obispo goes missing on Memorial Day weekend in 1996. She was last seen leaving an off-campus party one early Saturday morning.

Years later, soil samples detected the presence of human blood on one of the primary suspect’s properties. But without ever recovering human remains, is that enough to secure a conviction against him?

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Rita Curran

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#260 - In the summer of 1971, 24-year-old schoolteacher Rita Curran was found brutally murdered inside her Burlington, Vermont, apartment. But despite an intense investigation, her killer remained at large for over 50 years. It wasn’t until investigators got the critical piece of forensic evidence they needed that her killer was finally identified.

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Debanhi Escobar

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#259 - An 18-year-old law student goes missing after a night out with friends in Monterrey, Mexico. Two weeks later, her body is found floating in the water tank of a motel. But even after three autopsies, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding her death. What happened to Debanhi Escobar, and what does the forensic evidence tell us?

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Keddie Cabin Murders Part 2

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#258 - Part 2: One night in April 1981, a grisly quadruple murder took place in the small northern California town of Keddie. To this very day, the case remains unsolved. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any forensic evidence or suspects.

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Keddie Cabin Murders Part 1

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#257 - Part 1: One night in April 1981, a grisly quadruple murder took place in the small northern California town of Keddie. To this very day, the case remains unsolved. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t any forensic evidence or suspects.

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Sarah Boone

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#256 - A Florida woman was accused of murdering her boyfriend by zipping him inside a suitcase in an alleged game of hide-and-seek. Was this just a tragic accident? Or did Sarah Boone intentionally murder Jorge Torres Jr?

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Buckskin Girl

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#255 - In April of 1981, the body of a young woman was found alongside a road in Troy, Ohio. She had been strangled and beaten to death. But her identity remained a mystery for almost four decades. It wasn’t until the authorities used advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy that the girl once known only as “Buckskin Girl” finally got a name.

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The Kuria Family Murders

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#254 - One morning in August 2007, five members of the same family were attacked inside their Powder Springs, Georgia home, leaving 3 of them dead and the other two severely injured. Even after years of investigation, the case remains unsolved today. Who is responsible for these murders? And how can forensic science bring a killer to justice?

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Valentine Sally

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#253 - For nearly 40 years, a teenage girl found dead on Valentine’s Day along an Arizona highway was known only as “Valentine Sally.” But now, with advancements in DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy, she has finally regained her name.

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Tara Grinstead

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#252 - Tara Grinstead was a 30-year-old history teacher from Georgia when she went missing in October 2005. Without any sighting of her for the next five years, she was legally pronounced dead, leaving many to wonder if we would ever know what happened to her. Then, over a decade later, the authorities finally got the tip they had been waiting for. But would this tip be enough for Tara’s family to finally receive the justice they so deserve?

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Candace Derksen

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#251 - In November 1984, 13-year-old Candace Derksen went missing on her way home from school. Her sudden disappearance sparked one of Winnipeg's most extensive searches for a missing person, lasting six and a half weeks. Twenty-two years later, a man was finally arrested for her murder. However, justice is still far from being served after concerns arose over the integrity of the forensic evidence.

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Connie Dabate

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#250 - It’s a story often referred to in the media as “The Fitbit Murder.” In 2015, 39-year-old Connie Dabate was found shot to death inside her Connecticut basement. Her husband, 40-year-old Richard Dabata, says a masked intruder was to blame. But when the authorities examined Connie’s wearable fitness device, they suspected he was lying.

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Executed: Marcellus Williams

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#249 - On September 24, 2024, Marcellus Williams was executed by lethal injection in Missouri after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a stay despite prosecutors and the victim’s family asking that he be spared. Marcellus Williams was charged and convicted of murdering a St. Louis woman inside her home in August 1998 despite zero forensic evidence linking him to the brutal murder. His execution just over a week ago sparked a nationwide debate over the death penalty in the United States. Was Marcellus a cold-blooded killer? Or another wrongfully accused man sentenced to death?

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Libby Caswell

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#248 - In 2017, a bright and fun 21-year-old Libby was found dead in a motel room in Independence, Missouri, with her boyfriend’s belt tied around her neck. Her death was ruled a tragic suicide, but her family disagrees and is seeking answers to the many unanswered questions surrounding her death. Was this actually a case of a young woman who took her own life? Or was this the outcome of an abusive and violent relationship? And what do the forensic experts in strangulation think happened?

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Nancy Brophy Part 2

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#247 - Part 2. *If you haven't listened to Part 1, please do so before listening to this one.* In 2011, fictional romance author Nancy Brophy wrote a book called “How to Murder Your Huband.” She seemed to have a knack for writing about these things: murder and criminal investigations. But seven years later, in 2022, she found herself being accused of the very things she wrote about in her novels: Prosecutors put her on trial for killing her own husband of over 25 years.

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Nancy Brophy Part 1

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#246 - Part 1. In 2011, fictional romance author Nancy Brophy wrote a book called “How to Murder Your Huband.” She seemed to have a knack for writing about these things: murder and criminal investigations. But seven years later, in 2022, she found herself being accused of the very things she wrote about in her novels: Prosecutors put her on trial for killing her own husband of over 25 years.

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Revisited: Rebecca Zahau

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#245 - Rebecca Zahau was found dead, hanging naked, bound, and gagged, in the courtyard of her billionaire boyfriend's Coronado mansion on July 13, 2011, just two days after his six-year-old son suffered a fatal accident while under her care. Her mysterious death was ultimately ruled a suicide, but her family doesn’t believe that’s possible.

In this episode, we revisit all the key forensic evidence, including both autopsies.

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Ashley Benefield

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#244 - It’s a story that’s been called by the media: “The Black Swan Murder.” In September 2020, Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina and swimsuit model, walked to her neighbor's house in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and said she shot her husband, Doug Benefield, in self-defense. But prosecutors disagreed, and four years later, she was put on trial for his murder.

What does the forensic evidence say about what really happened?

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Deputy Jeffrey Mitchell

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#243 - It was just after 3:00 a.m. in the middle of nowhere when Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeffrey Mitchell came across a white Chevy van with no plates. He called dispatch, saying he was about to initiate a traffic stop, and it seemed everything was “OK.” But just seven minutes later, the dispatcher heard Mitchell’s radio clicking, signaling something was really wrong. When backup officers arrived, they found Officer Mitchell lying in the road next to his patrol car. He’d been shot in the head with his own service gun. Days later, the van was found with two dead bodies inside.

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The Weepy Voiced Killer

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#242 - For three years in the early 1980s, the Minnesota police were confronted with a strange case. Three women had been murdered, and another brutally attacked. After each incident, an anonymous caller, soon dubbed “The Weepy-Voiced Killer,” would call the police to confess to the crimes.

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Diane Schuler

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#241 - On the afternoon of July 26, 2009, Diane Schuler sped the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway and crashed into another car, killing eight people. The toxicology report showed she consumed a large amount of alcohol prior to the accident, but her family insists something else was the cause.

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Marshal Iwaasa

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#240 - 26-year-old Marshal Iwaasa from Alberta, Canada, was just a typical guy who loved fitness and bodybuilding and had a passion for the outdoors. But on November 17, 2019, he mysteriously vanished after stopping by his storage locker. Today, his disappearance has left behind very few clues and many unanswered questions.

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Linda O'Keefe

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#239 - After failing to find a ride home from summer school, 11-year-old Linda O’Keefe decided to walk home—but she never made it back to her parents' house. The next day, her body was found along a popular running and cycling trail in Newport Beach, California.

How can new DNA technology catch her killer?

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Karen Read

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#238 - In January 2022, a Boston police officer was found dead, and his girlfriend, Karen Read, was accused of killing him by backing her Lexus SUV into him and leaving him for dead in a snowstorm. But Karen Read’s supporters allege that she is the victim of an elaborate cover-up by the police.

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Felicia Tang

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#237 - Actress and model Felicia Tang was found dead inside her Monrovia, California, apartment in September 2009. Not long after that, the police arrested a former reality TV contestant and pastor for the crime. But when the case went to trial, the prosecution and defense couldn't agree on what the forensic evidence meant or what caused Felicia's death.

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Tracy Kroh

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#236 - When Tracy Kroh left her Enterline Township, Pennsylvania home on Saturday, August 5, 1989, she didn’t expect to be gone long. She planned to drive to her sister’s home to return a barbeque grill she had borrowed and drop off some coupons she had clipped. But her sister wasn’t home when Tracy got there, so she left the items on her front porch and returned to her car. After that, Tracy was never seen again.

What happened to Tracy Kroh? And is there anything forensic science can do to help bring her family justice?

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Roxanne Wood

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#235 - Roxanne Wood was murdered inside her Berrien County home on February 19, 1987. Her throat had been cut. Her husband found her dead after the couple had driven separately to go bowling, and Roxanne returned home first.

The case went cold, and although Michigan State Police reopened it in 2001 and again in 2020, it remained unsolved. That is until students in Western Michigan University’s cold case program got involved.

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Megan Parra

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#234 - On June 28, 2014, in the small town of Cottonport, Louisiana., 29-year-old Megan Parra was discovered in her home by her parents with a gunshot wound to her head. Megan’s husband, Dustin Parra, showed up minutes later and tried to save her, but it was too late. She was taken off life support the next day. Her death was ruled a suicide, but her parents are convinced there was foul play.

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Kurt Sova

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#233 - In October 1981, three young boys in Newburgh Heights, Ohio, made a frightening discovery in a ravine: a dead body. Other than some scratches and bruises, the body showed no obvious sign of injury. One tennis shoe was found in a nearby pile of rocks. The other shoe was missing. It was the body of 12-year-old Kurt Sova.

An autopsy revealed that Kurt had died about a day before he was found, but his parents reported him missing five days before that. Where was Kurt during the five days he was missing? How did he die, and where was he killed?

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Blair Adams

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#232 - Blair Adams from Canada was just 31 years old when his body was found in the parking lot of a Knoxville, Tennessee hotel in July 1996. Scattered around his body was $4,000 worth of mixed Canadian, American, and German currency. His death was later discovered to be caused by a blow to the stomach - but what exactly happened to Blair remains a mystery.

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Tiffany Valiante

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#231 - On a summer night in 2015, New Jersey Transit train 4693 struck and killed an 18-year-old named Tiffany Valiante. Her death was ruled a suicide. But her family insists that the recent high school graduate and star athlete was actually murdered.

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Koodathayi Cyanide Killings

Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#230 - A woman is arrested for poisoning six members of her family with cyanide between 2002 and 2016. She is accused of murdering them to inherit the family property and to marry her lover, who was her husband’s cousin.

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Joshua Guimond

Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#229 - St. John’s University student Joshua Guimond left a party on Nov. 9, 2002, and was never seen again. Although more than two decades have passed, the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation into his disappearance remains active. What happened to Joshua all those years ago? And is too late for forensic science to help answer some of the many unanswered questions about his mysterious disappearance?

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John and Joyce Sheridan

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#228 - In 2014, a prominent couple from New Jersey was found brutally killed inside their home. They each suffered multiple stab wounds, and the house had been almost burned down to the ground. But after the police wrapped up the investigation, they believed the couple died in a murder-suicide plot. However, those close to the Sheridans disagree they would have done something like this. What does the forensic evidence say happen?

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Chris Jenkins

Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#227 - 21-year-old college student Chris Jenkins mysteriously vanished on Halloween Night 2002 after spending the night out with friends. Four months later, his body was found in the Mississippi River, but things aren't always as they initially appear. What happened to Chris Jenkins after spending a fun night out at the bar with friends, and can forensic science help give us some answers?

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Mirna Salihin

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#226 - In 2016, 27-year-old Mirna Salihin met up with a group of friends to grab some coffee - but less than 30 minutes later, she ended up dead after taking a few sips of her drink. No one had any idea what could have happened to her at the coffee shop - until forensic evidence raised some serious and deadly suspicions.

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Patrick Mullins

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#225 - A man’s empty boat is found miles away from his home. And when his body surfaces over a week later, the authorities and his family are left with more questions than answers.

Did Patrick Mullins, a beloved librarian and high school teacher, take his own life in 2013? Or does the forensic evidence point to something far more sinister?

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Suzy Lamplugh

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#224 - It’s been almost four decades since real estate agent Suzy Lamplugh left her office to meet with a potential buyer named “Mr Kipper” and was never seen again. The 25-year-old simply vanished on July 28th, 1986, and her body has never been found, leaving many unanswered questions.

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Pelley Family Murders

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#223 - In 1989, four members of the Pelley family from Indiana were gunned down inside their home. Without any leads or forensic evidence, the police decided they had their suspect: the Pelley family's 17-year-old son, Jeff. And the motive was simple: Jeff murdered his family because he wasn't allowed to go to prom.

Is Jeff Pelley guilty or innocent?

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Thomas Haynesworth

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#222 - Over four weeks in the winter of 1984, five women were assaulted at knifepoint in a series of attacks in and around the East End neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. The police quickly zeroed in on their suspect, Thomas Haynesworth, after every one of the victims identified him as the preparator. But can eyewitness identification always be trusted?

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Murders of Courtney Smith and Christina Jackson

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#221 - Two three-year-old girls from Noxubee County, Mississippi, are found murdered under very similar circumstances. They were both abducted from their homes, sexually assaulted, and killed. Their killers also left behind a strong piece of forensic evidence: a bitemark. But despite their similarities suggesting the same person was responsible for both crimes, two separate men were arrested largely based on the controversial subfield of forensic science known as bitemark analysis.

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Tupac Shakur

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#220 - It's a murder still widely talked about today: the 1996 unsolved murder of hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur. Although an arrest was recently made in the case, some people wonder if we'll ever know what happened that night in Las Vegas. And if forensic evidence can still be tested in the case.

Who murdered Tupac?

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SPECIAL: Delphi Murders Update

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0000

#219 - In this week's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the offiicial court documents that have been made public about the Delphi Murders. We also discuss the forensic evidence and what still remains unknown about the murders of Abby and Libby from Delphi, Indiana.

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The Geylang Bahru Family Murders

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#218 - In 1979, four children from Geylang Bahru, Singapore, were found murdered inside their home with multiple stab wounds and their bodies stacked on top of each other. Although the police received a lot of tips, the murders remain unsolved today. Is there still hope for advancements in forensic science to finally crack this mystery?

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Lisa Valdez

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#217 - When 36-year-old computer programmer Lisa Valdez was found dead inside her upscale San Francisco apartment, the police immediately suspected she was killed by someone she knew. But even after the police collected DNA samples from all of her male friends and family members, they were no closer to making an arrest, and the case eventually turned cold. Can new DNA testing be used to help track down a killer?

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Leola Shreves

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#216 - The brutal murder of a 94-year-old woman inside her home completely shocked a California community for years. The police were left without many answers as to who could be responsible for such a terrible crime until they found the clue they needed in the form of DNA.

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Lisa Ziegert

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#215 - In 1992, 24-year-old Lisa Ziegert was kidnapped from the gift shop where she worked in the sleepy town of Agawam, Massachusetts. Over the next several years, law enforcement worked tirelessly to identify and capture her attacker. Can important forensic evidence eventually lead investigators to their suspect?

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Marcellus Williams

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#214 - Marcellus Williams was charged and convicted of murdering a St. Louis woman inside her home in August 1998. Despite zero forensic evidence linking him to the brutal murder, he sits on death row today. Is Marcellus Williams a cold-blooded killer? Or another wrongfully accused man like he and his attorneys claim?

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A Jogger in New Mexico

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#213 - A young woman is assaulted while jogging in a popular trial in New Mexico, but law enforcement struggles to identify her attacker. Without any fresh leads in the case, the police turn to a new investigative tool - forensic genetic genealogy to hunt down a predator.

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Jill Dando

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#212 - A famous British journalist was mysteriously gunned down on her very own front doorstep in April 1999, leaving many people to wonder if this infamous murder will ever be solved.

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Nancy and Derek Haysom

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#211 - In April 1985, Nancy and Derek Haysom were found brutally murdered inside their home in Bedford County. Both became victims of unspeakable violence, leaving many people to question who could have been responsible. When the forensic evidence led investigators to their suspects, no one could believe who it was.

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Gainesville Ripper

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#210 - In August 1990, the Gainesville Ripper murdered five college students over the course of just four days. These murders would eventually inspire one of the most popular slasher movies, Scream. If it weren't for DNA testing, the true identity of the Gainesville Ripper might not have ever been uncovered.

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Revisited: The Black Dahlia

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0000

#209 - It’s the murder that Time magazine dubbed “one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in the entire world.” The 1947 murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short has become a staple in the true crime community. From the brutality of the murder itself. To the fact it’s still unsolved decades later. The Black Dhalia murder has been one of the biggest mysteries in modern history.

But even after all of these years, can Elizabeth’s murder still be solved? And if so, can forensic science be the driving force to finally bring some much-needed answers in this disturbing case?

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Ezra McCandless

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#208 - A young teenager showed up at a stranger's doorstep, claiming to have been attacked by her ex-boyfriend. But the more the police investigated her claims, the more inconsistencies they found, especially when it came to what the forensic evidence said happened. Is Ezra McCandless an innocent victim or a cold-blooded killer?

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Terrence Woods Jr

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#207 - In October 2018, a 27-year-old production assistant mysteriously vanished while filming for a television show in Idaho. Before he disappeared, Terrence Woods Jr. had big dreams, but all those dreams were suddenly faulted when he inexplicably walked out scene. Since then, Terrence has never been seen or heard from again - Can forensic science help explain what really happened in those remote woods of Idaho that day? And will we ever get answers about where Terrence Woods Jr. is?

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Brittany Stykes

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#206 - A young pregnant mother was brutally gunned down inside her car while her toddler sat in the backseat. Was this a random attack, a freak accident, or something far more sinister? And can forensic science help solve the mystery of Brittany's death?

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Bonny Lee Bakley

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#205 - In May 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was shot to death outside a popular Los Angeles restaurant while sitting in her husband's car. After a lengthy criminal investigation by the LAPD, the police arrested her husband, famous Holly wood actor Robert Blake, for the crime. But was Robert Blake a guilty man? Or was the forensic evidence not strong enough to convict him?

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Leonard Mack

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#204 - Leonard Mack is arrested after two high school girls were assaulted as they walked home from school in New York in the 1970s. But could the police have the wrong guy and is forensic science able to finally prove his innocence?

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Orange County Manhunt Part 2

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#203 - This is Part 2. A business owner from an upscale neighborhood of Orange County, California, is kidnapped in the middle of the night by three men. He's beaten and tortured before being driven to the middle of the desert to be left for dead. But he somehow managed to survive this savage attack, and one of Orange County's largest manhunts officially began. How can forensic science be used to capture these kidnappers?

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Orange County Manhunt Part 1

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#202 - A business owner from an upscale neighborhood of Orange County, California, is kidnapped in the middle of the night by three men. He's beaten and tortured before being driven to the middle of the desert to be left for dead. But he somehow managed to survive this savage attack, and one of Orange County's largest manhunts officially began. How can forensic science be used to capture these kidnappers?

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Lee Bradley Brown

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#201- A U.K. tourist visits the popular city of Dubai, but trouble finds him, and he doesn't make it back home alive. What really happened to Lee Bradley Brown? And can forensic science help explain his mysterious death?

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Sandy Point John Doe

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#200 - On Christmas Day in 2017, a snorkeler stumbled upon skeleton remains while exploring the ocean floor in Shallow Inlet near Sandy Point, Victoria, Australia. The snorkeler might not have known then, but his discovery would set into motion an investigation that would unravel a 95-year mystery.

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SPECIAL: Natalee Holloway

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#199 - It’s a case that captured America’s attention almost two decades ago. 18-year-old Natalee Holloway went on a high school graduation trip to Aruba with a group of friends. But never returned home. Although a promising suspect was arrested just days after Natalee’s disappearance, her case remained unsolved for years. Until this week. On October 18th, the man who has long been considered the prime suspect in the case finally confessed to everything. So this mean this is the end of the story?

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The Killer Nurse

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#198 - Doctors at hospital in England become alarmed after several premature babies start dying in the neonatal unit leaving some to wonder if someone working at the hospital is to blame.

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Suzanne Bombardier

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#197 - In 1980, a young teenage girl is kidnapped while babysitting her nieces, leading to a four-decades long search for her killer. Can forensic science and new advancements in DNA testing help catch a child predator and finally put him behind bars for good? And are there other victims out there?

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Beth Doe

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#196 - Three suitcases containing the dismembered body of an adult female and her unborn many are found washed ashore in a river in Pennsylvania. For decades, the identity of the woman and her baby stumped investigators until new forensic testing was used to identify her and bring her killer to justice.

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Sierra LaMar

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#195 - One morning in 2012, 15-year-old high school cheerleader Sierra LaMar walked to her school bus stop in Morgan Hill, California. After that, she simply vanished off the face of the earth. What can the forensic evidence tell us about what really happened to Sierra and who is responsible for her kidnapping?

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Shawn O'Brien

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#194 - When Shawn O'Brien mysteriously died inside his Cranston, RI, apartment, his family was left with so many unanswered questions. And not even experts in the field of forensic science can agree on what actually happened to him.

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Andrew Sadek

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#193 - A college student goes missing from his dorm room in 2014. But early on, the North Dakota police realized this was anything but a typical missing person search because Andrew Sadek was anything but a typical college student when he disappeared.

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The Killer Clown

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#192 - A Florida woman is gunned down and killed in front of her son by a clown who came to her door with flowers and balloons. For the next several decades, the true identity behind the clown mask remained a mystery. It wasn't until new forensic technology emerged that the killer clown was finally brought to justice.

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The Maidenwater Mystery

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#191 - 1999, Maidenwater Spring, Utah. A woman's body is found wrapped in a sleeping bag along a remote stretch of highway. Over the next two decades, investigators worked tirelessly not only to identify the woman but also her killer. Can new DNA advancements help identify her and the suspect?

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Lindy Sue Biechler

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#190 - In 1975, a young woman was found murdered inside her Lancaster County apartment. Although she had been stabbed 19 times and her killer left behind forensic evidence, the case went cold for decades. It wasn't until an unlikely piece of evidence came along that investigators felt confidant in making an arrest.

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Morgan Ingram

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#189 - A young woman from Colorado suddenly dies and investigators are quick to rule her death a suicide. But her parents don't believe their daughter could be capable of something like that. Both parties, the investigators and parents, believe the forensic evidence is on their side. What do you think the forensic evidence says about how Morgan Ingram died?

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Christine Jessop

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#188 - Christine Jessop went missing from her small Canadian home in 1984. Her body was discovered three months later, and investigators quickly zeroed in on a suspect. But the guy the police arrested said he was innocent despite what the forensic evidence suggested. Can forensic science not only caught a killer but also prove someone is innocent?

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Rising Fawn Jane Doe

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#187 - In the quiet wilderness of Dade County, on a cold December day in 1988, a disturbing call would change the peaceful town forever. A young, partially dressed female body was found off I-95. The motionless body lay undiscovered for days, presenting a horrific mystery. As investigators dove deeper. The painful truth emerged: no clues, no leads, and no suspects. Did the perpetrator commit the perfect crime?

Or can relentless detectives and cutting-edge forensic advancements unmask a killer?

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SPECIAL: Long Island Serial Killer

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#186 - For over a decade, a string of unsolved homicides known as the Gilgo Beach murders terrorized Long Island residents and stumped investigators after a woman’s 2010 disappearance led authorities to find 10 sets of human remains. But finally, authorities believe that they have finally caught the man dubbed: The Long Island Serial Killers through advanced forensic testing.

The suspect is currently being held in jail and charged with at least three of the murders. Within days of his arrest, court documents related to the case were released to the public. This disturbing document outlines all the evidence against him. And why the police believe they have their suspect.

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Spray Tan Defense

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#185 - Lina Kaufman, a young wife, and mother, mysteriously died in her Florida bathroom in 2007. Early on, suspicion fell on her husband, Adam Kaufman, after investigators claimed his behavior was strange following her death. Once Lina's autopsy results were published, state prosecutors alleged Adam murdered his wife. But Adam shocked everyone with his possible defense: a spray tan might have killed his wife.

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Ryan Widmer

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#184 - In August 2008, 24-year-old Sarah Widmer was mysteriously found dead inside her bathtub. After only a couple hours of investigating, the police has one suspect in mind for her untimely death: her husband, Ryan Widmer. Although Ryan adamantly maintains his innocence in his wife's death, not everyone agrees. Did Ryan Widmer murder his wife, Sarah, in cold blood? Or does the forensic evidence suggest something else happened to Sarah?

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Nanette Krentel

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#183 - In July 2017, Nanette Krentel, the wife of a Louisiana fire chief, was found dead inside her home after a devastating house fire. Initially, the cops believed they had a suicide on their hands. But the more once fire investigators searched the burnt house, the more buzzling questioned they discovered.

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I-65 Killer

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#182 - In the late 1980s and early 1990s, several women were sexually assaulted and murdered in a series of attacked along interstate highway 65. For decades, these attacks remained unsolved as investigators worked to piece together what information they had to identify the suspect. Once all the leads dried up, they turned to new DNA testing to try and find the man dubbed the "I-65 Killer."

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AJ Armstrong

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#181- In July 2016, former NFL star Antonio Armstrong and his wife, Dawn, were gunned down inside their Texas home. The evidence collected from inside the house quickly led investigtaors to believe the shooter came from inside the home.

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Troy and LaDonna French

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#180 - In the early morning hours of February 4th, 2012, Troy and LaDonna French were gunned down inside their North Carolina home. The couple awoke to screams from their teenage daughter who said there was a man inside her room holding a knife to her throat. But before the gunman fled the home, he left a few blood droplets on the staircase. Could new advancements in DNA technology finally track down the man responsible for murdering the Frenchs?

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Paul Fronczak

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#179 - In April 1964, a one-day old infant, Paul Fronczak, was kidnapped from a Chicago, Illinois hospital by a woman disguised as a nurse. But decades later, Paul's true identity came into question after his DNA was submitted to a commercial DNA website. Who is the real Paul Fronczak?

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Septic Tank Sam

Mon, 29 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#178 - In 1977, the body of an unidentified man was found floating in a septic tank on an abandoned farm in Alberta, Canada. Not only did the Canadian authorities have difficulty identifying him, but they also couldn't find his killer.

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Nancy Bennallack

Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#177 - A court reporter is found stabbed to death inside her Sacramento apartment in 1970. With very few investigative leads, the case turns up and became one of Sacramento county's oldest, unsolved homicides cases. Can advanced DNA testing and the use of forensic genetic genealogy help bring Nancy Bennallack's killer to justice?

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Dyatlov Pass Incident

Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#176 - In January 1959, nine experienced and young Russian hikers began an expedition in the Ural Mountains of the Soviet Union. The group was on their way to one of the mountain's peaks, but they never made it. And the events that took place between January 25th, 1959 and February 1, 1959, would become one of Russia's most enduring mysteries of all time. Can forensic science help explain the mystery surrounding the Dyatlov Pass Incident?

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Carol Sue Klaber

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#175 - Sixteen year old Carol Sue Klaber left her parent's house in Boone County, Kentucky, on June 4, 1976, to go out with a friend after dropping her bike off. But after she left her parents house, she was never seen alive again. The hunt for her killer sent investigators on a four-decade long hunt.

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Katherine Korzilius

Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#174 - A six year old, missing for just 15 minutes, is found dead just a few houses away from her own in Elder Circle, Texas.

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Robin Brooks

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#173 - In 1980 a young woman was found murdered inside her Sacramento, California, apartment. With very few investigative leads, the case quickly turned cold despite having her killer's DNA.

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Somerton Man

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#172 - The identity of a man dressed in a suit found dead on Australia's Somerton beach has baffled investigators for over 70 years. Can the use of genetic genealogy finally identify him?

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Urooj Khan

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#171 - A Chicago man mysteriously died just hours after he win a million dollars playing the lottery,. His family is now searching for answers. Can forensic science help explain what happened to Urooj Khan?

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Davina Buff Jones

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#170 - In 1999, a young rookie cop from Bald Head Island, North Carolina was found mysteriously shot to death while on duty. The local DA was quick to rule the incident a suicide, but the forensic evidence pointed toward something else. Something far more sinister.

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Toronto Village Killer

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#169 - During a seven year period, at least eight men mysteriously disappeared from Toronto's gay village between 2010 and 2017. For many years, investigators feared their disappearances were linked to a cannibal stalking the Toronto streets.

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Audrey Edmunds

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#168 - A Wisconsin stay at home wife and mother is arrested after a neighbor's six month old baby dies after spending the morning in her care. The medical professionals say Audrey Edmunds shook the baby causing severe head trauma but Audrey claims she's innocent.

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Joyce Chiang

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#167 - The life of a young Washington D.C. federal employee was cut short when she mysteriously disappeared after a night out with friends. Even after years of investigating, her sudden death remains a mystery.

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Angel Bumpass

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#166 - In 2019, Angel Bumpass was charged with first-degree murder for a crime committed when she was only a teenager. Prosecutors alleged that her fingerprints at the crime scene proved she was the killer. Is Angel Bumpass a cold-blooded killer? Or did someone set her up?

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Tara Calico

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#165 - On September 20, 1988, Tara Calico left her home in New Mexico to go on a bike ride she took almost every morning. When she didn't return home, her mom anxiously looked for her, but never found her. Over three decades later, Tara is still missing with little forensic evidence in the case.

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Natalie Wood

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#164 - In November 1981, actress Natalie Wood mysteriously drowned off the coast of Southern California during a boating trip with her husband and friends. Her death was ruled as an accidental drowning, but rumors swirled that something far more sinister happened to the Hollywood star.

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Faith Hedgepeth

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#163 - A young college student was found murdered inside her North Carolina off-campus apartment in September 2012. The more the police released about the investigation, the more questions everyone had about what happened to Faith Hedgepeth.

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Lynn Messer

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#162 - In July 2014, 52year old Lynn Messer mysteriously disappeared from her family's 260-acre farm in Bloomsdale, Missouri. After searching for Lynn for days, the official search was called. And for the next two years, everyone wondered where Lynn Messer was. But when her body was eventually discovered, this led to more questions than answers. What happened to Lynn Messer?

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Phoebe Handsjuk

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

#161 - In December 2010, a 24-year-old woman was mysteriously found dead at the bottom of a trash chute inside an Australian apartment building. Foul play was quickly ruled out, but her loved ones believe the police conducted a botched investigation. What happened to Phoebe Handsjuk?

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Leonila Stickney

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#160 - In 2004, 22-year-old Leonila Stickney left poverty behind in the Philippines. She dreamed of her slice of the American dream. Shortly after arriving in the U.S., she met a much older man who promised to care for her and her family. But only five years later, her American dream ended when she was tragically shot and killed during a hunting accident. Although her death was ruled an accident, not everyone agreed.

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Jessica Boynton

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#159 - In April 2016, Jessica Boynton, the wife of a Griffin police officer, was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside her apartment. The case appeared to be a simple case of suicide. But almost three weeks after the shooting, everything changed. Was this a self-inflicted gunshot? Or was someone else responsible for shooting Jessica that night?

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SPECIAL: Idaho College Murders

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#158 - On November 13th, 2022, four University of Idaho students were murdered in their off-campus house in Moscow, Idaho. All of them had been fatally stabbed to death. After a seven week investigation, the police arrested a suspect in the murders. A 28-year-old Ph.D student.

The suspect is currently being held in jail without bail and has been charged with four counts of first degree murder. Within hours of his extradition to Idaho, the probable cause affidavit was made public. This chilling document outlines all the evidence against him. And why the police believe they have their suspect.

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Delta Dawn

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0000

#157 - In December 1982, a toddler's body was discovered in the Escatawpa River in Moss Point, Mississippi. With water in her lungs, investigators believed she was smothered before she was thrown off the eastbound Interstate-10 bridge into the river. But the toddler's identity baffled investigators for decades, and she became known as Delta Dawn.

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Michelle Wyatt

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#156 - In October 1980, a young college student was discovered brutally murdered inside her southern California condo. Although the police had several suspects early on, the murder investigation eventually went cold. It would take investigators decades and new forensic testing to finally figure out who murdered Michelle Wyatt.

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Walker Family Murders

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#155 - A few days before Christmas in December 1959, four members of the Walker family were brutally murdered inside their home in Osprey, Florida. The victims were Cliff Walker, his wife, Christine, and the couple's two young children. The ensuing investigation into their murders led the police to an endless search for their killers.

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Sean Daugherty

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#154 - On April 22, 2022, twelve-year-old Sean Daugherty unexpectedly passed away at his home in Yorktown, VA. The young boy was found hanging from a swing set in his family's back yard. He was dressed in men's clothing, a bag was wrapped around his head, and his hands were bound. After a quick investigation, the police ruled his sudden death a suicide, but his family and forensic evidence disagreed. What Happened to Sean Daugherty?

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Timmothy Pitzen

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#153 - On May 11, 2011, six-year-old Timmothy Pitzen disappeared three days after his mom mysteriously pulled him out of school and took him on a three-day trip to multiple water parks and a zoo. Timmothy's mom, Amy Fry-Pitzen, was found dead inside a motel room alongside a suicide note saying that Timmothy was with people who would care for him but would never be found. Forensic evidence points to possible locations where Timmothy might have been dropped off, but his whereabouts remain a mystery.

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Odin Lloyd

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#152 - On June 17, 2013, Odin Lloyd was gunned down inside an industrial park in North Attenborough, Massachusetts. Within hours of the murder, the police identified a possible suspect, but it wasn't someone anyone expected.

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Lady of the Dunes

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#151 -The badly decomposed body of a young woman was discovered in the Race Point Dunes in Provincetown, Massachusetts, in July 1974. The woman had been strangled, beaten, and sexually assaulted. Her killer removed her hands and several teeth to make it difficult for investigators to identify her. Without an identity, she became known as the Lady of the Dunes.

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Lydell Grant

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#150 - A 28-year-old man was stabbed to death outside a Houston nightclub in front of a dozen eyewitnesses. Shortly after the murder, the eyewitnesses identified the attacker as a convicted felon, Lydell Grant. But when the police tested DNA on the victim's fingernail scrapings, the DNA couldn't include Lydell as the contributor. Despite the inconclusive DNA testing, Lydell grant was arrested and charged with a murder he claimed he didn't commit.

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Lori Slesinski

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0000

#149 - Lori Slesinski was a recent Auburn University graduate who went missing in 2006. Although a promising suspect emerged early in the investigation, her case went cold. And her disappearance remained a mystery for a decade until new forensic evidence was discovered.

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Johnny Cashman Jr

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:16:00 -0000

#148 - In April 2022, police informed the Cashman family that their son, 38-year-old Johnny Cashman Jr, was discovered dead from an apparent medical condition inside his Virginia apartment. Although they were devastated by the news, they believed the police were right about what happened to Johnny. However, they later found out that his apartment was covered in blood and the scene looked nothing like the police described. The family now wants the police to investigate Johnny's death as a possible homicide. What can the forensic evidence reveal about what happened to Johnny?

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Jimmy Hoffa

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#147 - In July 1975, a famous American labor union leader mysteriously disappeared after a scheduled lunch meeting at a restaurant in Michigan. The police found his car at the restaurant, but there was no sign of Jimmy Hoffa. The case was cold until new DNA testing was done in 2001. But even with the new testing, many people still doubt that the mystery behind Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance will ever be solved.

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Adrienne Shelly

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#146 - In November 2006, actress, screenwriter, and director, Adrienne Shelly was found dead inside her New York apartment from an apparent suicide. But according to people who knew Adrienne, she would have never killed herself. And she would never leave her young daughter and husband behind. It wasn't until the police discovered key forensic evidence inside the apartment that they began looking at her death as a possible homicide.

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Richard Glossip

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#145 - In 1997, the owner of an Oklahoma City motel was beaten to death with a baseball bat. Shortly into the investigation, the police arrested a teenager, Justin Sneed, for the murder. He quickly confessed to killing the motel owner but told the police someone else hired him to do it. Justin Sneed said that his older friend and manager of the motel, Richard Glossip, was the mastermind behind the murder. Both men were convicted of the murder, and Richard Glossip was sentenced to the death penalty.

Can a man be executed solely on the confession of a convicted killer and without any forensic evidence?

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Leslie Harris

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#144 - In May 1976, a young wife went missing after having an argument at a restaurant with her husband. The next day, her naked and lifeless body was found 20 miles away from the restaurant at a military air station. Initially, the police suspected the husband was involved with his wife's murder. But the deeper the police dug, the more they second-guessed their first theory about what happened to Leslie Harris.

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Ray Krone

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#143 - On the morning of December 19, 1991, the body of thirty-six-year-old Kim Ancona was found in the men's restroom of the Phoenix, Arizona, bar where she worked. She had been fatally stabbed and sexually assaulted. Her killer left behind little physical or forensic evidence. Blood at the crime scene matched Kim's blood type, and the police didn't perform semen or DNA tests. Investigators relied on bite marks found on Kim's breast and neck

Shortly after the murder, the Phoenix police identified their first suspect, Ray Krone. Krone was Kim's friend and became a regular customer at the bar. Phoenix police asked Krone to make a Styrofoam impression of his teeth for comparison. And according to the police, his teeth matched the bite mark on Kim's body. But is a bite mark enough evidence to convict someone of first-degree murder?

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Mary Scott

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#142 - In November 1969, Mary Scott arrived home to her San Diego apartment after her shift as a cocktail waitress. The next day, her best friend checked on her after she learned that Mary didn't show up to work. When her friend entered the apartment, she found that her friend had assaulted and strangled to death. With little evidence to go on, the case remained unsolved for the next five decades. It wasn't until cold case investigators turned to forensic genetic genealogy that they eventually identified a possible suspect in Mary's murder.

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Billie-Jo Jenkins

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#141 - On February 15, 1997, 13-year-old Billie-Jo Jenkins was murdered in her very own backyard in Hastings, East Sussex, England. The case quickly gained widespread media attention for its brutality and apparent lack of motive. The police received a few tips early on in the investigation, but there seemed to be one particular suspect that stood out the most. The prime suspect was someone close to Billie-Jo Jenkins.

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Julie Rea

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#140 - On October 13, 1997, 10-year-old Joel Kirkpatrick was found murdered inside his mother, Julie Rea's home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. Julie claimed a man wearing a ski mask broke into her house, attacked her, and killed her son. But investigators were skeptical of Julie's story because they didn't believe the crime scene matched her story. Can forensic science determine if Julie Rea is an innocent victim or a cold-blooded killer?

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Valentine Jane Doe

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#139 - On February 15th, 1991, windsurfers discovered the naked body of a young Jane Doe along US Highway 1 in Key West, Florida. She had been assaulted and strangled. For years, authorities tried to identify the woman and her killer. The only clue they had was that she wasn't from Key West because she didn't have tan lines and wore moccasin shoes.

Without a name, she became Valentine Jane Doe because investigators believed she was murdered on Valentine's Day. Could forensic science help give her an identify and catch her killer?

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Kim Bryant

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#138 - On January 26, 1979, Las Vegas teenager, Kim Bryant, hung out in a Dairy Queen parking lot with a friend. But when it came time for Kim's boyfriend to pick her up and take her home, Kim was nowhere to be found. She had mysteriously disappeared from a busy Las Vegas street without a trace. Initially, the police treated Kim like a runaway. But her family and friends didn't think Kim would do that. For the next four decades, the police and Kim's family worked tiredly to find out what happened in that Dairy Queen parking lot that morning.

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Stephen Lawrence

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#137 - In April 1993, 18-year-old British teenager Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racially motived stabbing while waiting for a bus near London, England. Within days of the murder, the police received an anonymous letter naming five suspects. But the police failed to make any arrests despite the letter, and Stephen's murder turned cold. Stephen's unsolved murder led to public outcries for changes to be made in policing practices and officer attitudes towards race.

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Miracle Mile Murders

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#136 - In May 2003, three people were brutally murdered inside an upscale apartment in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. The murders became an instant media sensation for their brutality and apparent lack of motive. Without any solid leads, the case turned cold until March 2009, when DNA evidence turned up a possible suspect.

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Replay: Karina Vetrano

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#135 - *Replay* Karina Vetrano went missing on August 2, 2016, after leaving the house to jog in Spring Creek Park, New York. A few hours later, her brutally murdered body was discovered along the running path.

The NYPD and the Vetrano family are desperate to find the person responsible for murdering the beautiful, intelligent, 30-year-old Karina. Medical examiners recovered a DNA profile underneath Karina's fingernails, her back, and her cell phone. But the DNA profile doesn't lead to an immediate arrest in the case.

It took NYPD nearly 6 months, but they finally arrested a suspect in Karina's murder, 20-year-old Brooklyn resident Chanel Lewis.

Did police and prosecutors have enough forensic evidence to put Lewis behind bars for Karina's murder?

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Santae Tribble

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#134 - In July 1978, two middle-aged white men were gunned down in their Washington D.C neighborhood. A few weeks after their murders, two men were arrested in connection with the shootings, 17-year-old Santae Tribble and his friend, 20-year-old Cleveland Wright. Although both men denied involvement in the crimes, Washington D.C. police and prosecutors believed they had enough forensic evidence to secure convictions. Tribble and Wright were convicted in the shootings after hair analysis testimony argued that Tribble's hair was found at one of the crime scenes. But years into their prison sentences, questions began to arise about whether the right people for the murders were behind bars. If forensic science can convict someone, can the same evidence also be used to acquit someone?

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Mary London

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#133 - In 1981, 17-year-old high school student, Mary London, was last seen alive getting off a city bus in downtown Sacramento, California. The following day her lifeless body was discovered off a remote road. Initially, the Sacramento police received countless tips and leads about who might be Mary's killer. But when the leads dried up, so did the investigation. For the next four decades, Mary London's case remained cold until the use of forensic genetic genealogy gave the police new hope of tracking down her killer.

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George Smith IV

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#132 - In July 2005, 26-year-old George Smith IV and his new wife, Jennifer, boarded the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas to celebrate their honeymoon. They planned to cruise around the Mediterranean sea for the next two weeks. But only a few days into their honeymoon, tragedy struck. After a long night of drinking, gambling, and cruise ship fun, George mysteriously fell overboard. The accident prompted a quick investigation by local Turkish police and cruise ship officials. Was George Smith IV's death a tragic accident? Or was he intentionally thrown overboard?

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Scottsdale Shootings

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#131 - In 2018, a spree killer shot and killed six people in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona. The victims included a famous forensic psychiatrist, two paralegals, a counselor, and an elderly couple inside their home. Over 96 hours, the residents of Scottsdale were terrified that they would be next. It wasn’t until the police received a tip that turned their investigation upside. But even with a promising lead, detectives weren’t sure they had enough evidence to make an arrest.

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Jennifer Watkins

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#130 - In 1999, Jennifer Watkins was found dead underneath a stairwell inside Colorado Spring's Memorial Hospital. She had been sexually assaulted and beaten to death. The location of her body underneath the staircase was interesting to investigators because only a few people had access to that area of the hospital. For years, the police investigated Jennifer's murder but couldn't identify a suspect. It wasn't until decades later that the police decided to try forensic genetic genealogy to try and identify her killer.

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Pamela Shelley

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#129 - In January 2001, 911 dispatchers received a tragic phone call that a young mother, Pamela Shelley, had shot and killed herself. Following the autopsy, the forensic pathologist ruled Pamela's death a suicide. But the ruling didn't sit well with Pamela's family or the police.

After years of doubting Pamela's apparent suicide, one persistent detective vowed to continue investigating the case. The case was reopened with a bit of help from a true-crime television show.

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Brittanee Drexel

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#128 - In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a spring break trip with friends without her parent's permission. During the trip, Brittanee walked to another hotel located a short distance from her hotel on Ocean Boulevard. The hotel's security cameras captured her entering and leaving the hotel alone. Shortly after walking out of the hotel, Brittanee texted her boyfriend that she was headed back to her hotel. After sending that text message, Brittanee Drexel was never seen or heard from again.

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Edward Shin and Chris Smith

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#127 - Business partners and friends Edward Shin and Chris Smith formed a successful business together, 800 Exchange, in 2009. Within months, the company was turning over a massive profit. But Edward and Chris's relationship was tested after Edward and Chris were sued for embezzling money from Edward's previous employer. Just before the lawsuit settled, Chris Smith suddenly disappeared. He cashed out his interest in 800 Exchange and told his family he was leaving to sail around the world. For months, his family received emails from Chris. But after a while, his family started to suspect that Chris might not be the one behind the keyboard.

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Stephanie Isaacson

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#126 - In June 1989, 14-year-old high school student, Stephanie Isaacson, walked to El Dorado High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. On her way to school, she took a shortcut through a vacant lot so she wouldn't be late for her first class. After school let out, Stephanie's father became worried when his daughter didn't return home. He called the school and found out she never made it to class that morning.

Later that night, her body was found at a sandlot just off the path she usually took to school. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled to death. The investigation to track down her killer spanned decades. It wasn't until three decades later that investigators finally got the break they needed. And it came from the equivalent of just 15 human cells.

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Carla Walker

Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#125 - After a high school dance in February 1974, 17-year-old Carla Walker was abducted from her boyfriend's car at gunpoint in Fort Worth, Texas. Three days later, the police found her body in a ditch just a few miles away from her home. Although forensic science was still in t's infancy, the first responding investigators were careful to preserve as much of the crime scene surrounding Carla's body as possible.

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Tina Watson

Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#124 - In October 2003, Tina Watson and her husband, Gabe Watson, boarded a plane headed to Australia. The newlyweds were excited to spend the next two weeks celebrating their honeymoon. Tina and Gabe planned to scuba dive a historic shipwreck in Queensland. But within minutes after entering the water, one of them experienced trouble. And only one of them ever made it out of the water.

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Cindy James

Mon, 09 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#123 - For seven years, 44-year-old pediatric nurse Cindy James from British Columbia reported over 100 incidents of violence and harassment. Five of the incidents were physical attacks on Cindy. Over time, the police began doubting Cindy's stories. Every time the police came around, the harassment stopped. And when the police disappeared, so did the threats and violence.

Almost seven years after the harassment started, Cindy James's body was found lying in the yard of an abandoned house on June 8, 1989.

Who killed Cindy James? Or did she do this to herself like the police thought?

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Daniel Wozniak

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#122 - In May 2010, 23-year-old college student Julie Kibuishi was found shot dead inside 26-year-old Samuel Herr's apartment in Costa Mesa, California. The police quickly found out that Herr had an extensive military combat background and had been previously charged in another murder case. Herr quickly became the number one suspect in Julie's brutal murder. But Samuel Herr was nowhere to be found.

The more the police dug into the case, the more twist and turns they encountered. What started as an open-and-shut murder case turned out to be anything but that.

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Lindsay Buziak

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#121 - In January 2008, 24-year-old Canadian real estate agent, Lindsay Buziak, received a call of a lifetime. The caller told Lindsay that she needed to purchase a home as soon as possible and had a $1 million budget. Although the call seemed strange, Lindsay agreed to help the woman find the perfect home.

Once Lindsay found the perfect property, the woman and her husband agreed to meet Lindsay to view the house. But after the showing, only two people made it out of the house alive.

Who killed Lindsay Buziak?

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Heather Mack

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#120 - In August 2014, a Bali taxi driver parked outside the St. Regis Hotel in Nasu Dua, Bali, noticed a red substance that looked like blood coming out from the trunk of his taxi. When he drove to the police station, police officers opened the trunk and found a bloody suitcase. Inside the suitcase was the body of a dead adult female. She had been badly beaten to death and then stuffed inside a suitcase.

Bali police quickly zeroed on a potential suspect. Someone very close to the victim. But they claimed they were innocent. What does the forensic evidence say?

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Elijah Snow

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#119 - In July 2021, Elijah Snow and his wife, Jamie, boarded an early morning flight in Arlington, Texas. They traveled to Cancún, Mexico, to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. The first day of the trip went just as planned. They spent the day by the beach and had a nice dinner at one of the all-inclusive resort restaurants. But sometime after dinner, this dream vacation turned into a real-life nightmare.

On the second day of the trip, 35-year-old firefighter, Elijah, was found stuck inside a neighboring resort's employee bathroom window. The Mexican police quickly ruled his death an accident, but his family and many others disagreed.

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Anne and Robin Korkki

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#118 - In September 2016, two sisters from Minnesota, Anne and Robin Korkki, set out on a trip of a lifetime to Africa. They spent the first two weeks in Kenya, Zanzibar, and Tanzania. But tragedy struck when they arrived at the Maia Luxury Resort in Mahe, an island in the Indian Ocean 900 miles off Africa's eastern coast.

On September 22nd, 2016, the sisters were found unresponsive in their $2,000 a night private villa. Their sudden and tragic deaths triggered months of high-profile speculation about what could have killed the sisters. Even after autopsies and toxicology reports, some people were left with far more questions than answers.

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Koh Tao Murders

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#117 - In September 2014, two European backpackers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller were found murdered on Sairee Beach on Thailand's island of Koh Tao. They had been brutally beaten to death just a few feet away from their hotel rooms. From the beginning, the Thai police had difficulty securing the crime scene. While collecting forensic evidence, tourists and locals were allowed to walk on the beach. A mistake that many forensic experts say jeopardized the entire investigation.

Throughout the investigation and criminal trial, the Thai government and police were heavily criticized by human rights organizations, legal experts, and the media. Allegations about police brutality rocked the country's economy that almost solely relies on tourism.

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Laurie Wolfe

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#116 - Oakland, California resident, Laurie Wolfe, lived the kind of life many people strive for. At 57-years-old, she had become a successful business and property owner. She was a wife, daughter, and good friend. But everything came crashing down on July 6, 2014, when her husband, Joseph Bontempo, discovered her lifeless body at the bottom of the couple's staircase. When the police arrived at the house, Joseph told the first responders his wife must have accidentally slipped down the stairs. But as the investigators uncovered the forensic evidence, there seemed to be more to Laurie's tragic and sudden death.

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Jennifer Fairgate

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0000

#115 - In 1995, a woman died inside the Plaza Hotel in Oslo, Norway, from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. When the police attempted to identify the woman, they discovered she checked into the hotel three days earlier with a fake name. The police initially thought the woman had committed suicide. But as they got deeper into the investigation, they realized there could be much more to this woman's death.

Who is the real Jennifer Fairgate? And how did she end up dead inside the Plaza Hotel?

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Classified Ad Rapist

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#114 - Between 1981 and 1983, women in Fort Lauderdale, Ocala, Miami, and Dade County, Florida, were terrorized by a serial rapist. In his terror, the Classified Ad Rapist assaulted over 50 women. The rapist targeted women through the Penny Saver, who placed classified ads.

In 1984, the suspect graduated from rape to murder. Over eight months, the Classified Ad Rapist brutally murdered at least 10 women in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. Throughout the investigation, the police recovered one consistent piece of forensic evidence. Could detectives link the evidence to their suspect?

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Guy Heinze Jr

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#113 - On August 29, 2009, Glynn County, Georgia police received a 911 call from 22-year-old Guy Heinze Jr. He told them his entire family had been beaten to death inside their trailer home. Once authorities arrived at the trailer park, they found eight people dead. The police quickly suspected Guy Jr murdered his entire family over money and painkillers. But not everyone believes Guy Jr is guilty. After listening to the forensic evidence, you can decide for yourself if you think he's innocent or not.

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Candice Rogers

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#112 - On March 6, 1959, nine-year-old Candice "Candy" Rogers disappeared while selling Camp Fire mints around her Spokane, Washington, neighborhood. Two weeks later, the police discovered her body buried in the woods. The gruesome discovery revealed that her killer kidnapped and sexually assaulted her before murdering her. Initially, the police received thousands of tips that led to several possible suspects. But as the months turned to years, the murder of Candice Rogers became known as the state's "Mount Everest of Cold Cases." After six long decades, the police finally identified a promising suspect in the young girl's brutal murder through genetic genealogy.

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Lil Miss Murder

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#111 - Lisa Marie Kimmel, 18-years-old, disappeared while driving from Denver, Colorado, to her parent's house in Billings, Montana in March 1988. On her way home, she drove her black 1988 Honda CR-X with its personalized Montana license plate, "LILMISS." One week later, a fisherman discovered her body floating in the North Platte River near Casper, Wyoming. Based on the autopsy findings, investigators believed someone killed Lisa on March 26th. However, during their investigation, the police received thousands of phone calls from witnesses who claimed to have seen Lisa and her car after she was dead. How did thousands of people see a dead girl? Or a dead girl driving her car?

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Jennifer Kesse

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#110- In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her condo in Orlando, Florida. Two days after she disappeared, her car was found abandoned in a nearby apartment complex. Security footage installed at the complex captured an individual seen driving and parking Jennifer's car on the day she went missing. Unfortunately, the camera didn't record a continuous video and only captured an image every three seconds. Every three seconds this individual was somehow able to obscure their face behind a face. The details surrounding Jennifer's disappearance remain a mystery and the person captured dumping her car remains unidentified. Can forensic science help the Kesse family get justice?

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Amy Lynn Bradley

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#109 - In March 1998, the Bradley family embarked on a trip of a lifetime on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas. Just a few days into the trip, 23-year-old Amy Bradley mysteriously went missing from the ship. Years after her disappearance, the Bradley family received photographs of a woman posted to an escort website that closely resembled their daughter. Despite many possible sightings of Amy over the years, she has still never been found. Was she killed on the cruise ship and thrown overboard? Did she accidentally fall into the ocean? Was she kidnapped and sex trafficked?

Anyone with information about Amy Lynn Bradley's mysterious disappearance is asked to contact their local FBI office.

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Jamison Family Deaths

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#108 - In October 2009, Bobby Jamison, his wife Sherilynn and daughter Madyson mysteriously disappeared. They left their home in Eufaula, Oklahoma to look at a 40-acre plot of land near Red Oak they considered buying. When the police were notified about their disappearance, they found the family's abandoned truck in the woods with their dog still inside. Their skeletal remains were found four years later in November 2013. After a lengthy investigation into their deaths, the police still don't know what happened to this family. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance and deaths remain a mystery.

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Niqui McCown

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#107 - On Sunday, July 22, 2001, just three weeks before her wedding, 28-year-old Niqui McCown disappeared after doing laundry at a laundromat in Richmond, Indiana. A few months into the investigation, the police found her SUV parked at an apartment complex 40 miles away. Inside the car, they found her neatly folded laundry still inside laundry baskets.

Even with two prime suspects, her case turned cold. What happened to Niqui McCown in July 2001?

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Brian Shaffer

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#106 - On March 31, 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer went out with friends to celebrate the Spring Break holiday from classes. Sometime around 2:00 am Brian was separated from his friends. Security cameras around the bar where Brian and his friends went captured Brian entering but never leaving. Brian Shaffer has not been seen or heard from since.

How did Brian manage to leave the bar without detection? Is he still alive? And what happened to him?

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Christopher Vaughn

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

#105 - One early morning in June 2007, the Vaughn family left their home to drive to a water park in Springfield, Illinois. At 5:15 am, a motorist driving on I-55 spotted Christopher Vaughn bleeding and limping away with his parked SUV. When the motorist asked if he had been in a car accident, Christopher replied, "No, I think my wife shot me."

But when the police arrived on the scene, not everything about Christopher's story added up. And once crime scene technicians arrived, they found blood inside the family's SUV where blood shouldn't have been found.

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Warren Horinek

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#104 - In March 1995, Fort Worth Police officers responded to a 911 call about an apparent suicide. The caller, Warren Horinek, told first responders that his wife, Bonnie, shot and hilled herself. But when the police arrived at the house, he changed his story.

Although the Fort Worth police and District Attorney's office refused to charge Warren with his wife's death, a Grand Jury indicted Warren on first-degree murders charges.

At trial, the prosecution and defense shared two very different stories about what happened on the night of Bonnie's death. The trial would come down to blood spatter testimony.

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Sarah Johnson

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#103 - In September 2003, Alan and Diane Johnson were shot in cold-blood in their Bellevue, Idaho home. The couple's 16-year-old daughter, Sarah Johnson, was the only other person inside the home when the shooting took place. Suspicions fell on Sarah's story after the police discovered key evidence inside a trash can behind the house.

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Chavis Carter

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#102 - On July 29, 2012, two police officers from the Jonesboro, Arkansas, Police Department pulled over a vehicle containing three males. One of the passengers was 21-year-old Chavis Carter. After discovering that Chavis had a small amount of marijuana on him and he had an active warrant, the police handcuffed him and placed him in the back of the patrol car. Within minutes, Chavis was shot in the head with a stolen .38 caliber Cobra pistol. After an autopsy was performed, the forensic pathologist found multiple drugs inside his system and his case was ruled a suicide.

Even though the police searched Chavis twice, and he was handcuffed with his hands behind his back, the police believed he committed suicide. But Chavis Carter's family and supporters disagree.

What do you think happened to Chavis Carter?

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Keith Warren

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#101 - A teenager from Silver Spring, Maryland, was found hanging from a tree in 1986. Even though the teen was only one month away from starting college and seemed to have a bright future ahead of him, the police ruled his death a suicide. On what would have been his 25th birthday, the teen's mother received a mysterious envelope on her doorstep. Inside the envelope were official crime scene photographs that showed him wearing someone else's clothing.

Why did Keith Warren commit suicide while wearing someone else's clothes?

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LaVena Johnson

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#100 - In 2005, 19-year-old Missouri native, LaVena Johnson was deployed to serve in Iraq. Eight weeks into her tour, fellow soldiers found LaVena's body inside a contractor's tent on base. She had been shot with her own M-16 automatic rifle, which was found lying next to her on the ground. After a quick investigation, the Army ruled her death a suicide. However, her death became suspicious after the Army released her body to the Johnson family.

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Colorado Hammer Murders

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#099 - In January 1984, murder arrived in Colorado for a 12-day stay. Over 12 long days, the cities of Aurora and Lakewood, Colorado, were terrorized by a real-life boogeyman. His M.O. was horrifying yet simple and effective. He targeted strangers. He raped women and children and then bludgeoned them to death. But just as quickly as he arrived in Colorado, the Hammer Killer mysteriously vanished.

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Broken Arrow Killings

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#098 - On July 22, 2015, twelve year old David Bever called 911 to report that his brother was attacking his family. When the police and paramedics arrived at the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, home they found five dead family members, one who was severely injured, and another who was found unharmed. A short investigation led to the arrest of the Bever's two older sons. What drove two teenage boys to brutally murder their entire family? Can their behavior be explained by forensic psychology? Listen to find out more.

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Hugues De La Plaza

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#097 - In 2007, 36-year-old Hugues De La Plaza, a sound engineer with dual U.S. and France citizenship was found mysteriously dead inside his locked San Francisco apartment. Security cameras outside his apartment don't show anyone else coming or leaving from the apartment and the forensic evidence lead the police to explore the possibility Hugues committed suicide. However, Hugues' family strongly disagrees and point to mysterious evidence that suggests he was murdered.

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Linda Stermer

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#096 - Linda Stermer was convicted of murder and arson after the police say she set their home on fire to murder her husband and ran him over with the couple's van. However, Linda says she's completely innocent. According to her, her husband, Todd, was the one who intentionally set the house on fire and she accidentally ran him over.

What does the forensic evidence say happened?

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Rey Rivera

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#095 - In May 2006, Rey Rivera disappeared from his Baltimore home after receiving a mysterious phone call. A week later his body was discovered beneath a hole in the roof of the Belvedere Hotel. The Baltimore Police suspect that Rey probably committed suicide but the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death are disputed.

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Alonzo Brooks

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#094 - In May 2004, the body of 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks was found In La Cynge, Kansas, 27 days after he was reported missing. He was last seen attending a house party with friends but he never returned home from the party. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death promoted the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate Alonzo's death. But after months and years of investigating, no one could figure out how Alonzo died. Or if his death was a murder.

Can a second autopsy help forensic experts figure out Alonzo's cause of death?

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Michelle O'Connell

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#093 - In September 2010, Florida sheriff deputies are called to the scene of an apparent suicide. When the police arrived at the condo, they realized the condo belonged to a fellow deputy within the department. Inside the bathroom, they found deputy Jeremy Bank's girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell dead from a gunshot wound to the head. There was Jeremy's service weapon on one side of her body. And a bottle of prescription pills on the other side.

Was this a textbook case of suicide? Or was there something else behind Michelle's death? The answer to these questions depends on which forensic expert you ask.

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Noida Double Murder

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#092 - In May 2008, 13-year old Aarushi Talwar was discovered dead in her bedroom by her parents, Dr. Nupur and Dr. Rajesh Talwar in Noida, India. The Talwars suspected that the family's live-in servant, Hemraj Banjade, was Aarushi's killer. But Hemraj was nowhere to be found after the murder.

Early on in the investigation, the police failed to secure the crime scene and caused valuable forensic evidence to be contaminated. Will this case ever be solved?

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Lisa and Chad Cutler

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#091 - On April 27, 2012, mother and wife Lisa Cutler was found dead in her bathtub. Lisa's husband, Chad, insisted to the police that his wife committed suicide. Can forensic science help determine whether Lisa's death was an accident, suicide, or murder?

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Lovers Lane Murders

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#090 - On August 22, 1990, Cheryl Henry and Andy Atkinson drove to “Lovers Lane” in a wooded area of Houston. They were never seen alive again.

Cheryl’s body was found underneath a fence not too far from Andy’s abandoned car. She’d been sexually assaulted and murdered. Andy’s body was discovered tied to a nearby tree. His throat had been slashed so deeply that his head was nearly decapitated.

Houston police obtained DNA evidence from the killer. But after decades of searching, no suspects have emerged.

Will forensic science ever be able to solve the Lovers Lane Murders?

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Zoo Man Murders

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#089 - In 1992, a Tennessee man who worked at the Knoxville Zoo was arrested for murdering four local women. But after his arrest, he claimed he wasn't the person responsible for the murder. It was his alter-ego, Kyle.

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British Columbia Floating Feet

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#088 - Since 2007, at least 20 detached human feet have washed up onshore in British Columbia, Canada, and the United States. Many of the feet were discovered still inside a single shoe. The shocking discoveries led many to believe there was a serial on the loose with a foot fetish. Could forensic science explain why so many feet washed ashore?

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Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#087 - In December 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered inside an Austin, Texas "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt Shop." Even though suspects have been arrested over the years, the case remains unsolved three decades later. Can DNA evidence obtained from the crime scene help solve this 30-year old case?

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Murder of Kathy Mabry

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#086 - Wrongful convictions.

The process of convicting an innocent person. To us, it’s a mistake in our justice system. Mistakes happen.

But what if it happened to you? And what if you discovered the mistake wasn’t a mistake? A judge uttering those two words “wrongful conviction” would mean much more.

Your life. Your innocence. Your freedom. Everything.

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Murder of Jane Marie Prichard

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#085 - On September 20th, 1986 Jane woke up to live her dreams. A botanist getting her Master’s Degree studying her fascination for the behavior of plants.

She carefully analyzed her favorite plant in one of Delaware’s state parks. Inspecting its movements, its decisions, its life.

Not many in life get to pursue their passion. Jane was one of the lucky ones. Immersed in her work dreaming of future discoveries.

A single shot ran across the quiet woods.

With one shot, in one instant, all her dreams gone.

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Mysterious Deaths of Angelina and Debora Logue

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#084 - The 4th of July weekend is an American family tradition. A time to celebrate, BBQ, and enjoy fireworks with your loved ones.

After a long hard day at work, Frank comes home to spend time with his two young daughters. He approaches his little girl, but she doesn’t look quite right. He runs over to her to pick her up. As he carries her, Angie’s body goes limp.

His precious little girl foams at the mouth. Blood begins spilling from her mouth, a terrifying nightmare has begun.

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Bear Brook Murders

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#083 - Bear Brook State Park is a picturesque 10,000-acre state park located in the wonderful state of New Hampshire. The ideal place for families to hike, swim, laugh and enjoy life.

But on November 19th, 1985 the laughter would end forever.

A 55-gallon metal barrel was discovered with two butchered bodies still inside.

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Orlando and Brandon Nembhard

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#082 - On February 12th, 2011 one loud shot rang out in a crowded Arizona nightclub. Everyone scrambles for safety. They all get away...except for one young man. Shot and killed at point-blank range. Weeks later police find their culprit.

The assassin in custody shakes his head. “You have the wrong guy. I’m not the killer. It was my twin brother.”

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Central Park Jogger

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#081 - On April 20th, 1989, 28-year-old Tricia Meili went our for her regular jog. The young fit female ties up her running shoes to run.

Tricia runs letting her mind drift. As all runners do. She enjoys the endorphins, she enjoys the crisp air, she enjoys life.

The park is silent except for the drumbeat of her strides.

Without any warning, Tricia’s head snaps forward. She’s attacked. She’s unconscious and collapsing to the ground in the middle of New York City’s Central Park.

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Jody Scharf

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#080 - In Bergen County, high above the sky lies a romantic resting cliffside called Lover’s Chair. A hidden gem overlooking Rockefeller Lookout.

Couples come to Lover’s Chair to experience each other, reconnect, and fall in love all over again. On September 20th, 1992 Stephen brought his wife to enjoy an unforgettable evening together.

After a few bottles of wine. Tragedy struck. There’s been an accident. Someone has tumbled over the cliff.

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The Firestarter

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#079 - Throughout the '80s and '90s, California was ravaged by fires. Thousands of fires burned brush, buildings, homes, and sadly, innocent people. It seemed California’s environment was made to be burned. Until a clever fire investigator noticed a pattern.

It wasn’t the climate...

Oh no, much worse. A serial arsonist is torching the state.

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Murder of Jacob Wetterling

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#078 - Sunday night is typically a quiet night, but not on this night. On October 22nd, 1989 three young boys convince their parents to let them ride their bikes. The kids ride in the dark to rent a movie. They shine flashing lights, wear bright clothes, and stay together. Only four blocks to get home. Suddenly a man emerges from the shadows. He pulls out a gun. Points the gun. And orders the kids face down on the ground.

A parent’s worst nightmare.

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Christopher Tapp

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#077 - “I didn’t do it. It wasn’t me. You have the wrong guy.” Words used by killers, rapists, and the scum of the earth. Police got their man. Another lying killer. But don’t take the killer’s word for it. Let’s let the forensics speak.

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Murder of Sherri Rasmussen

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#076 - On Mondays, Sherri usually woke up excited to go to work. She was incredibly successful. A young Director of Nursing, a newlywed to the man of her dreams, living the perfect life. But this morning was different.

Sherri was scheduled to give a speech. She hated speeches. Her husband kissed her good-bye. Sherri sat alone, debating, contemplating when she was attacked. In her bedroom?

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The Amityville Horror

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#075 - Amityville, Long Island is a quaint little town. Not much happens. Everybody knows each other by name—the perfect place to raise a family.

On November 13th, 1974, police sirens pierce the quietness. Startled neighbors scramble to the home of their friends. They watch in horror as police pull one body bag. Then another, and another, and another, and still there’s more…

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Long Island Serial Killer

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#074 - On December 11th, 2010, a police officer and his trusty dog were on a routine training exercise along Ocean Parkway in Long Island. The dog stopped to sniff a little longer than usual. The police officer also recognized the god-awful smell—the stench of death. A young female’s bare-bones found inside a burlap sack. Within a couple weeks, more female dismembered bodies were found—first one, then two, then three… and on and on.

We have a serial killer on the loose.

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Murder of Hae Min Lee

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#073 - Hae Min Lee. The murder that started an industry trend. Thousands of listeners, thousands of opinions. One innocent girl dead. One man in jail. Did the forensics get it right? It’s time to find out.

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Whitehead Twins

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#072 - On January 13, 2010, 34-year old single mother Jarmecca Yvonne "Nikki" Whitehead was found dead inside her Georgia home. She had been stabbed over 80 times by her killer. Her murder appeared to be a crime of passion.

Could forensic science help identify her killer?

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San Ysidro McDonald's Murders

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#071 - July 14, 1984 was just another peaceful summer day in Southern California. The perfect atmosphere for a frosty Mc Donald’s ice cream sundae. Aww, Micky Dees. America’s classic burger joint. Three little friends cracked their piggy banks open. And rode their bikes to enjoy their favorite treat at their favorite place.

As the kids ride into Mc Donald's, three gunshots rang out. The 11-year-olds crash. Two boys die instantly. The shots continue, on and on, for hours and hours… With no end in sight.

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Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#070 - On February 10, 1990, two gunman stormed Las Cruces Bowl in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Once inside, the men shot seven hostages execution style. Following the massacre, five people were dead and two seriously injured.

To this day, the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre remains unsolved.

If you think you know anything about who these two gunmen are, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Or at 575-526-8000. You can also text your tips to CRIMES - 274637.

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Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#069 - Your phone rings in the middle of the night.. A single drop of cold sweat slides down your back. A yucky feeling in the pit of your stomach tells you. Something’s wrong. Very wrong. Your daughter’s in trouble.

You frantically call 9-1-1. The police tell you to calm down and call back?

Minutes grow into hours and hours turn into days.

Your daughter’s missing. And the police have no interest in finding her.

Sadly, that’s exactly what happened to Teresa Martin.

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Murder of Michael Francke

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#068 - After a hard day fighting crime, Michael Franke walked to his car in the night’s shadow. His footsteps echoed in the empty lot. Michael possessed an incredible work ethic. Coupled with a burning desire for positive change. A modern-day superhero.

As Michael opened his car door, horror struck. An attacker pierced a knife through our champion’s heart.

The Director of the Department of Corrections bled to death, a few hundred feet from his office.

No knife found. No evidence. Nobody saw anything?

At the Department of Corrections?

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Fort Worth Missing Trio

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#067 - Christmas time, the most wonderful time of the year. Children laugh. Families bond. Christmas joy lives everywhere.

Everywhere, except Fort Worth Texas. Two days before Christmas, three innocent girls went shopping at the mall, then mysteriously disappeared.

No clues. No suspects. Nothing.

Could forensics give Christmas back to the families?

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Tent Girl

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#066 - In a Georgetown cemetery, a young, unidentified female was buried. No family, no services, and no speeches. Nobody knew anything about her. Except she was dead. Her grave read: "Tent Girl. Found May 17th, 1968."

The horrific tragedy told and retold by the town's community. A determined young man was captivated by this heartbreaking story. How could she be buried with no name? Our name is the most beautiful sound in our lives. No one deserves to die without one.

Could one of the world's first web sleuths give this poor young girl a name?

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Disappearance of Susan Powell

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#065 - In April 2001, Susan married the man of her dreams. A man who gave her two beautiful boys, and her perfect little Mormon home. So why would the faithful Susan run away?

Her quick-tongued husband possessed all the answers. She had an affair. She had a mental illness, or maybe, just maybe... she was tired of his lies.

A fire erupted in February 2012. The murderous flames filled the sky with tragic smoke and troubling questions. Will we ever know what exactly happened? Let’s let the forensics decide.

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The Night Stalker

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#064 - During the 1980’s Los Angeles was the place for glitz, glamour, and terror. A shadow in the night was killing Angelinos with reckless abandon. People feared they would be next.

On March 27th, destiny struck an innocent couple. The night stalker performed his evil ritual. The couple lay dead, with the wife missing her two eyes. Her beautiful eyes carved out with a bloody knife and tossed in a jewelry box. Was this the work of a man, or the devil himself?

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Death of Elisa Lam

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

#063 - On January 26, 2013, 21-year-old Elisa Lam rode an Amtrak train to Los Angeles. She dreamt her entire life of visiting LA-LA land. She dreamt of new friends, a happier life, and maybe even love. Her chance finally arrived. She somehow convinced her protective parents to let her see the iconic city of angels.

But, when she arrived in Los Angeles, she found no glamour. Instead, she found herself in the heart of Skid Row. And after a few bizarre days, she found herself missing.

The Cecil Hotel, home to California’s murderers, managed to lure the innocent Canadian tourist. Now, the only trace of her left was a creepy, haunting video. Was the lonely Elisa drugged, kidnapped, or murdered? Let the forensics decide.

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Lonnie Kocontes

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#062 - In May 2006, 52-year old American Micki Kanesaki was reported missing while on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea just off Italy's coast. Lonnie Kocontes, her ex-husband, sweet-talked her into a romantic getaway, to fix their broken relationship.

Micki trusted Lonnie, and after a romantic wine-filled evening. Micki just disappeared.

Two days later, a vessel performing oceanography research made a shocking discovery, a body—a lonely body floating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The life-less and broken-hearted body of Micki was miraculously found.

The investigation quickly focused on Micki's ex-husband, Lonnie. But with zero evidence found anywhere on the cruise ship, the only hope remained with forensics. Could forensic science find anything on Micki's body explaining her tragic and permanent romantic getaway?

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Nose Job Murder: Shayna Hubers

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#061 - On October 12th, 2012, 28-year old Ryan Poston, a successful attorney from Kentucky was found dead, shot 6 times in his condo. He’d been shot to death by his girlfriend Shayna Hubers. According to Shayna, she wasn't some sort of cold blooded killer. She said she shot him out of self-defense. It was either kill or be killed.

After a bizarre police interrogation, Shayna was arrested and charged with Ryan’s murder. At trial, it came down to whether you believed the prosecution’s star forensic expert, or the defense’s expert.

It became a story known as the “Nose Job Murder”. A Jodi Arias Copycat. A murder that would be forever talked about.

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Lululemon Murder

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#060 - On the morning of March 12th, 2011, the opening employee to the Lululemon store in Bethesda, Maryland, walked into a bloodbath. Inside the store, 2 of her coworkers were found bound and gagged. One of employees, 30-year old Jayna Murray had been stabbed over 330 times. Her coworker, Brittany Norwood was somehow able to survive the attack.

But in the days following the murder, something about Brittany’s story about what really happened during that closing shift just didn’t add up.

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Wrongful Conviction: Kimberly Long

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#059 - In the early hours of October 6, 2003 Kimberly Long came home and discovered her boyfriend, Oswaldo "Ozzy" Conde's dead body. He'd been bludgeoned to death in the living room.

Police questioned Kimberly and a friend she was with the night of the murder, Jeff Dills. Kimberly and Jeff provided conflicting stories about exactly what time she returned home that night. Jeff's story placed Kimberly at home 49 minutes before she called 9-1-1, leaving plenty of time to commit the murder.

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Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#058 - On August 30th, 2013, 19-year old Bryce Laspisa went missing. In the days and hours leading up to his disappearance, his friends and family noticed unusual changes in his behavior.

His Toyota Highlander was found wrecked near Lake Castaic in southern California, with no sign of Bryce anywhere.

Investigators searched the area for weeks, looking for any sign of Bryce. It was as if the 19-year old simply vanished into thin air.

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Hello Kitty Murder

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#057 - In 1999, a teenager stumbled into the Hong Kong police department telling police officers she’d been having nightmares of a woman who had been kidnapped, tortured, and murdered.

The police followed the girl to the apartment and discovered that the place was entirely decorated in Hello Kitty décor. More disturbing than the décor, was what police officer’s found inside one of those Hello Kitty Dolls. A woman's skull had been sewn inside the head of a Hello Kitty mermaid doll.

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Murder of Barbara Mullenix

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#056 - On September 13th, 2006, the body of a female victim washed ashore in the upscale city of Newport Beach, California. The victim had 52 stab wounds across her entire body. The knife was found still plunged into one of her eyes.

Unable to identify the victim through fingerprints, police looked to the serial number found on her breast implants to make the identification.

Police quickly zeroed in on their prime suspect, but as the investigation progressed, the forensic evidence seemed to point detectives in a completely different direction.

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Lisa Nowak

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#055 - Over the course of 48 hours in February 2007, decorated U.S. Astronaut and Navy Officer, Lisa Nowak, destroyed the life she spent 43 years meticulously crafting.

Lisa Nowak was accused of driving 900-miles cross country from Texas to Florida to confront a woman, who she saw as her rival. She took with her what many would describe as a “kill kit”. Gloves, a BB-gun, rubber tubing, a knife, and a pair of adult diapers.

What caused Lisa Nowak to go from a NASA Astronaut, to a convicted felon? And what did she really intend to do on her cross country trip?

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Murder of Caylee Anthony

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#054 - In 2008, 2-year old Caylee Anthony from Orlando, Florida was reported missing by her grandmother, Cindy Anthony. The missing toddler hadn't been seen for 31 days. Her mother, Casey Anthony, claimed her daughter had been kidnapped by the babysitter.

Within hours of the missing persons report, Casey Anthony was arrested in her own daughter's disappearance. What happened next turned Case Anthony into America's most hated mom.

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Slender Man Stabbing

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

#053 - In 2014, 12-year old Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier were charged with attempted first degree intentional murder. The girls plotted their attack for months. On the day of the attempted murder, Morgan and Anissa lured their friend, Payton Leutner into the Wisconsin woods and stabbed her 19 times with a kitchen knife.

Morgan and Anissa said it was "kill or be killed". They claimed they needed to kill their fellow 12-year old in order to please the fictional character Slender Man.

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JonBenet Ramsey Part 2

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#052 - Part 2 - The brutal murder of kid beauty pageant contestant, JonBenet Ramsey inside her Boulder, Colorado home on Christmas 1996 sent shock waves felt around the country. Her killer left behind a 3-page ransom letter demanding $118,000.

Quickly into the investigation, her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey came under an umbrella of suspicion as possibly being involved in JonBenet's murder.

But as the years turned to decades, without an arrest, the murder of JonBenet Ramsey has become one of the most notorious, unsolved murders our country has ever experienced.

Will JonBenet’s killer ever be identified? And how can forensic science help crack this one?

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JonBenet Ramsey Part 1

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#051 - Part 1 - The brutal murder of kid beauty pageant contestant, JonBenet Ramsey inside her Boulder, Colorado home on Christmas 1996 sent shock waves felt around the country. Her killer left behind a 3-page ransom letter demanding $118,000.

Quickly into the investigation, her parents, John and Patsy Ramsey came under an umbrella of suspicion as possibly being involved in JonBenet's murder.

But as the years turned to decades, without an arrest, the murder of JonBenet Ramsey has become one of the most notorious, unsolved murders our country has ever experienced.

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Yoga Twins Murder

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#050 - On May 29, 2016, eyewitnesses watched as a SUV drove off a 200-foot cliff on the winding Hana Highway on the island of Maui. The SUV was seen accelerating towards the cliff with no signs of breaking.

Inside the SUV were two identical twin sisters, Alexandria and Anastasia Duval. The terrible crash left one twin injured and one twin dead.

The police believed the crime scene evidence pointed to a botched murder-suicide attempt.

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Suicide or Homicide: Ellen Greenberg

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#049 - On January 26, 2011, 27-year old elementary school teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead inside her locked Philadelphia apartment. She had a total of 20 stab wounds to her chest, stomach, and back of her neck.

The initial autopsy ruled her death a homicide until the ruling was reversed a few weeks later to suicide.

For over 9 years, the Greenberg's have fought to get their daughter justice and have her manner of death changed back to homicide.

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Death of Christian Andreacchio

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#048 - Christian Andreacchio, a 21-year old from Meridian, Mississippi, was found dead inside his apartment from a single gunshot wound to the head. His death was ruled a suicide but the circumstances surrounding his death left his family wondering what really happened inside that apartment in February 2014.

Was this a tragic suicide? Or was there more to the story?

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Thanksgiving Day Killer

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#047 - On Thanksgiving day 2009, four members of the same family were shot and killed by another family member. Following the murders, the shooter evaded police capture for five weeks.

What caused the shooter to turn the gun on his very own family?

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Chicago Tylenol Murders

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#046 - Between September and October 1982, seven people throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area were killed after ingesting the over-the-counter painkiller Tylenol. The pills were discovered to have been laced with cyanide.

Their deaths sent shock waves throughout the country and forever changed the way we take medicine in the United States.

The person behind the Chicago Tylenol murders remains a mystery.

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Burger Chef Murders

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#045 - In November 1978, four employees of a Burger Chef fast food chain in Speedway, Indiana were murdered in cold blood. A poorly investigated crime scene led the murders to become a cold case lasting over 4 decades.

Will forensic science be able to finally solve the Burger Chef murders?

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Death of Kendrick Johnson

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#044 - In January 2013, 17-year old high school student Kendrick Johnson didn't return home from school. The following morning, his parents learned that their son missed class the day before. Something that was completely out of character for the student.

Nearly 21 hours after Kendrick Johnson was last seen, a couple students made a shocking discovery inside the high school's gym. A discovery that would leave everyone wondering... What happened to Kendrick Johnson?

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The D.C. Snipers

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#043 - For three weeks in October 2002, the areas of Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia were terrorized by a series of coordinated shootings. Innocent people were being gunned down at gas stations, bus stops, and while just walking down the street.

At the end of the rampage, 17 people would be murdered and 10 people would be seriously injured.

The killers became known in the media as the D.C. Snipers, and their attacks would forever be remembered as the Beltway Sniper Attacks.

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Chandra Levy

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#042 - A 24-year old Washington D.C. intern and graduate student, who has hopes and dreams of working for the FBI, suddenly vanishes. Disappears from her apartment, leaving behind her ID, purse, cell phone, and dirty dishes in the sink.

The investigation into her disappearance would uncover a romantic affair involving a well-respected U.S. Congressman. A Congressman, who was married and almost 3 decades her senior.

It would take investigators over a year before they had any solid answers in the case. What happened to that 24-year old intern? And was a U.S. Congressman somehow to blame for her disappearance?

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Unexplained Deaths of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#041 - On April 1st, 2014, Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers from the Netherlands went missing while hiking a trail in Panama. Their remains were discovered months later after an international manhunt didn’t turn up any leads.

Without a proper cause of death, was this a tragic hiking accident, or did the girls become victims of foul play?

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Murder of Sarah Yarborough

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#040 - A 16-year old high school student from Washington is savagely raped and brutally murdered just yards away from her classmates.

With dozens of potential eyewitnesses, and 2 boys who saw the suspect, it seemed like it was an open and shut case.

But it would take investigators almost 3 decades before they had a potential suspect in the murder. Was a killer about to get away with the perfect murder, or could the advancements in genetic genealogy crack a cold case?

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Kidnapping of Sherri Papini

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#039 - A 34-year old wife and mother of 2 young children is kidnapped in Redding, California while out for a jog. Her cell phone and headphones are discovered less than a mile from her house, with a clump of her long blonde hair.

Her disappearance was dubbed as the kidnapping of ‘Super Mom”. A beautiful woman simply vanished.

After 22 long days, Sherri Papini, Super Mom, was discovered on Thanksgiving morning wandering near a California Freeway. Her nose was broken, she was covered in bruises, her long blonde hair cut short, and she had been branded on her shoulder.

What happened to Super Mom back in 2016? Was she targeted, or was there another explanation behind her disappearance?

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Murder on Board PSA Flight 1771

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#038 - On December 7, 1987, Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771, carrying 38 passengers and 5 crew members, departed from Los Angeles for what should have been a short flight to San Francisco.

Moments after reaching the standard cruising altitude of 22,000 feet, the pilots inside the aircraft signaled distress, telling air traffic controllers that shots had been fired. The airplane was sent falling down to the ground almost breaking the speed of sound.

All 43 people on board Flight 1771 were killed.

Was this some tragic accident, a malfunction in the aircraft? Or did someone intentionally cause that PSA flight to crash?

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Disappearance of Yingying Zhang

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#037 - In June 2017, a young Chinese scholar, Yingying Zhang, was abducted in broad daylight while she waited at a bus stop near the University of Illinois campus. The entire encounter was caught on nearby surveillance cameras.

With no body, could forensic science and good old fashioned detective work put a wannabe serial killer behind bars?

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Girl Scout Murders

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#036 - In the summer of 1977, over 140 young girls attended Girl Scout Camp in the remote woods of Oklahoma. Lori Farmer, Michelle Guse, and Denise Milner were among the girls who attended camp that summer.

On the morning of June 13,1977, only the second day of the 2-week long camp, the bodies of 3 young girls were discovered brutally murdered, sexually assaulted, and stuffed inside their sleeping bags.

The murders left everyone wondering what kind of person could do something so terrible to girls who were not even over the age of 10 years old.

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Florida Lotto Murder

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#035 - In November 2006, assistant truck driver and 2-time felon, Abraham Shakespeare turned $2 into over $30 million by winning a Mega Millions Jackpot.

The money didn’t just have a profound impact on his life, and the lives of his family and friends. But, did becoming a Mega Millions jackpot winner also cost him his life?

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The Old Lady Killer

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#034 - During the early 2000’s, Mexico City was terrorized by a serial killer targeting elderly, single women. From 2002 until 2006, almost 50 elderly women had been brutally murdered inside their very own homes.

But, what was even more terrifying than a serial killer on the loose, was that police started to suspect that the killer they were hunting, was a female herself.

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The Harvard Murder

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#033 - In January 1969, 23-year old Harvard graduate student, Jane Britton failed to show up to take an important exam. Her boyfriend and friends were immediately alarmed because this was completely out of character for the high performing student.

Jane's body was discovered later that afternoon. She had been brutally raped and savagely beaten to death inside her own Boston apartment, just blocks away from campus.

It would take almost 5 decades, 50 long years, for advancements in DNA testing to finally identify a possible suspect in Jane's murder.

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Noura Jackson

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#032 - In 2005, 18-year old Noura Jackson was arrested and charged with stabbing her mother, Jennifer Jackson, over 50 times. Jennifer was found inside her Memphis, Tennessee home brutally murdered.

Although there was no forensic evidence linking Noura to her mother's murder, she did have a large cut on her hand on the night of the murder.

Is Noura Jackson a wrongfully accused teenager, charged with killing her own mother? Or is she a cold, blooded killer, guilty of committing one of the most heinous types of homicide?

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The Parachute Murder Plot

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#031 - On April 5, 2015, experienced free-fall instructor Victoria Cilliers, was set to complete her 2,650th jump. The jump was a gift from her husband, Emile, to celebrate the birth of their 2nd child.

At 4,000 feet, both her main chute and reserve failed. Sending her falling to the ground over 100 miles per hour, without a working parachute. Miraculously, she survived.

Was this some freak accident? Or was there someone behind the cut wires of her parachute?

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Darlie Routier

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#030 - In 2020 there are only 53 women on Death Row in the United States. Darlie Routier from Rowlett, Texas is one of those women.

In 1997, she was convicted of murdering her 2 sons, Devon and Damon and sentenced to death. Devon and Damon were stabbed to death with a kitchen knife while Darlie sustained stab wounds on her arms and across her throat.

Darlie said it was an intruder who broke into the house, killed her boys and stabbed her. But, the prosecution said she's a stone-cold killer.

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The Disappearance of Sneha Philip

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#029 - September 11, 2001 is a day all Americans will forever remember. But the 9/11 terrorist attacks weren't the only thing that happened. While the world watched the World Trade Center buildings crumble to pieces, the family of missing 31-year old Sneha Philip were busy searching for her.

The missing doctor hadn't been seen or heard from since the day before the attacks, September 10, 2001.

Was she one of the thousands of victims to lose their lives that day? Or as Sneha watched the towers fall, she saw this as a perfect opportunity to walk away and start a brand new life?

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Blade Runner: Oscar Pistorius

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#028 - Oscar Pistorius, also known as "Blade Runner", is a South African former professional sprinter who competed in 3 Paralympic Games and the 2012 Olympics as a double amputee. He was celebrated as the first amputee runner to ever compete at an Olympics Games.

But, blade runner won’t just be remembered for his athletic achievements. He will also be remembered as a murderer.

In 2015, he was found guilty for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentines Day 2013. He claimed he thought it was an intruder trying to break into his house. Prosecutors say that is a lie.

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The BTK Strangler

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#027 - The man simply known as B.T.K, Bind Torture and Kill, has become known as one of America’s most notorious serial killers. From 1974 until 1991, BTK was responsible for murdering 10 people in the Wichita, Kansas metro area. Including 4 members of the same family.

After selecting and killing his victims, he taunted the police by sending letters and poems, detailing the events of the murders. After remaining silent for nearly a decade, BTK resurfaced again in 2004, and this time, he wanted the world to know exactly who he was.

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Lindbergh Kidnapping

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#026 - On March 1, 1932, the 20-month old son of the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh went missing from his bedroom. The kidnapper or kidnappers left behind a ransom note demanding money for the return of the Lindbergh baby.

The missing baby and the hunt for his kidnapper became the biggest story since the Resurrection.

How could forensic evidence help investigators finally get a conviction in the case?

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Staircase Murder: Part 2

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#025 - This is Part 2 of the Staircase Murder.

On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase inside her home in Durham, North Carolina. Her husband, Michael Peterson, discovers the body and was thought to be a tragic accident.

But, as the forensic evidence evolved in the case, the incident started to look less like an accident. And more like a homicide.

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Staircase Murder: Part 1

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#024 - On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase inside her home in Durham, North Carolina. Her husband, Michael Peterson, discovers the body and was thought to be a tragic accident.

But, as the forensic evidence evolved in the case, the incident started to look less like an accident. And more like a homicide.

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Dr. Anthony Pignataro

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#023 - In the late 1990's, a young wife and mother goes in for a routine plastic surgery procedure, but doesn't survive.

Shortly after the patient's tragic death, the wife of the surgeon in charge of the procedure falls ill with what appears to be intentional poisoning.

Was this revenge for the botched cosmetic surgery that cost an innocent woman her life? Or, was this something else entirely?

Only the forensic evidence could decide.

This is the complete story of Dr. Anthony Pignataro.

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Murder of Yara Gambirasio

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#022 - The disappearance of 13-year old Yara Gambirasio became known as the murder that obsessed Italy for years. Her killer left behind DNA on her clothing, but Italian police could only identify him as "Unknown 1".

But, the police didn't know who "Unknown 1" was. His DNA didn't match any sample in local or national DNA databases. It was as if their suspect didn't even exist.

How could police and forensic scientists use genealogy, DNA testing, and old-fashion detective work to finally track down their suspect, "Unknown 1"?

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A Cereal Killer

Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#021 - In early 1999, the small lake town of Newman Lake, Washington, experienced a string of crimes that almost seemed more fiction than reality. They involved murder, arson, fraud and embezzlement, and... it involved suicide.

How might the popular choice of breakfast, cereal, help forensic scientists bring a cold blooded killer to justice?

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Jodi Arias: Murder of Travis Alexander

Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#020 - What happens when you mix religion, with sex, with jealousy, with lies. You get the perfect combination that leads to not only murder, but one of the most highly followed criminal trials in history.

It's a case that instantly became a media sensation. Millions tuned in daily to watch live courtroom footage of the trial, the testimonies, and the stories.

This is the complete story of Jodi Ann Arias and the murder of Travis Victor Alexander and the forensic science that helped solved the case.

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Case of Dr. John Schneeberger

Mon, 11 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#019 - A well respected Canadian doctor is accused by one of his patients of rape in October 1992. The only problem is, the patient doesn't remember anything the night of the assault.

The doctor voluntarily takes 3 separate DNA blood samples, each time proving his innocence. His DNA did not match the rape kit.

Years would go by without an update, until one day, a shocking admission would force the police to reopen the case. Was it possible that the forensic evidence was wrong?

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The Delphi Murders

Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#018 - Best friends Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" Rose Lynn German were murdered while hiking near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana in February 2017. Before their murders, Libby secretly recorded the killer on her cell phone.

Police have the suspect's voice, photo, and even have him on video. But as of today, the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German remain unsolved.

Can forensic evidence finally bring a killer to justice?

This week we cover the Delphi Murders.

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The Suitcase Murder

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#017 - Three suitcases are discovered floating in the Chesapeake Bay in May 2004. The first suitcase contained 2 human legs that were severed from the rest of the body. The second contained the torso. And the third suitcase held the rest of the body.

The discovery of the suitcases take police investigators on a wild ride. From gambling addictions, to a steamy love affair with a coworker. But the story of the suitcase murder doesn't stop there.

Forensic experts used the discovery of human sawdust to lead investigators to their suspect.

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The Rogers Family Murders

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#016 - A family from Ohio goes missing after taking a sunset boat cruise in Tampa Bay, Florida while on vacation. A few days later, the bodies of 3 women are discovered floating in the bay, their bodies attached to 30-pound concrete blocks. They are half naked, mouths gagged, and their eyes left wide open.

Police have several suspects in the murders. Was is the husband and father who stayed behind? Was it a local guy with a lengthy criminal history? Or was it someone else?

It will take the use of handwriting experts and fingerprint experts to solve the murder of the Rogers family.

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Suicide or Homicide: Death of Rebecca Zahau

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#015 - This week on Forensic Tales, I tell you the complete story, the facts, the theories and the forensic science of the case. And YOU decide what you think really happened.

Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a second floor balcony in an apparent suicide in 2011. She was completely nude, her wrists and ankles bound, and her mouth gagged. This all happened after her boyfriend's son, Max, was in a tragic accident while Rebecca was supposed to be babysitting him.

Here the story, learn the facts, consider the theories, explore the forensic science, and then you become the expert. Did Rebecca Zahau commit suicide because she was devastated by Max's accident and she felt responsible? Or was this a brutal homicide that was staged to look like a suicide?

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Murder of Karina Vetrano

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#014 - Karina Vetrano went missing on August 2, 2016 after leaving the house to go out jogging in Spring Creek Park, New York. Her brutally murdered body was discovered along the running path a few hours later.

The NYPD and the Vetrano family are desperate to find the person responsible for murdering the beautiful, smart, 30-year old Karina. Medical examiners recovered a DNA profile underneath Karina's fingernails, on her back, and on her cell phone. But the DNA profile doesn't lead to an immediate arrest in the case.

It took NYPD nearly 6 months, but they finally arrested a suspect in Karina's murder, 20-year old Brooklyn resident, Chanel Lewis.

Did police and prosecutors have enough forensic evidence to put Lewis behind bars for Karina's murder?

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Murder of Shari Smith

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#013 - Sharon "Shari" Faye Smith was abducted from her own driveway in May 1985. For days, her abductor tortured her family by making phone calls promising she was alive and well. He tells Shari's parents that they will receive a letter in the mail with details regarding their daughter. On one of these phone calls between the abductor and Shari's parents, the caller provided directions that led police to her dead body.

Forensic scientists were able to examine the letter using Electrostatics Detection Apparatus (ESDA) to reveal indentations and impressions in the letter that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. These indentations led police right to Shari's abductor and killer.

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Christopher Porco

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#012 - Peter and Joan Porco were brutally attacked inside their Albany, New York home with a 3 foot axe in November 2004. Joan survives the savage attack, but her husband, Peter, does not. Immediately after the attack, Joan identified their attacker as their son, Christopher Porco.

Christopher denied involvement in the attack on his parents. But DNA evidence and surveillance footage tell an entirely different story.

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The Black Dahlia

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#011 - The Black Dahlia is one of the most infamous unsolved cases in America's history. In January 1947, the body of a young woman was found on a Los Angeles sidewalk. Her body had been completely cut in half and drained of all her blood.

Her killer sent anonymous letters to the media but has never been identified or arrested. Who killed Elizabeth Short, and why? We may never get an answer.

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Missy Bevers

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

#010 - Missy Bevers was a beautiful, 45-year-old fitness instructor, wife, and mother of three. She was brutally murdered in April 2016 while preparing for an early morning boot camp class at a local church. Her killer was caught on surveillance video breaking into the church shortly before Missy arrived. The mystery person is dressed head-to-toe in SWAT police gear.

There's been no arrests made in the case and Missy's killer is still out there. Will forensic science be able to finally crack this case wide open?

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Murder of Leanne Tiernan

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#009 - The body of 16-year old school girl Leanne Tiernan was discovered on August 20, 2001. At her autopsy, valuable forensic evidence was collected from her body, including several dog hairs.

The murder of Leanne Tiernan became known as the first British murder investigation that used dog DNA profiling to catch a savage killer. How were police able to link dog hairs found on Leanne's body to her killer?

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The Hillside Strangler

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

# 008 - The Hillside Strangler terrorized the city of Los Angeles between October 1977 and February 1978, killing 12 innocent women throughout the sunny California south land. Police quickly realized they might not just be searching for one serial killer, but two killers working together.

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The Soham Murders

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#007 - Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were best friends from a small town in England. They went missing from a family barbecue on August 4, 2002 and were never seen alive again. A forensic botanist was called in to examine the crime scene and the prime suspect's car.

Who murdered Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, two young girls who had their entire lives ahead of them, and how could investigators use plants to solve the case?

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The Murder of Krystal Baslanowitch

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#006 - In December 1995, a bloodied and broken body of a teenage girl was found along Utah's Provo River. Completely naked. Her body was so badly beaten by the river’s sharp rocks that investigators almost couldn’t make out her face.

At the same time this teenager’s life was cut so short, her killer would go on for years completely undetected by police. And after 18 excruciating years… it seemed like the murder of 17-year old Krystal Beslanowitch would forever remain a cold case.

Could police use the latest advancements in forensic science to finally catch their killer and bring him to justice after all these years?

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The List Family Murders

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

#005 - The List Family consisted of John Emil List, his wife Helen and their 3 young children: Patricia, John List Jr., and Frederick. John's mother, Alma, shared the List family's 19-room Victorian mansion in Westfield, New Jersey.

On November 9, 1971 John List murdered his wife, mother, and 3 children. It wasn't until one month later that their bodies were discovered in the ballroom of the mansion.

John List remained on the run for over 18 years until he was finally apprehended after his face was featured on the popular television show, America's Most Wanted.

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Jeffrey MacDonald

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0000

#004 - Jeffrey MacDonald was a decorated U.S. Army Officer and Physician. He lived the All American Dream by all accounts. He had a beautiful wife, Colette and two daughters, Kimberely and Kristen.

Jeffrey's life was turned completely upside one early February 1970 morning. His wife and two daughters were brutally murdered inside their very own home. Jeffrey told police 4 intruders attacked him and killed his entire family. The word "PIG" was written in blood in the MacDonald's master bedroom.

The MacDonald family murders occurred just months after the infamous Charles Manson murders. Was this another Charles Manson murder, or was it something else entirely?

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Green River Killer

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:00:00 -0000

#003 - Gary Leon Ridgway, also known as the Green River Killer confessed to killing 71 girls and women throughout the state of Washington. He evaded police capture for nearly two decades while he continued to live his life as a father and husband.

It wasn't until the notorious Ted Bundy sat down with police investigators to provide his personal opinion of who he thought the killer would be. It turns out that one serial killer can lead police to catch another one.

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Golden State Killer

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0000

#002 - The Golden State Killer is one of the nation's most notorious serial rapist and killer who evaded police capture for over 40 years. He is accused of killing 13 innocent people and raping over 50 women across the entire state of California. He's been called the East Area Rapist, the Original Night Stalker, the Visalia Ransacker, and most recently, the Golden State Killer.

Today, the world knows him as 74-year old Joseph James DeAngelo. How was this killer finally caught? It's all thanks to a popular at home DNA kit, GEDMatch.

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D.C. Mansion Murders

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 23:00:00 -0000

#001 - In May 2015, Savvas Savopolous finally realized his lifelong dream. He lived a life that can only be described as perfect. Husband to a wife dedicated to fighting brain trauma. Father to three outstanding children. And CEO of his own, successful company.

But life is never perfect.

A house fire exploded in an upscale Washington D.C. suburb. The Woodley Park Mansion engulfed in flames. Terror struck.

Thousands of dollars, 22 horrifying hours, four dead family members, one fire, and zero suspects.

Could forensics solve this fiery tale?

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Forensic Tales Trailer

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:40:00 -0000

Forensic science has completely changed how criminal investigations are conducted. We can now identify John and Jane Does from the smallest amounts of DNA. Or catch serial killers because a family member submitted their DNA to a database. The Forensic Tales podcast is here to talk all about it.

Hosted by me, Courtney Fretwell, with a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Tales is a weekly true-crime podcast with a forensic science twist. Each episode features real stories highlighting how forensic science was used, from fingerprinting to criminal profiling to DNA. Some cases have been solved with forensic science, while others have turned cold. Created in 2020… there are over 250 episodes for you to listen to right now. Forensic Tales podcast is available on Spotify or wherever you get your favorite shows.

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