Forensic Evidence
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Murderous Elements | "48 Hours" Full Episodes
This episode unravels three chilling true-crime cases, exposing familial betrayals, a 'clairvoyant' confession, and the decade-long hunt for the Gilgo Beach serial killer, revealing the dark secrets hidden beneath ordinary lives.
JEALOUS DR. KONIG: SHE GRABBED ME BY THE B****
A respected doctor faces attempted murder charges after allegedly bludgeoning his wife with a rock on a treacherous hike, claiming self-defense against 'flirty texts' while his son and eyewitnesses contradict his story.
Could tire tracks help crack Nancy Guthrie case — and is the FBI building a suspect profile? Day 67
A retired FBI agent questions the handling of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, highlighting critical missteps in crime scene preservation and the puzzling absence of an FBI suspect profile, while the local sheriff faces mounting scrutiny.
Hell On Wheels: The Teen Who Killed Her Boyfriend and Friend
A seemingly tragic early morning car crash that killed two young men, Dominic Russo and DaVon Flanigan, was revealed to be a deliberate act of aggravated murder by the 17-year-old driver, Mackenzie Sharilla, exposing a history of volatile behavior and a shocking lack of remorse.
Friends were told Mindi Kassotis died in a hospital, but her body was found in a swamp | 48 Hours
A decorated Navy JAG officer spun an elaborate web of lies, convincing his wife and their families they were targets of a government conspiracy, only to murder and dismember his wife, Mindy Kassotis, and attempt to cover it up with a fabricated death and a new identity.
Spoiled Mom Thinks She Can Get Away With Murder
A routine welfare check for an elderly man in Fort Smith rapidly escalates into a brutal homicide investigation, revealing a surprising perpetrator tied to the victim's immediate neighborhood.
Major SCOTUS "Birthright Citizenship" Case, and Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Bullet Questions
Megyn Kelly and legal experts dissect the Supreme Court's oral arguments on birthright citizenship and break down new, potentially exculpatory evidence in the Charlie Kirk murder trial, including an 'inconclusive' bullet match and complex DNA findings.
Sunday School Teacher's "Helpful" Act Flips When Police Reveal Evidence
A Sunday school teacher, Melissa Huckaby, attempts to mislead police in the murder of 8-year-old Sandra Cantu by reporting her own suitcase stolen and planting a 'found' note detailing the crime, only to be exposed by forensic evidence and her own 'accidental' confession.
Hunted | Full Episode
This episode reconstructs the chilling hunt for a meticulous serial rapist in Colorado, revealing how inter-agency collaboration, overlooked evidence, and a victim's detailed memory ultimately led to his capture and exposed a systemic failure in believing sexual assault survivors.
Chilling New Details About How the Perp Got Inside Nancy Guthrie’s Home | Nancy Guthrie Missing
New details reveal the perpetrator used Nancy Guthrie's own flower pots to prop open her back gate and kitchen doors, suggesting a pre-planned entry and a potential shift in the exit strategy due to her limited mobility.
Florida Couple’s Home Invasion Murder Caught on Camera
A Florida couple, known for adopting 13 special needs children, was brutally murdered in a home invasion captured by their own surveillance system, leading to a complex investigation that unraveled a web of co-conspirators.
WIFE OF "BELOVED" DR. FACES DEATH AT SHEER CLIFF EDGE ON ROMANTIC "GETAWAY"
A 'romantic getaway' to a treacherous Hawaiian cliff edge turned into an alleged attempted murder when a beloved doctor, Gearhart Koig, brutally attacked his wife, Ariel, with a rock and a syringe, pushing her towards a deadly fall.
Who Killed Heidi Firkus? Fatal shooting captured on 911 call to report intruder | Full Episode
A Minnesota woman's 911 call reporting an intruder ends with a gunshot, leading to an 11-year investigation that uncovers a web of financial lies and ultimately convicts her husband of murder.
What The Neighbors Saw | Full Episode
A dog's discovery of a human skull unravels a seven-year-old cold case, revealing a shocking family secret and a community's hidden relief.
Bombshell Details & Clues from Savannah, Police Source Reveals Inside Detail | Nancy Guthrie Case
Savannah Guthrie reveals new details about her mother's disappearance, while a police source admits the investigation has no leads, prompting former cold case investigator Paul Holes to offer a contrarian theory of staged abduction masking a potential homicide.
Wealthy French playboy found in his own TRUNK
A wealthy French circus producer vanishes, only to be found dead in the trunk of his own car, leading investigators through a labyrinth of affairs, business rivals, and an unexpected psychic tip that uncovers a shocking betrayal.
A man attacked his ex-wife in disguise before rescuing her to try to win her back, police say.
A woman's ex-husband staged a violent home invasion and sexual assault against her, then 'rescued' her, all in an elaborate attempt to win her back after their divorce.
Her killer tried to burn the evidence, and failed
A woman's disappearance in a quiet French town leads to a murder investigation where the killer's failed attempt to destroy evidence and elaborate deception ultimately reveal a shocking truth about her husband.
The Ultimate Sicko Predator | Jeffrey Willis & His “Toolbox of T0rture”
This episode reconstructs the chilling multi-year investigation that linked the disappearance of Jessica Herringa, the murder of Rebecca Bletch, and the attempted kidnapping of Madison Nygard to a single predator, Jeffrey Willis, whose 'toolbox of torture' and digital evidence ultimately exposed his heinous crimes.
Cops Find Dead Body In Her Crawlspace After Anonymous Tip
An anonymous Facebook tip leads police to a shocking discovery: a missing man's body encased in concrete within a crawl space, unraveling a tale of murder, domestic violence, and a coerced cover-up.
High School Cheerleader Murdered in Her Own Bed While She Slept
A popular high school cheerleader is found murdered in her bed, leading investigators to uncover a web of obsessive behavior and manipulation by her ex-boyfriend, culminating in a dramatic sting operation.
Honor Roll Student Does the Unimaginable… Then Sends Selfies to Friends | The Derek Rosa Case
A 13-year-old honor student brutally murders his mother, then calmly calls 911, confesses, and sends selfies from the crime scene, leaving investigators and the public baffled by the complete absence of a discernible motive.
The Truth About the Guthrie Case: Will They Ever Solve This Vexing Case?
Veteran crime reporter Ashleigh Banfield and retired homicide detective Chris Mcdana dissect the numerous alleged missteps and communication failures by law enforcement in the baffling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
CCTV Captures Couple's Last Moments, What Police Find Next Is Horrifying
A seemingly random convenience store shooting unravels into a double murder investigation, revealing a chilling secret kept hidden for months in the killer's apartment.