Forensic Science
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Hired Help? Mystery Perp? Nancy Guthrie Search Blows Wide Open | Nancy Guthrie Missing Day 14
On day 14 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, host Ashleigh Banfield and former FBI Special Agent Maureen O'Connell dissect new federal warrants, the use of a 'signal sniffer' for a pacemaker, and the perplexing details of the crime scene.
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 13
On day 13 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, a third ransom email demands Bitcoin, while Sheriff Nanos faces scrutiny for his handling of DNA evidence and conflicting statements regarding the investigation.
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 12
On day 12 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, investigators make urgent public pleas for surveillance footage, analyze new video of a man with two backpacks, and examine recently discovered gloves, while experts discuss the forensic implications of a tent at her home and the FBI's data recovery efforts.
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOM MISSING: DAY 11
On day 11 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the FBI conducts extensive roadside searches for discarded evidence, while a new Bitcoin ransom demand emerges, and experts analyze the suspect's unique 'movement DNA' and clothing for critical clues.
Murders Defined | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode reconstructs three distinct murder investigations, revealing how hidden motives, forensic breakthroughs, and dedicated family members ultimately brought justice in cases ranging from revenge killings by a disgruntled doctor to a beauty queen's overdose orchestrated by her physician boyfriend.
HELLFIRE: MONIQUE TEPE, HUSBAND, SHOT 16 TIMES, HIT FACE, CHEEK, THROAT
Dr. Michael McKe, a vascular surgeon and ex-husband of Mo'Nique Tepee, allegedly murdered Mo'Nique and her husband Spencer by firing 16 bullets into them as they slept, with their children in an adjacent room.
BREAKING: Stepbrother of Teen Killed on Cruise Ship Appears in Court
The stepbrother of Anna Keaptainner, an 18-year-old found dead on a Carnival cruise ship, appeared in federal court, revealing critical details about the family's actions and the ongoing homicide investigation.
Janet's Secret | Full Episode
A 1979 cold case murder of 23-year-old Janet Walsh is finally solved decades later through advanced DNA forensics, leading to the conviction of a former lover despite conflicting evidence interpretations.
PLEA DEAL? D4VD "COOKED" ARREST IN DEATH OF CELESTE, 13
The arrest of D4VD's close friend, Neo Langston, as a material witness in the death of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas, sparks intense debate over a potential immunity deal and reveals critical new evidence, including a last known photo and a suspected timeline of her death.
ZODIAC SERIAL KILLER CASE CRACKED? LINKED TO DISMEMBERED ACTRESS?
An investigative consultant claims to have cracked the Zodiac Killer's identity and linked him to the infamous Black Dahlia murder using AI, code-breaking, and extensive circumstantial evidence.
Terrified Witnesses | 48 Hours Full Episodes
This episode compiles four harrowing true crime stories, exposing the complexities of investigation, manipulation, and the enduring impact on victims and their families as justice is sought, delayed, or overturned.
Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments | Full Episode
A daughter's lingering doubts and a cold case review of overlooked surveillance footage expose a husband's fabricated accident as a calculated murder, years after his wife's death.
VA v. Brendan Banfield Day 3 & 4 | The Prosecution Rests - Crime Scene & Blood Pattern Expert
The Banfield murder trial's days three and four reveal critical blood evidence, a chaotic expert testimony, and a surprising medical detail about the victim that challenges the defense's narrative.
KILLER SMILE: SURGEON DAZZLES ON DATE APP BEFORE SHOOTING EX-WIFE & NEW HUBBY, RPT
A vascular surgeon, Michael McKe, presented a charming facade on dating apps while allegedly planning and executing the premeditated murder of his ex-wife and her new husband, using a suppressed firearm.
4 True Creepy Texas Stories That'll Make Y’all Scared
Four chilling true stories from Texas reveal hidden horrors, from a contractor stumbling upon a torture chamber to a decades-long murder mystery solved by advanced DNA.
Sunshine State KILLER was there the whole time...
A mother's murder goes cold for decades, only to reveal a shocking truth: the killer was a trusted figure in her son's life, hiding in plain sight.
Did Court 'Clerical Error' Trigger Murder? | Ohio Murders: Spencer and Monique Tepe, Michael McKee
A seemingly minor court clerical error, which reactivated a nearly decade-old divorce case, is explored as a potential trigger for the double murder of Monique and Spencer Tepe by Monique's ex-husband, Dr. Michael McKe.
STONE-FACED SURGEON IN COURT AFTER EX-WIFE & DENTIST HUBBY FOUND MURDERED, TOTS WAILING
A stone-faced surgeon is in court, accused of the double murder of his ex-wife and her new husband, with their children present during the killings, sparking debate over his lack of remorse and potential legal defenses.
She had a second chance at life, but the DEVIL had other plans...
A man discovers a horrifying murder confession in a diary inside an RV, unraveling a brutal 1987 cold case and revealing the killer to be someone close to the victim.
Prime Crime: Missing Florida Woman Found Murdered in Georgia Landfill
A well-loved Florida widow vanished, leading investigators through a meticulous forensic search, cell phone data, and a massive landfill excavation to uncover her contractor's deadly secret and secure a murder conviction.
LIVE COURT | UT v. Kouri Richins - Motion Hearings Day 1
A Utah court navigates complex expert testimony on criminal psychology, handwriting analysis, and domestic violence dynamics in the Kouri Richins murder case, while controversially sealing future pre-trial hearings from public view.
Iowa Cops Find Murdered Man in Burning House
A house fire in Centerville, Iowa, quickly escalated into a murder investigation when firefighters discovered the homeowner, Tim Paza, deceased before the blaze, leading police to uncover a web of marital strife, financial distress, and a deadly drug administered by his wife, Barbara.
Married Dad's Affair Exposed by Secret Girlfriend's Death
A married nurse practitioner is convicted of his secret girlfriend's murder, despite an undetermined manner of death and conflicting forensic evidence, raising questions about the role of circumstantial evidence and police investigation practices.
Detective hunts for answers when an Oklahoma woman goes missing and finds young mother was murdered
When a devoted mother and teacher's aide vanishes from rural Oklahoma, a dedicated detective uncovers a web of lies, domestic abuse, and a calculated murder orchestrated by her estranged husband.