Forensic Tales
233 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★ - 285 ratingsNot all stories have happy endings... A true crime podcast with a forensic twist. Each episode features real, horrific, bone-chilling stories to satisfy your inner forensic science itch. From fingerprinting to criminal profiling to familial DNA, we got every investigative angle covered.
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Pelley Family Murders
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 47 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell ...
Thomas Haynesworth
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also t...
Murders of Courtney Smith and Christina Jackson
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes#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. Support M...
Tupac Shakur
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forens...
SPECIAL: Delphi Murders Update
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get e...
The Geylang Bahru Family Murders
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family an...
Lisa Valdez
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by...
Leola Shreves
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to ge...
Lisa Ziegert
February 12, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forens...
Marcellus Williams
February 05, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about For...
A Jogger in New Mexico
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get...
Jill Dando
January 22, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag excl...
Nancy and Derek Haysom
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Foren...
Gainesville Ripper
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tale...
Revisited: The Black Dahlia
January 01, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes#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 driv...
Ezra McCandless
December 25, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friend...
Terrence Woods Jr
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes#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? Suppor...
Brittany Stykes
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free acc...
Bonny Lee Bakley
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You...
Leonard Mack
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, ...
Orange County Manhunt Part 2
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your supp...
Orange County Manhunt Part 1
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leavin...
Lee Bradley Brown
November 06, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access t...
Sandy Point John Doe
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon...
SPECIAL: Natalee Holloway
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes#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 sto...
The Killer Nurse
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag e...
Suzanne Bombardier
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon...
Beth Doe
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Pa...
Sierra LaMar
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic T...
Shawn O'Brien
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, h...
Andrew Sadek
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free acces...
The Killer Clown
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about For...
The Maidenwater Mystery
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If...
Lindy Sue Biechler
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Foren...
Morgan Ingram
August 14, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can als...
Christine Jessop
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell yo...
Rising Fawn Jane Doe
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes#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...
SPECIAL: Long Island Serial Killer
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes#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,...
Spray Tan Defense
July 17, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by ...
Ryan Widmer
July 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way...
Nanette Krentel
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Ta...
I-65 Killer
June 26, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes#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." Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positiv...
AJ Armstrong
June 19, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episod...
Troy and LaDonna French
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the ea...
Paul Fronczak
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you wou...
Septic Tank Sam
May 29, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes...
Nancy Bennallack
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and frien...
Dyatlov Pass Incident
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes#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? Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way...
Carol Sue Klaber
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Pat...
Katherine Korzilius
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes#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. Support My Work If you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, p...