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Forensic Files: Season 8

42 episodes · first aired Apr 2, 2003

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1 Dessert Served Cold Apr 2, 2003 · 23m A man died in his home after a long history of heart disease. It was assumed that this was the cause of his death. A few weeks after the funeral, rumors surfaced that the death was no…
2 The Music Case Apr 9, 2003 · 23m In 1999, a 12-year-old was found murdered in her home and it changed the feeling of security residents had in the small town of Waseca, Minnesota. Despite a meticulous search of the home…
3 Paintball Apr 16, 2003 · 23m In 1962, the people of the small town of Hanford, CA lost their sense of peace when one of their own, 15-year-old Marlene Miller, was murdered. Booker T. Hillery was convicted and after…
4 Sign Here Apr 23, 2003 · 23m A mother of two vanishes after a shopping trip. Her body is discovered a month later. Witnesses say they saw the victim being forced into a car by an unknown person.
5 Shadow of a Doubt Apr 30, 2003 · 23m A woman is shot to death in her store just one day before she is to testify against the man accused of robbing her. The robber becomes the prime suspect, but he has a solid alibi: a…
6 Tourist Trap Jun 4, 2003 · 23m In 1993, the state of Florida was known for more than just Disney World. Worldwide attention focused on a rash of robberies which targeted tourists. Some vacationers were killed in these…
7 Once Bitten Jun 11, 2003 · 23m At a murder scene, investigators find a shoe-print, several foreign hairs, and unknown fingerprints. But they believe the most telling piece of evidence is the bite mark on the victim's…
8 All Wet Jun 18, 2003 · 23m A woman's death in Pennsylvania triggers a homicide investigation into another woman's death in North Carolina. The similarities in the cases were striking, and examiners must determine if…
9 Shot of Vengeance Jun 25, 2003 · 23m A 34-year-old nurse experiences a variety of flu-like symptoms. None of her doctors are able to discover the cause, until she visits the gynecologist for a routine check-up. Then she…
10 Dinner and a Movie Jul 23, 2003 · 23m Time of death becomes pivotal after a pregnant woman is found murdered in her air-conditioned bedroom. A striking similarity between her death and an HBO movie gives examiners the clues…
11 A Wrong Foot Jul 30, 2003 · 23m Police were puzzled by an obscure print found at a crime scene where one man had been killed and two teenage girls were seriously injured. Neither of the girls could identify their…
12 Order Up Aug 6, 2003 · 23m A man is found dead in his home, and his ex-wife has a perfect alibi. To determine time of death, investigators need to know when the victim ate his last meal. An endocrinologist, a…
13 When the Dust Settled Aug 13, 2003 · 23m A union official is executed in his home not long after a strike by the union membership. Neither his wife nor anyone in the neighborhood heard any gunshots. It would take a forensic sound…
14 A Welcome Intrusion Aug 27, 2003 · 23m A man tells police he shot an intruder who had attacked and murdered his wife. The husband paints a tragic picture and is dubbed a hero. Four years later, forensic evidence leads police to…
15 Within Arm's Reach Aug 25, 2003 · 23m A police officer accused of killing his estranged wife insists she committed suicide. Investigators say it was murder – that it was physically impossible for the woman to have shot…
16 Private Thoughts Aug 26, 2003 · 23m When Firefighters found an entire family dead, inside their home, it looked like a murder-suicide, but there were several inconsistent clues in the rubble. Could ballistics, a time card…
17 Brotherhoods Aug 28, 2003 · 23m Two men were murdered, while sleeping in their bed. One night later, an arson fire destroyed a family planning clinic. Investigators wondered, wherether some shards of glass, paintchips…
18 Hair of the Dog Aug 29, 2003 · 23m With no forensic evidence inside a murder scene, investigators were baffled. But they suspected that the victim's dog had witnessed the crime. If she had, forensic scientists would have to…
19 Breaking News Sep 3, 2003 · 23m A young TV news producer is raped and murdered in her apartment. Police identify two suspects, but both are cleared of any wrongdoing. The case stalls for more than a year, and then…
20 All the World's a Stage Sep 10, 2003 · 23m Police are dispatched to the scene of a shooting, and discover the victim's husband is one of their own: a homicide detective who says his wife accidentally shot herself in the head. The…
21 The Big Chill Sep 17, 2003 · 23m For years, a woman suffered from what appeared to be the unpleasant side effects of lithium, a drug prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. When she died, investigators had to determine if…
22 Bound for Jail Oct 1, 2003 · 23m A woman is found dead in a ravine, but crucial crime scene evidence had been washed away by severe thunderstorms. Twice, the trail turned cold. Almost 20 years later, an old hat and a chip…
23 Sphere of Influence Oct 8, 2003 · 23m When an 11-year-old girl disappeared from a small town in a remote area of Alaska, investigators wondered if she'd been attacked by a bear or become lost in the dense woods. It turned out…
24 Nailed Nov 5, 2003 · 23m Just weeks before a witness is to testify against the man accused of sexually assaulting her, she is murdered in the front yard of her own home. Investigators immediately suspect her…
25 Sign of the Zodiac Dec 3, 2003 · 23m For six years, a serial killer prowled the streets of New York City. He wrote letters to police and The New York Post, indicating he would kill twelve people, one for each astrological sign.
26 Letter Perfect Dec 10, 2003 · 23m A healthy young man dies mysteriously in his sleep. There are no signs of trauma or injury, but toxicology tests reveal a lethal dose of lidocaine in his blood. Investigators find a…
27 True Lies Jan 7, 2004 · 23m In the summer of 1986, Kathleen Lipscomb's body was found on a deserted road outside of San Antonio. Months passed, then years, and the crime was never solved. Then Kathleen's family hired…
28 Bed of Deceit Jan 21, 2004 · 23m A retired police officer is discovered in his bed, dead of a single gunshot wound to the head. His wife first says the motive was robbery; then she tells police he committed suicide. It…
29 Smoke in Your Eyes Jan 14, 2004 · 23m A suspicious fire swept through an apartment killing two young women. The cause of the fire and the identity of the victims were unclear. But a closer look at the fire scene revealed…
30 Flower Power Jan 28, 2004 · 23m Two different men called police to report the same murder. Apparently, neither one knew that the other had called. The investigation uncovered even more unusual circumstances.
31 Past Lives Feb 18, 2004 · 23m The body of a wealthy American businessman was found in his rental car. Teeth and bone fragments were the only remains. When the victim's wife files an insurance claim for $7 million…
32 Over and Out Feb 25, 2004 · 23m A pipe bomb rips through a rural home killing a young man and seriously injuring his mother. A lot number on a 9-volt battery and the remnants of a mailing label found on a computer's hard…
33 Death by a Salesman Mar 3, 2004 · 23m No one in a quiet residential community saw or heard anything unusual the day one of their elderly neighbors was brutally attacked and murdered. Fingerprints found at the crime scene and…
34 Web of Seduction Mar 31, 2004 · 23m On November 8, 1999, Bruce Miller was found shot to death in the office of the Michigan auto-salvage shop he owned. There were no clues or forensic evidence found at the scene. But…
35 Grounds for Indictment Apr 7, 2004 · 23m A drive-by shooting leaves one man dead and another seriously wounded. Cell phone calls and shell casings point to a suspect, but authorities are unable to place him at the crime scene…
36 Dueling Confessions Apr 21, 2004 · 23m When teenager Rosemary Anderson is found dead on the side of the road, her boyfriend eventually confesses to her murder, but in a strange twist, so does another man – serial killer, Eric…
37 Traces of Truth May 5, 2004 · 23m A high school gym teacher mysteriously left town, without saying goodbye to anyone. He later sent letters to explain why. But a closer forensic look at those letters, and a microscopic…
38 Honor Thy Father May 19, 2004 · 23m A sixteen-year-old girl is killed in her own home by her mother and father. Her parents said they acted in self-defense, but the forensic evidence indicates otherwise. Definitive proof…
39 Hack Attack Sep 4, 2006 · 23m A mysterious computer crash pushed a thriving manufacturing company to the brink of collapse, jeopardizing the jobs of hundreds of employees. There was no apparent cause; there were no…
40 Deadly Curve Oct 10, 2006 · 23m It was supposed to be a routine motorcade for the Queen of England. But on the way to Yosemite National Park, a car carrying three Secret Service agents collided with a car driven by a…
41 Visibility Zero Nov 15, 2006 · 23m In 1993, the Amtrak Railroad experienced the deadliest train crash in United States history when the Sunset Limited derailed while crossing Alabama's Big Bayou Canot bridge. Forty-seven…
42 Flashover Dec 21, 2006 · 23m A fire erupted in Kings Cross Station in London, killing 31 people and injuring dozens more. Investigators pinpointed the cause of the fire, but it took state-of-the-art technology and…