Browsing: Forensic Case Files

Explore the forensic investigation of the infamous OJ Simpson trial, including the evidence, controversies, and outcome. Learn about the incriminating evidence, the highly publicized trial, and its impact on forensic science.

Uncover the power of criminal profiling and its role in solving complex crimes. Explore behavioral patterns, victimology, the homicidal triad, and predictive profiling. Discover the truth behind common myths and the crucial role profilers play in the pursuit of justice. Join us on this fascinating journey into the depths of the criminal mind.

Spokane investigators harness the power of genetic genealogy to crack two decades-old cold cases, bringing closure to families and shedding light on unsolved mysteries. Through a collaborative effort between the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, Othram Inc., and the Spokane Police, the remains found in the Spokane River are identified as Bret Robert Snow, a missing homicide victim. Additionally, the identity of a John Doe discovered in a railroad tunnel in 1980 is revealed as Donald Leroy Pearson, thanks to the groundbreaking advancements in genetic genealogy. These breakthroughs highlight the significance of forensic science in unraveling long-standing mysteries and seeking justice.

Delve into the macabre history of six early serial killers whose brutal acts predate the 17th century. Discover the dark stories of Procrustes, Liu Pengli, Locusta of Gaul, and others who left a trail of terror across ancient civilizations.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify Elk Valley Jane Doe. The child whose skeletal remains were found nearly four decades ago in Campbell County has been identified as 15-year-old Tracy Sue Walker.

Albert Hamilton Fish (May 19, 1870 – January 16, 1936) was an American sadomasochistic serial killer, rapist, child molester, and cannibal. He was suspected of at least five murders in his lifetime and confessed to having killed three children from 1924 to 1928.

Colin Pitchfork is a British double child murderer and rapist. He is the first person to be convicted of rape and murder using DNA profiling for the murder of two girls in neighboring Leicestershire villages.

The case of Colin Pitchfork was the first exoneration and murder conviction based on DNA profiling evidence

Forensic genetic genealogy has solved a decades-old cold case involving Roxanne Wood, using a highly degraded DNA sample to identify the assailant. Learn about this groundbreaking case.

David Berkowitz, infamously known as the Son of Sam, terrorized New York City in the 1970s. Learn about his life, his crimes, and how he was finally caught.

Discover the chilling story of Lonnie David Franklin Jr., known as the Grim Sleeper, who terrorized South Central Los Angeles for over two decades. Learn about his background, victims, investigation, and the breakthrough that led to his capture.
Franklin killed at least nine women and one teenage girl in Los Angeles between the years of 1985 and 2007, but he is suspected of many more. If it wasn’t for the work of one intrepid journalist determined to crack the case, he might’ve never been caught. He was a smart, calculated killer who preyed on the weak and kept an extremely low profile. The terrifying details of his horrific crimes are sure to send a shiver down your spine and make Franklin one of the most prolific killers of modern history.

Samuel Little is the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. Samuel Little had confessed to 93 murders in more than a dozen states over 35 years. Little was in trouble with the law from a very early age, and by 1975 he had been arrested more than 26 times across 11 different states with crimes ranging from fraud, armed robbery to rape, and had been in and out of jail for many years.

The remains of “Brad Doe,” found in 1983, have been identified as John Ingram Brandenburg, Jr., thanks to forensic genealogy. Learn how DNA analysis helped bring closure after 37 years.

Identifinders International in conjunction with the Naperville Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of Barry Lee Whelpley as a suspect in the murder of 15-year-old Julie Hansen. Hansen was last seen on July 7, 1972 when she left home on her bicycle to watch a baseball game. She was found several miles from her home in a rural area the following day. She had been sexually assaulted and stabbed multiple times. Although numerous individuals were DNA tested, no CODIS hit was achieved, and the case went cold.

In 2012, a burglar in Germany left behind an unusual clue—a half-eaten sausage. Nearly a decade later, DNA from the sausage helped solve the cold case. Explore how forensic science and international cooperation cracked this unusual case.

Discover how forensic genealogy helped solve a 1980 cold case murder in Colorado, leading to the conviction of James Curtis Clanton.

Discover how forensic genealogy helped crack a 21-year-old cold case in Cumberland County, solving the mystery of ‘Baby Michael’ and leading to the arrest of the baby’s mother.

Discover how forensic genealogy led to the resolution of a 2012 sexual assault case, resulting in a 45-year prison sentence. Explore the impact of genetic testing in solving cold cases.

Discover how advanced DNA technology led to the arrest of Victor Lofton for a 1992 double homicide in Indiana, highlighting the transformative power of forensic science in solving cold cases.

Discover how a latent fingerprint specialist solved a 20-year-old sexual assault case, highlighting the advancements and importance of forensic science in solving cold cases.