2004

S1.E1 ∙ Fugitive Justice

Mon, Jan 12, 2004

Respected neurosurgeon Sam Sheppard is found guilty of brutally killing his wife, despite his pleas of innocence. His story captures a nation and becomes the basis for the hugely popular television series and film, The Fugitive. For the forty years that the case lived in the public eye, it presented a virtual road map to the development and the role of forensic science in criminal investigations.

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S1.E2 ∙ Killer Commando

Mon, Jan 12, 2004

A triangle in Northeastern France becomes an unlikely field of prey for a serial killer. More than six soldiers are murdered, all with the same MO. Mounting forensic evidence points a finger at Pierre Chanal, but the military refuses to investigate. Chanal is one of the 4th Dragoon Regiment's most distinguished officers. Who will win the day - science or a man's reputation?

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S1.E3 ∙ Family Secrets

Mon, Jan 12, 2004

On June 6, 1996, Darlie Routier places a panicked 911 call - her two young sons have been stabbed by an intruder. She herself has also been wounded. Thus begins a twisted forensic tale that ends with Darlie found guilty of the murders.

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S1.E4 ∙ Deadly Dance

Mon, Jan 12, 2004

If there's a theme to Shirley and Ed Andronowich's marriage it's getting drunk and then fighting. One evening, the same old plays out, but this time Shirley doesn't come home. Her body is discovered a mile from their home.

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S1.E5 ∙ High Rollers

Mon, Jan 12, 2004

One night, Las Vegas casino mogul, Ted Binion tells his lawyer: "Take Sandy out of the will, if she doesn't kill me tonight". Next morning, Binion shows up very dead and his girlfriend Sandy is the top suspect. When Sandy's secret lover is caught digging up one of Binion's secret safes hidden in the desert, both are tried and put away for murder. End of story? Hardly.

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S1.E6 ∙ Dead in the Water

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

A decomposing body dubbed Rolex Man is hauled out of the English channel by trawler boat. Tiny clues identify him but the corpse is still walking around doing business.

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