Forensic Tales

Forensic Tales

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  • The Geylang Bahru Family Murders

    #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?

     

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    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

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    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    32 min
  • Lisa Valdez

    #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?

     

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    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    36 min
  • Leola Shreves

    #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.

     

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    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    38 min
  • Lisa Ziegert

    #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?

     

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    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    40 min
  • Marcellus Williams

    #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?

     

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    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    41 min
  • A Jogger in New Mexico

    #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.

     

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    Support the show for as low as $3/month.

     

    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    33 min
  • Jill Dando

    #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

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    Support the show for as low as $3/month.

     

    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    38 min
  • Nancy and Derek Haysom

    #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 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, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales

    Support the show for as low as $3/month.

     

    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



    Our Sponsors:
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    49 min
  • Gainesville Ripper

    #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.

     

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    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, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales

    Support the show for as low as $3/month.

     

    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



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    38 min
  • Revisited: The Black Dahlia

    #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 driving force to finally bring some much-needed answers in this disturbing case?

     

    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, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales

    Support the show for as low as $3/month.

     

    Credits:

    Written and produced by Courtney Fretwell

    Rockefeller Audio production

     

    For a complete list of sources used in this episode, please visit forensictales.com.



    Our Sponsors:
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    35 min

About Forensic Tales

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Not all stories have happy endings... Hosted by Courtney Fretwell, M.S. in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Tales is a weekly true crime podcast with a forensic twist. Each episode features real cases…

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