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Forensic Files Unsealed

AC Wilson

Forensic Files Unsealed takes you beyond the original cases and into the deeper world of forensic investigation, hidden details, and unanswered questions behind real-life crimes. Each episode revisits compelling cases involving forensic science—from DNA breakthroughs and digital evidence to overlooked clues that changed everything. We go beyond the headlines and reenactments to explore what really happened, how investigators pieced together the truth, and what details often go unspoken in public case summaries. Whether it’s cold cases, courtroom revelations, or scientific breakthroughs, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the evidence that solves—or sometimes complicates—the story.

Disclaimer

Forensic Files Unsealed is an independent true crime podcast created for informational and educational purposes only. All cases discussed are based on publicly available records, news reports, court documents, and documented investigative material. This podcast does not claim to provide legal advice, nor does it assert the guilt or innocence of any individuals mentioned. Some interpretations are based on analysis and may include commentary or speculation intended to explore investigative possibilities, not to state definitive fact. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised, as this podcast may contain discussions of violence, death, and sensitive subject matter.
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  • Today · 29 min

    DNA Solves The 1994 Stockton Double Homicide Cold Case

    The episode details the successful resolution of a 1994 cold case involving the double homicide of Eugene Cates and Lawrence Loehr in Stockton, California. After remaining unsolved for over three decades, the investigation reached a breakthrough when...

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  • Today · 35 min

    New Hampshire Cold Case Solved Nearly 20 Years After Woman’s Murder

    New Hampshire law enforcement officials recently resolved a cold case involving the 2007 death of Carrie Hicks in the town of Acworth. While the incident was initially linked to a potential suicide pact, a modern forensic re-examination of blood...

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  • Today · 39 min

    Loyola Forensic Students Help Solve 54-Year-Old Cold Case

    Loyola University Maryland forensic science students partnered with the Howard County Police Department to identify the victim of a 1971 homicide, the county’s oldest cold case. Through a specialized internship program, students utilized genealogy...

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  • Today · 30 min

    FBI DNA testing leads to suspect's arrest in Texas cold case murder

    After fourteen years, law enforcement in Arlington, Texas, successfully apprehended Mayra Velasquez for the brutal 2012 homicide of her friend, Irasema Chavez. Although investigators initially possessed blood evidence and video footage, the case...

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  • Today · 36 min

    Fork DNA Leads to Arrest in 1999 Cold Case

    A cold case from 1999 involving a sexual battery in Naples, Florida, has finally been solved through the use of forensic genetic genealogy. Authorities identified Terry Lynn Denton as the primary suspect after investigators secretly obtained his DNA...

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  • Today · 46 min

    Rich Mass Killer Realizes She's Been Caught 8 Years Later

    The episode details the investigation and ultimate arrest of Amy Valardi and her husband Ross for the 2015 quadruple homicide of Amy's family in South Carolina. For eight years, the case remained cold as the couple inherited a fortune and moved away,...

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  • Today · 30 min

    Justice at Last: Solving the 1997 Amarillo Cold Case

    This episode details how the Texas Rangers and Amarillo Police Department used modern DNA technology to resolve the 1997 murder of Gloria Ann Covington. Although the case remained cold for decades, a forensic breakthrough in 2024 finally linked the...

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  • Yesterday · 29 min

    DNA Solves 2005 Las Vegas Phone Cord Murder Case

    The episode details the resolution of a two-decade-old cold case involving the strangulation death of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas. Investigators achieved a breakthrough in the 2005 homicide by utilizing advanced DNA testing through a private...

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  • Yesterday · 29 min

    NOPD Uses DNA To Arrest Alleged Serial Rapist In Three Cold Cases

    The New Orleans Police Department recently apprehended Robert Hamilton, a seventy-year-old man linked to several unsolved sexual assault cases spanning decades. Investigators utilized modern DNA technology to connect the suspect to three separate...

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  • Yesterday · 46 min

    Pollen Genetics Can Help With Forensic Investigations

    Forensic palynologists use pollen as a powerful tool to link suspects and objects to specific locations because of its environmental durability and unique geographic signatures. While traditional identification relied on rare experts using...

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  • Yesterday · 36 min

    How Trees Help Solve Murders

    The episode explores the specialized field of forensic botany, detailing how various plant materials serve as silent witnesses in criminal investigations. By examining wood anatomy, DNA, and pollen, experts can connect suspects to crime scenes or...

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  • Yesterday · 21 min

    Killer Ian Huntley Caught After Key Mistake Found By 'Plant Detective'

    The episode examines the crucial role forensic botanist Patricia Wiltshire played in solving the 2002 Soham murders and securing the conviction of Ian Huntley. Known by nicknames like "Pollen Pat," Wiltshire utilized her specialized knowledge of plant...

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  • Yesterday · 29 min

    Justice After 61 Years: Solving the Murder of Mary Theresa

    The episode chronicles the historic resolution of a 1964 cold case involving the murder of 12-year-old Mary Theresa Simpson. After six decades of investigation, law enforcement successfully identified her killer as Raymond Murray by utilizing advanced...

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  • Yesterday · 25 min

    How DNA Evidence Solved a 26-Year-Old Double Murder

    The episode details the long-term investigation into the 1990 double murder of Robin Cornell and Lisa Story in Florida. Despite decades of fruitlessly following leads and seeking public assistance, the case remained a cold mystery until a breakthrough...

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  • Yesterday · 20 min

    The Unsolved Murder of Mason Sheets: One Year Later

    This news report details the one-year anniversary of the unsolved murder of 17-year-old Mason Sheets in Fulton, Missouri. The victim was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound inside a vehicle, an event investigators believe was linked to an illegal...

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  • Thursday · 25 min

    The Kidnapping And Murder of India Chipchase

    The episode details the tragic kidnapping and murder of India Chipchase, a vibrant 20-year-old aspiring paramedic from Northampton. After becoming separated from her friends at a nightclub, she was targeted by Edward Tenniswood, a predatory stranger...

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  • Thursday · 16 min

    Huntsville Murder Case Remains Unsolved Three Years Later

    This news report details the unresolved homicide of Andrew Gilliam, a 27-year-old NASA rocket engineer who was killed three years ago in Huntsville, Alabama. The victim was fatally shot in January 2023 while sleeping in his apartment, yet the...

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  • Thursday · 23 min

    Tulsa Police Seek Tips to Solve Lingering Homicide Cases

    The Tulsa Police Department is requesting public assistance to resolve two unsolved homicides from the previous year. Although the city maintains an impressive 95% success rate for closing murder investigations, which far exceeds the national average,...

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  • Thursday · 23 min

    Genetic Genealogy Solves 1979 Maryland Cold Case Murder

    Authorities recently announced a breakthrough in the 1979 cold case involving the brutal sexual assault and killing of Kathryn Donohue. Law enforcement utilized genetic genealogy to link decades-old DNA evidence to a living relative, eventually...

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