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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.

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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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August 22 · 21 min
Rhonda Marie Fisher Murder Solved After 38 Years
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the resolution of the 1987 homicide of Rhonda Marie Fisher, ending a nearly forty-year investigation. Authorities identified Vincent Darrell Groves, a notorious serial killer who died in 1996, as...
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August 22 · 39 min
New Technology Revives Hope for Springfield Cold Cases
The episode discusses how modern DNA technology has successfully resolved a 1995 homicide in Springfield, offering renewed optimism for other families of cold case victims. Specifically, the closure of Celestina Perez's murder has inspired the...
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August 21 · 42 min
The Tragic Case of Micah Miller
This episode details the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of Micah Miller, a 30-year-old woman whose passing was officially ruled a self-inflicted gunshot wound. While law enforcement closed the case citing evidence such as surveillance...
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August 21 · 25 min
DNA Testing Identifies 1986 Fort Worth Cold Case Victim
A cold case murder from 1986 has finally reached a breakthrough after the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a previously anonymous victim as Brenda McLerran. Through the use of forensic genetic genealogy and federal funding,...
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August 19 · 31 min
Investigators hopeful new technology could help solve 2013 cold case in Rock Hill
Law enforcement officials are utilizing modern forensic advancements to revisit the unsolved murder of Daniel Ervin, who was fatally shot in Rock Hill over a decade ago. Although investigators recovered a 9mm shell casing and the murder weapon shortly...
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August 19 · 46 min
Tupac Murder Trial: Prosecutors Detail Alleged Revenge Plot
The episode outlines the prosecution's opening statement in the trial of Dwayne "Keffe D" Davis for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors allege that Davis orchestrated the fatal drive-by shooting as an act of gang-related retribution following...
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August 19 · 30 min
The Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Trafficking Ring Case
Pennsylvania law enforcement recently dismantled a large-scale cocaine trafficking network operated by former Penn State University students through two off-campus fraternity houses. The investigation led to criminal charges against fourteen...
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August 19 · 47 min
Justice for Kiara - The Mexican Resort Murder Investigation
This episode report explores the controversial death of Kiara Agnew, a young Canadian woman found beaten to death at a Mexican resort in 2023. While her boyfriend, Ryan Fzen, was initially charged with femicide and found unconscious near her body, he...
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August 18 · 32 min
DNA and the New Ending of the Yogurt Shop Murders
The episode details the production of the HBO documentary series titled The Yogurt Shop Murders, which examines the 1991 cold case involving the deaths of four teenagers in Austin, Texas. Director Margaret Brown initially focused the project on the...
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August 18 · 35 min
New York’s Oldest Cold Case Finally Solved Using DNA
This episode recounts the 2026 resolution of the 1974 murder of Barbara Waldman, a young mother killed in her Oceanside, New York home. After 52 years, investigators utilized forensic genetic genealogy and the laboratory Othram to identify Thomas...
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August 18 · 52 min
Killer Realizes DNA Finally Caught Him After 23 Years
These sources detail the arrest and conviction of Eugene Gilgore for the 2001 murder of Leslie Prier after the case remained cold for over two decades. For years, investigators and even family members wrongly suspected the victim’s husband, Sandy...
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August 18 · 39 min
The DNA Truth: Solving a 1973 Cold Case Murder
This episode details the capture and interrogation of John Arthur Getru, a 74-year-old serial killer linked by DNA evidence to the 1973 murder of Leslie Perlov. For decades, Getru lived an unremarkable life in California until modern forensic...
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August 18 · 27 min
Investigation of the Olney House of Horrors - Update
Authorities in Philadelphia are currently conducting an excavation at a residence in the Olney neighborhood following the arrest of a resident named Eugene Horsch. The investigation intensified after officials discovered a stockpile of chemicals and a...
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August 18 · 25 min
DNA Solves 1995 Springfield Cold Case Murder Of Celestina Perez
In 1995, the body of Celestina Perez was discovered in a Springfield park, but her murder remained a mystery for over three decades. Recent advancements in DNA technology allowed investigators to reexamine bloodstains found on the victim's clothing,...
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August 17 · 29 min
The Digital Evidence Investigation at 417 Chu Avenue
The Philadelphia Police Department is conducting a complex death investigation at a residence on Chew Avenue following the discovery of disturbing digital evidence. During a traffic stop involving Eugene Horsch, authorities recovered illegal weapons,...
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August 17 · 30 min
Shadows in the Snow - The Digital Evidence of Karen Read
This episode examines the role of digital evidence in the retrial of Karen Read, who is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, with her vehicle. Prosecutors utilize GPS data and Apple Health metrics to argue that O’Keefe...
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August 17 · 30 min
A Stolen Device Changes a Murder Case
The episode details a criminal investigation into the homicide of Professor Matthew Wiser, who was discovered dead in his home after missing a university class. Initially stalled by a lack of physical evidence, the case was eventually solved through a...
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August 17 · 48 min
Saliva DNA Unlocks Birmingham Knife Attack Case
This source details a forensic investigation conducted by West Midlands Police following a brutal attempted murder in Birmingham. After a victim was stabbed multiple times, investigators utilized DNA analysis and chemical treatments to identify...
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August 16 · 48 min
New Digital Tool Solved an Actor’s Murder
This source details the investigation into the 2018 murder of Mitchell Jones Jr., an aspiring actor and model in Atlanta who was killed in his home. Law enforcement initially struggled with a lack of leads and a cold trail because the perpetrator...
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August 16 · 49 min
Mom Killed in Triple Murder Rampage After 14 Calls to 911
This report details the tragic triple murder of Mary Jingles, her father, and a neighbor at the hands of her estranged husband, Nathan Jingles. Despite Mary making 14 calls to 911 and reporting a GPS tracker on her car, law enforcement failed to...
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