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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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  • September 8 · 44 min

    Kyron Horman Case Featured On New Cold Case Docuseries

    The episode details a new television docuseries titled "Somebody Knows Something," which recently spotlighted the unsolved disappearance of seven-year-old Kyron Horman. The young boy vanished from his Portland elementary school in 2010, and the...

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  • September 8 · 18 min

    How a Podcast Helped Solve a 44-Year-Old Louisiana Cold Case

    This episode details how the investigative podcast Who Killed Roxanne Sharp? played a pivotal role in resolving a 44-year-old cold case in Louisiana. After the 1982 murder of a teenager was stalled by false confessions and destroyed physical evidence,...

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  • September 7 · 29 min

    Paul Flores Sentenced in Kristin Smart Murder Case

    The episode details the legal resolution regarding the 1996 disappearance of college student Kristin Smart, whose body has never been recovered. After more than twenty-five years, her classmate Paul Flores was convicted of first-degree murder and...

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  • September 7 · 30 min

    Fifty Years to Justice - The Judy Lord Murder Solved

    New Hampshire authorities have officially resolved the 1975 cold case murder of Judy Lord, a young mother found killed in her Concord apartment. Although Ernest Gable, a neighbor, was originally considered a suspect, a flawed FBI hair...

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  • September 7 · 35 min

    DNA Solves 1983 Dorothy Tate Murder Case

    The episode details the successful resolution of a 1983 cold case involving the murder of Dorothy "Toby" Tate in San Luis Obispo County. Law enforcement utilized modern forensic genealogy and DNA sequencing to identify the culprits as Steven Richard...

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  • September 7 · 46 min

    The Biggest Cold Cases Finally Solved With DNA In The Last Decade

    This episode highlights how revolutionary advancements in DNA technology and genetic genealogy have successfully cracked decades-old cold cases across the globe. By utilizing modern techniques like familial DNA searching and reverse genealogy,...

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  • September 7 · 37 min

    DNA Identification Resolves 50-Year-Old Columbia County Cold Case

    The Columbia County Sheriff's Office successfully utilized modern DNA technology and forensic genealogy to identify the remains of Lonny Reeves, nearly five decades after his discovery. His skeletal remains were originally found near Interstate 75 in...

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  • September 7 · 55 min

    Teen found Dead In The Woods After Party With Friends

    This episode details two separate investigations into the mysterious deaths of Pravin Varughese and Lorianne Smith. The first segment focuses on the controversial death of an Illinois college student, exploring the conflict between an official ruling...

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  • September 7 · 48 min

    Stripper Charged With The Murder Of A Burger Chain Executive

    This episode highlights three harrowing cases of long-term searches for justice. The primary segment details the decades-long pursuit of a burger executive’s killers, involving a stripper, her clown boyfriend, and a brother’s relentless investigation...

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  • September 6 · 45 min

    The 30-Year Murder Mystery College Students Helped Find More Clues

    The episode recount the long-unresolved 1991 homicide of Cynthia Renee Gonzalez, a young mother and dancer from Arlington, Texas, whose body was discovered in a rural creek bed. For over thirty years, the case remained a cold case until a group of...

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  • September 6 · 48 min

    Killer Identified Half A Century After Young Mom Murdered In Her Home

    Law enforcement in New Hampshire recently announced the resolution of the 1975 murder of Judith Lord, a 22-year-old mother found dead in her home. Although investigators originally suspected her neighbor, Ernest Theodore Gable, the case went cold for...

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  • September 6 · 47 min

    The Biggest Cold Cases Finally Solved With DNA In The Last Decade

    This episode explores how breakthroughs in DNA technology and genetic genealogy have revolutionized the resolution of long-standing cold cases. It details how investigators now use specialized databases and familial matching to identify both elusive...

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  • September 6 · 30 min

    How a Can of Beer Solved a Montana Man’s Murder

    The episode details the investigation and conviction of Daren Christopher Abbey for the 2024 slaying of Dustin Kjersem at a remote Montana campsite. Although the perpetrator attempted to disguise the homicide as a vicious bear attack and removed most...

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  • September 6 · 35 min

    Lizzie Borden Case: How the Prime Suspect Walked Free

    The episode recounts the historical 1892 double homicide of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts. It details how their daughter, Lizzie Borden, became the primary suspect due to her conflicting alibis, recent family arguments regarding...

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  • September 6 · 33 min

    Man Charged With 1st-Degree Murder In 2006 Scarborough Cold Case

    This episode details the recent arrest of a Hamilton man for a homicide that occurred in Scarborough nearly twenty years ago. Investigators successfully identified Pierre O’Connor as the suspect in the 2006 death of Patrick Santos by utilizing...

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  • September 5 · 55 min

    20 Cold Cases That Were Finally Solved

    This episode details various notorious cold cases that remained a mystery for decades before being solved through modern forensic technology and unexpected tips. The text highlights how DNA evidence and genetic genealogy played a pivotal role in...

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  • September 5 · 24 min

    The Price of Betrayal: The Murder of Fahim Saleh

    This episode details the harrowing investigation into the murder of tech entrepreneur Fahim Saleh, who was discovered dismembered in his Manhattan residence. Police utilized advanced forensic techniques, such as photogrammetry and the tracking of...

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