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The Amityville Horror

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Amityville, Long Island is a quaint little town. Not much happens. Everybody knows each other by name—the perfect place to raise a family. On November 13th, 1974, police sirens pierce the quietness. Startled neighbors scramble to the home of their friends. They watch in…

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Long Island Serial Killer

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! An unidentified killer known as the Long Island Serial Killer is believed to be responsible for killing as many 16 victims. $25,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest. Reward offered by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Call in with your tip at 1-800-220-TIPS….

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Murder of Hae Min Lee

Hae Min Lee, 18-yars old, disappeared on January 13, 1999 in Baltimore County, Maryland. Her body was discovered one month later in Leakin Park. Hae’s ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was convicted of her murder and sentenced to life in prison. Although Adnan was convicted of Hae’s murder, many speculate about his innocence. Who do you think…

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Whitehead Twins

On January 13, 2010, 34-year-old single mother Jarmecca Yvonne “Nikki” Whitehead was found dead inside her Georgia home. She had been stabbed over 80 times by her killer.  Her murder appeared to be a crime of passion. Could forensic science help identify her killer? PHOTO SOURCE: The Convington News Photo Source: Murderpedia Photo Source: True…

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San Ysidro McDonalds Murders

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! July 14, 1984 was just another peaceful summer day in Southern California. The perfect atmosphere for a frosty Mc Donald’s ice cream sundae.  Aww, Micky Dees. America’s classic burger joint. Three little friends cracked their piggy banks open. And rode their bikes to enjoy…

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Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre

Subscribe to Forensic Tales so you don’t miss an episode! On February 10, 1990, two gunman stormed Las Cruces Bowl in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Once inside, the men shot seven hostages execution style. Following the massacre, five people were dead and two seriously injured. To this day, the Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre remains…

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Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Photo Source: Chicago Sun-Times Photo Source: ABC News Photo Source: FOX61 Photo Source: Newsweek Photo Source: CBS Chicago Photo Source: BlackSportsOnline Photo Source: Oxygen Episode Sources: https://www.newsweek.com/kenneka-jenkins-mom-cops-lied-there-camera-above-freezer-696685 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-met-kenneka-jenkins-hotel-freezer-timeline-20171020-story.html https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/things-know-about-kenneka-jenkins-whose-body-was-found-hotel-freezer/yIH7wXJV0kncg1us9LXnxK/ https://www.ajc.com/news/things-know-about-kenneka-jenkins-whose-body-was-found-hotel-freezer/yIH7wXJV0kncg1us9LXnxK/ http://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/paradoxical_undressing/#:~:text=Paradoxical%20undressing%20is%20a%20term,in%20fact%20they%20are%20freezing.

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Murder of Michael Francke

After a hard day fighting crime, Michael Franke walked to his car in the night’s shadow. His footsteps echoed in the empty lot. Michael possessed an incredible work ethic. Coupled with a burning desire for positive change. A modern-day superhero. As Michael opened his car door, horror struck.  An attacker pierced a knife through our champion’s…

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Fort Worth Missing Trio

Subscribe to Forensic Tales so you don’t miss an episode! Christmas time, the most wonderful time of the year. Children laugh. Families bond. Christmas joy lives everywhere. Everywhere, except Fort Worth Texas. Two days before Christmas, three innocent girls went shopping at the mall, then mysteriously disappeared. No clues. No suspects. Nothing. Could forensics give…

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