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Chicago Tylenol Murders

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! The Chicago Tylenol murders occurred between September and October 1982 throughout the greater Chicago metropolitan area. During this time, seven people were poisoned and killed by Tylenol-branded acetaminophen capsules that had been laced with potassium cyanide. Many others were killed from “copycat” killers who…

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Burger Chef Murders

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! On November 17, 1978, four employees at a Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana went missing during their closing shift. When the manger and the police arrived at the fast-food chain, they noticed that the back door was left unlocked and $581 in cash…

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Episode 45: Burger Chef Murders

In November 1978, four employees of a Burger Chef fast food chain in Speedway, Indiana were murdered in cold blood. A poorly investigated crime scene led the murders to become a cold case lasting over 4 decades. Will forensic science be able to finally solve the Burger Chef murders?

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Episode 44: Death of Kendrick Johnson

In January 2013, 17-year old high school student Kendrick Johnson didn’t return home from school. The following morning, his parents learned that their son missed class the day before. Something that was completely out of character for the student. Nearly 21 hours after Kendrick Johnson was last seen, a couple students made a shocking discovery…

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Episode 43: The D.C. Snipers

For three weeks in October 2002, the areas of Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia were terrorized by a series of coordinated shootings. Innocent people were being gunned down at gas stations, bus stops, and while just walking down the street.   At the end of the rampage, 17 people would be murdered and 10 people…

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Death of Kendrick Johnson

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! **WARNNG** Graphic images contained in this blog. Viewer discretion is highly advised. On January 10, 2013, 17-year old high school student Kendrick Johnson didn’t return home from school. He was supposed to come home after attending a basketball game at Lowndes High School in…

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The D.C. Snipers

John Allen Muhammad, 41-years old and 17-year old Lee Boyd Malvo completely terrorized Maryland’s Montgomery County as well as the surrounding areas of Virginia and Washington D.C. Before October 2002, Montgomery County was regarded as a relatively safe place to live. They didn’t experience a very high crime rate; the homicide rates were pretty low….

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Episode 42: Chandra Levy

A 24-year old Washington D.C. intern and graduate student, who has hopes and dreams of working for the FBI, suddenly vanishes. Disappears from her apartment, leaving behind her ID, purse, cell phone, and dirty dishes in the sink.  The investigation into her disappearance would uncover a romantic affair involving a well-respected U.S. Congressman. A Congressman, who was…

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Episode 41: Unexplained Deaths of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers

On April 1st, 2014, Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers from the Netherlands went missing while hiking a trail in Panama. Their remains were discovered months later after an international manhunt didn’t turn up any leads.  Without a proper cause of death, was this a tragic hiking accident, or did the girls become victims of foul…

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Unexplained Deaths of Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! On March 15, 2014, 22-year old Lisanne Froon and 21-year old Kris Kremers, both from the Netherlands, arrived in Panama. The 2 Dutch women saved up their money for 6 months to afford a 6-week long stay in Panama. Lisanne and Kris had plans…

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