Oscar Pistorius, also known as “Blade Runner”, is a South African former professional sprinter who competed in 3 Paralympic Games and the 2012 Olympics as a double amputee. He was celebrated as the first amputee runner to ever compete at an Olympics Games. But, blade runner won’t just be remembered for his athletic achievements. He will also…
Read MoreSubscribe to Forensic Tales Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Oscar Pistorius became known as “Blade Runner.” Born in 1986, he’s remembered as the South African former professional sprinter, who as a double-amputee competed in 3 Paralympic games and the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was celebrated as the first amputee runner to ever compete…
Read MoreSubscribe to Forensic Tales Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Dennis Rader aka “BTK” is one of America’s most notorious serial killers. BTK is responsible for killing 10 innocent people. Dennis Rader “BTK”. PHOTO SOURCE: BIOGRAPHY.COM On January 15th, 1974, Dennis Rader “BTK” selected his first victims. In January 1974, 4 members of the…
Read MoreSubscribe to Forensic Tales Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Charles Augustus Lindberg Jr. was born in 1930 to parents Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Charles Lindbergh was a famous American aviator and pioneer in the field of aviation. Lindbergh became an overnight sensation after he completed the first transatlantic flight between 2…
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On March 1, 1932, the 20-month old son of the famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh went missing from his bedroom. The kidnapper or kidnappers left behind a ransom note demanding money for the return of the Lindbergh baby. The missing baby and the hunt for his kidnapper became the biggest story since…
Read MoreSubscribe to Forensic Tales Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Michael Peterson is arrested and charged with his wife, Kathleen’s murder. Police and prosecutors don’t believe his story that his wife fell down the stairs. Michael Peterson in court with his attorney, David Rudolph. PHOTO SOURCE: Digital Spy At first, Kathleen’s daughter, Caitlin, and…
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This is Part 2 of the Staircase Murder. On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase inside her home in Durham, North Carolina. Her husband, Michael Peterson, discovers the body and was thought to be a tragic accident. But, as the forensic evidence evolved in the case, the…
Read MoreSubscribe to Forensic Tales Podcast so you don’t miss an episode! On Sunday, December 8, 2001, the Durham, North Carolina police receive a frantic 9-1-1 call at 2:40 a.m. The caller is Michael Peterson. Michael reports to the police that his wife, Kathleen Peterson is at the bottom of the staircase and has suffered from…
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On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase inside her home in Durham, North Carolina. Her husband, Michael Peterson, discovers the body and was thought to be a tragic accident. But, as the forensic evidence evolved in the case, the incident started to look less like an accident….
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