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…

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…

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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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…

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…

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! In a Georgetown cemetery, a young, unidentified female was buried. No family, no services, and no speeches. Nobody knew anything about her. Except she was dead. Her grave read: “Tent Girl. Found May 17th, 1968.” The horrific tragedy told and retold by the town’s…

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! In April 2001, Susan married the man of her dreams. A man who gave her two beautiful boys, and her perfect little Mormon home. So why would the faithful Susan run away? Her quick-tongued husband possessed all the answers. She had an affair. She…

Subscribe to Forensic Tales podcast so you don’t miss an episode! During the 1980’s Los Angeles was the place for glitz, glamour, and terror. A shadow in the night was killing Angelinos with reckless abandon. People feared they would be next. On March 27th, destiny struck an innocent couple. The night stalker performed his evil…

Subscribe to Forensic Tales so you don’t miss an episode! On January 26, 2013, 21-year-old Elisa Lam rode an Amtrak train to Los Angeles. She dreamt her entire life of visiting LA-LA land. She dreamt of new friends, a happier life, and maybe even love.  Her chance finally arrived. She somehow convinced her protective parents…