How Forensic Science Solves Decades-Old Murders and Catches Elusive Killers

Some people murder for love. But these killers did it for the money. When greed is the motive, investigators must make every clue pay off.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

In 1987, a successful television producer was gunned down in his New York office. It looked like a professional hit. With no leads, the investigation stalled. Four years later and a continent away, a man told Los Angeles police he had been hired to murder two exotic dancers. Investigators linked the two crimes and uncovered a businessman willing to kill to protect his interests. The FBI would create an elaborate sting operation to try and stop the murderous actions of an entertainment industry giant.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Toxicology: While drugs can cure disease and ease pain, they can also be agents of murder. Toxicologists can examine blood and tissue to uncover cases where death is not as natural as it may seem--from slow arsenic poisoning to quick cocaine overdoses.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

In the mid-1990’s, a gang of professional bank robbers raided cities across seven states. Disguises and speed protected their identity from cameras and the police as they stole hundreds of thousands of dollars, always leaving a bomb to terrorize their victims. The stakes were raised when the FBI discovered the robbers had an agenda beyond their personal wealth. To stop these extremists and their growing operation, the FBI needed to capture their leaders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

the 2013 death of Melissa Rocuba, who was fatally shot in her home by her husband, Bruno Rocuba. For nearly a decade, the case remained unsolved after Bruno claimed the shooting was a tragic accident involving a firearm.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

When lovers turn on each other, or marriages fail, some ruthless spouses find a grisly way to gain an uncontested divorce – with no paperwork. When murder tears lovers apart, forensic science must put piece together the mystery to catch the killer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

Every family has its secrets, and sometimes blood relations lead to bloodshed. When murder becomes a family affair, investigators must turn to forensics to uncover family plotsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

the harrowing reality of stalking, exploring how obsession can escalate into devastating tragedy. The documentary provides an in-depth look at several high-profile and deeply personal cases, including the murders of Penny Chang, Jackie Vandagriff, and Dr. Amie Harwick.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

In 1994, a teenage immigrant came to the United States to realize her dream of becoming a doctor. But a tragic twist of fate intervened, when she found herself an innocent victim of the drug trade. Kidnapped and held captive, she survived for days against all odds. Authorities arrested her captors, but they refused to reveal her whereabouts. The FBI and local police raced against time, determined to save the teenager’s life. Their investigation revealed a complex story of drugs, betrayal and revenge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.

These cases took a decade or more to solve. There’s no statute of limitations on murder. As a case turns cold, the clues become scarce, investigators must rely on science to close cold cases.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.