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In 1969, 23-year-old Mary Scott was found brutally killed and sexually assaulted in San Diego. Her killer remained unidentified for 51 years until forensic genetic genealogy enabled authorities to identify the perpetrator, resolving a long-standing cold case.
A Georgia firefighter died from an illness linked to antifreeze in toxicology reports, prompting suspicion toward a woman connected to the death of her previous husband. Investigators examine her potential role in the incident.
Vermont father Gregory Davis was abducted by a man posing as a federal marshal. The investigation traced the crime to a glamorous fraudster whose financial schemes escalated into betrayal, violence, and murder.
Nada Huranieh, a mother of three, was found dead on her patio beneath an open second-floor window by her 14-year-old daughter. The incident, involving a fatal fall from an upper floor, remains under investigation due to suspicious circumstances.
Nancy Crampton-Brophy, a romance novelist, executed the plotline of her essay "How to Murder Your Husband" in Portland, leading to her husband's death. The case reflects a real-life adaptation of her fictional narrative.
Natalie Harker, 30, was found dead in a tent after her ex-boyfriend, Andrew Pearson, called emergency services. Authorities investigated the incident, which involved suspicious circumstances surrounding her death following the call.
Teen Ronan Kanda was stabbed to death with a ninja sword. Surveillance footage revealed a red car stalking him, leading police to conclude the murder was a tragic case of mistaken identity.
Richard Beasley and Brogan Rafferty posted a job ad on Craigslist offering a groundskeeper position, later linked to a scam examined in a true crime series.
In 1994, skeletal remains of a woman were found in Okaloosa County, leading to a stalled investigation. A new forensic tool recently provided breakthroughs, aiding efforts to identify her and her killer, as highlighted by a true crime series exploring genetic genealogy's role in solving cold cases.
Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old from Surrey, England, vanished after visiting a friend he met online. His parents’ initial relief turned to horror when he failed to return, prompting an investigation into his disappearance and subsequent murder by a stranger.
Robert Penn was fatally slashed during a late-night walk with his wife, initially suspected to be a stranger. However, audio from a doorbell camera suggests the attacker may be someone familiar, prompting further investigation into close associates.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd examines the murder of novelist Peter Farquhar, who was gaslighted by his killer Ben Field to inherit his wealth. The case is part of an investigation using advanced digital autopsy techniques to uncover truths behind violent crimes.