Graduate student Jared Davidson's assassination in Santa Barbara was solved using a Persian violet plant found at the scene, surveillance footage of a disguised buyer, DNA evidence linking Melinda Jones, and cell phone records disproving alibis, leading to the indictment of three suspects, including Jones, who faced an amnesia defense but was ultimately convicted.
Police released surveillance showing a person of interest walking near the Tepe residence in Columbus between 2 and 5 a.m. on the day of the fatal shooting. Dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife were found dead, while their children and dog survived. Investigators note the couple had no known enemies, and family urges public help identifying the suspect from the footage.
Dorothy Thompson, a pet cemetery owner in St. Bernard, Louisiana, vanished mysteriously and was found wrapped in chains in the Mississippi River after three weeks missing. A cold case was reopened 18 years later.
Peter Chadwick, accused of murdering his wife and staging a kidnapping, evaded capture for over four years. Authorities located him after he watched a "48 Hours" report from his hiding place, which revealed his awareness of the investigation. The case highlights how media coverage can aid in solving long-standing criminal investigations.
Peter Norris Dupas, an Australian serial killer, murdered multiple women in Victoria over four decades, including Nikki Patterson and Margaret Mah, who were violently attacked and mutilated. His capture followed a jailhouse confession and a $1 million reward, leading to his life imprisonment after legal battles.
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.
Peter Fasoli: Truth About My Murder follows forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd as he re-examines the 2013 killing of Peter Fasoli. The programme explores how Jason Marshall murdered Fasoli before setting fire to his home to conceal the crime, and how overlooked evidence ultimately exposed the truth behind the staged fatal fire.
Peter Fasoli: Ruled Accidental Until a Webcam Revealed the Truth follows the investigation into Peter Fasoli's 2013 death after crucial evidence was overlooked. The programme reveals how hidden webcam footage exposed Jason Marshall's fatal attack, his attempt to destroy evidence by fire, and the second murder he committed before investigators finally brought him to justice.
Dr. Richard Shepherd investigates the murder of Peter McMahon, killed by his ex-partner for financial gain. The case employs state-of-the-art digital autopsy techniques to analyze the victim's body and uncover evidence.
Peter Sutcliffe: The Yorkshire Ripper Who Killed For Fun profiles Peter Sutcliffe, the serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper, whose five-year murder spree made him one of Britain's most infamous criminals. The documentary examines his crimes, the massive police investigation, and the failures that allowed him to evade capture...
New evidence from Angelica Cluk's murder scene at St. Patricks Church suggests Peter Tobin, a suspect in multiple killings, may be Britain's most prolific serial killer. Forensic analysis linked him to a garden trench containing hidden bodies, including two discovered in Margate, alongside cases tied to the church and other victims.
In 2006, the murder of Angelika Kluk was linked to a serial killer by DS David Swindle and forensic scientist Carol Rogers during an investigation into the case.