Dive into the fascinating world of forensic science with these gripping episodes from The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science. 00:00 "Deadly Smile" Melissa Padilla was found murdered in New Jersey with distinctive marks on her body. Investigators later linked these marks to Steven Foron, a man who had assaulted a Maine state trooper in a similar manner. 50:42 "Military Justice" The investigation into a Navy sailor’s murder revealed conflicting statements from two suspects, with one initially blaming the other but later admitting to the crime. Forensic evidence and ballistic analysis pointed to the true shooter, and a recovered handgun linked the suspect to the murder. The shooter was convicted of murder and robbery, while the accomplice was sentenced for accessory and false statements. 1:42:14 "The Unforgotten" Tracy Joe Shine, a key witness in a case, went missing in 1987 after agreeing to testify against her boyfriend, Michael Neil. Investigators found human tissue in a refrigerator at Neil's business, but DNA testing couldn't confirm the identity until 1999. A new technique linked the tissue to Tracy Joe's mother, confirming her death. Make sure you subscribe to get your regular crime fix: youtube.com/c/RealCrime It’s a brand new crime podcast, and the lead detective is YOU! Click on this link to check out COLD TAPES. https://coldtapes.com/?utm_source=Real%20Crime&utm_medium=YouTube%20video&utm_campaign= Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #truecrime #realcrime #crime
