Forensic Files II

Real-life investigations feature experts drawing on forensic science to solve baffling crimes and other mysteries.
The Maidenwater Murder
S4 E1

When a true crime hobbyist connects a Utah Jane Doe to an Ohio missing persons case, detectives are hard-pressed to solve the decades-old murder.

Men in Black
S4 E2

An upscale apparel store in Bethesda, Md., is the site of a gruesome scene when an employee is killed and her co-worker is battered and tied up, but surveillance video and blood evidence shed further light on the crime.

Lil Miss Murder
S4 E3

Eight days after she disappeared on her way to a family ski trip, an 18-year-old woman's partially nude body is found floating in a river in Wyoming; years later, DNA technology uncovers dark secrets that led to her demise.

Killer Alibi
S4 E4

California police are baffled when an innocent man's DNA is found at the scene of a deadly home invasion, and authorities team with the man's defense attorney.

The Scent of Death
S4 E5

A young Colorado mother suddenly vanishes on Thanksgiving, but when police trace her cell phone, it leads them to a surprising character with an even more surprising story.

Murder Mark
S4 E6

A young mother is found murdered in her home and there are two suspects with ample motive, but an unusual interview and security camera footage have investigators puzzled.

The Murder Irons
S4 E7

After the discovery of the brutal murder of an 18-year-old desk clerk of a beachfront condo, analysts use brand-new mitochondrial DNA technology to prove the killer's identity.

True Bugs
S4 E8

July Fourth weekend leads to tragedy for a California family; to catch a killer, detectives utilize an unorthodox technique -- analyzing bug fragments -- to help put a murderer behind bars.

Murder on Helium Road
S4 E9

A Texas love triangle turns deadly, and it appears to be an open-and-shut case until technology tells the tale.

The Burn Test
S4 E10

A 33-year-old West Virginia husband and father seemingly dies in an accidental house fire; a closer look at the scene reveals a more sinister case.

Desperate Stakes
S4 E12

When the 20-year-old clerk of an Atlanta-area smoke shop is gunned down during a robbery, investigators have only descriptions of the killers and the make of their getaway car; investigators use a videotaped confession to smoke out the killers.

Pulp Friction
S3 E1

A massive explosion claims the life of a California farmhand, and authorities think it's an accidental death, but analysis of debris shows it's a bomb; investigators have few suspects until they hear ominous rumors about a jealous rage.

Sole Mate
S3 E2

When a beautiful college student is stabbed to death in her Knoxville apartment, suspicion immediately falls on her roommate; a bloody shoe print left by the killer exposes a murderer with no history of violence and no reason to kill.

Marked for Murder
S3 E3

Numerous suspects emerge after someone starts targeting law enforcement officers in a peaceful Texas county.

Words Matter
S3 E4

An Illinois mother and her two young children are brutally murdered in their beds, and lurid threats are spray painted all over the walls of the crime scene.

Last Dance
S3 E5

A young Texas teenager and her boyfriend are brutally attacked on Valentine's Day; she is found dead while her boyfriend escapes; the case goes cold for nearly 50 years before a new forensic test exposes a family man with a dark secret.

Dog Proof
S3 E6

Three Indiana construction workers are found shot on a work site.

Mix Matched
S3 E7

A Texan who vows to live a reformed life after being released from prison is subsequently convicted of murder, despite insisting his innocence, so he uses forensic science from behind bars to try to prove his case.

Matter of Time
S3 E8

An extremely successful California career woman keeps falling ill and doctors can't determine why, then after she dies they still have no explanation until they find a key figure in her life has been lying about his past.

Blanket Denial
S3 E9

The body of a 24-year-old criminology student is found wrapped in a blanket alongside a desolate road in Brooklyn, N.Y.; police discover that the bouncer at a bar is her killer.

Unraveled
S3 E10

When a 79-year-old woman is found shot to death in her home, investigators initially suspect her husband or a violent neighbor; shell casings recovered at the scene and a high-tech database reveal an unlikely killer.

First Impressions?
S3 E11

A young single mother is abducted from a gas station and is later found stabbed to death near an oil field; the detectives use shoe and tire impressions to weed out numerous suspects.

Toxic Environment
S3 E12

When a 23-year-old Marine dies in his bedroom, doctors initially believe a heart attack is to blame; when arsenic is found in his organs, his wife is charged with murder; a sharp attorney and toxicological testing uncover the truth.

Lost Connection
S3 E13

When an 18-year-old girl is abducted while talking on a pay phone, forensic evidence found on her clothing points police in the direction of a suspect who shockingly confesses that he didn't act alone.

The Telltale Marks
S3 E15

Patients at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg, W.Va., keep dying after experiencing shockingly low blood sugar levels; an investigation into their deaths reveals an overnight nurse was injecting patients with lethal doses of insulin.

Tell No Tales
S3 E16

A 70-year-old retired veteran is found dead on his boat after a bad sea storm; detectives discover he was killed during an attempted robbery after winning $400 in keno.

The Obsession
S2 E1

The murder of teacher's aide leaves a hole in the heart of her small community; as rumors spread about suspects, the actual perpetrator slips further away.

The Rise
S2 E3

A single mom vanishes without a trace; foul play is confirmed when a truck toolbox opens with her body inside; homicide detectives investigate men she matched on dating sites, men from work, and a lover with a violent past.

Ten of Hearts
S2 E4

A 20-year-old woman sets out on her bike and never returns; her body is found a few miles from her house with a gunshot wound to the head; years go by without any evidence or leads, until new investigators and technology breaks the case.

Heavy Metal
S2 E5

A navy lieutenant is murdered while deployed out to sea; arsenic poisoning is the cause of death; investigators discover he had more than his fair share of enemies, but it takes years before investigators discover what really happened to him.

Knots
S2 E6

A building manager finds the lifeless body of a young woman in the bathtub; when questioned, an ex-con living downstairs lies to police; the lies do not prove murder and the case goes cold, then a new forensic tool examines the evidence.

The Orange Shorts
S2 E7

A wounded woman crawls to call 911; her husband, who wants a divorce, gets a hard look from police, but he has an airtight alibi during the murder; forensic science of ballistics draws a direct connection.

The Reunion
S2 E8

A murder victim's final moments are caught on tape; the crime scene looks like a clear robbery-murder; text evidence at first points to a jilted lover, but police identify a second suspect with a possible motive of deadly revenge.

Personal Penmanship
S2 E9

A religious woman is shot execution style in the suburbs of Michigan; surveillance video reveals it was trio of killers; eventually, detectives get a break: a handwritten note.

Full Circle
S2 E10

Three sex workers are murdered and left along a river; a serial killer was on the loose-and for years the perp was never identified.

Incendiary
S2 E11

When a house fire kills the only doctor in a small town, an arson investigation leads to the son of the doctor's nurse; when his alleged accomplice walks free, the prosecutor worries this might have been a miscarriage of justice.

Grave Justice
S2 E15

A young woman is found murdered on the side of a rural driveway; the victim had been out with friends; the investigation would remain unsolved; until three decades later, when forensics from an unrelated crime helps break the case.

Matching Palms
S2 E16

He is a sex offender and a murderer who attacks in a terrifying rage; this predator manages to evade capture for years, but he leaves evidence behind, his palm print; detectives are determined to put a face to the print.

Smoking Gun
S2 E17

A hearing impaired 77-year-old on a road trip is shot to death because the man cannot hear his assailant's demands; random murders are among the hardest crimes to solve, but investigators are determined to bring this case to justice.

Buried Secrets
S1 E1

A fire leads investigators to reexamine an unusual death.

On the Rocks
S1 E2

A young woman's naked body is discovered in a remote area leading forensic investigators on a search for clues to her identity and the identity of her killer.

The Green Pen
S1 E3

When a Yale student mysteriously vanishes days before her wedding, investigators comb a secure research lab for clues.

Human Sawdust
S1 E4

A suitcase leads to the gruesome discovery of a nearly perfect crime.

The Barn
S1 E5

A popular handyman in a New Hampshire town is found murdered and investigators follow forensic clues to a shocking conclusion.

A Killer Disguise
S1 E6

A young mother is murdered in a crowded parking lot in broad daylight.

The Ambush
S1 E8

A mysterious murder in an upscale community is solved by cell phone forensics.

Family Tree
S1 E9

After the brutal slaying of a young couple on a road trip, the victims' families begin receiving disturbing letters.

The Letter
S1 E10

The unexpected and strange death of a health conscious woman prompts an investigation.

Last Gasp
S1 E11

After a young mother is found brutally murdered in her home, investigators find startling clues on her cell phone that could lead to her killer.

Inside Pocket
S1 E12

An insurance agent is shot execution style in his office, but the killer leaves no fingerprints, and there are no murder weapon found at the scene; then investigators discover a critical clue invisible to the naked eye that cracks the case.

Church Lady
S1 E13

A gruesome find in a small town church sends investigators searching for a killer.

Killer Snapshot
S1 E14

An amazing new forensic tool turns a cold case around.

The Car Accident
S1 E15

A healthy, young mother mysteriously dies after a minor traffic accident triggering an investigation.

The Black Hole
S1 E16

Investigators search for clues after a body is discovered in a watery grave.