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Forensic Files Unsealed

AC Wilson

Forensic Files Unsealed takes you beyond the original cases and into the deeper world of forensic investigation, hidden details, and unanswered questions behind real-life crimes. Each episode revisits compelling cases involving forensic science—from DNA breakthroughs and digital evidence to overlooked clues that changed everything. We go beyond the headlines and reenactments to explore what really happened, how investigators pieced together the truth, and what details often go unspoken in public case summaries. Whether it’s cold cases, courtroom revelations, or scientific breakthroughs, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the evidence that solves—or sometimes complicates—the story.

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Forensic Files Unsealed is an independent true crime podcast created for informational and educational purposes only. All cases discussed are based on publicly available records, news reports, court documents, and documented investigative material. This podcast does not claim to provide legal advice, nor does it assert the guilt or innocence of any individuals mentioned. Some interpretations are based on analysis and may include commentary or speculation intended to explore investigative possibilities, not to state definitive fact. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Listener discretion is advised, as this podcast may contain discussions of violence, death, and sensitive subject matter.
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  • Today · 34 min

    DNA Solves 1981 Texas Cold Case Murder of Yolanda Herrera

    This episode details the resolution of a 45-year-old cold case involving the 1981 murder of Yolanda Herrera in Texas. After decades of uncertainty, authorities utilized advanced DNA technology and forensic genealogy to identify Kelly Lee Brower as the...

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  • Today · 40 min

    Genetic Justice: The Exoneration of Chris Tapp

    This episode details the tragic case of Angie Dodge, whose 1996 murder led to the wrongful conviction of Christopher Tapp. Despite a lack of DNA evidence linking him to the scene, Tapp spent two decades in prison due to a coerced confession and...

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  • Today · 55 min

    The 34-Year Hunt for Krista Martin’s Killer

    This episode details the 1989 cold case of Krista Martin, a 20-year-old woman who was sexually assaulted and murdered in her Wichita, Kansas apartment. Despite extensive initial efforts by law enforcement, the investigation remained unsolved for over...

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  • Today · 49 min

    WISCONSIN 1974 Cold Case Solved After 50 Years

    This episode details the extraordinary resolution of a 1974 cold case involving the murder of Mary Schlace, a talented 25-year-old artist and student. While hitchhiking from Minneapolis to an art show in Chicago, Schlace was tragically killed in...

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  • Today · 44 min

    The 22nd Caller: The DNA Hunt for Lisa Valdez

    In May 1998, Lisa Valdez was discovered dead in her Diamond Heights condo following a violent struggle that left significant amounts of blood evidence. Investigators initially faced dead ends after two potential suspects, including an obsessive...

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  • Today · 37 min

    The Case of Libby Squire: Justice for a Stolen Life

    The episode details the tragic disappearance and murder of 21-year-old university student Libby Squire in Hull, England. After being refused entry to a nightclub due to intoxication, Libby was abducted and killed by Pawel Relowicz, a serial sexual...

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  • Today · 34 min

    “Ferocious and Cruel” - The Case of Katie Kenyon

    This episode details the premeditated murder of Katie Kenyon, a devoted mother from Lancashire, by her manipulative partner, Andrew Burfield. After convincing Kenyon she was receiving mental health treatment, Burfield lured her to a forest where he...

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  • Yesterday · 21 min

    A Killer Story: HBO Probes the Dana Chandler Case

    The HBO docuseries A Killer Story examines the complex legal history of Dana Chandler, who was convicted of murdering her former husband and his partner in 2002. Beyond the criminal investigation, the production highlights the obsessive efforts of...

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  • Yesterday · 38 min

    Florida Man Arrested In Cold Case NYC Ra-es From Over 20 Years Ago

    Authorities recently apprehended Jancys Santiago for his alleged involvement in two unsolved sexual assault cases from over two decades ago in New York City. Investigators utilized Investigative Genetic Genealogy, a sophisticated technique that...

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  • Yesterday · 45 min

    Mom Vanishes After She's Spotted with Bruises All Over Her Body

    This episode provides a detailed overview of the disappearance and presumed murder of Mamta Kafle Bhatt, a pediatric nurse in Virginia who vanished in late July 2024. Suspicion quickly shifted toward her husband, Naresh Bhatt, after investigators...

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  • Yesterday · 42 min

    Betrayal at Snapper Point: The Case of Michelle Leng

    The episode details the tragic 2016 murder of Michelle Leng, a Chinese international student living in Australia. After disappearing from a Sydney shopping trip, her body was discovered in the Snapper Point blowhole bearing signs of a brutal assault....

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  • Yesterday · 39 min

    The Suitcase Murder: Tragedy at the St. Regis Bali

    This episode details the grisly 2014 murder of Chicago socialite Sheila von Wiese-Mack during a luxury vacation in Bali. The narrative explores the volatile relationship between Sheila and her teenage daughter, Heather Mack, whose resentment and...

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  • Yesterday · 44 min

    The Tragic Stolen Light of Eliza Fletcher

    This episode details the tragic kidnapping and murder of Eliza Fletcher, a dedicated kindergarten teacher and mother from Memphis who was abducted during a pre-dawn run in 2022. Investigators utilized surveillance footage and DNA evidence found on a...

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  • Yesterday · 41 min

    The Seven-Year Search for Morgan Bauer

    In 2016, nineteen-year-old Morgan Bauer vanished shortly after moving from South Dakota to Atlanta to pursue a fresh start. Although her case remained cold for seven years, a social media video eventually emerged that contradicted the initial...

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  • Yesterday · 50 min

    The Casting Call Killer: The Tragedy of Kristi Johnson

    This episode details the tragic case of Kristi Johnson, a young woman who moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. In 2003, she disappeared after being lured to a fake audition by Victor Paleologus, a serial predator who...

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  • Yesterday · 58 min

    Aniah Blanchard: A Fatal System Failure and the Fight for Justice

    This episode recounts the tragic kidnapping and murder of 19-year-old college student Aniah Blanchard in Alabama. After she vanished from a gas station in 2019, a massive search effort involving the UFC community and federal agencies eventually led to...

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  • Yesterday · 38 min

    Katie’s Law: A Legacy of Justice and DNA Reform

    The episode recounts the tragic 2003 murder of Katie Sepich, a vibrant graduate student from New Mexico who was killed by a stranger after leaving a party. While the investigation initially focused on her boyfriend due to his lack of cooperation, DNA...

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  • Yesterday · 42 min

    The Grapevine Lake Murder: The Case of Jackie Vandagriff

    This episode details the brutal murder of Jacqueline Vandergriff, a 24-year-old student at Texas Woman's University who was found dismembered and burned near Grapevine Lake in 2016. Surveillance footage and digital evidence traced her final hours to a...

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  • Yesterday · 45 min

    The Slayer of Telo: The Crimes of Jason Massie

    This episode details the gruesome 1993 murders of teenagers Brian King and Christina Benjamin in Telo, Texas. The victims were lured from their home by Jason Massie, a young man with a documented history of extreme animal cruelty and a desire to...

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  • Yesterday · 30 min

    The Colonial Parkway Murders: Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. Linked

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation has officially named Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. as the suspect responsible for the 1988 disappearances of Keith Call and Cassandra Hailey. This recent determination connects the missing pair to the Colonial Parkway...

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