Episode Details

A survivor’s courage. A forensic artist’s skill. A killer exposed.

In this episode of Murder Unscripted, we tell the story of Daniel Lee Corwin, a Texas serial killer whose crimes haunted Huntsville in the 1980s — and how a single forensic sketch helped identify him before he could strike again.

Through survivor accounts, investigative records, and forensic breakthroughs, we trace Corwin’s descent into violence and the remarkable teamwork that finally stopped him.

This episode explores:

• The moment a survivor’s memory reshaped the investigation
• The artistry and science behind forensic sketches
• How law enforcement used those tools to track Corwin down

Follow Murder Unscripted for more cases where truth hides in the details — and where justice depends on the smallest clues.