Episode Details

This source details how forensic science is used to resolve violent crimes where victims are discovered in or near water. It recounts the investigation into serial killer Paul Bernardo, whose crimes were uncovered through DNA and concrete analysis, and describes the case of Henderson Williams, who was convicted of murdering his mother after his DNA was found on a discarded cigarette. Additionally, the episode explains how medical examiners identified strangulation in the death of Janice Walters, despite her boyfriend claiming she died in a flash flood. The final case study illustrates how accident reconstruction and physical evidence exposed Dan Egan for drowning his ex-wife following a staged car crash. Collectively, these narratives emphasize that modern investigative techniques can reveal the truth even when offenders attempt to hide their actions behind natural elements or staged accidents.






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