The New Detectives — Season 1
Case Studies in Forensic Science
About this season
The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is a documentary true crime television show that aired two to three different cases in forensic science per episode.
Episodes (3)
1. Soldier Stories
Aired 10 June 1996 • 52 min
Young men shipped off to war would never return. Forensic experts work to tell their stories.
2. Dead Men Do Talk
Aired 11 June 1996 • 52 min
This episode begins by showing how forensic scientists work backwards from a confession to concrete evidence. Before progressing to why cold cases shouldn't be forgotten about. It does not matter if it is minutes or years after the crime, these experts work to tell the stories of the victims.
3. Deadly Chemistry
Aired 12 June 1996 • 52 min
Scientists explore the differences between targeted and random poisoners, and the significance of disguising a targeted act of poison as a random act, such as the Tylenol case in Chicago.