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Forensic Files

HLN
Forensic Science
Murder Investigation
Murder
Forensic Evidence
Madison Rutherford
FBI
DNA Testing
This American Life
Homicide
Vicki Lynn Hoskinson
Domestic Violence
Stephen Holmes
Insurance Fraud
Frank Jarvis Atwood
Amtrak
Wilson Santillo
Crime Scene Evidence
Sunset Limited
Restaurant Robbery
Jordan Harbinger Show

Forensic Files is a pioneer in the field of fact-based, high-tech, dramatic storytelling. This series of television programs delves into the world of forensic science, profiling intriguing crimes, accidents, and outbreaks of disease from around the world.

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PublishesWeeklyEpisodes368Founded8 years ago
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This episode originally aired July 29, 2019. Police find an abandoned car on a busy Philadelphia highway; later, strange marks on the driver's body lead police to her killer.

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This episode originally aired July 25, 2019. A young woman was killed in a senseless act of revenge. Could police identify the killer through a fingerprint on cloth?

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Recent Guests

Karen Taylor
Forensic artist hired to reconstruct facial features from the skull
Forensic casework
Episode: Headquarters
LJ Dragovich
Forensic expert who testified that Dan McDonald's death could have been suicide and demonstrated gunpowder residue scenarios
Episode: Bed Of Deceit
James Whipple
Convicted murderer who confessed to the crime.
Episode: Pressed For Crime
Bill Bruns
Husband of Pearl Bruns, implicated in her disappearance and murder
Episode: Missing Pearl
John Douglas
FBI behavioral analyst
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Episode: Body of Evidence
Dr. Homer Campbell
Medical investigator for the state of New Mexico
Episode: Body of Evidence
Dr. Mary Case
Chief medical examiner for St. Louis County
Episode: Body of Evidence
Don Webber
Journalist chronicling the case
Episode: Body of Evidence
Willie Odom
Pilot of the tugboat Mavilla involved in the crash
Episode: Visibility Zero

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.2k ratings
  • Love these… but!

    I love these audio versions of the show. The story telling is iconic (a word I don’t use lightly). But, and it’s a biggie. Some of these shows need to have updates at the end. In some cases the science has been updated or improved and some of the people have had the convictions mentioned overturned. The most recent example of this was the “Broken Bond” episode. The mother in question was found innocent, after it was discovered that both her children suffered from a severe medical condition. I kn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    You asked for them
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this

    Probably the most interesting show ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nik88865
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ads

    Too many ads. I’m not listening again.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Boldswirth
    Australiaa month ago
  • The sleep pod

    His voice calms me to sleep every night. RIP Peter Thomas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kmorkay
    United States2 months ago
  • The OG

    Lulling me to sleep since 2002. Peter Thomas RIP

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alleyooooooooop
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise factual, well-researched content and educational value.
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There are mixed feelings about some controversial topics being debated.

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Apple Podcasts
#79
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#54
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#216
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#92
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#222
Germany/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#116
Philippines/Top Podcasts

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Forensic Files delves into real crime through forensic science, offering fact-based, high-tech storytelling that unpacks investigations, evidence, and courtroom outcomes. Episodes cover a range from cold cases and serial patterns to high-profile disasters, with a clear emphasis on how science informs conclusions. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of complex methods, tight narration, and a focus on how forensic analysis resolves questions about motive, method, and truth. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who value precise detail, credible sources, and a thoughtful pace without sensationalism.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Forensic Files:

1. Cold Case Files
2. Snapped: Women Who Murder
3. 48 Hours
4. City Confidential
5. 20/20

How many episodes of Forensic Files are there?

Forensic Files launched 8 years ago and published 368 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Forensic Files include:

1. Karen Taylor
2. LJ Dragovich
3. James Whipple
4. Bill Bruns
5. John Douglas
6. Dr. Homer Campbell
7. Dr. Mary Case
8. Don Webber

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