DNA

BBC's documentary series Crimewatch UK examines the shocking 1992 kidnapping of estate agent Stephanie Slater, who was held captive for eight days by Michael Sams.

Four people were shot at forest parking areas in Göhrde between 1986 and 1989. It took 21 years to find the perpetrator — only when genealogical DNA databases became available.

Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., the prolific serial offender who terrorized California for a decade, was arrested in 2018 at age 72 after investigators used pioneering genetic genealogy techniques to identify him as the Golden State Killer.

Forensic science has transformed true crime storytelling — from cold case DNA breakthroughs to toxicology and digital forensics. The truecrime.news editorial team has selected seven concrete podcast episodes that showcase how scientific investigation drives justice, selected for their depth of forensic detail, investigative rigor, and real-world impact.

Danske Drabssager, a popular Danish true crime podcast, has released a Q&A episode dedicated to forensic medicine. The episode answers listener questions about criminal investigation techniques and forensic examination methods used in real murder cases.