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Forensic Tales

Forensic Tales

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Not all stories have happy endings... A weekly true crime podcast with a forensic twist. Each episode features real stories highlighting how forensic science was used. From fingerprinting to criminal profiling to familial DNA, we have every investigative angle covered.© 2022 Rockefeller Audio LLC Biographies & Memoirs Politics & Government Social Sciences True Crime
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  • Cathy Swartz

    Cathy Swartz
    Mar 23 2026
    #325 - When the body of a 19-year-old mother was discovered murdered inside her apartment in 1988, the residents of Three Rivers, Michigan, were shocked. But the brutal details of her murder weren’t the one thing that left people in the community on the edge. It was the fact that when the young mother’s body was discovered by her fiancé, the victim’s eight-month-old daughter was found still sleeping in her crib in the bedroom next door. But without any solid leads, the investigation quickly turned cold. And the victim’s family would have to wait over three decades and new advancements in forensic science technology to finally get justice. If you’d like to support the show and help fund research, production, and editing, you can do so with a small monthly contribution on Patreon. Patreon supporters get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content. You can learn more at Patreon.com/ForensicTales. You can also watch Forensic Tales on YouTube. Just search Forensic Tales Podcast and be sure to subscribe. And if you enjoy the show, leaving a positive rating or review really helps others discover it. For a full list of sources used in this episode, visit ForensicTales.com. Thank you for listening. And I’ll see you next week. Until then… remember: not all stories have happy endings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • SPECIAL EPISODE: A Forensic Breakdown of the Kouri Richins Trial

    SPECIAL EPISODE: A Forensic Breakdown of the Kouri Richins Trial
    Mar 17 2026
    In March 2022, 39-year-old Eric Richins was found unresponsive in his Utah home. His death was initially believed to be the result of a fentanyl overdose, a tragic loss for his family. But what followed would shock investigators. Eric’s wife, Kouri Richins, later published a children’s book about grief, written to help her young sons cope with the sudden loss of their father. At first glance, it seemed like a story of heartbreak and healing. Until questions began to surface. As investigators dug deeper, the case took a dramatic turn, one that would ultimately lead to charges and a high-profile trial. In this special episode of Forensic Tales, we break down the trial from a forensic perspective, examining the toxicology findings, digital evidence, and key testimony presented in court. From the prosecution’s theory to the defense’s strategy, we walk through the most critical moments that shaped this case. What did the forensic evidence really reveal? And how did it influence the outcome of the trial? Forensic Tales is a Rockefeller Audio production. The show is written and produced by me, Courtney Fretwell. If you’d like to support the show and help fund research, production, and editing, you can do so with a small monthly contribution on Patreon. Patreon supporters get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content. You can learn more at Patreon.com/ForensicTales. You can also watch Forensic Tales on YouTube. Just search Forensic Tales Podcast and be sure to subscribe. And if you enjoy the show, leaving a positive rating or review really helps others discover it. Remember...not all stories have happy endings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Shirley Ramey

    Shirley Ramey
    Mar 16 2026
    #324 - It was supposed to be a normal night for 78-year-old Shirley Ramey and her husband of 57 years, Daryl, from Hope, Idaho. Daryl went to play cards with friends while Shirley stayed inside at their quiet home near the Canadian border. But when Daryl returned home that evening with a bacon cheeseburger she had asked for, he found the sliding glass door open and Shirley lying on the floor in a pool of blood. His wife of nearly six decades had been shot twice at close range. But just when the police thought they had everything figured out, the case went ice-cold. Who would want a 78-year-old wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother dead? Forensic Tales is a Rockefeller Audio production. The show is written & produced by Courtney Fretwell. If you’d like to support the show and help fund research, production, and editing, you can do so with a small monthly contribution on Patreon. Patreon supporters get early access to ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content. You can learn more at Patreon.com/ForensicTales. Forensic Tales is now on YouTube. Be sure to subscribe for even more content. For a full list of sources used in this episode, visit ForensicTales.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
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Love this podcast for my drives. There isn’t unnecessary chatter, which is my biggest issues with a majority of crime podcast. The research is detailed and relayed perfect

Go to crime podcast

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I listen to many a true crime podcast but this one hits every note just right. Love how it is thoughtfully presented and the research is top notch. Her case selection is my favorite part of the podcast.

One of the BEST of true crime podcast out there

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If you are a fan of true crime, you will love this podcast. I highly recommend listening.

Awesome Podcast!!

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Great storyline from a reputable expert. I love listening to the host's expert account. The forensic spin holds my attention. I truly enjoy the podcast!

A True Crime Podcast like no other.

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I enjoy the stories and she has a good voice to listen to. thank you!

One of my favorites!

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