Forensic Firsts - Season 2

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Fire Investigation

1 - Fire Investigation

Air Date: May 5, 2013

Arson used to be the ideal way for a crook to make evidence go up in smoke. Not anymore.

Cyber Forensics

2 - Cyber Forensics

Air Date: May 12, 2013

A spy uncovering government secrets from home. A serial killer hunting female escorts online. Two dangerous criminals, both of whom played a vital role in the evolution of digital forensics.

Criminal Profiling

3 - Criminal Profiling

Air Date: May 19, 2013

See how criminal profilers bring felons to justice by gathering evidence, studying motives, and getting inside some very troubled minds.

Blood Spatter

4 - Blood Spatter

Air Date: May 26, 2013

Join two investigations and see how evolving forensic science helped investigators solve both a 1954 murder and the death of a Las Vegas playboy 40 years later.

Trace Evidence

5 - Trace Evidence

Air Date: June 2, 2013

Discover how scientist Edmond Locard's bold theories on using microscopic evidence to solve crimes helped crack a high profile murder case in 1912.

Cause of Death

6 - Cause of Death

Air Date: June 9, 2013

When a death looks suspicious, forensic pathologists take a closer look. By thoroughly examining a corpse, they can determine the cause of death and whether or not a crime has taken place.

Plant Evidence

7 - Plant Evidence

Air Date: June 16, 2013

The son of Charles Lindbergh is kidnapped and murdered in 1932. The crime catches the attention of a wood expert whose expertise will establish the science of forensic botany.