After five days of testimony, a judge ordered recording artist D4vd to stand trial in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This special episode examines the forensic evidence revealed during his preliminary hearing—and the questions his defense says remain unanswered.

The Florence Salon Murders

Not all stories have happy endings...

Hosted by Courtney Fretwell, M.S. in Forensic Psychology, Forensic Tales is a weekly true crime podcast with a forensic twist. Each episode features real cases and explores how forensic science, criminal profiling, and investigative techniques were used to uncover the truth—or, in some cases, left more questions than answers.

From fingerprint analysis and DNA evidence to bloodstain pattern analysis and behavioral profiling, every episode breaks down the science behind the headlines. Whether it's a solved murder, a cold case, or a controversial investigation, Forensic Tales takes you beyond the crime scene and into the forensic evidence that shaped the case.