Send us Fan Mail We needed a break from murder… so we turned to reality TV. Cameras & Chaos — a new mini series from The Forensic Files Duo. Between our main true crime episodes, Drew is taking over the mic to teach Danielle everything she somehow missed in the absolutely unhinged world of reality TV drama, scandals, lawsuits, cheating, and yes… even the occasional handcuffs. Think of it as a Case Break — still chaotic, still investigative, just with a lot more Housewives and a lot ...

Send us Fan Mail When 20-year-old college student Jenna Verhaalen is found dead in her Texas apartment, investigators are faced with a puzzling case. With no obvious signs of forced entry and several potential suspects in the spotlight—including her boyfriend, a neighbor, and an apartment maintenance worker—the search for the truth becomes a forensic nightmare. In this episode, Danielle and Drew break down the forensic evidence that ultimately exposed the killer, including DNA recovered from ...

Send us Fan Mail We needed a break from murder… so we turned to reality TV. Introducing Cameras & Chaos — a new mini series from The Forensic Files Duo. Between our main true crime episodes, Drew is taking over the mic to teach Danielle everything she somehow missed in the absolutely unhinged world of reality TV drama, scandals, lawsuits, cheating, and yes… even the occasional handcuffs. Think of it as a Case Break — still chaotic, still investigative, just with a lot more Housewive...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the chilling Episode “Insect Clues,” recapping the groundbreaking case that helped put forensic entomology on the map. In 1988, the body of 29-year-old Sandra Cwik was discovered in a remote area outside San Diego, California. With little physical evidence and few leads, investigators turned to an unusual source for answers: insects. What followed would become one of the earliest high-profile murder cases solved using forensic entomology, ultimately leading detec...

Send us Fan Mail They’re baaaack! After a long hiatus filled with caffeine, musicals, kids, and chaos, Danielle and Drew are back in the studio — and kicking off Season 2 with one of Forensic Files’ darkest episodes: “Fate Date.” This case takes us to Tulsa, Oklahoma, 2004, where a seemingly ordinary night of online dating turned into a deadly setup. When Rebecca Barney invites her new internet acquaintance James “Jimmy” Kidwell over, tragedy strikes — leaving three people dead, a house in fl...

Send us Fan Mail The hosts of the Forensic Files Duo podcast provide an in-depth recap and analysis of Forensic Files Season 1, Episode 9, titled "Deadly Neighborhoods," which delves into unsettling clusters of cancer cases that emerged in various communities across the United States. The episode highlights instances where residents in specific neighborhoods experienced unusually high rates of cancer, prompting investigations into potential environmental causes. "Deadly Neighborhoods." ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Forensic Files Duo Podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into Forensic Files Season 14, Episode 15, Trail of a Killer. This chilling case follows the brutal 2003 murder of Kathy Loreck, who was attacked while walking on a popular trail during her lunch break in broad daylight while speaking on the phone with her husband. Investigators struggled to find leads—until DNA evidence from cigarette butts near the crime scene led to the arrest of Robert Ward Fraz...

Send us Fan Mail On the Forensic Files Duo podcast’s 16th episode, the duo take a deep dive into The Wilson Murder. This episode of Forensic Files delves into the murder of Jack Wilson, a wealthy doctor found dead in his home under suspicious circumstances. Initially thought to be a burglary gone wrong, forensic experts soon suspect a complex plot. But did they get it? Listeners can expect a mix of detailed forensic breakdowns, lighthearted banter, and a few unexpected twists. Sources: Wikipe...

Send us Fan Mail The Duo covers Season 14, Episode 16 of Forensic Files, titled "Gone Ballistic," the episode delves into the 2008 murder of Colorado real estate developer Alan Helmick. Found shot to death in his home by his wife, Miriam Helmick, she quickly became the prime suspect. A breakthrough came when they unearthed a bullet fired 20 years earlier from the now-missing murder weapon. Sources: Wikipedia | Forensic Files | Youtube | Transcript | Crimelines Podcast | 2020: Run, Run, Run | ...

Send us Fan Mail The Duo recaps and reviews Season 1 Episode 7 titled "Legionnaires Disease". In the summer of 1976, during America's Bicentennial celebrations, 180 Legionnaires contracted an aggressive pneumonia-like illness after a convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After 29 of them die, doctors and scientists are puzzled. The determination of one scientist helps to discover the cause of this deadly disease now known as Legionnaires' disease. This became one of the most famous ...