Forensic Files: Collection

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  • 2007
  • 1 Season

Forensic Files: Collection is an investigative documentary series that delves deep into the world of forensic science to help solve various criminal cases. Produced by truTV, the show first premiered in 1996, and over the years, it has become one of the most popular crime shows on television.

The series follows the work of forensic experts in their attempt to solve crimes using scientific evidence. Each episode is divided into different segments, with each segment focusing on a different case. The show features real-life cases that have been solved using forensic evidence, including cases that have long gone cold.

Forensic Files: Collection explores a wide range of crimes, from murder and arson to forgery and fraud, with each episode presented in a step-by-step format that illustrates how forensic techniques are used to identify and catch criminals. The show uses interviews with forensic experts, crime scene investigators, and law enforcement officials to provide a detailed and informative overview of forensic techniques and how they are used to solve crimes.

The series features a diverse and engaging cast of characters who work in the field of forensic science. Viewers are introduced to a variety of experts in the field, including forensic pathologists, DNA analysts, ballistics experts, and toxicologists, among others. Each episode showcases the unique insights and techniques that these professionals bring to their respective fields, and viewers gain an appreciation for the vital role that forensic science plays in solving crimes.

One of the signature features of Forensic Files: Collection is the use of cutting-edge technology to help solve crimes. The show illustrates how scientific advances, such as DNA profiling and digital forensics, have revolutionized the field and made it possible to identify suspects and solve crimes that would have been impossible to solve just a few decades ago.

Forensic Files: Collection is also notable for its attention to detail and its respect for the victims and their families. Unlike other true crime shows that sensationalize crimes and focus on the perpetrators, Forensic Files: Collection puts the focus on the science and the evidence, allowing viewers to gain a greater understanding of the criminal justice system and the role that forensic science plays in it.

Overall, Forensic Files: Collection is a fascinating and informative series that is perfect for anyone with an interest in true crime, forensic science, or law enforcement. Its engaging format, diverse cast of characters, and focus on science and technology make it a must-watch for anyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating world of forensic science.

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Social Circle
40. Social Circle
December 17, 2010
When four young people are slaughtered in an upscale Texas community, neighbors give authorities descriptions of two strangers seen in the area.
Water Logged
39. Water Logged
December 10, 2010
The bodies of a woman and her two daughters are found floating in Tampa Bay, leading to a high-profile manhunt.
Filtered Out
38. Filtered Out
November 12, 2010
A missing teenage girl's family hopes that she just ran away, but the discovery of her body confirms their worst fears and sends police on a manhunt.
Textbook Murder
37. Textbook Murder
October 29, 2010
When a woman is slain, police suspect her philandering fiancé until a third party steps forward with a surprising revelation about the murder weapon.
Home of the Brave
36. Home of the Brave
September 24, 2010
When a woman is beaten to death a month after her husband saves her from a fire, evidence points to an intruder -- but authorities have their doubts.
A Squire's Riches
35. A Squire's Riches
September 10, 2010
When a man dies after a hydraulic jack slips and drops a truck on him, investigators soon discover that it wasn't just a tragic accident.
Three's a Crowd
34. Three's a Crowd
August 27, 2010
When a woman is shot to death in a church parking lot, police zero in on her spouse, who recently learned she'd been having an affair for three years.
Hear No Evil
33. Hear No Evil
July 30, 2010
When numerous clues bring investigators to a murder scene, evidence is plentiful -- but the victim's body is nowhere to be found.
Purebread Murder
32. Purebread Murder
July 16, 2010
A woman's rapist and murderer is brought to justice with evidence from an unlikely source: a hamburger bun.
Lights Out
31. Lights Out
June 11, 2010
After a young mother is killed and her 4-year-old daughter brutally assaulted, it takes 15 years until DNA technology can identify the culprit.
Dirty Little Seacret
30. Dirty Little Seacret
June 4, 2010
A week after a couple vanishes during a Memorial Day beach trip, a seemingly unrelated robbery leads authorities to new clues.
Waste Mis-Management
29. Waste Mis-Management
May 14, 2010
Authorities don't have much to go on when a rapist and murderer spends hours cleaning up the crime scene and then disposes of the body.
Watchful Eye
28. Watchful Eye
April 23, 2010
When the prime suspect in a park ranger's murder is quickly cleared, nearly six years elapse before DNA technology brings new facts to light.
Runaway Love
27. Runaway Love
April 2, 2010
When a woman with more than 50 stab wounds is found floating in a harbor, are her missing ex and daughter also victims, or did they commit the murder?
Family Interrupted
26. Family Interrupted
February 19, 2010
A family of four is gunned down in what appears to be an interrupted robbery, but police discover a far more heinous motive behind the attack.
Shoe-in for Murder
25. Shoe-in for Murder
February 5, 2010
At an apartment where a mother was stabbed to death, investigators find plenty of evidence but have no suspect to compare it against.
Office Visit
24. Office Visit
January 22, 2010
When a surgeon is stabbed to death, the prime suspect has an alibi -- until the investigation uncovers a conspiracy behind the murder.
DNA Dragnet
23. DNA Dragnet
May 15, 2009
When forensic specialists enhance surveillance footage, they discover that a seemingly simple encounter is instead an abduction by a serial killer.
Seedy Intentions
22. Seedy Intentions
April 17, 2009
Weeks after a young girl vanishes, a psychic leads investigators to a field, where they find her body and clues to her killer's identity.
Church Dis-service
21. Church Dis-service
April 3, 2009
When a woman disappears after evening church services, police search for a mysterious van that several witnesses saw her step into.
Fashion Police
20. Fashion Police
March 13, 2009
A unique button and some of its connecting threads are investigators' only clues when a woman is stabbed more than 30 times.
Sworded Scheme
19. Sworded Scheme
January 30, 2009
Investigators believe that a missing college student will turn up -- until they find blood evidence that her boyfriend has tried to cover up.
Sands of Crime
18. Sands of Crime
January 16, 2009
Eight years after the rape and murder of a college student, a cell phone and some running shoes help investigators crack the cold case.
A Cinderella Story
17. A Cinderella Story
 
When a woman is raped and murdered on the beach, investigators track down the killer through a pair of shoes left near the body.
Catch 22
16. Catch 22
December 17, 2007
A spurned would-be lover may be behind the death of a woman gunned down in her driveway, but it won't be easy to prove the young man was obsessed.
Sole Survivor
15. Sole Survivor
November 19, 2007
When a graduate student disappears and is presumed dead, a geology professor at Michigan State University lends his special expertise to the case.
The Day the Music Died
14. The Day the Music Died
 
More than 10 years after the slaying of a Seattle musician, DNA evidence collected at the time of the crime becomes vital to solving the case.
Wheel of Misfortune
13. Wheel of Misfortune
October 24, 2007
Investigators track the clues left behind by a missing woman, including surveillance footage of what may have been her last hours on earth.
Sharper Image
12. Sharper Image
September 26, 2007
When the prime suspect in a young girl's murder is sent to prison, high-tech tools from NASA help prove that the wrong man is serving time.
Bitter Brew
11. Bitter Brew
September 12, 2007
This episode re-examines the 1960 kidnapping and murder of brewery heir Adolph Coors III through the lens of modern forensic techniques.
Two in a Million
10. Two in a Million
September 5, 2007
Three years after the murders of a millionaire and his family, new clues -- including a decades-old box of ammunition -- point to the killer.
Fired-Up
9. Fired-Up
August 29, 2007
When a woman's body is found in a burned-out house, microscopic clues on a piece of pipe help determine whether her death was an accident or murder.
Blanket of Evidence
8. Blanket of Evidence
August 22, 2007
Carpet and blanket fibers, coupled with unique wax bullets, help forensic experts track down the man who killed a department-store clerk.
Step by Step
7. Step by Step
August 15, 2007
Evidence and witness testimony conflict when a fall down a flight of stairs kills a socialite, leaving the final determination up to forensic experts.
Fresh Heir
6. Fresh Heir
August 1, 2007
New forensic technology -- including DNA profiling -- enables authorities to reopen the investigation into a 20-year-old murder case.
Small Town Terror
5. Small Town Terror
July 25, 2007
When a string of bombings terrorizes a small Colorado town, police examine the remnants of the bombs to track the culprit.
Skirting the Evidence
4. Skirting the Evidence
July 18, 2007
When a woman vanishes hours after winning big at a casino and then turns up dead a month later, an anonymous phone call gives police their first lead.
Muffled Cries
3. Muffled Cries
February 14, 2007
When an insurance assessor disappears while inspecting a storm-ravaged house, the police find evidence of a sloppy killer who left plenty of clues.
A Tight Leash
2. A Tight Leash
June 27, 2007
When police try to figure out how a stalker acquired information about his victim, they find clues in a series of letters he sent to terrorize her.
If I Were You
1. If I Were You
January 24, 2007
When foul play befalls her father, a woman travels a thousand miles to find out what happened and who was behind it.
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  • Premiere Date
    January 24, 2007