Ep 28. Deadly Neighborhoods
- November 21, 1996
In season 1 episode 28 of Forensic Files titled "Deadly Neighborhoods," viewers are taken on a gripping journey through three cases that took place in seemingly safe neighborhoods. The first case involves a couple who were found brutally murdered in their own home. The second case concerns an elderly woman who was found dead in her apartment, and the third case features a man who was shot at while in his car.
The first case involves the murder of Cheryl Perveler and her boyfriend. They were found dead in their St. Petersburg, Florida home, and police were baffled by the crime scene. Without any clear motive or suspects, investigators had to rely heavily on forensic evidence to solve the case. Through the use of forensic analysis of fingerprints and DNA, investigators were finally able to track down the murderer and bring him to justice.
The second case revolves around the murder of an elderly woman living in a New York City apartment building. Despite being a seemingly safe neighborhood, the woman was found dead in her apartment, leading investigators to believe that her killer was someone she knew. Using forensic evidence, investigators were able to identify the killer and bring him to trial, providing closure to the victim's family and the community.
In the final case, a man from Memphis, Tennessee was shot at while driving his car, but miraculously survived. Police believed that the shooter was someone the victim knew and that the attack was not random. Through the use of forensic ballistics analysis, investigators were able to match the bullet found in the victim's car with a gun belonging to the shooter. This critical piece of evidence helped to solve the case, and the perpetrator was eventually arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they witness the devastation wreaked by these crimes on their victims and their loved ones. The episode highlights the importance of forensic evidence in solving crimes and how it can bring justice to the families and communities affected by violent acts.
The storytelling is superb, and viewers are given an inside look into the challenges faced by law enforcement officials as they work to solve these complex cases. Forensic Files season 1 episode 28 "Deadly Neighborhoods" offers a compelling narrative that will keep viewers on the edge of their seat until the very end.