Ep 19. Wheel of Misfortune

In the Forensic Files season 12 episode 19 titled "Wheel of Misfortune," viewers are taken on a suspenseful journey into the world of forensic science where a fatal car accident that occurred at a bus stop is investigated. The accident involved multiple victims, and initial reports suggest that a tire blowout caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. However, the forensic investigators on the case were soon to discover that there was a lot more than what meets the eye.

The episode begins with a terrifying scene of a bus stop where a group of people waiting for the bus is hit by a car. The accident leaves one person dead and several others injured. What appeared to be a tragic car accident soon turned out to be something far more sinister. The forensic team sprang into action, collecting evidence from the scene. They noticed that the car's tire marks show a tendency to move, indicating that the driver might have tried to regain control after losing it. However, the initial investigation indicated that the tire had blown out, causing the driver to skid off the road and crash. This report did not satisfy the forensic team, who knew that they needed to dig deeper to uncover the truth.

As the investigation progressed, the forensic team discovered that there was more to the accident than what met the eye. They found a suspicious woman's shoe print on the roof of the car, which indicated that someone had stepped on the car's hood and jumped on the other side. This evidence raised suspicion that the driver was not alone in the car and that the accident was not a result of a tire blowout.

The forensic team then went on to analyze the car's tire, where they discovered that it was not in the best condition. The tire had several defects that were not visible to the naked eye. Upon further analysis, the forensic team discovered that the defects present in the tire were a result of intentional damage. The tire had been sabotaged, which had caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

The forensic team had to work tirelessly to analyze every bit of evidence to get to the bottom of what had happened. They examined blood samples found in the car and discovered that it belonged to the driver and the dead passenger. However, when they tested the blood found on the driver's coat, it was discovered that it was not his but the blood of the deceased.

The investigation took an exciting turn when the forensic team discovered that the driver, in this case, had staged the entire accident. They found evidence that suggested he had planned the accident to look like a tire blowout and had even set up a wheel to blow up while he drove the car. All of his intentions were for financial reasons, as he had taken out life insurance policies on the deceased passengers in the car.

As the forensic team gathered all the evidence, they were able to build a strong case against the driver and convict him of murder. The series of events that led to the fatal accident were not as random as they initially seemed, but instead, they were meticulously planned for financial gain.

In conclusion, the Forensic Files season 12 episode 19, "Wheel of Misfortune," is a thrilling episode that takes viewers on a suspenseful journey into the world of forensic science. The episode showcases the dedication and hard work of forensic investigators as they strive to get to the truth behind a tragic car accident. The evidence collected and analyzed throughout the investigation leads to the uncovering of a twisted plot that defies the initial impressions of a tire blowout and reveals a dark motive behind the seemingly fatal accident. The episode is a highlight of the series and an excellent display of the meticulous planning and detailed work that goes into forensic investigations.