Ep 19. Breaking News

In season 8 episode 19 of Forensic Files, titled Breaking News, viewers are taken through a complex and disturbing case involving a young woman named Jennifer Corbin. In January 2004, Jennifer's husband, Bart, called 911 to report that he had found his wife dead in their bedroom. Initially, authorities assumed that Jennifer had committed suicide. However, the investigation quickly revealed that there was much more to the story.

At the time of her death, Jennifer was in the process of divorcing Bart. She had accused him of being emotionally abusive and controlling, and had filed for custody of their two children. As detectives dug deeper into the case, they learned that Bart had motive to kill Jennifer: not only did he stand to lose custody of the children, but he was also having an affair with a coworker, Tracy Fortson.

Fortson and Bart's relationship had been going on for several years, and Jennifer had become increasingly aware of it in the months leading up to her death. In fact, the day before she died, Jennifer had emailed Tracy, telling her that she knew about the affair and urging her to leave her family alone.

The evidence against Bart began to pile up. Not only had he lied to investigators about his affair with Tracy, but he had also been caught on surveillance cameras buying a gun that matched the one used to kill Jennifer. Additionally, forensic analysis found gunshot residue on Bart's pants and in his car.

As the trial approached, Bart's defense team attempted to argue that the evidence against him was circumstantial. However, prosecutors were able to present a compelling case that painted a picture of a man driven to murder by jealousy and the fear of losing custody of his children. In the end, Bart was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

The episode, Breaking News, provides a fascinating look at the investigative techniques used by law enforcement to solve complex cases like this one. However, it also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families. Through interviews with Jennifer's loved ones, as well as law enforcement officials and forensic experts, viewers get a sense of the emotional toll that this case took on everyone involved. Ultimately, it is a story of resilience and justice, as Jennifer's family is able to find some measure of closure and Bart is held accountable for his actions.