Ep 26. Letter Perfect

In season 8, episode 26 of Forensic Files titled "Letter Perfect," forensic science takes center stage in solving a deadly mystery. The episode opens with the case of a young couple, Gary and Joan Kergan, who mysteriously vanished from their Louisiana home in 1984. The disappearance of the couple remained unsolved for more than a decade, until a strange letter arrived at the home of Gary's mother.

The letter, which claimed to be from Gary, outlined a detailed plan for he and his wife to start a new life in Australia. But the letter's odd tone and suspicious handwriting led investigators to believe that foul play was involved in the couple's disappearance. With no leads to go on, investigators turned to forensic document examination to try and determine the true author of the letter.

Through a combination of handwriting analysis and other forensic techniques, investigators were able to determine that the letter was not written by Gary, but rather by a man named Robert Lee Willie. Willie was already in prison for unrelated crimes at the time, but his link to the Kergan case brought him to the forefront of investigators' attention.

With the help of DNA evidence, investigators were able to link Willie to the crime scene and ultimately convict him of the murders of both Gary and Joan Kergan. The episode ends with a final message of hope for victims' families: "never give up on the search for justice."

"Letter Perfect" is a haunting reminder of the power of forensic science in solving even the most complex criminal cases. As viewers follow along with investigators on their journey to crack the Kergan case, they will be both fascinated and disturbed by the depths of human depravity and the lengths that forensic experts must go to in order to obtain justice. This episode is sure to leave viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness the incredible power of forensic science at work.