Episodes (18)

Murder for Hire
S08E01 · Murder for Hire

Sep 26, 2002

For some killers, murder can be a lucrative business. When a victim has been targeted for death, investigators must dig deep and go beyond the obvious to uncover a murder for hire.

Toxic Death
S08E02 · Toxic Death

Oct 09, 2002

Sometimes, the cause of death does coincide with the scene of the crime. When an untraceable poison is used as a murder weapon, investigators rely on forensic toxicologists to follow a killer's tracks and expose a toxic death.

Material Witness
S08E03 · Material Witness

Nov 27, 2002

A woman's estranged spouse is often the key witness in a murder investigation. When the body of a missing person is found and identified, family members and friends can provide crucial information to the investigation.

Betrayed
S08E04 · Betrayed

Dec 13, 2002

The cases of the Row Family, who were murdered by arson in Boise, Idaho in 1992; and 18 year old Nicholas Howard, who was strangled to death in Yolo County, California in 1997.

Elements of Murder
S08E05 · Elements of Murder

Dec 17, 2002

The cases of Susan Galloway, who was murdered in Montana in 1982; Lenora Robinson, who died in Nashville, Tennessee in 1997; and Jennifer McCready, who was murdered in Belpre, Ohio in 1996.

Random Targets
S08E06 · Random Targets

Jan 09, 2003

Most victims are meticulously chosen by their murderer because of a connection or because they match an intricate set of criteria. The most terrifying cases of murder occur when the killer appears to choose victims at random, seemingly without an apparent connection or reason.

Grave Secrets
S08E07 · Grave Secrets

Feb 06, 2003

Killers often will try to cover up their crime by hiding the remains of their victims. Sometimes, bodies may lay hidden for years before they are discovered. That's when forensic scientists are called upon to reveal buried clues that can lead investigators to the killers.

At Close Range
S08E08 · At Close Range

Mar 07, 2003

When a victim is gunned down at point-=blank range, police often assume that an acquaintance is to blame, since it's less-likely for a stranger to commit an assault at close range. However, experience shows the most obvious suspect is not always guilty.

Lethal Encounter
S08E09 · Lethal Encounter

Mar 19, 2003

In most cases, the killer and victim share a personal history. But when a victim is caught in a stranger's deadly grasp, a crime may go unsolved for years. It takes an arsenal of forensic tools to expose the killer behind a Lethal Encounter.

Crimes of Passion
S08E10 · Crimes of Passion

Apr 17, 2003

When killers are driven by jealousy, rage and desire, their desperation is evident in both the crime and their efforts to cover their tracks. But forensic science can reveal even the smallest mistake to solve these crimes of passion.

Absent Witness
S08E11 · Absent Witness

May 01, 2003

When murderers hide or destroy the remains of their victims, forensic scientists must reconstruct the scenes and prove murder for an absent witness.

Marked for Death
S08E12 · Marked for Death

May 22, 2003

Plastic, industrial tie-wraps lead police to a killer.

Fatal Abductions
S08E13 · Fatal Abductions

Jun 05, 2003

A woman is mysteriously abducted in Colorado, and it's not long before the police are investigating her murder.

Medical Examiner's Casebook
S08E14 · Medical Examiner's Casebook

Jun 27, 2003

Some killers choose to hide their victims and investigators must then rely on forensic examiners to uncover proof of murder. From identifying remains to uncovering post-mortem clues, these medical examiners are integral in solving some of the most brutal crimes.

Trial by Fire
S08E15 · Trial by Fire

Jul 24, 2003

A charred corpse is found at the site of a house fire. When investigators determine arson caused the fire but not the death, detectives are set on a hot pursuit to catch a cold-heated killer.

Undaunted
S08E16 · Undaunted

Jul 02, 2003

Solving crimes may begin with intuition but advanced science provides investigators with irrefutable proof to uncover murder masked as an accident. When criminals go to great lengths to hide their crimes, skeptical investigators must step up the challenge and remain undaunted.

Forsaken Trust
S08E17 · Forsaken Trust

Jul 31, 2003

When victims of murder know their killers, they are often caught off guard. The killers rely on their intimate knowledge to pull off the perfect crime. But even the best-laid plans leave traces of the forsaken trust.

Coroner Investigator
S08E18 · Coroner Investigator

Sep 03, 2003

Coroners play a vital role in piecing together the final moments of someone's life. Los Angeles County coroner Julie Wilson provides an in-depth look into the science of death, as well as the techniques and methodology used by coroner investigators.

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The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science Season 8 (2002) is released on Sep 26, 2002 and the latest season 9 of The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is released in 2003. Watch The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is directed by Joe Wiecha,David Haycox,John Kavanaugh,J. Darin Wales and created by Steven Zorn with Gene Galusha and Frank McCaffrey. The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is available online on Tubi TV and Pluto TV.

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The New Detectives(short title), The New Detectives, The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science, The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science(English), Forensic Detectives(Alternative Title)

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United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

New Dominion Pictures, Nickelodeon Network

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Discovery

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