The New Detectives
Upcoming episodes
May 1st
1000a
Blood Money
Some people murder for love. But these killers did it for the money. When greed is the motive, investigators must make every clue pay off.
May 2nd
900a
Murder by Numbers
For serial killers, once is never enough. For investigators, the challenge is steep when the killers murder by numbers.
May 2nd
1000a
A Federal Offense
When there’s a difficult case to crack – whether it involves drugs, arson, or weapons – the investigators and scientists of the bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms have the means to crack it.
May 3rd
900a
Flames of Justice
Arson fires are set for their own sake, or to cover a different crime, such as murder. Think fire consumes all vital clues? Think again. Arson investigators can glean important clues from scorched rubble and ignite the unquenchable flames of justice.
May 3rd
1000a
False Witness
When a murder is committed and deceit clouds the evidence, investigators turn to science and technology to uncover the truth and expose a murderous lie and capture the killer.
May 4th
600a
Trials of Evidence
In criminal investigations, a simple clue can provide the missing link by placing a suspect at a crime scene. Dirt left on shoes, tires or clothes, or even a tiny piece of plastic can pinpoint a crime scene. But it takes the keen eye of the forensic investigator to follow the trail of evidence that leads to the killer.
May 4th
700a
Missing
Approximately 1.8 million americans are reported missing each year. Some are runaways who find their way home, but others simply disappear. When foul play is suspected, investigators turn to forensics to find the missing.
May 4th
800a
In the Line of Fire
Bombers, snipers, spree killers: Some people don't care who they kill, they just want to hurt innocent people. These killers are the hardest to catch because they have no connection with their victims, who are just in the wrong place at the wrong time. But even random bloodshed leaves traces at the scene that can direct an investigation and stop the killer before he can strike again
May 4th
900a
For the Love of Money
Every family has its secrets, and sometimes blood relations lead to bloodshed. When money is the motive, murder can rip at the very foundation of marriage and family. When murder becomes a family affair, investigators must turn to forensics to uncover a death in the family when the motive is for love or money
May 4th
1000a
Left at the Scene
The tiniest residue left at the scene can become a mark of distinction in the most singular and intimate of ways. Investigators have come to rely on forensic evidence as simple as a smudge on a piece of tape or a faint impression left in the dirt. Investigators must have their eyes trained to find the full story of a murder etched in clues left at the scene.