The New Detectives
Upcoming episodes
Jul 14th
500a
Cold Cases
These cases took a decade or more to solve. There’s no statute of limitations on murder. As a case turns cold, the clues become scarce, investigators must rely on science to close cold cases.
Jul 14th
600a
Family Plots
Every family has its secrets, and sometimes blood relations lead to bloodshed. When murder becomes a family affair, investigators must turn to forensics to uncover family plots.
Jul 14th
1200p
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.
Jul 14th
100p
Murder by Numbers
For serial killers, once is never enough. For investigators, the challenge is steep when the killers murder by numbers.
Jul 15th
600a
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.
Jul 15th
1200p
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.
Jul 15th
100p
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.
Jul 16th
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.
Jul 16th
1200p
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.
Jul 16th
100p
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