The Murder of Debra Jackson (Orange Socks Doe)
For more than 40 years, she was known only as "Orange Socks." In this episode, we examine the murder of Debra Jackson, the infamous confession of Henry Lee Lucas, and how modern forensic science final...
20 Jul 33min
The Spray Tan Defense: The Death of Lina Kaufman
A healthy 33-year-old mother is found dead on her bathroom floor, leaving investigators searching for answers. When prosecutors accuse her husband of murder, the defense offers one of the most bizarre...
16 Jul 40min
The Mysterious Death of Brandon Lawson
In August 2013, Brandon Lawson vanished after making a series of frantic phone calls, including a mysterious 911 call that has puzzled investigators and true crime followers for more than a decade. In...
13 Jul 40min
The Suspicious Death of Crystal McCrory Jones (Part 2)
In Part Two of The Suspicious Death of Crystal McCrory Jones, we examine the autopsy, forensic evidence, and investigative decisions that continue to fuel questions about Crystal's death. As her famil...
9 Jul 36min
The Suspicious Death of Crystal McCrory Jones (Part 1)
On February 9, 2023, 43-year-old Crystal McCrory Jones was found dead inside her Louisiana home from a single gunshot wound to the head. Within hours, investigators ruled her death a suicide—but her f...
6 Jul 43min
The Dardeen Family Murders
In 1987, the quiet town of Ina, Illinois became the scene of one of the most brutal family murders in American history. This week on Forensic Tales, we examine the forensic evidence, investigation, an...
29 Jun 45min
The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone | Patreon Bonus Preview
This month on Patreon, we're examining one of the most baffling unsolved murders in recent memory. In 2006, attorney Robert Wone was stabbed to death while staying at a friend's Washington, D.C. townh...
24 Jun 6min
The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
In May 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson called his parents after driving into a ditch on a rural Minnesota road. During a 47-minute phone call, he tried to guide them to his location—until he suddenl...
22 Jun 43min
