Forensic Files

10 Best Episodes of Forensic Files - Season 6

Forensic Files profiles intriguing crimes, accidents, and outbreaks of disease from around the world. Follow coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement personnel and legal experts as they seek the answers to baffling and mysterious cases, which have been ripped from the headlines. Forensic Files puts a new spin on the "whodunit" genre and will satisfy the most ardent true-crime buffs.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 08, 2023.

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Forensic Files - S6E21

#15 - Where The Blood Drops (Season 6 - Episode 21)

The Susie Mowbray Case When a Texas car dealer was found shot to death in his bed, it looked, at first, like suicide. But a closer examination of the evidence convinced investigators the man had been murdered in cold blood. A decade would pass, and a family would be ripped apart before a jury rendered final judgement on what really happened that hot Texas night.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 30 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E17

#14 - Line of Fire (Season 6 - Episode 17)

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When a fundamentalist group starts attacking and robbing banks in the Pacific Northwest, authorities know immediately that they are dealing with experienced criminals. A tip leads them to the alleged perpetrators and the evidence found at their homes is extensive. But in court, this wealth of evidence must withstand a well-funded defense. Originally aired as Season 6, Episode 17.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 34 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E25

#13 - Bagging a Killer (Season 6 - Episode 25)

When a nine-year-old girl vanishes from her quiet suburban neighborhood, an entire community searches for her abductor. Investigators wonder if her long-lost mother might be connected to the disappearance. Finally, police use satellites surveillance to trace the perpetrator. Originally aired as Season 6, Episode 25.

The episode was rated 7.53 from 32 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E23

#12 - Sibling Rivalry (Season 6 - Episode 23)

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Two of Americaโ€™s premier pornographers happen to be brothers. When one turns up dead, his brother confesses to shooting him. The question for investigators is whether the shooting was pre-meditated. A 911 call in which the fatal shots can be heard, and a computer reconstruction of the crime scene, provide the answer. Originally aired as Season 6, Episode 23.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 33 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E4

#11 - Hand Delivered (Season 6 - Episode 4)

In this classic episode of Forensic Files, the longest running true crime series in television history, an anonymous โ€œtipโ€ referring to unpublicized aspects of an unsolved case, leads police on a hunt for a killer. Investigators use laser technology to identify the location from where the anonymous letter was mailed. Originally aired as Season 6, Episode 4.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 30 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E20

#10 - Root of All Evil (Season 6 - Episode 20)

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A woman's body used for soil enhancement. Only the soil experts can tell.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 34 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E12

#9 - Whodunit (Season 6 - Episode 12)

The Steven Hricko Case An evening out to a 'murder mystery' theater performance turns into a real life whodunit when a badly burned body is discovered after the performance ends. But even good 'acting' can't mask the true culprit. Lies, greed and medical trickery can't match the skills of forensic scientists, who bring the curtain down on the real killer.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 32 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E22

#8 - Punch Line (Season 6 - Episode 22)

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When a patient in a hospital emergency room said he cut his hand on a dumpster, the doctor recognized the injury as something else. That doctor became the chief witness in a crime involving the murder of a 67-year-old grandmother. Originally aired as Season 6, Episode 22.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 29 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E11

#7 - Photo Finish (Season 6 - Episode 11)

The Linda Sobek Case. Breathtaking beaches and beautiful bodies explain why Southern California is often the first choice for motion picture and still photographers. In 1995, Linda Sobek, a busy model with a growing reputation, vanished on her way to a photo shoot. Linda's photographic images helped launch her career and would also solve the mystery of her disappearance.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 41 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E2

#6 - Missing Pearl (Season 6 - Episode 2)

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The Pearl Bruns Case. During the winter and fall of 1991, police searched all over New England for a woman who had disappeared from her home in Maine. Police were not sure whether she had run away or had met with foul play. One year later, investigators found a clue. A clue that had been right under their noses from the very beginning.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 35 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E16

#5 - Skin of Her Teeth (Season 6 - Episode 16)

The Tina Mott Case In 1996, two young boys fishing in an Ohio lake found what looked like a human skull. All of it's teeth were missing and markings on the skull told a tale of unspeakable violence. Police had no idea who this person was or how long the skull had been in the water.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 40 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E13

#4 - Horse Play (Season 6 - Episode 13)

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A young, happily married woman died tragically in a horseback riding accident. Her husband seemed far from grief-stricken and, when they investigated his background, police discovered a web of lies and a proficiency with pharmaceuticals... which led them to question whether the womanโ€™s death truly was an accident.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 33 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E19

#3 - Pure Evil (Season 6 - Episode 19)

In 1993, two Texas teenagers, a 14-year-old boy and his 13-year-old stepsister, were brutally murdered. It took forensic evidence and a behavioral profile to identify their killer as Jason Massey, who had a history of torturing animals.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 31 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E14

#2 - Treads and Threads (Season 6 - Episode 14)

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For 15 months, a serial killer was strangling prostitutes in Florida, then taunting police by leaving the bodies in plain sight. The only clues were a tire impression and some threads. By the time scientists identify the source of these treads and the threads, police discover the killer was right under their noses the entire time.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 30 votes.

Forensic Files - S6E18

#1 - Bad Blood (Season 6 - Episode 18)

Does it mean it didn't happen when the DNA doesn't match? Not necessarily. If the offender is smart and knows how to fool the test.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 36 votes.

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