Forensic Fails: A Forensic Files Recap Podcast

<p>Between the years 1984 and 1988, five women in Virgina were raped and strangled, which left law enforcement baffled by the lack of leads and evidence at the scenes.</p><p>Brian does some research into the behavioral science of it all, Kristin is somewhat delighted the Oregon Trail graphics make a return, and DNA makes our ending possible.</p><p></p><p>If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review!</p><p></p><p>Support us on Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod">https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod</a> </p><p>Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod</p><p>Engage with other fans: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/">https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/</a> </p><p>Get the rest of our links: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod">https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod</a> </p><p>Send us an email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Use our discount code and treat yourself to new sheets: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cozyearth.com/discount/FORENSIC">cozyearth.com/discount/FORENSIC</a></p>

<p>This week we are in Arizona - home of the Palo Verde tree which, as it turns out, is more than just something nice to look at.</p><p>In 1992, single mother Denise Johnson, 32, was strangled outside Phoenix, Arizona. Unidentified seed pods found in the suspect's truck led investigators to ask a molecular geneticist to identify a tree from a "lineup."</p><p>Kristin learns all about the beepers of the 90s, Brian explains the DNA workings of a tree, along with some musical stylings, and both of us hate the suspect, his facial hair, and his messy truck.</p><p>If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe and give us a 5-star review!</p><p>Support us on Patreon: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod">https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod</a> </p><p>Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod</p><p>Engage with other fans: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/">https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/</a> </p><p>Get the rest of our links: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod">https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod</a> </p><p>Send us an email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Use our discount code and treat yourself to new sheets: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cozyearth.com/discount/FORENSIC">cozyearth.com/discount/FORENSIC</a></p>

<p>First off....why did we jump to Season 1 Episode 8? You’ll just have to listen and find out!</p><p>“Sisters…sisters…there were never such devoted sisters…” (at least - that’s how the song goes…)</p><p>In 1992, Jack Wilson, a 55 year old ophthalmologist, was found murdered in his Huntsville, Alabama home. The community was shocked, as he was well loved and respected, but then his wife, Betty, and her twin sister, Peggy, were arrested for orchestrating the crime!</p><p>Two sisters, two trials, same crime, same evidence, a witness/informant/accomplice who is the reason we watch with subtitles, and a DA who can’t stop whining.</p><p>Brian studies and explains the science behind blood spatter and Kristin reminisces about the days when Spiegel was all the rage for women of a certain age.</p><p></p><p>If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe, give us a 5-star review, and tell a friend!</p><p>To support the show, you can check out our Patreon for bonus content, as well as early and ad free access to all episodes:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod">www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod</a></p><p>You can also support us by checking out our sponsor, Cozy Earth. For the best bedding and loungewear money can buy, visit<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic"> www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic</a> and use our discount code, FORENSIC, for 21% off!</p><p></p><p>Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod</p><p>Engage with other fans:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/">www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast</a></p><p>Get the rest of our links:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod">linktr.ee/forensicfailspod</a></p><p>Send us an email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>

<p><strong>Our Patreon is now LIVE, so this, our very first BONUS episode, as well as this week’s Pre-Pod Pod, will be the LAST of our free Patreon previews. So don't miss out on the fun; go to</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod"><strong> </strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod"><strong>www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod</strong></a><strong> to sign-up, with options as low as $5. But fear not…our regular recap episodes will continue to drop here every Wednesday for free!</strong></p><p></p><p>It’s our very first bonus episode for our Patreon…but this month, you get it for free!</p><p>And we are starting off with a classic (and it's a DOOZY) - <em>The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia!</em></p><p>Come cruise through Boone County, West Virginia with Brian and Kristin and spend some time with the notorious White family.</p><p>Crime…shootings…homemade tattoos…mountain tap dancing…and fiestas! So turn on those subtitles and buckle up for a great time!</p><p></p><p>If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe, give us a 5-star review, and tell a friend!</p><p>To support the show, you can check out our Patreon for bonus content, as well as early and ad free access to all episodes:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod">www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod</a></p><p>You can also support us by checking out our sponsor, Cozy Earth. For the best bedding and loungewear money can buy, visit<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic"> www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic</a> and use our discount code, FORENSIC, for 21% off!</p><p></p><p>Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod</p><p>Engage with other fans:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/">www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast</a></p><p>Get the rest of our links:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod">linktr.ee/forensicfailspod</a></p><p>Send us an email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>

<p><strong>Our Patreon is now LIVE, so this Pre-Pod Pod and the bonus episode on the <em>Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia</em> will be the last of our free Patreon previews. So don't miss out on the fun; go to</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod"><strong> </strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod"><strong>www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod</strong></a><strong> to sign-up, with options as low as $5. But fear not…our regular recap episodes will continue to drop here every Wednesday for free!</strong></p><p></p><p>This week, Brian and Kristin discuss Daylight Savings Time, road trips, and Gushers - is it a candy or a fruit snack? Also, in case you were wondering, there’s a bandit afoot in Alabama who is robbing convenience stores dressed as Scooby Doo! Jinkies!</p><p>Brian's moronic miscreant:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://localnews8.com/news/2025/06/25/zoinks-search-for-burglar-dressed-as-scooby-doo-in-tuscaloosa/"> https://localnews8.com/news/2025/06/25/zoinks-search-for-burglar-dressed-as-scooby-doo-in-tuscaloosa/</a></p><p>Kristin's moronic miscreant:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nypost.com/2025/10/09/us-news/florida-man-allegedly-stole-7k-in-scratch-off-lottery-tickets-then-returned-to-store-to-redeem-them/"> https://nypost.com/2025/10/09/us-news/florida-man-allegedly-stole-7k-in-scratch-off-lottery-tickets-then-returned-to-store-to-redeem-them/</a></p><p></p><p>If you like what you are listening to, please subscribe, give us a 5-star review, and tell a friend!</p><p>To support the show, you can check out our Patreon for bonus content, as well as early and ad free access to all episodes:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/cw/ForensicFailsPod">www.patreon.com/ForensicFailsPod</a></p><p>You can also support us by checking out our sponsor, Cozy Earth. For the best bedding and loungewear money can buy, visit<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic"> www.cozyearth.com/discount/forensic</a> and use our discount code, FORENSIC, for 21% off!</p><p></p><p>Check out our Instagram: @forensicfailspod</p><p>Engage with other fans:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast/">www.reddit.com/r/forensicfailspodcast</a></p><p>Get the rest of our links:<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod"> </a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/forensicfailspod">linktr.ee/forensicfailspod</a></p><p>Send us an email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>