CatchingKillers
Smithsonian Channel
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When detectives hit dead ends, science paves new paths.
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JUN 23, 2012
The Bones Under Gacy's House
Identifying all of the skeletons found under Gacy's house will take years, but by reading the clues in the bones, forensic anthropologists can tell what kind of person the Killer Clown targeted.
3 MIN
JUN 22, 2012
Investigating Insects and Alibis
With only tiny insect fragments from the radiator in Vincent Brothers' car, bug experts can prove his alibi is a lie.
3 MIN
JUN 22, 2012
All Signs Point to Innocent
In 1983, police in Leicestershire, England struggle to make their case - until they join forces with scientists, who are just discovering the potential of DNA profiling.
3 MIN
JUN 22, 2012
Behind the Scenes: Recreating the 80s
Join executive producer Annie Paterno and director Jay Dahl on the set of Catching Killers to see how recreating an investigation is all about the details - right down to the clunky computers and office supplies.
3 MIN
JUN 22, 2012
Measuring Time with Maggots
In 1935, when decomposing body parts were found under a bridge, maggots were used to determine time-of-death and bugs became evidence for the first time.
3 MIN
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