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When a young single mother was brutally assaulted and murdered, her brother promised he'd find out who was responsible and bring the killer to justice. It would take more than thirty years, but the young man kept his promise and, in doing so, brought closure to his family.
Premieres Fri, May 23 at 9P
When a young single mother was brutally assaulted and murdered, her brother promised he'd find out who was responsible and bring the killer to justice. It would take more than thirty years, but the young man kept his promise and, in doing so, brought closure to his family.
The following forensic terms are used in this episode. For fuller definitions, click on any term.
- • Autopsy - The internal examination of a body after death; performed to confirm or determine the cause of death.
- • DNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid. The genetic material contained in cells.
- • DNA Profiling - The process of testing to identify DNA patterns or types.
- • Evidence - Anything that has been used, left, removed, altered, or contaminated during the commission of a crime.
- • Fingerprint - The unique patterns created by skin ridges found on the palm sides of fingers and thumbs.
- • Latent Fingerprint - A fingerprint made by deposits of oils and/or perspiration, not usually visible to the human eye.
- • Medical Examiner - A medical doctor who determines causes of death, performs autopsies, and acts as an expert witness in criminal and civil trials where cause and/or manner of death are relevant.
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