Forensic Files S07E10 · Without a Prayer

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In 1995, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the founder of American Atheists, disappears along with one of her sons, her granddaughter, and $500,000 in gold coins. The discovery of a mutilated body helps police catch the culprit.

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1. 1 1. The Cheater2002-01-01 · 23mExploring how an American hit single from 1966 -- the cheater by Bob Kuban And The In-man -- foreshadowed the demise of the group's lead singer, Walter Scott (Walter Notheis Jr.),
2. 2 2. Forever Hold Your Peace2002-01-08 · 23mIn Texas 1988, Nancy DePriest was raped and murdered while working at Pizza Hut. After a suspect confessed and implicated another, they were both imprisoned; the case was consider
3. 3 3. Reel Danger2002-01-15 · 23mAlthough a group of teenage thugs are suspected of attacking two boys on a fishing trip, there is no solid evidence until a murky fishing hole provides some answers.
4. 4 4. Who's Your Daddy2002-01-22 · 23mIn 1988, when a young prostitute's body turns up in an Ohio waterway under ice, authorities have one tiny clue which could point to her killer, but face huge challenges due to her
5. 5 5. The Alibi2002-01-29 · 23mIn a small South Carolina town in 1991, 17-year-old Crystal Faye Todd, a popular high school student, is raped, murdered and dumped in a deserted field, after attending a party. Wi
6. 6 6. A Bite Out of Crime2002-02-05 · 23mIn 1997, two years after a series of unsolved kidnappings and sexual assaults in California. One of the victims suddenly recalled an important detail of the crime which she had not
7. 7 7. Purr-fect Match2002-02-12 · 23mIn 1994, on Canada's Prince Edward Island, the body of Douglas Beamish's estranged wife, Shirley Duguay, was discovered. In a groundbreaking case using animal dna, investigators us
8. 8 8. Bio-Attack2002-02-19 · 23mA look into the 1984 Oregon food poisonings, we're detectives track down the outbreak to a cult which aims to use germ warfare to take down the government. [also marked as S7:E16]
9. 9 9. A Shot in the Dark2002-02-26 · 23mA woman is found dead from a gunshot wound and police suspect her husband; however, forensic teams prove what really happened and the truth is stranger than fiction. [also marked a
10. 10 10. Without a Prayer2002-03-05 · 23mIn 1995, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the founder of American Atheists, disappears along with one of her sons, her granddaughter, and $500,000 in gold coins. The discovery of a mutilated
11. 11 11. A Clutch of Witnesses2002-03-12 · 23mIn January 2001, in Duluth, MN, two people witness a truck driving over an unconscious man twice, and they flee into a nearby bar. When the police turn up, the truck, the victim an
12. 12 12. Scout's Honor2002-03-19 · 23mIn Pennsylvania 1984, a passer-by finds the torso of a woman in a cardboard box. Investigators rely on insect activity analysis by a forensic entomologist to determine when the mur
13. 13 13. A Touching Recollection2002-03-26 · 23mAn 18-year-old Ohio woman, who is abducted and then released soon afterwards, uses her knowledge of forensics to lead police to the kidnapper.
14. 14 14. A Leg to Stand On2002-07-10 · 23mThe police investigate when a severed leg is discovered in the garbage. Conventional means of identifying the victim are impossible, leading investigators to rely on DNA, forensic
15. 15 15. Partners in Crime2002-07-17 · 23mHow Illinois scientists solved a 1992 murder case involving cremation. It takes a long time and a very hot fire to cremate a human body, and thus destroy all evidence of foul play,
16. 16 16. Within a Hair2002-07-31 · 23mA look back at the case of the River Park Rapist, who sexually assaulted four women in South Bend, IN, during 1996. Law enforcement officers arrested Richard Alexander, who was con
17. 17 17. Chief Evidence2002-07-24 · 23mThe 1996 Seattle murder of suburban couple Raquel Rivera and Jay Johnson is detailed. Investigators first believe the slayings were the result of a drug deal gone bad. However, no
18. 18 18. A Bitter Pill to Swallow2002-09-12 · 23mFirefighter Michelle Baker became pregnant by her lover, Dr. Maynard Muntzing. After this news, she was ill whenever they were together. The coincidences led her to suspect that he
19. 19 19. Sip of Sins2002-08-26 · 23mA look back at a trio of unsolved murders that occurred in Wichita Falls, Texas during the 1980s, details how a fourth murder from the same time period provided the police with mor
20. 20 20. Telltale Tracks2002-08-27 · 23mThe disappearance of Philadelphia college athlete Aimee Willard is investigated after her car was found, still running on the roadside. When her body is found, the police find unus
21. 21 21. Ghost in the Machine2002-08-28 · 23mThe investigation into the apparent overdose suicide of Reverend Bill Guthrie's wife Sharon. Detectives suspect foul play after they recover incriminating files from Bill's compute
22. 22 22. Frozen in Time2002-08-29 · 23mThe 1991 disappearance of Newport Beach, CA, resident Denise Huber stumps investigators. Three years later, Arizona residents call police to report John Famalaro, who has kept a Ry
23. 23 23. Cold Storage2002-08-30 · 23mThe 1987 disappearance of Houston resident Tracy Jo Shine is recalled. The investigation went cold until 2000, when a "cold case squad" learned that the woman's ex-boyfriend Michae
24. 24 24. The Metal Business2002-09-26 · 23mWhen a 62-year-old man opens a car restoration business and becomes seriously ill, his doctors cannot find the cause, but forensics can; identification of a highly toxic metal in t
25. 25 25. Dressed to Kill2002-09-04 · 23mThe disappearance of 6-year-old Michelle Lee Dorr is detailed. Although her father confessed to murdering her, the police soon poked holes in his story, leaving the case unsolved f
26. 26 26. Palm Print Conviction2002-10-03 · 23mThe 1996 investigation into 48-year-old Martha Hansen's murder in Anchorage is helped by a legal requirement that bars have video cameras installed on the premises. Using video, ha
27. 27 27. A Vow of Silence2002-10-10 · 23mn 1994, friends reported that Jack Reeves' mail-order bride Emelita Villa had disappeared. The police centered their suspicions on Reeves and, while pursuing leads, uncovered infor
28. 28 28. Elephant Tracks2002-10-17 · 23mThe murders of an elderly couple, Edward Kowalzck and Gertrude Thompson, leave detectives stumped until, two years later, they receive a major break. A jeweler looking through old
29. 29 29. A Bag of Evidence2002-10-31 · 23mThe tragic murder of 9-year-old Jessica Knott is investigated; a garbage bag leads investigators to her killer. [also marked as S7:E34]
30. 30 30. Tooth or Consequences2002-11-07 · 23mAn investigation into the disappearance of Katie Poirier is stymied, but they find a few charred remains including a tooth. The unique properties of the filling in the tooth helps
31. 31 31. The Sniffing Revenge2002-11-14 · 23mThe investigation into a suspicious death hits a dead end when the autopsy indicates that no foul play was involved. But a telephone tip and the sensitive nose of a forensic examin
32. 32 32. Sleight of Hand2002-11-21 · 23mOn March 13, 1981, 86-year-old Enid Whittlesey is found murdered in her Los Angeles home. The suspect eludes arrest for 16 years but that changes; however, when investigators learn
33. 33 33. Scratching the Surface2002-11-28 · 23mForensic scientists work with the only clue recovered from a multiple-victim shooting: a 12-gauge shotgun. Scientists use unique methods to lift the serial number from the weapon i
34. 34 34. Fire Proof2002-12-05 · 23mA serial arsonist is responsible for numerous fires that caused millions of dollars worth of property damage and the deaths of three people - described as the worst arson spree in
35. 35 35. X Marks the Spot2002-12-09 · 23mThe use of the computers by law enforcement is detailed in this look at a series of crimes in St. Louis that stumped the local police and the FBI. (also marked as S7:E44)
36. 36 36. All Charged Up2002-12-10 · 23mUsing an anonymous letter and geographic profiling, investigators in Philadelphia close in on a serial rapist who attacks victims who live on upper floors of apartment buildings. W
37. 37 37. Breaking the Mold2002-12-11 · 23mIn Dripping Springs, TX, March 1999, a 3-year-old boy develops serious respiratory problems and then his father later shows signs of early Alzheimer's disease. A chance encounter w
38. 38 38. House Call2002-12-12 · 23mA murder investigation in St. Petersburg, Florida, crosses jurisdictions from New York to Jamaica. The police use cell phone mapping, wiretapping and a host of forensic evidence to
39. 39 39. Marathon Man2002-12-13 · 23mAfter a man's body is discovered a few miles from his home, authorities trace the crime back to his house and question his wife. (also shown as S7:E48)
40. 40 40. The Sniper's Trail2002-12-19 · 23mDetails the case of the Beltway sniper attacks, a 3-week shooting spree which left 10 people dead in the Washington, D.C. area.
41. 41 41. Plastic Fire2003-01-22 · 23mGeorgia resident Sheila Bryan, who was convicted of killing her mother in a car fire, is granted a new trial. An expert fire witness shares an opinion on how the fire ignited which
42. 42 42. Last Will2003-01-29 · 23mAuthorities are able to apprehend a kidnapper because he allowed his victim, 17-year-old Shari Smith, to write a will on a telltale pad of paper. [also marked as S7:E52]