{"podcast":{"title":"Forensic Files Unsealed","slug":"forensic-files-unsealed-6989771","podcast_index_feed_id":6989771,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6265883/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://decorthreads.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d71fee6a504dae16083ac217a084e0d.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":548,"summary":"Forensic Files Unsealed takes you beyond the original cases and into the deeper world of forensic investigation, hidden details, and unanswered questions behind real-life crimes. Each episode revisits compelling cases involving forensic science—from DNA breakthroughs and digital evidence to overlooked clues that changed everything. We go beyond the headlines and reenactments to explore what really happened, how investigators pieced together the truth, and what details often go unspoken in public case summaries. Whether it’s cold cases, courtroom revelations, or scientific breakthroughs, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the evidence that solves—or sometimes complicates—the story. Disclaimer Forensic Files Unsealed is an independent true crime podcast created for informational and educational purposes only. All cases discussed are based on publicly available records, news reports, court documents, and documented investigative material. This podcast does not claim to provide legal advice, nor does it assert the guilt or innocence of any individuals mentioned. Some interpretations are based on analysis and may include commentary or speculation intended to explore investigative p…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T06:18:59.524765+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771"},"episode":{"title":"DNA Tech Helps Nashville Police Solve Multiple Missing Persons Cases","slug":"dna-tech-helps-nashville-police-solve-multiple-missing-persons-cases","published_at":"2026-09-04T04:17:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/dna-tech-helps-nashville-police-solve-multiple-missing-persons-cases","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dna-tech-helps-nashville-police-solve-multiple-missing-persons-cases--74888600","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74888600/how_dna_and_dolly_parton_defy_time.mp3","summary":"The Nashville Metro Police are utilizing forensic genetic genealogy to solve decades-old cold cases by identifying long-unidentified human remains. This advanced technology recently confirmed the identities of Philip Sydnor, Yadezia Jones, and Marcus Rutledge, providing closure for families who had been without answers for years. By collaborating with private laboratories, investigators can build genetic profiles and search for biological relatives through public databases. Although the process is costly and time-consuming, it is often funded by public donations and has proven effective even when original anthropological reports were inaccurate. Authorities emphasize that public DNA contributions are essential for matching unidentified remains to missing persons. Consequently, these breakthroughs offer renewed hope for resolving dozens of other unsolved cases across Tennessee. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"The Nashville Metro Police are utilizing forensic genetic genealogy to solve decades-old cold cases by identifying long-unidentified human remains. This a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1174,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/episodes/dna-tech-helps-nashville-police-solve-multiple-missing-persons-cases/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/dna-tech-helps-nashville-police-solve-multiple-missing-persons-cases.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}