{"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":"Ohio Cold Case Solved After 36 Years Through Forensic Genealogy","slug":"ohio-cold-case-solved-after-36-years-through-forensic-genealogy","published_at":"2026-09-04T04:13:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/ohio-cold-case-solved-after-36-years-through-forensic-genealogy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohio-cold-case-solved-after-36-years-through-forensic-genealogy--74888566","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74888566/naming_ernest_emerson_carter_after_36_years.mp3","summary":"After nearly four decades, authorities in Ohio successfully identified skeletal remains found in 1989 as Ernest Emerson Carter. This breakthrough was achieved through a collaborative effort between the Franklin County Coroner, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and private forensic organizations. While traditional DNA testing initially failed to produce results, the use of advanced forensic genealogy allowed investigators to construct a family tree and locate a living relative. Funding for this specialized analysis was provided by the Porchlight Project, a nonprofit dedicated to resolving cold cases. This discovery aims to bring closure to the mystery of Carter's disappearance while highlighting the power of modern technology in forensic science. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"After nearly four decades, authorities in Ohio successfully identified skeletal remains found in 1989 as Ernest Emerson Carter. This breakthrough was achi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2038,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/episodes/ohio-cold-case-solved-after-36-years-through-forensic-genealogy/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/ohio-cold-case-solved-after-36-years-through-forensic-genealogy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}