{"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":"Sonoma County 1983 Cold Case Sexual Assault, Murder Solved","slug":"sonoma-county-1983-cold-case-sexual-assault-murder-solved","published_at":"2026-09-16T20:36:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/sonoma-county-1983-cold-case-sexual-assault-murder-solved","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonoma-county-1983-cold-case-sexual-assault-murder-solved--75174204","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75174204/dna_tracks_1983_killer_to_el_salvador.mp3","summary":"Law enforcement officials in Sonoma County recently announced the resolution of a cold case involving the 1983 murder and sexual assault of Robert Pangborn. Utilizing modern DNA technology, investigators identified Oscar Bolanos as the perpetrator after matching evidence to a profile in a criminal database. Although Bolanos had been deported to El Salvador following a different conviction in the 1990s, federal and international agencies successfully tracked him to his home country. Local prosecutors secured an arrest warrant, but the suspect passed away from cancer before he could be extradited or stand trial. Despite the lack of a formal conviction, authorities have officially closed the investigation, concluding that the forensic evidence definitively linked Bolanos to the decades-old crime. This breakthrough provides a sense of closure for a case that remained unsolved for over forty years. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"Law enforcement officials in Sonoma County recently announced the resolution of a cold case involving the 1983 murder and sexual assault of Robert Pangbor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2364,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/episodes/sonoma-county-1983-cold-case-sexual-assault-murder-solved/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/sonoma-county-1983-cold-case-sexual-assault-murder-solved.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}