{"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":"The Thin Blue Line of Deception","slug":"the-thin-blue-line-of-deception","published_at":"2026-09-05T23:47:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/the-thin-blue-line-of-deception","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thin-blue-line-of-deception--74929147","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74929147/the_cop_who_staged_his_wife_s_suicide.mp3","summary":"This episode details the investigation and conviction of Seth Perrault, a police officer who murdered his wife, Amanda Perrault, and attempted to disguise the crime as a suicide. Despite an initial autopsy ruling of self-inflicted death, Sheriff Howard Sills and other investigators uncovered a history of domestic violence and found the physical evidence at the scene to be suspiciously staged. Key evidence included doorbell camera footage that placed a deputy at the home during the crime and cell phone records showing the victim was planning her future rather than ending her life. Seth’s own jailhouse confession and the heartbreaking testimony of his young daughter ultimately dismantled his defense. The case concluded with a guilty verdict and a sentence of life without parole, emphasizing that law enforcement status does not grant immunity from justice. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This episode details the investigation and conviction of Seth Perrault, a police officer who murdered his wife, Amanda Perrault, and attempted to disguise…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2468,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771/episodes/the-thin-blue-line-of-deception/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/the-thin-blue-line-of-deception.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}