When Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with the Gilgo 4 murders, Suffolk County Law Enforcement explained how DNA corroborated evidence they'd gathered along Ocean Parkway. One important distinction, in comparison with some cases, was the use of mitochondrial DNA which differs from nuclear DNA. Host, Chris Mass, speaks with Cynthia Cale, a forensic DN ... Show More
Jun 2024
S3: New Evidence Raises Questions
On June 6th, the Suffolk County District Attorney announced that DNA tied alleged murderer, Rex Heuermann, to the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. The disturbing implication of Heuermann's involvement in their murders also raised questions about another convicted ki ... Show More
10m 23s
Jun 2024
S3: New Victims Tied to Rex Heuermann
The Suffolk County District Attorney's office recently announced that DNA-based evidence ties Rex Heuermann to the deaths of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Costilla. Host, Chris Mass, and Senior Producer, Shannon McGarvey, discuss the Superseding Bail Application document that details ... Show More
57m 54s
Oct 2023
Listen Now: New Podcast "Ghost Story"
Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home say they have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. ... Show More
8m 49s
Apr 2024
National DNA Day: The First Murder Conviction
April 25 marks National DNA Day in the US, and if you’ve been following true crime stories for a while you know how important DNA can be for solving even the most complicated of cases. In this episode, we’re exploring the first murder case ever solved using DNA analysis, and how ... Show More
44m 34s