Episode
Forensic Files: Nice Threads
Overview
A woman was found dead on the bedroom floor of her apartment. The crime scene yielded little of value, and investigators wondered if they would find enough evidence to make a case, much less catch a killer. But a bloodstained sheet and a breakthrough forensic technique enabled them to identify the murderer, and convince the jury of his guilt.
Details
- Series
- Forensic Files
- Season
- Season 11
- Episode
- Episode 15
- Air date
- 2006-10-25
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Nice Threads is Episode 15 in Season 11 of Forensic Files. It aired on 2006-10-25. The runtime is 23 min.
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