Forensic Firsts

S01E03 Skeletal Secrets

Illinois has been the backdrop for two of the most horrifying murder cases in recent history: the Sausage King of Chicago and the Killer Clown. Both investigations reached a resolution through the examination of the victims' bones. Forensic anthropologists are now able to scrutinize skeletal remains to uncover details such as age, sex, ancestry, height, distinctive traits, and crucially, the cause of death. Delve into some of history's most shocking homicide cases as this powerful forensic tool is employed, providing compelling and irrefutable evidence that leads to the capture of numerous murderers.