

Forensic Files
1996-04-21 · 23 min / episode · ★ 7.9
Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find previously undetectable evidence. Brilliant scientific work helps convict the guilty and free the innocent.
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- Medstar Television
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- United States of America, Germany
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