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The New Detectives・30 minutes read

The Vidoc Society assists police in solving the murder of Terry Brooks, leading to the identification and confession of her fiancé, Scott Keith. In another case, crime scene reconstruction expert Tom Bevel helps determine the violent murder of Scott Dunn, resulting in the arrest of Alicia Hamilton and Tim Smith for his death.

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  • The Vidoc Society, an elite group of forensic experts, takes on cold cases like Terry Brooks's murder to provide justice by utilizing advanced forensic techniques and expertise.
  • In cases like Scott Dunn's disappearance, where a body is missing, crime scene reconstruction experts like Tom Bevel play a crucial role in determining what happened through analyzing blood spatter patterns, leading to the identification and prosecution of suspects based on the evidence gathered.

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Recent questions

  • Who was the prime suspect in Terry Brooks's murder?

    Scott Keith

  • What group of forensic experts took on Terry Brooks's case?

    Vidoc Society

  • What was the motive highlighted in Terry Brooks's murder?

    Engagement and job change

  • How was Scott Keith linked to Terry Brooks's murder?

    DNA evidence from crime scene

  • Who helped in reconstructing the crime scene in Scott Dunn's case?

    Tom Bevel

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Summary

00:00

Unsolved Murder: Fast Food Manager's Justice

  • In Pennsylvania, the night manager of a fast food restaurant, Terry Brooks, is found brutally murdered, seemingly a victim of a failed robbery.
  • Despite 15 years passing, police are unable to identify a suspect for Terry's murder.
  • An elite group of forensic experts, the Vidoc Society, agrees to take on Terry's case to provide justice.
  • Terry's body is discovered by the morning shift manager, with signs of a robbery in the restaurant.
  • Terry had been violently murdered, with evidence suggesting she was ambushed and forced back into the restaurant.
  • Police find no forced entry, indicating Terry may have known her attacker.
  • Terry's engagement and recent job change are highlighted as potential motives for her murder.
  • A fingerprint found on the trash bag covering Terry's face leads police to a suspect, a co-worker from the restaurant.
  • The suspect denies involvement, claiming innocence due to replacing trash liners on the night of the murder.
  • With the help of the Vidoc Society, police identify Terry's fiancé, Scott Keith, as the prime suspect, using DNA evidence from the crime scene and his trash to link him to the murder.

22:53

DNA Evidence Solves Cold Case Murder

  • DNA from one brand did not match crime scene evidence, but DNA from a second brand did.
  • Scott Keith was questioned and provided blood samples on the 15th anniversary of Terry Brooks's murder.
  • Scott Keith was unaware he was a suspect and willingly cooperated with detectives.
  • Scott Keith agreed to take a polygraph test, which indicated deception.
  • DNA samples from Scott Keith matched those found at the crime scene, leading to his confession.
  • Scott Keith confessed to murdering Terry Brooks after an argument on February 4th, 1984.
  • Scott Keith was sentenced to life in prison after confessing to the murder.
  • Investigators faced challenges in cases with no crime scene, like the disappearance of Scott Dunn.
  • Blood evidence found in Scott Dunn's bedroom indicated foul play, leading to suspicions of murder.
  • Tim Smith emerged as a suspect in Scott Dunn's disappearance due to evidence linking him to the crime scene.

44:17

"Expert reconstructs blood spatter, solves murder case"

  • Vidak society members sought help from crime scene reconstruction expert Tom Bevel to determine what happened in a case where a body was missing, focusing on blood spatter patterns in Scott Dunn's bedroom.
  • Bevel recreated the blood stains using a blood-coated object, concluding that Scott Dunn was violently beaten with a blunt object, leading to his death due to excessive blood loss.
  • Prosecutors took on the case after the findings, leading to the arrest of Alicia Hamilton and Tim Smith for Scott Dunn's murder, believed to be a result of Alicia's rage when he tried to end their relationship.
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