A family in dripping springs, texas seems to be living the perfect life when suddenly their 3yearold son, reese allison, develops a respiratory condition in march 1999. The show was broadcast originally on trutv, in reruns on hln, was narrated by peter thomas, and produced by medstar television, in association with trutv original productions. The babys lungs were bleeding, an extremely rare lifethreatening condition. Melinda ballard, 55, cherished wife of bryan jeffery williamson and loving mother of reese colton allison, passed away june 2, 20 she was a passionate advocate and fierce fighter for just causes and a loyal, true friend to many. In 2019, hln ordered new episodes under the new title, forensic files ii, which aired its debut season from february 23 to april 12, 2020. Authorities seemed to mold evidence to fit their own theory about how high school sophomore genna gamble ended up lifeless in a ditch not far from her home in modesto, california. Included are 12 worksheets for episodes of the television program forensic files. Genna gamble with her brother, gerren douglas mousers conviction for the murder of his stepdaughter, on the other hand, leaves doubts.
Without a body or any corroborating forensic evidence, all police had to go on were the suspicions of an admitted drug user. Forensic files is an american documentarystyle series which reveals how forensic science is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and even outbreaks of illness. Watch all 67 forensic files episodes from season 2,view pictures, get episode information and more. Plot summary a family in dripping springs, texas seems to be living the perfect life when suddenly their 3yearold son, reese allison, develops a respiratory condition in march 1999. With peter thomas, terry allan, dorr dearborn, ruth etzel.
To confirm such a link, scientists like dearborn would need to prove the mold caused the illness in laboratory research or show evidence of mold spores or toxins in the sick babies. Forensic files is an american documentarystyle series that reveals how forensic science is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and even outbreaks of. Collection 2 collection 6 collection 3 collection 5 collection 1 collection 4 collection 7 collection 9 collection 8. Forensicscience techniques employed by real csis are examined in. Each of these worksheets focuses on a variety of medical mysteries that require toxicology experts, the cdc and numerous other branches of science to help solve when normal forensic science failed. The mold most commonly grows as a result of water damage, according to dr. The mold is so toxic that parts of the house were sealed off. In this classic episode of forensic files, the longest running true crime series in television history, we explore the case of 17yearold crystal faye todd, who was raped and murdered in her small town. Forensic applications consulting technologies, inc. When one of crystals male acquaintances dna matched semen at the crime scene, it raised the question, why would he volunteer for a dna sample.
Watch the forensic files episode on netflix or youtube. Forensic developments reveal new facts in the case of a man convicted of sexual assault. Then his father begins to exhibit signs of alzheimers disease. It has broadcast 406 episodes since its debut on tlc in 1996 as medical detectives. In october 1993, gerry boggs is found shot to death in his home, and his exwife, jill coit has a perfect alibi. Sunday school ambush by forensic files full episodes. A family in dripping springs, texas seems to be living the perfect life, when suddenly th. Penchant for poison by forensic files full episodes. Forensic files puts a new spin on the whodunit genre and will satisfy the most ardent truecrime buffs. This is the dvd with the melinda ballard story on it.
Investigators look into what is making a family unwell. Most forensic files cases offer more than enough evidence to make viewers relieved the perpetrator ended up behind razor wire. She was camping with her boyfriend, michael backus, in a state park, 150 miles away. Death of innocents news lead cleveland cleveland scene. Forensic files profiles intriguing crimes, accidents, and outbreaks of disease from around the world. After experiencing health problems, a texas family learns that their house is contaminated. List of forensic files episodes forensic files is an american documentarystyle series which reveals how forensic science is. Forensic files medical mysteries bundle set 12 video. Forensic files breaking the mold tv episode 2002 on imdb. Home series forensic files absolute order season 1 episode 8. After more than 20 years, its amazing that one of the earliest crime docu. Facts personnel are internationally recognized as authorities in indoor mould mold assessments and sampling. Follow coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement personnel and legal experts as they seek the answers to baffling and mysterious cases, which have been ripped from the headlines.
A family in dripping springs, texas seems to be living the perfect life. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series forensic files. Forensic files 19962011 and its subsequent revival forensic files ii 2020 are american documentarystyle series which reveal how forensic science is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and even outbreaks of illness. Follow coroners, medical examiners, law enforcement personnel and legal experts as they seek the answers to baffling and mysterious cases which have been ripped from the headlines. Phone mapping, wiretapping and other forensic evidence help to solve a complicated crime. Forensic files profiles intriguing crimes, accidents and outbreaks of disease from around the world. This one is great cause the stories are a bit different than forensic files normally does.
Breaking the mold refers to episode 37 of the season 7 of the television series forensic files which was broadcast for the first time on december 11, 2002. Our forensic industrial hygienist has over 25 years experience as an industrial hygienist and 23 years experience working with microbial conta. This episode focuses on the 1984 case of mass food poisoning taking place in an oregon town. Order up refers to episode 12 of the eighth season of the television series forensic files which was broadcast for the first time on january 6, 2004 plot summary. Watch forensic files episodes online season 15 2017. Detectives and crime lab technicians use the latest and most fascinating procedures to solve crimes in this documentarystyle show. Within months, there were more than 30 cases an incidence more than a thousand times higher than anywhere else in the world. The number of claims arising from mold damage had been skyrocketing across the state, from just 12 in 1999 to 15,000 in 2001. Melinda ballard obituary charleston, sc greenwichtime. An infant was rushed to a cleveland emergency room with serious breathing problems.
A familys chance encounter helps them to discover the cause of their health problems. The original show is broadcast in syndication on multiple networks, is narrated by peter thomas, and is produced by medstar television. Forensicscience techniques employed by real csis are examined in this documentary series, which follows coroners, lawenforcement personnel and others as they try to solve. Melinda ballard 1958 20 was an activist for insurance policyholders in america. Breaking the mold refers to episode 37 of the season 7 of the television series forensic files. The mold infiltrated under the flooring, 2,500 square feet of a wooden floor, according to ballard. Forensic files is the most recognized, celebrated and imitated series within its genre, he said, as reported by cnn. With peter thomas, melinda ballard, ron allison, reese allison. Watch forensic files episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. And the mold contaminated all of the familys possessions, including photographs, dr. Forensic evidence in the case of a missing teen illustrates the tragedy behind a decision to play hooky. The childs mother, melinda ballard, also has unusual symptoms. This mold began with a leak in the downstairs bathroom, ballard said.