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The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is a documentary true crime television show that aired two to three different cases in forensic science per episode.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The New Detectives Season 6 Episode 12 - Dead in the Water
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Dead in the Water

    S6:E12

    Drowning deaths often look like accidents and over time water can destroy the few clues the killer may have left behind. Investigators must turn to forensic science to solve homicides in which the victims were found in bodies of water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The New Detectives Season 8 Episode 11 - Absent Witness
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    #2 - Absent Witness

    S8:E11

    When murderers hide or destroy the remains of their victims, forensic scientists must reconstruct the scenes and prove murder for an absent witness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The New Detectives Season 8 Episode 18 - Coroner Investigator
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Coroner Investigator

    S8:E18

    Coroners play a vital role in piecing together the final moments of someone’s life. Los Angeles County coroner Julie Wilson provides an in-depth look into the science of death, as well as the techniques and methodology used by coroner investigators.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The New Detectives Season 3 Episode 9 - From the Ashes
    3.3/10(101 votes)

    #4 - From the Ashes

    S3:E9

    Insurance torchings, mob burnouts and arson murders: these crimes are designed to take all clues with them. But a case can be built from ashes. Arson investigators do everything from gathering physical evidence to mounting undercover operations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The New Detectives Season 4 Episode 7 - Deadly Dealings
    3.3/10(98 votes)

    #5 - Deadly Dealings

    S4:E7

    Contract killings allow someone to establish the perfect alibi. By hiring someone else to do his or her dirty work, a person can deflect guilt or twist the truth. Forensics is changing that, leading investigators to the employers of killers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The New Detectives Season 8 Episode 5 - Elements of Murder
    6.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Elements of Murder

    S8:E5

    A murdered woman is found stuffed in the boot of her car, and a routine investigation reveals a wife may not have abandoned her family on purpose. When everyday substances reveal hidden clues that break a homicide case, those substances become the elements of murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The New Detectives Season 5 Episode 2 - Partners in Crime
    6.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Partners in Crime

    S5:E2

    There’s an old saying that a burden shared is a burden halved. But when people team up to commit murder, the weight of their guilt remains just as heavy. Investigators must rely on forensic science to capture partners in crime.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The New Detectives Season 7 Episode 4 - Silent Witness
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #8 - Silent Witness

    S7:E4

    Sometimes, seemingly small and insignificant clues – three hairs, microscopic fibers, a paint chip – become a victim’s silent witness and help solve even the most baffling of cases.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The New Detectives Season 5 Episode 6 - Presumed Dead
    6.6/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Presumed Dead

    S5:E6

    What does it take to prove murder if the victim cannot be found? Forensic investigators must go to great lengths to catch the killer when the victim is only presumed dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The New Detectives Season 4 Episode 9 - A Taste of Poison
    6.7/10(104 votes)

    #10 - A Taste of Poison

    S4:E9

    Poisoners are the most dangerous culprits in the crime world: smart assassins. They rely on their devious stealth and must put their victims at ease to earn their trust. And, usually, they don’t stop at just one victim.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The New Detectives Season 4 Episode 11 - Texas Rangers
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Texas Rangers

    S4:E11

    The Texas Rangers were established in the 1800s to protect settlers from Native Americans. That role has evolved greatly over time to keep up with a changing society. Today, their job includes solving murders with advanced forensics labs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The New Detectives Season 9 Episode 8 - Out to Kill
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Out to Kill

    S9:E8

    Sometimes, cooperation from people who are not associated with a crime in any way is the only link between a criminal and the clues left behind for forensic experts. This episode examines cases in which good Samaritans help solve puzzling crimes.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The New Detectives Season 9 Episode 9 - Raw Greed
    6.7/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Raw Greed

    S9:E9

    Even ordinary objects, when used to kill, carry enough evidence for forensic scientists to piece together the most complicated murders. In this episode, criminals are brought to justice with evidence found on mundane, household objects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The New Detectives Season 2 Episode 10 - Signed in Blood
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Signed in Blood

    S2:E10

    Handwriting Analysis: Every pass of the pencil leaves a little of ourselves behind. Taking the time to evaluate documents can tell the difference between suicide and murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The New Detectives Season 3 Episode 1 - Fatal Compulsion
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #15 - Fatal Compulsion

    S3:E1

    Forensic psychologists delve into the minds of serial killers, explaining why, most often, they can be a friendly neighbor or a tenacious co-worker – the ones who hide their darkness better than anyone else.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The New Detectives Season 9 Episode 11 - Broken Trust
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Broken Trust

    S9:E11

    Often, criminals misuse the trust they’ve built with their victims to commit heinous misdeeds. A family discovers the mummified remains of a pregnant woman; a nurse notices an unusually high number of deaths in an ICU unit and suspects foul play.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The New Detectives Season 5 Episode 1 - Remnant of Blame
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Remnant of Blame

    S5:E1

    Solutions to atrocious crimes can hinge on the smallest of clues. Even with advanced technology, vision remains an important tool. Forensic investigators must train their eyes to find the full story of a murder written in a single scrap of evidence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The New Detectives Season 5 Episode 13 - Flames of Justice
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #18 - Flames of Justice

    S5:E13

    Sometimes arson fires are set to cover a different, more heinous crime – such as murder. But killers are wrong to think that fire destroys all vital clues. Arson investigators can pull evidence from scorched rubble to ignite the flames of justice.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The New Detectives Season 7 Episode 5 - Deadly Intentions
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Deadly Intentions

    S7:E5

    When abduction turns to murder, forensic science is a vital key to finding justice for the victims of a kidnapper’s deadly intentions.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. The New Detectives Season 7 Episode 11 - Buried Secrets
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Buried Secrets

    S7:E11

    The elements of nature can reduce a body to bones in a matter of weeks. Combining art and science, forensic anthropologists can give victims a face long after they’ve been forgotten.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The New Detectives Season 7 Episode 16 - In the Camera’s Eye
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - In the Camera’s Eye

    S7:E16

    Photography has long been a fundamental tool in homicide investigations. A single image can hold enough information to identify a suspect and preserve vital clues long after a witness’s memory fades.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The New Detectives Season 8 Episode 14 - Medical Examiner's Casebook
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #22 - Medical Examiner's Casebook

    S8:E14

    Some killers choose to hide their victims and investigators must then rely on forensics to uncover proof of murder. From identifying remains to uncovering post-mortem clues, medical examiners are integral in solving some of the most brutal crimes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The New Detectives Season 9 Episode 7 - Silent Killers
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #23 - Silent Killers

    S9:E7

    When money is the motive, there is no limit to what a killer will do to get away with their fortune. When officers find the dismembered remains of a young man, they also discover his girlfriend recently took out an insurance policy on the deceased.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The New Detectives Season 1 Episode 3 - Deadly Chemistry
    7.1/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Deadly Chemistry

    S1:E3

    Scientists explore the differences between targeted and random poisoners, and the significance of disguising a targeted act of poison as a random act, such as the Tylenol case in Chicago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The New Detectives Season 2 Episode 9 - Death Grip
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Death Grip

    S2:E9

    Fingerprinting: The backbone to forensic science, the fingerprint is a very effective way to identify victims and criminals. Not only are fingerprints used but also palm prints and foot prints. Data entered into massive databases make identifying people easy…when there is a hit.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Dead in the Water" is the worst rated episode of "The New Detectives". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/22/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Absent Witness".