Forensic Files (HD) - Season 13, Episode 31 - Hair Line - Full Episode

A Mysterious Illness00:00:00

Eric Miller, a 30-year-old researcher, suddenly falls ill with mysterious, flu-like symptoms. Despite medical care, his health declines rapidly after a bowling outing, and he is eventually found to have lethal levels of arsenic in his system.

The Investigation Deepens00:03:31

Investigators struggle to find the source of the arsenic. Suspicion falls on Eric's friend, Daryl Willard, who provided him with a beer at the bowling alley. Six weeks after Eric's death, Daryl commits suicide, leaving a note claiming innocence.

Uncovering the Affair00:05:06

Digital evidence reveals an affair between Eric's wife, Anne Miller, and Daryl Willard. The two worked at the same lab where arsenic was used, suggesting a premeditated plot to remove Eric from their lives.

Scientific Breakthrough00:10:07

Despite Eric's body being cremated, forensic scientists use preserved hair samples and neutron activation analysis to prove he was poisoned multiple times over several months, mapping a timeline of the abuse.

The Final Verdict00:17:43

Through a rare ruling allowing attorney-client testimony, it is revealed that Anne injected Eric with arsenic in the hospital. Facing the evidence, she pleads guilty to second-degree murder and is sentenced to 25 years in prison.