Ep 4. Drowning Sorrows

In the Forensic Files season 14 episode 4 titled "Drowning Sorrows," viewers are introduced to the case of a woman who was found dead in a swimming pool. The episode follows the investigation and forensic analysis of the evidence by detectives and forensic experts.

The victim in this case is a young woman named Teresa who was found dead in her backyard swimming pool. Initially, her death appeared to be accidental as she was known to have been drinking heavily that night. However, the detectives on the case had suspicions that there may have been foul play involved.

The episode takes viewers through the investigation as detectives speak with friends and family of the victim and gather evidence from the scene. A toxicology report reveals that Teresa had actually consumed a potentially lethal amount of alcohol and had also taken some prescription drugs. While this discovery may seem to confirm the initial belief that her death was accidental, further investigation by the detectives reveals some inconsistencies in the evidence.

One such inconsistency is the fact that Teresa was discovered in the deep end of the pool, despite the fact that she was a weak swimmer. Witnesses also claim to have seen her struggling with someone in the pool shortly before her death. The detectives also note that the scene surrounding the pool was disturbed, including a broken light and chair, suggesting that a struggle may have taken place.

As the investigation delves further into the victim's personal life, the detectives discover that Teresa had been having an affair with a married man. This man, who is also a prominent businessman in the area, becomes a suspect in the case. The detectives focus their attention on him and begin to search for evidence linking him to the crime.

As forensic experts analyze the evidence gathered from the scene, they discover that there was an excessive amount of chlorine in the pool at the time of the victim's death. This leads the detectives to suspect that the killer may have tried to cover up their tracks by adding excessive amounts of chlorine to the water. Further analysis of the water also reveals traces of blood, which provides further evidence that a struggle had taken place.

With all the evidence gathered, the detectives are able to build a case against the businessman, who is eventually charged and convicted of the murder of Teresa. The episode concludes with an overview of the forensic evidence that was used to help bring about the conviction, highlighting the importance of science and technology in solving crimes.

Overall, the Forensic Files season 14 episode 4 titled "Drowning Sorrows" is a gripping tale of love, deceit, and murder. Viewers are taken on a journey through the investigation and forensic analysis of evidence in order to uncover the truth behind the victim's untimely death.