Ep 2. Hunter or Hunted?

In season 9 episode 2 of Forensic Files titled "Hunter or Hunted?", viewers are taken through a complicated investigation that involves the discovery of a woman's body in the woods. Deidre Smith disappeared on her way to visit her son, and her husband, Jason, reported her missing when she didn't arrive at her destination. The investigation eventually takes a turn when the authorities discover that Jason was actually the last person to see his wife alive.

The investigation team, led by Detective Walt D4amron, begin to piece together clues and track down potential suspects. One of the initial suspects is a former coworker of Deidre's who had sent her inappropriate messages in the past. Police question him and conduct a search of his home, but no substantial evidence is found to link him to the murder.

As the investigation continues, police discover that Jason and Deidre had a tumultuous marriage and were in the process of getting a divorce. Jason is cooperative with the investigation but tells conflicting stories about his whereabouts on the day his wife went missing.

The story takes a dramatic turn when detectives learn that Jason was an avid hunter and had gone hunting on the day of his wife's disappearance. Authorities search the woods where Jason said he went hunting and eventually discover a gun with a bullet casing that matches the one found at the crime scene.

Forensic evidence, including a piece of pollen found on the body from the type of mushroom that only grows in the area where Jason had been hunting, links him to the murder. Additionally, an acquaintance of Jason's comes forward and testifies that Jason had asked him to create a fake alibi for him on the day of his wife's disappearance.

Ultimately, Jason Smith is charged with the murder of his wife and found guilty. The case is a prime example of how forensic evidence can be used to solve a case and bring a killer to justice.

The episode showcases the complex and intricate nature of forensic investigations and the role that forensic evidence can play in solving crimes. It also highlights the importance of persistence and attention to detail in uncovering the truth, even in the most complicated cases.