
Eagle-eyed technical experts prove there is no such thing as a perfect crime as they assemble the pieces every criminal leaves behind. Dramatic crime re-creations and, sometimes, part of the investigations are a staple of the series. Some of the re-creations include alternate versions of the crimes, which are disproved by science. The show's episodes follow each case from the initial investigation until it reaches its legal resolution.

When a prominent banker's wife is kidnapped, the trail leads police on a wild goose chase; they track down disgruntled bank customers and examine computer fonts.

New York police hunt the Zodiac killer after a series of deadly attacks.

When a healthy young man dies mysteriously in his sleep, toxicology tests reveal that it may have been foul play. Could a "suicide note" hold the key to solving the case?

Investigators determine what caused a house fire that killed an elderly couple and whether the victims' son is responsible.