In this episode, Rachel and Krystal explore two groundbreaking cases where cat DNA helped solve homicides — one in England, one in Canada. From a torso found on a British beach to a leather jacket buried near a shallow grave, these cases reshaped forensic science and expanded the definition of trace evidence. Featuring the first use of cat DNA in a UK homicide trial and the first animal‑DNA conviction in North America.

Key Topics:

• The Body on the Beach (Southsea, England, 2012)
• The Snowball Case (Prince Edward Island, 1994–1996)
• Animal DNA in forensic science
• Trace evidence and pet hair transfer
• How new forensic techniques enter the courtroom