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July 14, 2025 67 mins
In 1996, New York City was rocked by the brutal slaying of successful businessman Howard Pilmar, found dead at his own workplace. Unique clues—bloodstains hidden beneath a glass desk, tampered CCTV footage, and cryptic threat letters—ensnared investigators in a complex web that spanned over two decades. Public outcry drove law enforcement to adopt cutting‑edge forensic tools—from advanced DNA profiling to digital trail analysis—until the final pieces of the puzzle fell into place, astonishing everyone involved. In this episode, you’ll learn how detectives pieced together evidence to unmask the perpetrator, unravel false alibis, and uncover the hidden motive behind the victim’s death. Discover the power of witness interviews, the pivotal role of digital forensics, and the crucial lessons on tenacity needed to solve a seemingly cold case.
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