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-style series which reveals how

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is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and even outbreaks of illness. The series was broadcast on

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, narrated by Peter Thomas, and produced by Medstar Television, in association with Court TV Original Productions. It has broadcast 406 episodes since its debut on

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in 1996 as ''Medical Detectives''.

Episodes

External links

''Forensic Files'' episodes
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