The New Detectives

About The New Detectives

The New Detectives: Case Studies in Forensic Science is an American documentary-style television show that premiered in 1996. The show focuses on how forensic science helps in unraveling true crime stories. Using re-enactments, careful explanations, and scientific investigations, each episode follows several cases and the detectives trying to solve them. It is recognized for its educational content about the fascinating field of forensic science.

Making / Production

The series was produced by New Dominion Pictures. These real-life mysteries required extensive research and the reenactment scenes were done with great care to get as close as possible to the actual investigations. The show got most of its content from actual closed cases, which resulted in an authentic representation of forensic detective work.

Actors

• Anthony D. Call - Narrator: He captivated the audience with his deep, directive voice that added suspense to each case.
• George K. Kostuch - Lead Detective: Portrayed the challenging role of a lead investigator with an impressive realistic approach.
• Alfonso Freeman - Detective: Played his role with great professionalism, further enhancing the reality-based element of the show.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series helped popularize the field of forensic science in pop culture.
• The New Detectives inspired several other TV shows focused on forensic science, including the famous CSI series.
• The series was aired internationally in countries including Australia and the United Kingdom.

Awards

Unfortunately, despite its popularity and contributions to popularizing the field of forensic science, the series did not receive any notable awards.

Quotes

• Anthony D. Call (Narrator): "In the world of forensics, truth is stranger than fiction."
• Anthony D. Call (Narrator): "The silent witnesses of crime speak to those who know how to listen."
• George K. Kostuch (Lead Detective): "It's not just a case, it's a puzzle. Each piece puts you closer to the truth."

Music, Soundtrack

• The ominous and suspense-filled soundtrack was composed by Michael Whittaker, contributing significantly to the show's suspenseful atmosphere.