Forensic Files Season 11, Episode 15 - Nice Threads - Full Episode

A woman was found dead on the bedroom floor of her apartment. The crime scene yielded little of value, and investigators wondered if they would find enough evidence to make a case, much less catch a killer.
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[@hairbyday5041]

"Big fat slob" lmao savage cop😂

[@krunchieKyn]

Ikr🤣

[@Yui789esss]

Meandering

[@brothaantone8286]

lol 😂

[@aireothogaba8613]

@Melody Melody you know it! Today,he would be fired and cancelled.

[@lauraguevarra403]

Noted that too! And "....for lack of a better term..."

[@sigma_curry]

The ability of the forensic team to reveal that palm print is pretty impressive.

[@ironbowtie]

Photoshop, "Forensic Science"

[@blupoppy608]

Kudos to that Forensic Supervisor, Erik Berg for creating a system that helped solve the case. Smart guy!

[@caroltenge5147]

And he did it without luminol.....

[@pattibrown1809]

I'm so sorry for Dawn and her parents. Dawn seems to have been such a beautiful, special person.

[@markpryor5019]

I know it's was so sad how she was kill like that some people have no rights these days to me is just so stupid for causing a crime like that murder or innocent person something's wrong with his head facts every dog get that day

[@Flamingpins]

She traveled to other countries to force her religion onto others. I hardly consider that a good person. Not that she deserved death for her actions. But let’s slow down on the good person talk

[@kalanisplash]

26 years for rape and murder after baking cookies. What a joke. A woman's life has no worth in Democrat States. VOTE REPUBLICAN

[@timddall1440]

BLM

[@chuchar5581]

@@Flamingpins You knew her? Missionaries do not force their religion on others. You have freedom to believe or not and embrace the religion. No one is being forced.

[@wolffman2445]

I know it’s been said enough, but I’ve GOT TO reiterate how PERFECT Peter Thomas’s voice is for true crime.

[@mhlengimbokazi4106]

​​@@mog404yeah i heard about him a week ago he's great too. Thomas was something else

[@muithererokamau]

True. You got also to hear the voice of new detectives narrator. Damn!

[@elatabucao]

Rip

[@spencerjohnson2911]

💯

[@MizzMetallikat76]

​@@mog404outdoes Peter by a long shot I think...but both are good

[@melissaupton2097]

26 years? WTH happened to LIFE without parole for a vicious rape and murder in the victims apartment? There should be no other punishment. It's 2022, and he's probably out.

[@iamwhatiam187]

I think it’s because not a lot evidence was found

[@nyreekrikorian]

Maybe because he had white privilege??

[@ultimatewitcherfan6677]

@nyreekrikorian seriously? Do you not realize how racist and offensive your comment is? Maybe you should think before you reply to people’s comments. Just sayin’ 🤦‍♀️

[@nyreekrikorian]

@@ultimatewitcherfan6677Show me one episode of a black/brown person getting such a light sentence for a similar or even a lesser crime. Then I'll take my comment back.

[@steelhurricane4041]

The killers should get natural life. No parole. They get out and pick up where they left off.

[@GlamRockCowboy]

Eric Hayden's sentence was actually AT LEAST 26 years--in other words, 26 years to life! This was the harshest sentence allowed in Hayden's case, since Washington State does not have the death penalty. His request for parole was denied in April of 2016.

[@nene1964]

Thanks for the update

[@genocide_cutter98]

wrong eric hayden

[@southernmocha7571]

Hi Tom it’s good to see you again. Thanks for the update

[@zuzellogan5613]

Tom Nichol. Thank you, Sir, for the update, it is appreciated. 👍👍

[@jarrodglover2311]

Washington State has life without the possibility of parole

[@cynicannkeel8899]

It's difficult to understand how some people can, whether drunk, on drugs, or stone cold sober, murder another person.

[@jkweili]

I don’t understand that either, I would have to be in a fight for my life to kill someone and even then it would be my last resort.

[@lynfawcett221]

I have watched many of these videos, and it always amazes me with the dedication of investigating officers. Then, how over the years, how forensics have developed to the point that they can now find perpetrators from the smallest piece of evidence from a crime scene.

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

This is probably the hardest one to watch. Not just because an innocent woman was murdered but the savage and disrespectful comments in regards to her belief system or who she was as a person. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but show some respect people. Also, it's bogus that this man only got 26 years. Wow.

[@ShyGreenBean]

Missionary work isn’t a good thing!

[@Memg007]

@@ShyGreenBeanYeah being a predator like you is the good thing ha? What a horrible thing you’re

[@abdulrahmanraheem423]

I don't know what happened to the "an eye for an eye" law but I think this killer deserves it! 26yrs is an insult to a women like this!

[@thenewjord50]

He could have kept his mouth shut about hollering about security concerns to the detectives. Most criminals are attention seekers as if they wanted to get caught

[@aireothogaba8613]

Just like Stephen Mcdaniel 🤦🏽‍♀️😭

[@nene1964]

He probably was trying to phish for information had wanted to see what the detectives know

[@kaykutcher2103]

@@nene1964 Well mission failed thankfully and let's be honest predictably.

[@markpryor5019]

First of all he had no business doing nothing like that should have kept his mouth shut with walked away free

[@markpryor5019]

All of your mouth

[@seanbuckman1269]

Also there is another forensic files episode called soft touch which has a murder about a woman named dawn as well and how the killer left his fingerprint in blood on the pillowcase. They were able to use the same tactic to get rid of the weave pattern in that case. I wonder which case was first? I'll have to look them both up now and find out

[@kaseyhadd4036]

Mr Peter Thomas & forensic files my nightly lullaby 💚

[@itzhakbentov6572]

Peter Thomas's voice and delivery was incredible

[@cathyellington7599]

Why only 26 years? I don't understand how a beautiful person like her who was violated by someone as evil and vile as he is only gets 26 years.

[@antonioacevedo5200]

Because this country's legal system is abysmal failure.

[@deltahomicide9300]

Everyone deserves a second chance 🥴

[@BisayangLaagan9772]

yes I agree, much better is life imprisonment if didn't have a death penalty.

[@pattigoodale1766]

26 years to life.... his parole was denied. Without death penalty, this is what happens. Twenty-six years was the minimum time he had to serve before parole could be granted and that's not guaranteed.

[@rafamfrisby2310]

Maybe it was not that he "started" in his thirties, he just didn't get caught before.

[@missyjones8257]

I sleep to this man voice every night. Thank You 😊

[@MissKerriAnn]

He is a lullaby for millions ❤

[@MrsSumangaVlog]

26 years are not enough for taking Dawn’s life.

[@thewaragainstcars]

Washington is one of the most liberal states in the US. There's your answer.

[@MrsSumangaVlog]

@@thewaragainstcars thanks for the info

[@antonioacevedo5200]

I agree. The sentencing judge said that the 40 or so years sought by the prosecution was not warranted by the present evidence. I have lost all confidence in the justice system in this country.

[@troyano6548]

The forensics did a remarkable job !!

[@michaelpizano2361]

What an all American girl she was, she didn't even have her ears pierced, and baking cookies, RIP Dawn, you certainly didn't deserve this.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Babies in Hispanic and Italian cultures often have their ears pierced.

[@janetpattison8474]

That was so nice of Eric the murderer ☠️to give himself away with his big mouth. 👹 Good job dude & Have fun in prison. My heart goes out to all those people who knew & loved Dawn.🌸🦋🌸

[@antonioacevedo5200]

Janet Pattison, her parents are truly wonderful people. If you are interested, please look up a charity called Hope Opens Doors. It is run by Dawn's parents. Maybe you can make a small donation in Dawns memory to this beautiful cause.

[@JLFULMER21022]

Talent recruiter: "Okay, we chose you to play the part of the fat slob" Actor: "Say no more, fam"

[@achuopeter1889]

Very very sad such a peaceful lady, didn't deserve such cruelty. Thank God she got her justice

[@clipp7777]

Amazing detective work and preserving the evidence. ( Awesome technology!!)

[@natsarimthings3147]

A sad piece of info that if was eliminated, Dawn would still be alive; she left her door open. And many crimes could have been prevented if doors and windows are secure enough.

[@muffs55mercury61]

Many people these days still don't lock their doors at night. She likely had a false sense of security.

[@marisak5301]

My doors are always locked when I'm home, whether I'm alone or not. At night when the lights are on, my curtains are drawn. This thing about "it never happens in my neighbor hood or town" is irrelevant - bad things can happen anywhere!

[@catherinesyme901]

Maybe but everyone has the right to be safe in their own home! This crime is all on the criminal

[@natsarimthings3147]

@@catherinesyme901 I agree, but as we already know, many evil people don't respect that right. I'm not blaming the crime on the victim. I just thought that if the door's securely locked, it would have made a huge difference. This monster won't have that opportunity to do what he did.

[@natsarimthings3147]

@@marisak5301 Yup! Always lock every door and window. I won't be able to sleep if I know that one of the entrances to my house is open.

[@idaornstein1305]

26 yrs in prison isn’t long enough!!

[@mikezylstra7514]

26 yrs to life was the sentence.

[@shagitbnezra354]

The prosecutor is sooo handsome and sincere.

[@margretsims1322]

Thank you Lord for these trained investigators........may she RIP

[@williamelliott]

Everyone can call me what ever they like. I don't care. I am going to say my piece of mind. These people that take a life or destroy a life of a child or adult should have to forfeit there own life. A tax payer should never have to house or feed or cloth and pay for thier medical needs.

[@pearlfeather9326]

You cant make a statenrnt like that! There a lot of gray areas. Thats why they have trials. Unfortunately there are stupid people who get put on juries. In this case its obvious about guilt but not in all of them

[@myunknownland9272]

Especially as poor hardworking people can't get help

[@brandonallen3808]

To a certain degree I agree. If you're a Ted Bundy, John Gacy type, yes you deserve the death penalty.

[@karaisaacs7511]

The only voice that helps me sleep

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Did you try Mel Zabel or Bob Ross?

[@jlbaker2000]

Wouldn't you love to have had him as a bedtime storyteller?

[@karaisaacs7511]

@@jlbaker2000 he basically was and still is. Play forensic files at night hearing the narrator's voice pits me right to sleep

[@karaisaacs7511]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 will give them a try

[@jillk1312]

The prosecutor, James Konat, is funny as hell 🤣

[@jesterday2222]

3:11 James Konat, what a great guy! Straightforward AF, I love that. Well done to all the people involved in solving this heinous crime!

[@jenniferbrown8314]

I love this show 😁 watched it for years..

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

Me too.🤎

[@PilotBreadBoy]

I like how they said a simple conversation w police'. I mean if I was being questioned for a murder I might be nervous regardless if it was a "simple conversation"

[@phlushphish793]

If I were being investigated by police, I'd lawyer up. Even if I were innocent!

[@tarkus4283]

26 yrs for rape and murder ? That's a capital murder .How ?

[@robertdog]

Seattle and Olympia liberals.

[@andrewrusin2610]

Liberal judges

[@SharpTac]

That's how liberals roll

[@clipp7777]

Rip Dawn. Prayers to her, her family. 😔🙏🏻💞

[@antonioacevedo5200]

Dawn's parents run a charity called Hope Opens Doors. Perhaps you can do a search on it and make a donation in Dawn's honor. Thanks!!!

[@marilynh.]

This creep was actually caught by a Psychic Detective. The Police had ruled him out, even befriended the creep. The female Psychic had to insist on them checking him out. That's how he was caught; Yet, they do not even mention that part.

[@anelson8856]

My grandma is a psychic who helped catch the ken and barbie murderers. Unfortunately psychics, like lie detectors, are not permissible in court, because there is widespread doubt about their legitimacy 😔.

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

🔮

[@Polley814]

Forensic files is notorious for this. People have no clue

[@geraldstamour1312]

Having watched Forensic Files before, all I can say is that the science NEVER lies!

[@abacab87]

well, sometimes it's improperly applied, or they come to wrong conclusions based on negative human factors.

[@geraldstamour1312]

@@abacab87 That's also a possibility.

[@kultur-vultur]

The Hdtv analogy "popping off the screen like you did not see before."I forget how the early 2000s was such a fringe time for tech, with analog being phased out for digital everything.

[@jimmyohara2601]

Analogue 😐

[@111danish111]

I did not get your comment

[@rex-up9ln]

Ikr, like you'd still only get a low resolution print even after subtracting the background pattern

[@curtisbrown5939]

When I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself.

[@UpperCrustthe3rd]

Wow good point Curtis

[@brianwilliams6167]

Lol

[@mervyn-xd4sw]

My friends Jim B,Jack D and Johnny W on the rocks

[@curtisbrown5939]

@@mervyn-xd4sw 🤠

[@tymom9313]

It appears that Eric Hayden served his 26 years and slipped out of sight. The Washington Department of Corrections doesn’t list him as a prisoner and there’s no obituary for him.

[@RosemaryTorok]

This story just breaks my heart. Here’s a truly innocent victim, living a simple life, focusing on helping others, having just baked cookies for her mom for Mother’s Day 😢 robbed off her future for no effing reason. How did her mom ever get through another Mother’s Day?!!! 💔

[@jamesl9371]

Wow 😮 I’m a healthy man but almost never leave my door open and unlocked.

[@fawn06]

Just 26 years? Dawn could have lived twice over 26 years more if she was not murdered!

[@nataliemilford6201]

In the beginning of them describing her fits the perfect saint😊😊❤❤❤❤ RIP sweet Dawn

[@stevengirton3745]

The problem with our judiciary system is it’s designed for humans not animals. If an animal attacks someone unprovoked, you put it down. Period

[@mggg8841]

26 yrs for murder to an innocent pure soul ?? It's a joke 😢

[@donkique956]

May she Rest In Peace.

[@antonioacevedo5200]

If you are interested, Dawn's parents. Dotti and Carl Fehring run a foundation called Hope Opens Doors. Perhaps you can make a small donation in Dawn's memory. Thank you!!!

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

☮️

[@Anonymous187-r8k]

Wow, I grew up not too far from those apartments and haven't heard about this. Moved to Kirkland Washington in 1992 and left in 2010.

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

Thanks for adding that. ➕

[@mbaluan3894]

Sending prayers to you Dawn

[@antonioacevedo5200]

Dawn's parents run a charity called Hope Opens Doors. Perhaps you can do a search and read about it. Perhaps you can make a donation in Dawn's memory.

[@sueepple6945]

He should never get out of prison to do this to another child!!

[@mayapearson3745]

Never seen this one thanks for the upload

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

I love to watch this series. ❤ ⌚ I'll be honest, I've kind of been on a break from this show. † 💔 I use to watch like every day when I lived with my father. ⌚ On cold nights, I'd let my dog Bruno in the house. ❄️ 🐕 🏡 Then my dad died. 😢 Then I moved back in with my mom. This November 21st, will make it 2 years since he's been gone. 🐝 I miss him. 😊 He died on my grandfather's(John R. Shade) birthday. 🎂 And one of my grandfather's(Marion Prince) died this year. 😢 I miss all of my loved ones. 😢 I'm going to start watching, regularly. ⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨⭐✨

[@gregv2821]

Kill someone in cold blood and get 26 years, WTF???

[@dfygoh3215]

26 years is that a JOKE

[@andrewrusin2610]

It's a liberal judge

[@Polley814]

Democrats

[@devarnaweirdo27]

It is so hard for women to be safe in this world no matter what, even if you are living a simple, focused life predators would still make you a target. RIP Dawn, what a horrible surprise her mother would have got on Mother's day.

[@jacksonmoore4159]

wait a minute. a woman named dawn, in her 20s, brunette, killed in her apartment,and technology that revealed a print which led to the killer? this is identical to an earlier episode (soft touch) the victim in that was dawn bruce.

[@lorraine4755]

I had to abandon my home because of criminals harassing me for no reason I lived alone in my home after my son moved and that is when harassment started day and night.

[@lynnstevens1333]

I'm so sorry to hear that. So many crazies out there. Be careful. Be safe.

[@VincentWilliams007]

That's stinks but you're better off. Plant your roots where you fit in.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

im sorry to hear this, but also, consider that maybe this is a problem with your own perception. It is incredibly unlikely that random criminals were "harassing you day and night", but that is a very common delusion that people with mental problems have.

[@AlRoblesTV]

Lorraine 2664 it's totally okay to blame god.

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

So, you just left and didn't tell the person who bought/moved in?

[@zuzellogan5613]

This investigation of the murder of Dawn Ferhning was awesome. The forensic experts were great . What forensic supervisor Erik Berg did in the computer to bring out the ridges of the palm print, was the key to solve this murder; it was absolutely impressive. So well done by everyone of these investigators. Hats off to them for bringing justice to Dawn Ferhning and to her parents, a job well done. 👍👍. Rest In Peace always, Dawn. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@antonioacevedo5200]

I have had contact with Dawn's parents. They are absolutely wonderful people. They run a charity called Hope Opens Doors. If you want, look it up on the internet. Perhaps you can make a donation in Dawn's memory to this beautiful cause. The Fehring's would appreciate it.

[@GameTacoFTW]

"Is a simple comversation with police that nerve wracking?" Yes, yes it is.

[@georgetaylor3152]

I love watching Forensic Files thanks for the upload

[@briandelaney1091]

26 years? Not enough

[@LilacDaisy2]

It was extremely interesting seeing how the same story, with the same investigators being interviewed, sounds so very different when it's put together by a different show. See: Infallible Witness | FULL EPISODE | The New Detectives

[@parisfrancemission]

thank you, Belinda, it was interesting to watch both and see the different angles.I liked Filmrise the best

[@marywilliams9858]

😂She was such a a good example to many people. I admire her.

[@maryjoe7389]

The hard work of these people is really amazing 👏

[@dmrenterprizes4101]

26 years? That's all he got? Not right.

[@johnnythewalrus]

Lol how do you approach an actor to play the part of the "big, fat slob"? I wanna hear that conversation. 🤣

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

He's not even that big, lol.

[@ItsRobert1]

Its crazy now this dude is out of prison? I keep my doors locked with loaded guns and a German Shepherd. If you have that you will be fine.

[@mightymouse1005]

I have that plus a great dane and Pitt Bull. Plus another Sheppard....4 big dogs, ample firepower and I'm in the country.....

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

​@@mightymouse1005have a look at In Cold Blood. Truman Capote. 1950s. Country. Also a movie. They went to all the places the real killers went and used the actual house. Killed the entire family.

[@philthomas8351]

May Dawn rest in peace. My prayers go out to her parents.

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

Mine too. ☮️🙏

[@tikibar1169]

So the SOB is being released this year??

[@richardcazares2754]

Thank you for the update tiki bar

[@salsasoul4112]

The laws need to change. Evil such as him should never be released.

[@SalveRegina8]

I cannot find one scrap online regarding this criminal’s release date. It’s like he completely vanished after he tried to appeal in 1998. Very strange

[@nnvincent3]

This monster should never be released. He's an opportunist and a danger to society. All it took for him to commit this heinous crime was to see a door cracked open.

[@SONIAGusby-ox9sw]

I need information on this bad man

[@damnfamo747]

" Hey man.... Do I gotta be worried about my personal safety around here!? " LMFAO

[@Autumn-Mist]

What type of judge sentences a person to 26yrs. for rape & murder? Does anyone know the year this case went to court? If I am not mistaken prisoners only have to serve two thirds of their sentence

[@andrewrusin2610]

It was probably a liberal judge.

[@Polley814]

Democratic states always

[@tonybluestar4954]

Something special about those freshly baked cookies! If I was an officer at the crime scene I'd have to sample them while we investigate.

[@tokolloskosana3567]

Peter Thomas iconic voice made me addicted into watching forensic files episodes,RIP legend.

[@marjoriekelley4392]

I am absolutely thrilled when honest forensic evidence is used to convict a criminal, especially to bring a murderer to justice!

[@nordy259]

Crazy how many of these cases are from Washington St

[@ggfatale351]

I feel like these are like ADULT GOOSEBUMPS.

[@NicholasShade-eq1ts]

🤎

[@phenomenalwife5380]

Scary and simple outrageous

[@raerae6422]

Love a landmark case! The prosecutor's charm and looks reminds me of Chris Hanson.

[@dfygoh3215]

yes he looks and sounds like him amazing

[@Rosanne-rf2gg]

26 years is not enough. He took a life, he should, at the very least, spend the rest of his life in prison.

[@sista-mwas]

He literally sold himself to the long hand of the law,rip dawn

[@Hotmess.and.Blessedx3]

🤣 i cant get over the big fat slob part lmao

[@Rakel6784]

Evil monster....He deserved to get the death penalty....Rest in peace Dawn 🙏

[@VincentWilliams007]

It's Seattle so he'll get his three meals, healthcare, free cable and a gym membership. He'll probably die in a cumfy bed.

[@m.6343]

I don't understand. He raped the girl and he killed her. Why he didnt get life in prison but only 26 years. What kind of justice is that 😮😮😮

[@Rye-jl2fk]

I don't get it either. How are her parents not going off on that garbage sentence on this show.

[@helgenx]

I've had the Forensic Files theme song as my ringtone for over 7 years across multiple phones. Just saying.

[@paillette2010]

5:00 The prices!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Dawn was an asset to her family, her community and to God. The world would be much better if we had more like her. Hayden was likely curious if they might have something on him. Thank goodness for cop instinct to know they probably had their man. Erik Berg literally made their case. He is like another forensic expert that has been on FF and that's Skip Palanik.

[@landang7906]

18:50 I thought I saw the cookies neatly arranged on a tray at the beginning.(1:55)

[@MissOhio1980]

26 years ?!?! Thats all he got for her planned rape and murder??!!

[@rs52594]

Eric H. Hayden no longer shows up in the Washington inmate search, so he's either dead, still in prison or has been released.

[@ohioguy215]

He's been released.

[@antonioacevedo5200]

@@ohioguy215 Very sad news that this slime is now enjoying what he deprived Dawn of, LIFE.

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

@Gary O Oh wow. He should've gotten more time. Anyone is at danger.

[@lashany2626]

Thanks the same thing to you my friend.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

Based solely on a few pictures, she looked like such a kind person. An angel was taken away by a devil.

[@cathylittleton7361]

Can't even be safe in ur own apt

[@betsymess8532]

26 yrs wtf. Life w/out parole or death sentence. 26 yrs egregious

[@nicholasshade]

There's lots of snow onthe ground. I wish it was gone. Our dogs staying inside with us at my dad's. My brother's truck battery is ran down. I was watching scratch offs on Tik-Tok, but they weren't really doing any good. So, I decided to watch some more Forensic Files.💛

[@rickjames7576]

26 years ??? I'm gonna throw up. This animal violated , and in cold blood murdered a totally innocent person and gets 26 years. How is that right ?

[@Polley814]

Democrats. Every time it’s a blue state

[@smnvo1129]

👌 technology for Dawn’s Justice.

[@mr.selfdestruct2917]

Ridge detail.

[@PRINCEGEORGE-LMC]

MARYLAND TAPPING IN 💪🏾🔥🔥

[@sam00241]

I’m not sure how many innocent people were convicted using these type of pseudo science.

[@VincentWilliams007]

RIP Dawn.

[@antonioacevedo5200]

Dawn's parents run a charity called Hope Opens Doors. If you want, please do a search on it and consider making a donation in Dawn's honor.

[@damnfamo747]

13:50.... Did you hand in your assignment Mr Berg!!!??.... LMAO..... ( Seinfeld reference)

[@samanthaeduardamoreira1630]

26 years?? It should have been her life for his life in prison