Forensic Files

Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina - Season 1, Episode 5 - Full Episode

True Crime Files

  • Mar 9, 2017
  • 42:46
  • Full Episode

Brief Summary

The episode covers Justin Bergwinkle's disappearance, the Lee family deaths, the Phoenix Lights, and the Alcatraz escape mystery.

Key points

  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Justin Bergwinkle. A 21-year-old Army private vanishes after buying handguns and acting secretively. What happened to him?
  • The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon. Thousands witnessed strange lights in the sky, leading to speculation and confusion. Were they flares or something else?
  • The Tragic Deaths of Bruce and Brandon Lee. Martial arts legends Bruce and Brandon Lee both died under mysterious circumstances, fueling rumors of a family curse.
  • Brandon Lee's Tragic Death. The investigation reveals negligence on set led to Brandon Lee's death.
  • The Great Alcatraz Escape. Three men vanished from Alcatraz in 1962, leaving behind a mystery that endures.
  • Escape Plan Flaws. The escapees' plan had critical weaknesses that may have led to their downfall.

Tension

65/ 100Some tension

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