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History Detectives

History Detectives

Description: Three investigators -- Wes Cowan, Kaiama Glover and Tukufu Zuberi -- work together to solve some of the biggest historical mysteries from America's past. Four episodes, each focusing on a single case, feature modern forensic science and cutting-edge tools to help solve some of the toughest cold cases in U.S. history. Stories include the sinking of the SS Sultana, the probable death of Glenn Miller, the 1885 murders of six black servant girls and two white women, and the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.
Genre: Documentary, History, Mystery
Year Released: 2003
Number of seasons: 11
Number of episodes: 117
First episode air date: July 14, 2003
Awards: Telly Award for TV Programs, Segments, or Promotional Pieces Film/Video - Entertainment
Theme Song: Watching the Detectives
Network: PBS
Program Creator: Oregon Public Broadcasting
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