Kids on the Case
Summary
This episode features four captivating stories of young individuals who unexpectedly became instrumental in solving crimes. From Jessica, a 12-year-old who single-handedly investigated her great-grandmother's burglary after police gave up, to Griffin, who discovered dye-stained money from a bank robbery, and groups of children who cleverly directed police to suspects or found a missing elderly woman, these accounts demonstrate the power of youthful curiosity and perseverance in real-world investigations.Episode description
The summer after Jessica Maple finished 6th grade, she found out that her great-grandmother’s house had been burglarized. So, 12-year-old Jessica got out her notebook, looked for fingerprints, and decided she would conduct her own investigation. This week, four stories of kids who cracked the case.
This episode was first released in 2020.
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