Decades to Justice: How DNA and Detective Work Trapped a Washington Serial Killer
From Forensic Psychology by Circle Of Insight Productions
April 19, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
This episode explores the crimes of Morris Frampton and the investigative work that led to justice through DNA evidence.
This episode examines the chilling crimes of Morris Frampton through the lens of veteran detective Robert Keppel, focusing on the brutal 1977 murders that initially led to his capture. It details the forensic "signatures" left at his crime scenes and how these ritualistic patterns helped investigators understand the depth of his depravity. Ultimately, the podcast illustrates the power of cold-case technology, showing how DNA evidence eventually secured justice for a third victim decades after the original investigation.
Topics covered
- forensic psychology
- cold-case technology
- DNA evidence
- serial killer
- detective work
- criminal justice
Keywords
- forensic signatures
- Morris Frampton
- Robert Keppel
- cold-case
- DNA
- justice
- 1977 murders
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