| Chief Evidence | |
| Season 7, Episode 17 | |
| Air Date | July 24, 2002 |
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Chief Evidence refers to episode 17 of the Season 7 of the television series Forensic Files which was broadcast for the first time on July 24, 2002.
Plot summary[]
The 1996 Seattle murder of suburban couple Raquel Rivera & Jay Johnson is detailed. Investigators first believe the slayings were the result of a drug deal gone bad. However, no drugs are found in the house and the victims' blood isn't present on the clothing of the suspects.
Evidence from the couple's dog Chief eventually ties one of the murderers to the scene. This is one of the first cases where dog DNA was used to convict. Kenneth Leuluaialii and George Tuilefano were sentenced to life in prison without parole.