Seasons & Episodes
The Kennedys and the Mob
The 1978 mass suicide of followers of Rev. Jim Jones, a cult leader who founded Jonestown in Guyana for the work of his
Boston Strangler
The police investigation of "The Boston Strangler," who murdered 13 women from 1962 to 1964. Included: techniques such a
Murph the Surf
Profiling Jack Murphy, a.k.a. "Murph the Surf," who was convicted of stealing the Star of India sapphire and other preci
The Hillside Stranglers
Profiling the case of two American serial killers who terrorized Los Angeles between October 1977 and February 1978, wit
Ted Bundy
Profiling the case of Ted Bundy, who was executed in 1989 for several murders and who was suspected of killing 25 women
John Wayne Gacy
Profiling the case of John Wayne Gacy Jr., who was convicted in 1980 of murdering 33 young men and boys and who was exec
Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald: The Green Beret Killer
Examining the case in which a man's wife and children were brutally murdered, he claimed, by drug-crazed hippies.
The Trial of Adolf Eichmann
Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi official captured by Israeli agents in 1960 and taken to Israel to be tried for war crimes.
City Killer Gangs
Organized crime during the Prohibition era, including profiles of Al Capone, Bugs Moran and Lucky Luciano. Brooklyn DA C
Jean Harris
The case of Jean Harris, the former headmistress convicted of murdering her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, in 1980.
Howard Hughes Biography Hoax
Recalling a hoax in the 1970s involving an alleged authorized biography of Howard Hughes by Clifford Irving.
Charles Starkweather
Charles Starkweather, executed in 1959 for committing 11 murders.
Richard Speck
The case of Richard Speck, who was convicted of the 1966 murders of eight nurses and student nurses in Chicago.
Wayne Williams
Wayne Williams, convicted of two of the Atlanta child murders that terrorized the city between 1979 and 1981.
Mafia Wars
Examining the battles waged against gangland families by the Gambino organized-crime family, led by "Boss of Bosses" Pau
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, whose string of robberies and killings made them two of the most notorious criminals of
Target: Mafia (The Prohibition Years)
Profiling crime during Prohibition. Examining Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt's efforts to curtail b
Target: Mafia (Birth of the American Mafia)
Examining the birth of the American mafia from its origins in Sicily to mob activity during Prohibition. Included: the
Target: Mafia (The Kennedys and the Mob)
Examining efforts by President Kennedy and his brother Robert to curtail mob activity; the possible link between JFK's a
Target: Mafia (Gangbusters)
Profiling "gangbusters" such as Harry Anslinger, first commissioner of the Bureau of Narcotics; and Thomas E. Dewey, who
Target: Mafia (Empire of Crime)
Examining mob activity during World War II; the murder of Benjamin Siegel; nightclubs, casinos and racetracks linked to
Mobfathers, Part 1
A three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 1 of 3] shows how Nicodemo Scarfo gained power by supplying
Mobfathers, Part 2
Part 2 of a three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 2 of 3] concerns local and Federal government inve
Mobfathers, Part 3
Part 3 of a three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 3 of 3] examines connections between the Sicilian
Rape on Trial
Examining highly publicized rape cases, including the 1992 conviction of Mike Tyson for the rape of a beauty-pageant con
Dahmer: Mystery of a Serial Killer
A graphic account of the crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer who became, his attorney Gerald Boyle says, "the embodim
The Rosenbergs
Back to the 1950's and an era of the "Red Scare" to examine the evidence against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg that led to
Fire Starters
Examining two arson cases: the 1990 blaze at the Happy Land club in the Bronx, which claimed 87 lives; and the 1944 Hart
Alcatraz: Escaping America's Toughest Prison
A history of Alcatraz recalls some of the prison's most spectacular breakout attempts, including one that inspired the f
KKK: Hate Crimes in America
Racially motivated crimes in the U.S., such as the murders of three civil-rights workers in Mississippi, and the 1988 be
Vigilante Justice
Cases of vigilantism in the U.S., including the 1984 Bernhard Goetz subway shooting in New York City; the 1984 murder of
The Showdown
From the mid to late 70's and throughout the 80's America's war on crime takes a toll on the Mafia. American Justice tak
Target: Mafia: Secrets Unveiled
Crime summit at Apalachin; Castellano seizes Gambino's power.
Mass Murder: An American Tragedy
Charles Whitman kills his mother and wife, then fires from a University of Texas tower.
The Hostage Takers
Prominent cases show how police deal with hostage situations.
The Wrong Man
Profiles of people who have been falsely accused and imprisoned.
Great Heists
In 1950 the Brinks robbery nets $2.8
Fugitives
How the American legal system deals with fugitives, focusing on John List, a killer who eluded the FBI for more than a d
Death Penalty
Capital punishment; Caryl Chessman; Gary Gilmore; Sister Helen Prejean ministers to death-row inmates.
Juvenile Justice
Youthful offenders; teens shoot British tourist.
Mob Rats
Joseph Valachi and Peter Maas are featured in this look at mobsters who turn against fellow criminals and help law enfor
War Crimes
Nuremberg, My Lai and other war-crime trials.
Satan, Rituals and Abuse
Cases of psychological manipulation.
Lorena Bobbitt: Women and Violence
Increasing violence in society; battered women.
Prison Justice
Violence and behavior codes in America's prisons.
Pleading Insane
John Hinckley Jr.; Daniel Sickles kills Francis Scott Key's son; the McNaughton rule; Kimberly Martin.
Cops on Trial
Frank Serpico and Robert Leuci uncover corruption in the New York Police Department.
Fighting Words: The First Amendment
The Supreme Court broadly defines free speech; Nazis march in Skokie, Ill.
Jim Bakker: Crime in the Name of God
Con artists who use religion for gain.
The Great Brink's Heist
In one of the most daring robberies in history, the 1950 Brink's robbery netted thieves more than $2.7 million.
Reginald Denny: Jury Under Siege
Media pressure, fear and prejudice may affect jury decisions.
Attack at Waco
How the authorities may have misjudged David Koresh and the situation at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas.
Sex, Lies and Harassment
The Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas case brings sexual-harassment issues under scrutiny.
Gangbusters
New York gang moves into Boston; Iowa street gang is implicated in a murder.
The Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars
Prison uprisings; 1971 Attica riot; New Mexico State Penitentiary.
Private Eyes
Private investigators are the cowboys of law enforcement.
Prostitution: Sex and the Law
Profiling the lives of street-corner hookers and high-class Hollywood call girls and examining how they are brought to j
The Sting
Sting operations; Marion Barry; John DeLorean.
Riot: The Chicago Conspiracy Trial
Events leading up to Chicago's 1968 anti-war riots; the "conspiracy to commit riot" trials.
Divorce Wars
An examination of the evolution of divorce in the United States.
The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
Kidnapped
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencie
Godfathers vs. the Law
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
Celebrities on Trial
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
Spies: Betraying a Nation
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
Defending the Mob
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
Witness Protection
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
Bad Medicine
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
Mob Ladies
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancan
Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
Autopsy
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
Hired Guns
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
Cruel and Unusual
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occu
Military Justice
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
Stalkers: Deadly Obsession
The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as
Undercover: The Infiltrators
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
Baby Snatchers
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
Jailhouse Lawyers
Prison inmates become legal experts.
Assassins
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
LAPD
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
Bombers
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
Deadly Force
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement offici
Why O.J. Simpson Won
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.
Cop Killers
Notorious recent cases provide the focus for an examination of cop killings and what can be done to protect those in uni
The Chicago Mob
Chicago crime bosses; Al Capone; Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo; Sam Giancana; Gus Alex.
The Sam Sheppard Story
Dr. Sam Sheppard is convicted of murder in 1954 and retried in the '60s.
Murder in the Family
The cases of the Freeman brothers and Jeffrey Howarth highlight an examination of murder in the family.
Vegas and the Mob
How Bugsy Siegel and others built a glittering gambling mecca from barren desert; includes an interview with former casi
Long Island Railroad Massacre
In 1993 Colin Ferguson methodically shoots passengers aboard a Long Island Railroad commuter
Bounty Hunters
Bail bondsmen hire bounty hunters to capture fugitives.
The Pamela Smart Story
Schoolteacher Pamela Smart enlists a student to kill her husband.
John Wayne Gacy: Buried Secrets
John Wayne Gacy's lawyers discuss the man, the crimes and the case now that his execution has lifted the constraints of
When Cops Kill
Technology creates police weapons designed to stun rather than kill.
Hot Pursuit
Strict departmental policies govern high-speed police chases.
Great Crimes & Trials: John Christie of Rillington Place
In the 1950s, England reels over the case of serial killer John Christie.
Denis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer
A British serial killer lures young men to his apartment and dismembers them.
Mob Hit Men
Interviews with Nicholas "The Crow" Caramandi, former hit men and other experts highlight an examination of the mob hit
Bamber Family Murders
Recalling the Bamber family murder case, considered by some to be almost the perfect crime.
Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez rapes, mutilates and tortures more than 25 California victims.
The Menendez Murders
Three juries consider the murder cases against Erik and Lyle Menendez.
Hammersmith Murders: Jack the Stripper
The murders of six prostitutes end with a man's suicide.
I Confess
Confessions play a part in three unique criminal cases; coercion; admissibility.
James Hanratty: A6 Murder
After James Hanratty is hanged for a murder, a man confesses to the crime.
To Catch a Killer: Homicide Detectives
Profiling the lives of men and women who choose to work as homicide detectives.
Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
The twisted career and mysterious disappearance of the union boss.
Caryl Chessman
Clever criminal who spent the last 12 years of his crusading against execution.
The McKay Kidnapping
The cruel story of mistaken identity in the Muriel McKay kidnapping case.
Black Panther
A woman is kidnapped and murdered after inheriting a fortune.
Free to Kill: The Polly Klaas Murder
The case of Polly Klaas highlights an examination of repeat offenders who are set loose upon society.
Kennedy Assassination
Theories abound concerning President Kennedy's death.
Massacre of the Tsar
The controversial story of the 1918 murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family
Death Row Women
How society ultimately copes with the prospect of executing a woman.
Neville Heath: The Lady Killer
Englishman Neville Heath was hanged for murder.
The Defenders
The United States is the only country to provide free legal counsel for poor defendants.
Rise of the Mafia
An examination of the Gambino crime family and its bloody 30-year war with the other gangland families of New York.
The Great Midwest Gangs
In the Depression-torn dust bowl of the 1930s, a new kind of desperado is born. Pretty Boy Floyd, John Dillinger, and Bo
The Kidnappers
For bigger payoffs, criminals turn from bank robbery to kidnapping.
The Yorkshire Ripper
Chronicling the case of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer who preyed upon young women (some of them prostitutes) in
Narcs
The DEA uses informants and undercover agents in a war against drugs.
Eyewitness
Five cases where eyewitness identification played a vital role illustrate its fallibility.
The Amy Fisher Story
Teenage Amy Fisher shoots the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco.
Roberts, Witney and Duddy
British manhunt results in the 1966 capture of John Duddy, John Witney and Harry Roberts.
Night Stalker
Serial killer Richard Ramirez surprises his victims in their homes.
Profilers
Profiling as a valued tool in criminal investigation.
Presumed Guilty
After 10 years, the murder convictions of Rolando Cruz and Alex Hernandez are overturned.
The Rise and Fall of the Jewish Mobster
"Dopey Benny" Fein; Abe "Kid Twist" Reles; Dutch Schultz; Meyer Lansky; Bugsy Siegel.
Jewish Mobsters
Immigration and organized crime; Meyer Lansky; Bugsy Siegel; Moe Dalitz; Dutch Schultz.
The Great Train Robbery
In 1963 a gang nets over one million pounds in a British train robbery.
Crime Family
Interviews help profile Vito Genovese, whose crime family became one of the most ruthless and powerful in America
The Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder
The scandalous story of school headmistress Jean Harris, accused of murdering her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, author of
Von Bulow: A Wealth of Evidence
The mysterious case of Claus von Bulow, accused and acquitted twice of the attempted murder of his
Donnie Brasco
An account of how FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco, infiltrated the New York mob in the late 1970s. The
Crime of Passion: The Pamela Smart Story
The story of Pamela Smart, convicted of having her teenage lover kill her husband, explores the darker side of passion.
Outlaws
Story of the Old West's most murderous villains, including the James Younger gang, the first real bank robbers in Americ
False Witness
DNA evidence finally proves the innocence of Gary Dotson, a man sentenced to prison for the rape of a woman who admitted
High Crimes and Misdemeanors
The impeachment process.
Death Row Prostitute: Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Carol "Lee" Wuornos was an American serial killer and prostitute who murdered seven men in Florida in 1989 and 19
The Perfect Murder: The Shannon Mohr Story
The marriage of David Davis and Shannon Mohr comes to an abrupt end when Shannon is killed in what was believed to have
Body of Evidence: The Tom Capano Trial
The story of the former Delaware prosecutor who was sentenced to death for the murder of his ex-lover.
Lethal Injection: The Hospital Murders
Hospital worker Robert Diaz is convicted of killing 12 patients by giving them an overdose of a common heart-regulating
Episode 24
Barbara Stager is convicted of murdering her second husband after being acquitted of killing her first.
The Jonesboro Schoolyard Ambush
An examination into the recent outbursts of violence in schools with a focus on the 1998 shooting spree in Jonesboro, Ar
Rape in Connecticut: The Alex Kelly Story
Former high-school wrestling star Alex Kelly spends eight years as a fugitive in Europe, charged with the rape of two te
Payback for a Bully
Murderers claim their victim was killed because he was a ruthless bully.
Blueprint for a Murder
Relatives sue after a husband hires a hit man to kill his wife, quadriplegic son and the boy's
Getting Away With Murder
How the double-jeopardy law prevented confessed killer Melvin Ignatow from serving time in the death of his fiance.
Murder In A College Town
A mother seeks to uncover the truth behind her son's strange disappearance and his involvement in criminal activities.
The Life and Death of Teena Brandon
The life of Teena Brandon, a drifter who lived as a man, is the basis for the movie "Boys Don't Cry."
The Trial of Louise Woodward
The young British nanny cared for Matthew Eappen, who died aged eight months. The case gripped the world and she was con
Deadly Magnolia
After serving time for several murder attempts, a woman is free on parole.
Oil, Money and Murder
A Texas millionaire is believed to have murdered two people and hired a hit man to kill the judge in his divorce
The Wife Who Knew Too Much
High-profile lawyer Fred Tokars allegedly hired a gunman to murder his wife so he could collect $2 million in insurance
The California Killing Field
Charles Ng and Leonard Lake, responsible for a series of crimes, lived on a property where police found mutilated corpse
Murder on a Reservation
The case against American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, who many believe was wrongly convicted in the deaths of two F
Dangerous Medicine
The suspiciously convoluted events surrounding the death of a Washington state infant and the murder of a doctor's wife.
Dealing With the Devil
A killer goes on a murder spree while in the witness-protection program.
Lying Eyes
Ronald Cotton was freed after 11 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, thanks to DNA evidence that cleared his n
Death in a Small Town
The tale of Alvin Ridley who was suspected of murder after his wife, who no one knew existed for 30 years, allegedly die
Driven to Kill
A surprise witness helps to crack open a mysterious hit-and-run murder case.
The Black Widow of Vegas
When the charred remains of a wealthy Las Vegas real estate developer are discovered, suspicion falls on the least likel
Justifiable Homicide?
Two men on trial for killing an elderly man claim that he had abused his family for decades.
Who Killed Hannah Hill?
An Ohio teenager turns up in the trunk of her car six days after being reported missing.
A Mother's Betrayal
A national advocate of health-care reform is accused of trying to keep her child deathly
A Questionable Doctor
A defense attorney persuades an appeals court to issue a highly unusual ruling in the trial of a doctor convicted of kil
Shamed Into Confession
A confession can harm a defendant's case in the justice system.
Death of a Bride
An ex-boyfriend kills a bride on her wedding day.
The Wells Fargo Heist
Phoenix police suspect three men in the robbery of an armoured van.
A Deadly Dose
Did Brian Eftenoff force wife Judi to overdose on cocaine? Or was she simply a drug addict who took one gamble too many?
Playing With Fire
Scot Kenny Richey was jailed in America for murder. Despite evidence of his innocence all appeals have been denied and h
Thrill Killers
When police arrested Erika and Benjamin Sifrit for hustling, they found guns, knives and the ID of a missing couple. Bot
Stacey's Story
In 1990, Stacey Lannert shot and killed her unconscious father as he lay drunk. She claims she snapped after years of se
Murder & Mrs. B.
A teacher is accused of recruiting teens to kill her husband.
Murder in Paradise
Men serving time for the rape and murder of a young woman in Hawaii maintain their innocence.
A Model Murder
Linda Sobek, a pretty, vivacious Los Angeles model turns up missing after a photo shoot; the police investigation leads
Serial Wife
Several of a Colorado woman's 10 husbands die under mysterious circumstances.
The Wrath of Mrs. Jones
A Florida woman is convicted of masterminding the killing of her philandering husband.
Accused in Appalachia
A Virginia woman is in and out of prison trying to prove herself innocent of killing her husband.
Psychic Detectives
A probe into how the justice system uses psychics to solve tough cases.
A Warrant to Kill
A deputy sheriff's dispute with a Texas woman ends in her death.
Countdown to an Execution
Crusading attorney Juliet Yackel tries to save her client, Darnell Williams, from execution.
What Happened to Carrie Culberson?
An Ohio man is convicted of murder after his girlfriend, a former cheerleader, disappears.
Confession in Question
A man recants his partial confession to the murder of his parents.
Hamptons Murder Mystery
An electrician is convicted of bludgeoning an investment banker to death.
The Deer Hunting Murder
A shooting victim's husband takes out an extraordinary amount of life insurance on her before the incident.
Murder in the Court
A man on trial for a violent crime attacks a sheriff's deputy and takes a gun, then stalks the courthouse, guns down the
Bad Medicine
A nurse is suspected of killing babies; a doctor is charged with murder; the owner of plastic surgery centres is accused
Friends Til the End
When 19-year-old aspiring artist Sarah Stern goes missing just weeks before Christmas 2016, investigators initially susp
Poisonous Hearts
Beloved 60-year-old chiropractor Mary Yoder falls violently ill and is rushed to the hospital; two days later, she dies,
Shots Fired
On October 20, 2014, white Chicago PD Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shoots 17-year-old African American Laquan McDonald
The Bad Doctor
In February 2014, Houston police receive a tip from a conscientious bail bondsman that a murder-for-hire plot is in the
Death By Text
When 18-year-old Conrad Roy is found asphyxiated in his pickup truck, his death is quickly ruled a suicide; as detective
Killer Catfish
In 2012, 37-year-old single mother Cari Farver mysteriously vanishes into thin air; by the time police piece together th
Fame, Football, Fatality
In a murder case that makes headlines around the globe, a professional football player stands accused of killing his fri
Loved to Death
When a hostile online feud turns deadly, detectives hunt for a mysterious CIA operative leading to the discovery of a ja
Money, Lies and Murder
Model and mother Samira Frasch loved the spotlight, but when her glamorous life ends unexpectedly in her mansion pool, i
Judge, Jury and Executioner
A string of murders targeting prominent law officials leaves a small Texas town gripped in fear and investigators in a r
In the Company of a Killer
When a woman is found brutally murdered in her workplace, a long list of suspects and a lack of DNA evidence means prose
A Family Vanished
After a devoted mother and her two children vanish suddenly, investigators work to expose the truth behind why they neve
Bad Blood
When a brutal triple-homicide case with alleged ties to witchcraft heads to trial, questions about religious bias and th
A Tragic Night in Dallas
When a white off-duty police officer, Amber Guyger, kills an unarmed black man, Botham Jean, in his own home in Dallas,
The Monster in Muskegon
When two separate cases run cold for women who have been abducted and murdered, it takes the courage of a third unsuspec
A Dangerous Calling
When an up-and-coming defense attorney is murdered in her office, her colleagues vow to seek justice and "make this
Justice for April
Small town detectives are frightened by what may come next after a young girl is brutally murdered in the woods; with a
Internal Affairs
When a local deputy sheriff's pregnant daughter is shot and killed in her bed, the search for answers gets personal, as
The Enemy Within
When a loving wife and mother is found stabbed to death inside her home, a team of investigators dedicate eight years to
Strangers Online
When a 13-year-old girl goes missing and is found murdered, virtual evidence she leaves behind leads to two shocking arr
Sleeping With the Enemy
When an Army Sergeant is gunned down at home on New Year's Eve, investigators are at a loss on who would harm the belove
A Deadly Con
When an Ohio man emerges from a remote forest with a bullet lodged in his arm having survived a murder attempt, investig
Hiding in Plain Sight
A relentless detective leaves no stone unturned until the entire truth behind a young woman' s brutal death is exposed a
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