Expert analysis and dramatic storytelling of recent crime stories.
The Hiccup Murder
Jan 23, 2016
A shy teen makes headlines for 5 weeks of non-stop hiccups. Four years later, she makes headlines again, for murder. Plus, a behind the scenes look at the downfall of "Fixer" to Hollywood's elite, Anthony Pellicano.
Murder at 13,000 Feet
Jan 23, 2016
A murder at 13,000 feet. A classic who dunnit love triangle between a schoolteacher, a married mother of two and a hot skydiving instructor.
Killer Cross-Dresser
Jan 23, 2016
A middle-aged Denver couple hires a homeless housekeeper. He shows his thanks by bludgeoning the couple to death. Plus, in a jealous rage, an American Astronaut, goes on a 900-mile road trip to seek retribution from her ex-lover’s new lady, a U.S. Air Force Captain.
Fiancee Tried for Homicide
Jan 23, 2016
A man is found dead. Ten years later his fiancée is convicted for the murder, but the verdict is overturned. Why? Plus, football brought him fame; conspiring to murder the woman carrying his unborn child brought him infamy. The downfall of Rae Carruth.
Reality Kills
Jan 29, 2016
Former 'Survivor' producer Bruce Beresford-Redmond kills his wife during a family vacation. Plus, a small southern California city nearly goes bankrupt as the victim of a citywide corruption scandal.
Killer Imposter
Jan 29, 2016
A German impostor and killer on the run– Christian Gerhartreiter - masquerades across the U.S. under a guise - as an heir to the fabled Rockefeller fortune. He thinks getting away with murder is his final con, but he’s wrong.
The Crooked Mayor Affair
Jan 30, 2016
The youngest mayor of Detroit and biggest hope for the dying city, ends up single-handedly destroying it. Plus, when a dark secret is revealed about the outspoken wife of Northern Ireland’s First Minister the public is stunned and a political dynasty is ended.
Primary Suspect
Jan 30, 2016
Joran Van Der Sloot, the primary suspect in the unsolved murder of American woman, Natalee Holloway, is convicted of murdering a Peruvian woman. Plus, an angry soccer player fatally assaults a referee over a penalty call.
An American Spy
Feb 12, 2016
FBI agent Robert Hanssen’s treachery has been called the worst breach of U.S. intelligence in the history of the FBI. Plus, WorldCom executives fix the company’s accounting numbers for their own personal game, causing the collapse of the telecommunications giant.
The Notorious Lobbyist
Feb 12, 2016
Jack Abramoff is one of the most successful U.S. lobbyists in history. However, his tactics aren’t quite legal. Plus, the chairman of Daewoo is charged with masterminding accounting fraud worth 41 trillion dollars.
A Rogue Trader
Feb 19, 2016
A rogue broker whose unauthorized speculative trading causes the spectacular collapse of Barings Bank. Plus, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is accused of doping and stripped of everything, including his once unconditional admiration.
Murder in Michigan
Feb 19, 2016
A marriage plagued by resentment and affairs hits it’s tipping point and ends in a gruesome murder. Plus, a surgically precise and digitally orchestrated heist known as 'Unlimited Operation' drains banks of nearly $45 million globally – all within a few hours.
The Dumb Crook
Feb 26, 2016
Hours after robbing a bank in Waco, Nebraska, the 19-year-old culprit brags about it on YouTube along with her shocking reasons for doing it. Plus, a promising biopharmaceutical company goes from biotech sweetheart to stock market predator.
The Hedge Fund Fraudster
Feb 26, 2016
A Sri Lankan billionaire is arrested for insider trading as part of the largest ever-SEC case against a hedge fund. Plus, 'The Wolf of Wall Street' makes millions running a boiler room as part of penny stock scam that defrauds over 1,500 clients.
The Mountie Murderer
Mar 4, 2016
One morning, a troubled Royal Canadian Mountie officer hits the tipping point and snaps killing one of his own. Plus, the son of a Las Vegas judge robs 1.5 million from the Bellagio Casino, dressed in full biker gear. The Biker Bandit’s downfall? Pure stupidity.
The Master of Revenge Porn
Mar 4, 2016
A website posts explicit photos of people, without their permission, and demands payment to remove them. This extortion is called 'Revenge Porn'. Plus, 'El Chapo' runs one of the world’s largest drug trafficking organizations in the world, until he is captured.
A Deadly Drug Lord
Mar 11, 2016
Vicente Fuentes rules his cartel with a bloody grip, responsible for mass murders and billions in drug trafficking. Plus, one of the most popular and longest serving U.S. mayors is accused of running a corrupt criminal enterprise.
Murder in the Basement
Mar 11, 2016
Up and coming actress, Alexandra Ducsay, is murdered in her own home. For years this cold case goes unsolved until a key piece of evidence resurfaces years later. Plus, the downfall of a prominent leader of the pro-independence movement that sought to establish statehood for Taiwan.
The Loony Loomis Fargo Heist
Mar 18, 2016
In October 1997, an armored car driver for Loomis Fargo and Company leads a team in a brazen heist stealing $17.3 million from the Loomis vault. Plus, Bernie Madoff, a Wall Street superstar, destroys hundreds of lives in the biggest financial swindle in U.S. history.
One-Eyed Butcher
Mar 18, 2016
Dale Cregan is a one-eyed drug dealer and cold-blooded murderer whose calling card is a grenade. Plus, the combined efforts of the top New York mob families result in the disappearance of more than 5 million dollars worth of cash and jewels from the Lufthansa airlines vault at JFK airport.
Murder in the LAPD
Mar 25, 2016
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Rampart division is home to dozens of corrupt officers. The officers are committing heinous crimes, possibly even murder. One officer is at the center of it all and his arrest has a domino effect and the LAPD is forever changed.
The Drug Lord of the Skies
Mar 25, 2016
Pablo Escobar is the drug kingpin of the world. He is the most successful criminal the underworld has ever seen. Plus, a scam artist goes from aviation entrepreneur to managing and ripping off boy bands like Backstreet Boys and ‘NSYNC.
Murder as Revenge
Apr 1, 2016
A small town judge goes down a dark path of revenge and murder, leaving an entire town in fear. Plus, with the help of his internationally honored father, the world had high hopes for Jesse Jackson Jr. until his legacy crashed and burned amid scandal.
The Handsome Killer
Apr 1, 2016
The Preppy Murder made international headlines and exposed the excessive living of NY’s upper crust kids. Plus, Melissa King is the benefits manager for the 'Sandhogs' Union. Over the course of 7 years, she steals over $40 million dollars from their benefits fund and leaves the retirees broke.
Celebrity Obsessed Crooks
Apr 8, 2016
A group of celebrity-obsessed teens break into the homes of Hollywood Stars, steal millions and are proud of it. Plus, Ephren Taylor is a ‘financial savior’ urging the faithful to 'give back' to God through his various investments. But when churchgoers find that Taylor is nothing but a fraud, it’s too late.
The Negligent Director
Apr 8, 2016
Reckless film director Randall Miller sets up a risky shot on a live railroad track resulting in disaster. Plus, George Trofimoff is the highest-ranking U.S. military officer ever convicted of spying.
The Hit King
Apr 15, 2016
Baseball’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, is banned from baseball for allegedly betting on games while he was a player and manager. Plus, the man who rose from near poverty to become the governor of Illinois, finds himself living behind bars when the FBI nabs him on corruption charges.
The Gangland Murders of Australia
Apr 15, 2016
In the underworld of Australia, drug trafficking explodes. An all-out war ensues resulting in numerous retribution murders between a half a dozen crime syndicates. Plus, Jerome Kerviel perpetuates the biggest rogue trading scandal in history, nearly destroying Societe Generale.
Murder at the Boston Marathon
Apr 22, 2016
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother, Tamerlan, set two pressure cooker bombs at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. The explosion kills 3 and injures over 200 people.
The Unscrupulous Judges
Apr 22, 2016
Two Pennsylvania judges abuse their power to unjustly throw thousands of kids into juvenile detention centers in exchange for millions in kickbacks. Plus, five-time Olympic track-and-field star, Marion Jones, tirelessly denies doping to achieve success. In the end, she pays the ultimate price.
The Badboy Rockstar
Apr 29, 2016
AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd lives the life of a bad boy rock star. But Rudd’s temper leads to charges of threatening to kill and drug possession. Plus, as president of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos used his reign to launder billions of dollars of stolen public funds.
Terror Attack at 30,000 Feet
Apr 29, 2016
Pan Am Flight 103, from London to New York blows up over Lockerbie, Scotland in a horrific attack. Plus, Lutfur Rahman is the first directly elected independent mayor of Tower Hamlets, in London. However, multiple scandals plague his time in office.
The Sydney Café Massacre
May 6, 2016
Man Haron Monis takes a Sydney cafe and its patron’s hostage for over two days in December 2014. Plus, ‘Kid Cannabis’ is a 19-year old pizza delivery boy by day and a multi-millionaire drug kingpin by night.
The Good Wife Murder
May 6, 2016
Jane Bashara is found strangled to death in her car, her husband of 26 years, Bob, has many secrets and lives a double life. When the truth comes out, it is shocking. Plus, self-proclaimed genius Martin Frankel, becomes a multi-millionaire attributing his success to… astrology charts… and breaking the law.
A Designer Death
May 13, 2016
Rudolph Moshammer, one of Germany’s most successful fashion designers, is found murdered at the hands of a male prostitute. Plus, Christian rock star, Tim Lambesis, spirals out of control and gets caught up in a murder for hire plot.
The Long Island Lolita
May 13, 2016
Known as 'The Long Island Lolita', teenager, Amy Fisher, shoots her 35 year old lover’s wife in the head, in hopes of killing her, but she survives to tell the story. Plus, a reality television star with a bigger than life personality finds herself living behind bars after pleading guilty to fraud.
Another 9-11 Terror Plot
May 20, 2016
A homegrown terrorism group plans a jihad through a series of bombings against the U.S. in Southern California. Federal officials call it the most operational advanced plot since 9/11. Plus, a congressman uses his political power to scheme investors out of millions and receives an unforgiving sentence.
The Inmate Murderer
May 20, 2016
He is called the most violent prisoner in Britain. While incarcerated, he’s attacked over 20 prison guards and countless prisoners, and taken 11 hostages. Plus, it’s the largest online manhunt in history. ‘Silk Road’ is an underground website where you can buy everything from illegal drugs to hitmen.
Death on the High Seas
May 27, 2016
A 7-day cruise on the Costa Concordia ends in disaster when a reckless captain orders his ship off-course, causing it to hit a boulder and sink. Chaos ensues and many lives are lost. Plus, a Japanese cult leader masterminds several terror attacks for his followers to carry out until he is stopped.
A Murder in Italy
May 27, 2016
When a young-American college student spends a semester studying abroad, she finds herself facing a lifetime behind bars when her roommate is murdered. An 8-year legal saga colored in sexual allegations, false DNA evidence and forced confessions, makes the trial against Amanda Knox an international media circus.
Anchorwoman Murder
Jun 3, 2016
Popular television news anchor and rising star, Anne Pressly, is brutally murdered in her Little Rock Arkansas home. Plus, Kevin Trudeau is a notable radio and TV personality, and a successful author, until he is found guilty of numerous instances of fraud and larceny.
Murder by Tea Cup
Jun 3, 2016
Alexander Litvinenko is an exiled spy who is poisoned by Russian federal agents, is the Kremlin actually behind the attack? Plus, John Rigas grows a small town cable company, to be the 5th largest in the U.S. However, Rigas and his sons are looting the company in one of the most massive frauds of all time.
A TV Icon Accused of Murder
Jun 10, 2016
TV icon Robert Blake is accused of murdering his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. After the trial is over, several questions still remain. Plus, Silvio Berlusconi is a leading Italian political figure, but his long track record of abusing his power and position for personal benefit gets him accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Mass Murder in the Ukraine
Jun 10, 2016
The 'Beast of Ukraine' has murdered at least 52 people. He claims he kills due to voices in his head. Plus, it’s the most lucrative instance of insider trading when a stock trader is getting ‘tips’ on a promising experimental Alzheimer drug.
A Designer Murder
Jun 17, 2016
Andrew Cunanan is on the FBI’s most wanted list after a killing spree that ends with the death of fashion icon, Gianni Versace. Plus, Tyco’s top brass pilfers hundreds of millions from the company through illegal bonuses, stock inflation and loan forgiveness to themselves.
The Starlet Murder
Jun 17, 2016
A young actress lands her big break in Hollywood, but her dreams are cut short when an obsessed fan fatally shoots her. Plus, when New York’s elite need an escort they go to her. Meet 'The Mayflower Madam.'
A Death in Staten Island
Jun 24, 2016
Eric Garner, a Staten Island father of six, is tragically killed when an NYPD officer puts Garner, into an illegal chokehold. Plus, Kevin Mitnick is one of the most famous hackers of all time. So famous, in fact, he’s hunted by the FBI.
The War Criminal
Jun 24, 2016
A high ranking government official authorizes the arrests and subsequent deportations of over 1,400 Jews to Nazi concentration camps where most of them perish. Plus, Enron, the seventh largest company in America, collapses due to creative accounting practices and greed that leave the company broke.
The Death Doctor
Jul 1, 2016
A renowned cancer doctor intentionally misdiagnoses thousands of patients with cancer as part of a major insurance scam. Plus, Parmalat, a global power in the dairy industry, falls victim to greed and deceit in what is considered to be one of the biggest instances of financial fraud in Italy’s history.
The Stripper Who Became a Murderer
Jul 1, 2016
Crystal Gail Mangum made headlines for falsely accusing members of the Duke University men’s lacrosse team of rape. A few years later, Mangum is charged with attempted murder. Plus, a trusted employee embezzles $34 million dollars to binge on an extravagant lifestyle and feed a shopping addiction.
Music Legend Murderer
Jul 8, 2016
Critics call legendary music producer, Phil Spector, a genius, but the music can’t save him from being convicted of murder. Plus, a 'Virginia Jihad Network' of young U.S. Muslim men play paintball to train for holy war.
The Minister Murderer
Jul 8, 2016
A minister's secret life exposed ends in murder. Explore the Baltimore drug lord's empire, shipping tons of cocaine cross-country in hidden vehicles.
The Claw Hammer Killer
Jul 15, 2016
A battered woman's desperation leads to a husband's death. Delve into the downfall of a powerful leader, sentenced to life for bribery, abuse of power, and leaking state secrets.
A Murder in Paris
Jul 15, 2016
A British male model-turned-playboy has a rough night of sex, drugs and violence, which ends in murder. Plus, a mother and daughter dream vacation to Bali becomes a nightmare.
Murder by Capsule
Jul 22, 2016
Stella Nickell is the first person convicted of causing death by product tampering; the Puppetmaster scams and exploits his victims for a decade.
Celebrity Son Murder
Jul 22, 2016
Ennis Cosby is gunned down on the streets of Los Angeles while changing a tire; during the Reagan administration, the U.S. is accused of selling weapons in exchange for hostages.
Death on the Set
Jul 29, 2016
A stunt goes horribly wrong, causing three deaths on the set of 'Twilight Zone: The Movie'; billionaire hotelier Leona Helmsley is called 'the queen of mean.'
A Soldier's Murder
Jul 29, 2016
The brutal murder of a British soldier by radical Muslims on a London street is caught on tape; the Lackawanna Six go to terrorist training camp to prepare for holy war.
Movie Theatre Massacre
Aug 5, 2016
James Holmes is found guilty of murdering 12 people and injuring 70 more in a shooting rampage at a Colorado movie theatre in 2012 - an incident that rocked a nation.
Money, Murder and a Polo King
Aug 5, 2016
A Florida billionaire's Bentley crash sparks a media circus. Meanwhile, a celeb publicist backs her SUV into a nightclub crowd, causing chaos.
From Student Seduction to Murder
Aug 12, 2016
Pamela Smart's affair with a student turns deadly in an American soap opera. The high school staffer convinces him to kill her husband, making headlines.
North Hollywood Gun Battle
Aug 12, 2016
Los Angeles police respond to a bank heist and find they are outgunned by the robbers. Citizens and police run for cover in a brazen deadly shootout.
Dark Family Secrets Turn Deadly
Aug 19, 2016
A son beats his mother to death in a savage attack and dark secrets come to light as police investigate Jeffrey Pyne. Also, athlete Maurice Clarett turns from football to crime.
Attempt to Kill a President
Aug 19, 2016
John Hinkley Jr. shoots Reagan to grab a star's attention. A lab worker sabotages justice, leading to the release of convicted criminals, shaking the system.
Black Widows
Aug 26, 2016
Two elderly Los Angeles widows plot to profit from murder, targeting homeless men. Art investor Kenneth Ira Starr dupes Hollywood celebrities out of millions.
Killer Conviction: Justice or Mistake?
Aug 26, 2016
An Idaho man confesses to a brutal murder, raising questions about police coercion. White supremacist Buford Furrow's killing spree in LA sends shockwaves.
The Chessboard Killer
Sep 2, 2016
Alexander Pichushkin's deranged killing spree near Moscow aims to make him Russia's most prolific serial killer. In New York, art dealer Larry Salander swindles clients.
Murder in the Lab
Sep 2, 2016
Yale student Annie Le vanishes, later found dead inside a basement wall. Hollywood actor Wesley Snipes faces IRS scrutiny, adding legal drama to his celebrity status.
Death of the King of Pop
Sep 9, 2016
Minutes after pop star Michael Jackson dies, his personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, launches a cover-up. Plus, the greedy stock trader who nearly took down Wall Street.
Tragedy in Waco
Sep 9, 2016
Self-proclaimed Messiah David Koresh takes on federal agents in a battle that kills ATF personnel and Koresh's followers, before a 51-day standoff ends in a fiery tragedy.
Death of a Football Legend
Sep 16, 2016
Athlete Steve McNair's affair takes a tragic turn. Explore the murder-suicide mystery. Chicago cop Jon Burge's extreme methods push cruel and unusual punishment to the limit.
Murder in China
Sep 16, 2016
Murder investigation in China implicates a family in the Communist Party. Meet the Hollywood Madam providing A-list clients with escorts, revealing a scandalous world.
Milkshake Murder
Sep 23, 2016
Nancy Kissel incapacitates her husband with a strawberry milkshake full of sedatives before bludgeoning him to death. The FBI goes after a shady congressman allegedly with the mob.
Deadly Religion
Sep 23, 2016
Religious cult leader Jim Jones leads hundreds of followers in a mass suicide in the jungles of South America, after the assassination of a US congressmen.
Casanova Serial Killer
Sep 30, 2016
Police launch a manhunt for a handsome wanderer who picks up women in bars and kills them. A doctor reports intruders killed his wife and children, but his story doesn't add up.
A Motown Family Tragedy
Sep 30, 2016
Motown legend Marvin Gaye is fatally shot in a family tragedy involving abuse, arguments and drugs. When a doctor's wife falls in the shower, investigators see no accident.
Deadly Satire
Oct 7, 2016
Two terrorists out for blood go on a deadly rampage in Paris over editorial cartoons in the magazine Charlie Hebdo that target their satire at the prophet Muhammad.
Five Marriages and Five Dead Husbands
Oct 7, 2016
Years of broken marriages result in the deaths of a woman's five husbands; an obsessed man goes on a deadly rampage.
Cashing Out on Marriage
Oct 14, 2016
A wife claims her husband ran off with another woman, years later he's found dead; a minister swindles the faithful out of millions.
From NFL Stardom to Murder
Oct 14, 2016
Aaron Hernandez goes from the football record books to life in prison for murder; a former stripper is accused in her husband's brutal death.
Scarsdale Diet Murder
Oct 21, 2016
Dr. Herman Tarnower's lover murders him; a series of vicious killings terrorizes a community.
Murdered by Twin Daughters
Oct 21, 2016
Teen twins say an intruder broke into their home and killed their mother, but the truth is far more sinister; TWA Flight 800 explodes in flames over Long Island.
Killer Attack at LAX
Oct 28, 2016
An Egyptian immigrant opens fire at a Los Angeles International Airport ticket counter; bank robbers elude police across 15 states.
Singing Fame and Family Horror
Oct 28, 2016
Life for singer Jennifer Hudson's family turns tragic; authorities race to catch someone trying to set off a bomb in Times Square.
License to Kill
Nov 4, 2016
Wherever Dr. Michael Swango goes, illness and death follow; a wife and mother vanishes after filing for divorce.
Targeting an American Terrorist
Nov 4, 2016
Anwar Al-Awlaki is killed by a U.S. drone strike after joining the top ranks of Al Qaeda; a vengeful accountant tries to silence his wife.
Olympic Bomber
Nov 11, 2016
Eric Rudolph sets off bombs at the Atlanta Olympics; the life of a TV funnyman ends tragically.
Murder by Mercedes
Nov 11, 2016
A family car turns into a deadly weapon; a toy gun and a 911 call spark a tragic shooting at an Ohio Walmart.
Real Estate Tycoon's Murder
Nov 18, 2016
A car bomb kills a businessman outside an Arizona country club; a model's sexual con game ends in murder.
Killer Sunday School Teachers
Nov 18, 2016
An affair between Sunday school teachers leads to a husband's murder; a Bollywood star is accused in the death of a homeless man.
Double Murder Affair
Nov 25, 2016
An adulterous affair leads to the deaths of both members' spouses; a tennis pro's life is built on lies, deceit and deadly consequences.
Runaway Bride
Nov 25, 2016
A bride-to-be disappears; a Mexican drug lord says his cartel protects people from even more violent rivals.
Angel of Death
Dec 2, 2016
Patients die unexpectedly at California hospitals; a bride-to-be lies to escape her impending marriage.
Troubled Teen or Brutal Killer?
Dec 2, 2016
Though admitting to abusing drugs and stripping for money, Nevada's Kirsten Lobato denies being a killer; a real-life soap opera turns into a twisted, lethal tale.
Deadly Siblings
Dec 9, 2016
Jerad and Amanda Miller take their extremist views on a violent rampage; a teacher's husband goes over the edge when she begins dating one of her former students.
Until Death Do Us Part
Dec 9, 2016
A young wife and mother thinks murder is easier than divorce; a suspected terrorist is accused of plotting to detonate a dirty bomb.
The Yorkshire Ripper
Dec 16, 2016
An Englishman uses household tools to commit murder; a woman is accused in the death of her husband.
Killer Day Trader
Dec 16, 2016
After his wife is murdered, chemist Mark Barton uses the life-insurance money to dive into the world of day-trading. A designer turns his young models into victims of sexual abuse.
Killer Arsonist
Dec 23, 2016
A California arsonist ignites a fire that kills five firefighters; a Texas mother will do anything to get her high school daughter a spot on the cheerleading squad.
The Stepfather Murder
Dec 23, 2016
A teen claims a masked intruder killed her stepfather; a young bride dies while scuba diving near the Great Barrier Reef.
Murder in the House of Gucci
Dec 30, 2016
Maurizio Gucci's scorned ex-wife hires a hit man to save a family fortune; when parents stand in the way of young love, a teen hatches a shocking plan.
South African Treason
Dec 30, 2016
A right-wing organization in South Africa tries to overthrow the democratic majority by force; teens don't believe a classmate when he threatens to kill his parents.
Deadly Rampage at Fort Hood
Jan 6, 2017
An Army psychiatrist goes on a shooting rampage in Texas; a young wife disappears after learning she is pregnant.
