Season 1
In a sensational, televised trial, Erik and Lyle Menendez were found guilty of murdering their parents. A shocking motive was behind the brothers' actions.
In a sensational, televised trial, Erik and Lyle Menendez were found guilty of murdering their parents. A shocking motive was behind the brothers' actions.
New theories have emerged about the O.J. Simpson case, involving a possible hit man who claimed responsibility for the murders.
New theories have emerged about the O.J. Simpson case, involving a possible hit man who claimed responsibility for the murders.
Uncovering the secret struggles the music genius faced, from Prince's early years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.
Examine how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.
What really happened to Michael Jackson? The musician's children and staff reveal what they witnessed leading up to his death.
What really happened to Michael Jackson? The musician's children and staff reveal what they witnessed leading up to his death.
Investigators review suspects and evidence in the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, including the family's maid and a man who portrayed Santa at a holiday party.
Investigators review suspects and evidence in the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, including the family's maid and a man who portrayed Santa at a holiday party.
Examine the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr., plus an interview with someone who may have been the last person to speak with him.
Examine the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr., plus an interview with someone who may have been the last person to speak with him.
New details are revealed about singer Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.
The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer who managed to evade police for years.
Ted Kacyznski's brother, the man who ultimately turned him in to authorities, takes us behind the hunt that led to the capture of the Unabomber.
Did Heath Ledger's immersion into his role as the Joker impact his real life? Bizarre drawings and puzzling clues found in the actor's apartment are detailed.
Escort agency owner Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose client names and was later found dead. Investigators unravel the circumstances of her death.
Season 2
When toddler Caylee Anthony vanishes in 2008, her mother tells investigators Caylee has been kidnapped by her nanny — a woman Casey's family has never seen.
In this second installment of Casey Anthony's story, host Hill Harper takes a deeper look at the mysterious disappearance of Anthony's daughter Caylee.
Celebrity designer Gianni Versace was killed in broad daylight outside his Miami Beach home. Those closest to Versace and his killer try to unravel the mystery.
Hundreds of people disappeared without a trace in the 1970s. Families were left in the dark until 1997, when news broke about a mysterious religious group.
In 2001, Chandra Levy — a 24-year-old intern in Washington DC — vanishes. Police find her keys and her cell phone in her apartment and no sign of a struggle.
An 8-month-old baby is fatally injured while in the care of his nanny, leading some to wonder: Was it child abuse or a tragic accident?
International superstar George Michael tragically died on Christmas Eve 2016, when family and fans were shocked by his sudden death. What happened?
Bill Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky — a 21-year-old White House intern — nearly toppled his presidency.
In this second installment of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, host Hill Harper continues to examine the shocking affair that nearly toppled a presidency.
Season 3
In the winter of 1974, college-age women from the Pacific Northwest begin to disappear — seemingly without a trace.
While serving time for aggravated kidnapping in Utah and facing first-degree murder charges in Colorado, Ted Bundy escapes not once, but twice, from authorities.
Ted Bundy helps prepare his own defense. Will his amateur lawyering help him escape punishment or send him to the electric chair?
As the clock winds down on his final death warrant, Ted Bundy begins to talk in a last attempt to save his life. Were his confessions too late?
About two years after Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander's romance begins, Travis is found dead. When police find a camera at the scene, a suspect comes into view.
Four years after the vicious killing of Travis Alexander, Jodi Arias stands trial for his murder as millions of people are captivated by their relationship.
Take a look behind the scenes of Grammy-winning singer Selena's red hot career, ambitions and tragic demise with rare interviews.
A body is found riddled with bullets near NFL player Aaron Hernandez's home. Forensic evidence and surveillance footage soon tie him to the crime.
What really happened during the deadly government raid of a religious compound in Waco, TX, in 1993? Video and audio from inside shed new light on the case.
New interviews with survivors of the raid of a religious compound reveal what was going on behind the scenes and how the fiery finale could've been avoided.
Season 4
Over a three-day period in 1990, five college students are found dead in Gainesville, Florida. Panic fills the city as investigators search for the killer.
It would take investigators months before they identified who the serial killer was. And the suspected killer wouldn't make the road to justice easy for anyone.
In 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home in the middle of the night. To the public, it seemed as if she had vanished into thin air.
In a harrowing, nine-month ordeal after Elizabeth Smart is kidnapped, she is hidden in plain sight on multiple trips to Salt Lake City and is remarkably saved.
In 1994, Susan Smith reported that she had been carjacked and her two young sons had been abducted. Her report set off a nine-day, nationwide search.
The boys' dad shares the heartbreaking story of their deaths and his then-wife's deception. Investigators explain the clues that led them to the horrific truth.
In 2007, Drew Peterson's wife, Stacy, goes missing. The case raises shocking new questions about the death of Drew Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio.
Teen idol David Cassidy became an overnight sensation in the 1970s. His tragic death years later left his family, friends and fans with more questions than answers.
On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh detonated a bomb in downtown Oklahoma City, killing 168 people. Here's a look back at the events that led up to the attack.
In this episode about the Oklahoma City bombing, the bomber gives an exclusive interview. Survivors and family members of victims describe the attack's impact.
Season 5
From 1979 to 1981, more than two dozen of Atlanta's Black children — mostly boys and young men — disappeared without a trace. Who was killing them — and why?
Investigators believe they've figured out who killed over two dozen Black children and young men in Atlanta. The 40-year-old evidence is reexamined.
When young women mysteriously disappear from Yosemite National Park in 1999, investigators determine foul play. A prime suspect emerges — then escapes.
The key suspect in the murder of young women in Yosemite National Park is caught. It takes an exceptionally skilled FBI agent to dismantle his lies and denials.
In 2003, the wildly successful careers of master illusionists Siegfried and Roy come to a shockingly abrupt end when one of the team's tigers bites Roy.
Roy tries to recover from severe wounds inflicted by his tiger, but the team's excuses for the animal's behavior lose credibility upon more investigation.
Two bombs explode during the 2013 Boston Marathon, killing three spectators and injuring hundreds of others. Investigators narrow their search to two suspects.
After the Boston Bombing suspects are identified as domestic terrorist brothers, the manhunt begins. New information sheds light on the heinous crime.
The death of celebrated rock musician Tom Petty shocked fans worldwide. A deeper look into the music legend's life reveals physical and emotional afflictions.
After the father of NBA star Michael Jordan goes missing in 1993, his car is found stripped and abandoned in North Carolina. Clues point to a tragic crime.
Season 6
A 28-year-old mother goes missing in 2009. The mystery deepens as more details about her marriage to her husband and their life behind closed doors emerge.
Authorities search for Susan Powell in Utah, and her husband is named a person of interest as suspicion about his involvement in her disappearance grows.
Convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat break out of one of New York State's toughest prisons. Authorities are left with more questions than answers.
The manhunt for the escaped prisoners expands from the Northeast US to Canada and Mexico. Weeks into the search, there is still no sign of the missing men.
Bernie Madoff was a Wall Street legend, but he also ran a secret hedge fund. He later confessed to a multi-billion dollar fraud — the largest Ponzi scheme ever.
Bernie Madoff's arrest shocked the world. His staggering crime affected thousands of victims, including charities, universities, celebrities and his loved ones.
Musician Glenn Frey — who co-founded the band the Eagles — died in 2016, which shocked his fans.
Detectives were stumped when the murders of two Dartmouth professors led to few clues. But then they found an unexpected twist in a nearby town.
Three friends went on The Jenny Jones Show in 1995 to reveal a secret crush. Later, one of them ended up dead and another was charged with murder.
Season 7
The McCanns went to a Portuguese resort where their 3-year-old daughter Madeleine vanished. In their effort to find her, they enlisted the media to publicize the case. This provoked backlash, but 15 years later, there is a new suspect.
The McCanns went to a Portuguese resort where their 3-year-old daughter Madeleine vanished. In their effort to find her, they enlisted the media to publicize the case. This provoked backlash, but 15 years later, there is a new suspect.
On Jan 26th, 2020 Kobe Bryant's helicopter crashed, killing all 9 people on board, including his daughter Gigi. The crash left the world searching for answers. How could a simple flight, piloted by an industry pro, go so terribly wrong?
On Jan 26th, 2020 Kobe Bryant's helicopter crashed, killing all 9 people on board, including his daughter Gigi. The crash left the world searching for answers. How could a simple flight, piloted by an industry pro, go so terribly wrong?
Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
41-year-old Adrienne Shelly was a filmmaker and mother. She just finished her film Waitress when found hanging from a shower curtain rod. Initially, authorities believed her death to be a suicide, but learned nothing was what it seemed.
In the late hours of night, a man lays fast asleep on his bed. A woman looms over his prone body with a kitchen knife. And just like that, she slices off his manhood. It is a stunning end to the broken marriage of Lorena and John Bobbitt.
Season 8
The fateful Titanic shipwreck of 1912 intertwines with a recent underwater OceanGate voyage that cost more human lives. Interviews with historians, wreck analysts, and descendants of Titanic passengers shed light on both tragedies.
Recent scientific advances have uncovered new secrets around the Titanic sinking, challenging previous notions about the ship's fate. This chapter continues to analyze the wreck and a recent underwater expedition that claimed more lives.
After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the nation faced a new threat: anthrax, dubbed "the poor man's nuclear bomb." This easily weaponized bacteria sparked widespread fear, leading to one of the FBI's largest investigations.
The shocking killing of Reeva Steenkamp by Olympic superstar Oscar Pistorius on Valentine's Day 2013 shattered the illusion of a storybook romance between a celebrated Hollywood couple. Was it a terrible accident or a callous murder?
On Saint Patrick's Day 1990, robbers stormed Boston's Gardner Museum, making off with 13 priceless artworks, never to be recovered. Valued at half a billion dollars, the whereabouts of the missing pieces remain a mystery.
In the summer of 1996, a bombing at the Atlanta Olympics killed two and injured over 100. An intense manhunt ensued, with the media and law enforcement falsely accusing security guard Richard Jewell as a suspect.
Interviews with former special agents, journalists, and Richard Jewell's associates provide insight into the case and its aftermath. Subsequent bombings over the next eighteen months led investigators to suspect a serial bomber in Atlanta.
In 1982, seven Chicago-area residents were suddenly stricken with a deadly illness. Doctors were initially at a loss, but soon discovered a sinister link, sparking a decades-long investigation.
In 1998, mother-son duo Sante and Kenny Kimes became suspects in the high-profile case of a missing New York City socialite. The investigation revealed a shocking trail of violence and fraud that spanned from the Bahamas to Los Angeles.
In 1979, Iranian students stormed the US Embassy in Tehran, taking the staff hostage for 444 days. Several former hostages detail their time in captivity and the CIA's daring plan to bring them home.