No BS Just Interrogations

John Michael Hughes shot and killed John Michael Ferrell in his Simpsonville, South Carolina backyard on January 24, 2015. Initially claiming self-defense against an intruder, Hughes later faced conviction for murder, conspiracy, and weapon possession after evidence revealed Ferrell was lured to the home, ambushed, and fatally shot while attempting to escape.

On August 23, 2016, the dismembered and partially burned body of 10-year-old Victoria Martens was found in her bathtub in Albuquerque. Her mother, Michelle Martens, and boyfriend Fabian Gonzales, along with his cousin Jessica Kelley, were arrested. Forensic DNA evidence linked to an unknown male was not found in any suspect’s profile. Jessica claimed an unidentified man staged the crime. All three faced charges, with Michelle later sentenced to 12 years for child abuse, though the killer remains unidentified.

On June 2, 2016, firefighters discovered the body of 50-year-old Joseph Remlinger in a vehicle within a detached garage after a fire on Lilley Ave in Columbus, Ohio. Investigators linked the crime to tenant Maurice Watkins and accomplice Pierre Williams, whose burn injuries were later connected to the scene. Pierre pleaded guilty to arson and related charges, receiving six years in prison, while Watkins was sentenced to 30 years to life for the murder.

In Gainesville, Georgia, Suzanne Mericle shot and killed her boyfriend, James "David" Barron, during a domestic dispute. After he locked himself in his room, she fired a bullet through the door, striking him fatally. She called 9-1-1 and was arrested. Prosecutors claimed she acted out of anger and jealousy, while she alleged self-defense. The jury acquitted her of malice murder but convicted her of felony murder and other charges. She received a life sentence without parole eligibility until age 93.

Heated Murder Interrogation of Danny Johnson examines the police interview of Danny Johnson following the death of Cathleen "Kit Kat" Howatt at a homeless encampment in Columbus, Ohio. The documentary explores the investigation, the interrogation techniques used by detectives, and the evidence that contradicted Johnson's changing account of the events.

On May 9, 2018, Columbus police responded to a domestic dispute where 30-year-old Erika Daniels was found stabbed 26 times inside an apartment. 27-year-old Cristopher Martin, covered in blood, was arrested at the scene. A neighbor reported Martin dragged Daniels back into the apartment after she attempted to escape. Martin claimed self-defense during his trial, but a jury convicted him of multiple charges, including aggravated murder, resulting in a life sentence with 41 years before parole eligibility.