True Lives

Defense lawyer Paul Bergrin becomes entangled in drugs and vice after being influenced by his clients. The FBI suspects he poses a greater threat than his clients due to his success in high-stakes cases, raising concerns about his legal conduct.

Amanda Plasse was murdered in 2011. Unauthorised photos of her body by officers delayed justice, leading to Dennis Rosa-Roman's 2022 conviction. Her mother’s advocacy resulted in ‘Amanda’s Law,’ banning such images to protect victims.

In 2003, a 500-pound tiger was removed from a Harlem apartment after being raised by Antoine Yates, who claimed it offered him respite from street violence. Karl Mitchell in Nevada used tigers to manage PTSD, while William Olsen was fatally attacked by a tiger in Illinois, highlighting the dangers of keeping large predators.

Judge William Braddon, known for his luxurious lifestyle, was struck by a mysterious head injury years after his butler's dismissal following a scandalous affair with the maid. The incident raised questions about potential revenge or a random attack.

Afrikka Hardy's 2014 murder led to the arrest of Darren Deon Vann, a serial killer who targeted vulnerable women, lured via Backpage, and disposed of bodies in abandoned buildings. Data analysis linked her case to other crimes, resulting in seven life sentences in 2018.

Donna Munson, an elderly woman in Ouray, Colorado, died after intervening in a bear conflict involving an adult male and cub. Sandra Piovesan and Karen Noyes, drawn to predators, faced tragic fates: Piovesan was found dead among wolf-dog hybrids, while Noyes was banned for feeding bears.