David Berkowitz: Hunting the Evil Son of Sam – The .44 Killer examines the investigation that brought David Berkowitz to justice after his random shootings terrorised New York City. The documentary explores the police hunt for the "Son of Sam," the clues that identified him, and the fear that gripped...
Forensic entomologists analyze insect colonization patterns on decomposing bodies to estimate time of death, sometimes narrowing it to hours or weeks. Cadaver dogs detect decomposition scents through soil or water, aiding investigations in cases where bodies are hidden or submerged.
Pablo Escobar's drug empire funded social projects while perpetrating widespread violence, leading to his death. Lou Pearlman defrauded investors and boy bands through a Ponzi scheme, while Dale Kan's violent criminal activities resulted in multiple murders and a major manhunt.
In Junction City, Randy Sheridan, a father and rodeo rider, faced a vengeful execution after his custody battle over his daughter intensified tensions within a religious community some former members labeled a cult. The incident, marked by its extreme violence, shocked the region's quiet Midwestern setting.
In Noel, Missouri, bank president Dan Short vanished during a robbery, later found dead. Investigators linked brothers Joe and Shannon Agofsky to the crime via forensic evidence and financial records, leading to their convictions. Separately, Alton Coleman and Deborah Brown killed seven across six states, ending in Illinois after a tip, with Coleman sentenced to death and Brown to life imprisonment.
Gallaudet University's campus faced two fatal attacks: Eric Plunkett was beaten to death, followed by Ben Varnner's stabbing in the same dorm. The FBI aided investigators, who identified a suspect. The motive, initially unforeseen, emerged as a key factor in solving the case, revealing a complex truth behind the crimes.
Fredrick Baer, Death Row's most hated inmate, was convicted of the brutal murders of a mother and her young daughter. The case remains a focal point of a podcast's investigation into cold cases, emphasizing unresolved criminal justice issues.
Dennis Nilsen: The Notorious Killer Who Flushed His Corpses profiles Dennis Nilsen, the Scottish serial killer whose murders and macabre treatment of his victims made him one of Britain's most infamous criminals. The documentary explores his killing spree, the psychological motives behind his crimes, and the discovery that finally exposed...
Dennis Rader: The Killer Who Taunted Police With Chilling Letters examines the crimes of the sadistic BTK Killer, whose murders and taunting communications terrorised Wichita, Kansas, for decades before investigators finally identified him.
In 1969, Derek Percy abducted and murdered 12-year-old Ivon Tui, shocking Australia. His arrest at a naval base, linked to bloodstained clothes, revealed his crimes. Though found not guilty by reason of insanity, Percy’s actions tied to multiple child disappearances, leaving a legacy of fear and unresolved mystery.
British detective Mark Williams-Thomas investigates Madeleine McCann's disappearance, focusing on Christian Brueckner as a prime suspect. He examines Brueckner's alibi, culminating in a 4-page letter from the suspect.
A mother of six was found murdered in her home, her quadruplets left unattended. The crime scene showed a struggle, but police had no leads. A gardener’s memory of a license plate eventually linked the case to a small-time criminal and a conspiracy involving a shadowy figure. The motive emerged from a decade-long custody battle, revealing the mother’s final act of defiance against her killer’s belief he could evade justice.