A woman is found for dead after her case goes cold, prompting private investigator Ken Brennan to uncover disturbing clues linking her to a serial predator targeting women across the country. His investigation reveals a pattern of crimes and a nationwide hunt for the offender.
Lou Pearlman, creator of The Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, fled the country, prompting an international manhunt. Vanity Fair correspondent Bryan Burrough uncovered his hidden crimes, highlighting the magazine's focus on high-profile scandals involving celebrities and other notable figures.
Henry Lee Lucas, a Texas drifter, claimed responsibility for hundreds of murders while incarcerated, sparking debates among investigators about his true culpability. Vanity Fair Confidential explores such mysteries, offering insights from writers and individuals connected to the cases.
Lisl Auman was convicted of murder after a police officer was killed during a traffic stop, despite her being in a police car at the time. Hunter Thompson and Mark Seal investigated the case, uncovering details that sparked public scrutiny of the trial's circumstances.
Over 500 men allege severe beatings, sexual abuse, and student deaths at a Florida reform school, prompting investigators to uncover a legacy of systemic abuse and unaddressed crimes.
Phil Spector, a rock 'n' roll icon, was found dead at his mansion alongside a woman's body, sparking questions about his involvement in her death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Political activist Madalyn Murray O'Hair's disappearance triggered a perplexing missing persons case marked by cryptic clues, misleading investigations, and dangerous suspects, remaining one of America's most enigmatic unsolved mysteries.
In 1980, a serial killer in Los Angeles abducted women and disposed of their bodies in unusual locations. Vanity Fair Confidential explores such crimes, offering insights from writers and case participants to unravel compelling true crime stories.
In 2003, NYC financial analyst Maria Cruz vanished, with the last man she saw also missing. Vanity Fair's Bryan Burrough investigated, uncovering medical fraud, stolen drugs, and severe crimes spanning Manhattan to Newark, NJ.
Dr. Mark Weinberger disappeared, leaving his wife Michelle Kramer distraught and a town in shock. His case, labeled America's most-wanted "Runaway Doctor," highlights a dark tale of greed and power.
Vanity Fair Confidential presents true crime episodes based on magazine stories, featuring writers' insights and firsthand accounts from law enforcement, families, and victims, focusing on cases involving power, wealth, and celebrity.
Vanity Fair Confidential presents hour-long episodes based on the magazine’s crime stories, blending investigative journalism with firsthand accounts from law enforcement, victims, and their families to unravel high-profile mysteries tied to power, wealth, and celebrity.