Real Stories Videos

A New York diamond company's president accused of fraud blamed his accountant, who was later murdered along with the bookkeeper and three rescuers. Meanwhile, a California hospital faced suspicion after multiple ICU deaths linked to a respiratory therapist allegedly using a "magic syringe" to poison patients.

In 1984, inmates at Mecklenberg, Virginia’s high-security Death Row escaped despite its advanced measures. Separately, two Kentucky residents, including a former undercover agent, formed a drug-smuggling operation called “The Company” to profit from illicit drug sales. Both cases highlight real crimes involving prison breaches and organized illicit activities.

Three wrongful conviction cases highlight struggles for justice: Barry Gibbs, a Vietnam vet, maintains innocence after 1986 murder accusations; Lewis Jim Fogle, serving 34 years for murder and sexual assault, seeks exoneration via DNA; Alan Newton, sentenced to 40 years, studies law to overturn his conviction. Each case underscores the emotional and systemic challenges of wrongful imprisonment.

Georgia Rankin, 2'7" and 18, faces challenges from an undiagnosed skeletal condition causing pain and mobility issues. After hip surgery and pursuing beauty school, she travels to the U.S. for medical answers and pain relief. Determined to live life on her terms, she rejects limitations despite her condition.

In 1982, a 26-year-old nurse was murdered, prompting a reopened investigation. Three weeks into the search, Nadine Gurczenski’s body was discovered in a ditch. A team, including Arntfield, assisted her family in seeking closure 14 years later.

William Sampson, a businessman, was wrongfully imprisoned in Saudi Arabia for 31 months on terrorism and murder charges, alleging torture. He seeks justice, prompting questions about the Canadian government's response to his case.

The Costa Concordia sank on January 13, 2012, causing 32 fatalities. A documentary explores the incident, analyzing the causes and aftermath of the cruise ship disaster.

A man convicted of murder and sexual assault after serving 34 years faces potential release via DNA testing. The Innocence Network, a global organization, investigates wrongful convictions, highlighting the human impact on offenders and families.

Bob Coomber, a wheelchair user, attempted to become the first to cross Kearsarge Pass in the Sierra Nevada, facing altitude sickness, diabetes risks, and treacherous terrain. He navigated steep trails, shattered rock, and narrow paths, often reversing his wheelchair uphill. Beyond hiking, he advocates for disabled individuals and veterans through educational outdoor trips.

A series examines six global walls and borders, including the US-Mexico wall, Korean DMZ, and Berlin Wall, exploring their historical contexts, human impacts, and the effects of their demolition. It highlights stories of division and resilience, focusing on how these barriers shape lives and the potential for unity despite separation.

Reggie Yates spends a week living among 30,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq's largest camp, highlighting the plight of nearly 11 million displaced since the Syrian war began, offering insight into modern refugee challenges.

A documentary explores how 97% of the global money supply exists as credit, revealing banks' role in creating money and shaping economies. It argues this system, overlooked by economists, contributes to crises and housing affordability issues, citing expert interviews and UK-focused analysis.