Cora, a mother facing financial distress, concealed her struggles while committing embezzlement and escalating crimes. Her actions led to a family tragedy, sparking community outrage as her deceit and violence unraveled, revealing a web of betrayal and criminal behavior.
Edward Lee Elmore, a handyman, was convicted and sentenced to death despite questionable evidence, racial bias, and legal errors. A law studentâs investigation uncovered flaws, including DNA evidence, sparking a Supreme Court battle. After 30 years, his case underscores systemic failures and the quest for justice.
Teresa McAbee was found murdered near a Mascotte, Florida lake, prompting suspicion of local officer James Duckett. His alibi at a Jiffy store clashed with forensic evidence, recanted testimony, and discrepancies in fingerprint and tire track analysis, leaving questions about his guilt and the validity of his death sentence.
Susan and Christopher Edwards murdered their parents, Patricia and William Wycherly, buried them in their garden, and concealed the crime for 15 years. Authorities uncovered the secret through an investigation, leading to their trial and conviction for murder, resulting in life sentences.
In 1997, 14-year-old Lauren Barry and 16-year-old Nichole Collins disappeared near Bega, NSW, while walking home along the Snowy Mountains Highway. A widespread manhunt by police and their families failed to locate them. The case was later investigated by Crime Investigation Australia, which examined the murders through re-enactments and interviews with witnesses and detectives.
Mary Louis Thompson investigates gangs threatening her town after her anti-gang protégé is fatally shot, prompting a perilous search for the killer's identity and concealed secrets that unravel deadly truths.
Lisa Underwood, a pregnant young mother and restaurant co-owner in Fort Worth, Texas, vanished after skipping her baby shower, leading to a search that uncovered a complex web of deceit linked to her disappearance.
Ivan Milat, Australia's most notorious serial killer, murdered backpackers in Belanglo State Forest. His capture and trial raised questions about family involvement, with allegations against his brother Richard and mother Shirley. The case remains unresolved, highlighting unresolved tensions and a legacy of crime within the Milat family.
A New Jersey gang, inspired by Goodfellas, led by Joe Post, killed Andrew Whited in a botched mob-style murder. Their failed cover-up and erratic actions led to their arrest and prosecution.
Assistant Federal Police Commissioner Colin Winchester was fatally shot twice in the head at point-blank range on January 10, 1989, as he exited his car outside his Deakin home. The Crime Investigation Australia team explores the case through re-enactments and interviews with detectives, family, and witnesses to uncover the truth behind his murder.
A group of local criminals linked to mafia networks profited from marijuana cultivation in NSW Riverina. Corrupt police and bribery shielded them until Donald Mackay's efforts prompted state raids, resulting in arrests and fines for several growers.
The episode examines Britain's notorious serial killers, including Ian Brady's manipulative crimes and enigmatic locked briefcase, Theodore Johnson's methodical control over victims, and Anthony Shore's calculated precision in murder, shedding light on their psychological tactics and the investigations into their crimes.