Real Stories Videos
In August 2017, 25-year-old Jenna Van Gelderen vanished while house-sitting in an Atlanta suburb. A missing antique tapestry and her undisclosed second cellphone sparked investigation, with autism potentially linked. A $50,000 reward remains unclaimed, prompting Stephanie Bauer to explore the case.
Nancy Moyer, a mother of two, vanished from her home in Tenino, Washington, in 2009. Over a decade later, police explored links to a 2010 nearby murder. A 2019 confession by a man was retracted, leaving the case unresolved. Investigator Stephanie Bauer revisits the case to seek answers in this unsolved disappearance.
A documentary explores the lives of mob wives, girlfriends, and daughters, including Linda Scarpa, whose father's Mafia ties impacted her life, and Anthony Russo, a former Colombo captain dating Amy, unaware of his past.
In 2008, a gang feud in Sheffield escalated after an illicit prison message provoked the S3 gang, named after their postcode, into a violent rivalry with the S4 gang. By 2009, authorities documented 40 gun incidents. The S3’s territorial clashes mirrored Sheffield’s historical violence, exemplified by a 1920s era dubbed "Little Chicago," where a gambling-related beating led to a fatal attack and widespread chaos.
A troubled young man stabbed a stranger six times in a crowded mall during a psychotic episode. Twelve years later, the survivor, who survived, fears the offender's release as he seeks absolute discharge, potentially ending his medication. The film examines the ethical debate surrounding mental illness, victim rights, and legal accountability.
Ephraim and Amanda, an Amish couple, faced excommunication for challenging their community's traditions. They navigated modern life's complexities, including their child's medical needs, while Jesse and Elsie's decision to leave caused family divisions, highlighting tensions between faith and personal freedom.
On February 1, 1979, Sid Vicious was arrested for Nancy Spungen's murder. He died of a heroin overdose within 24 hours. The documentary examines his final day through accounts of those close to him, his tumultuous relationship, and his mother's influence, shedding light on how fame, addiction, and rebellion contributed to his tragic demise.
In Philadelphia's violent Mafia era, former boss Ralph Natale detailed his ruthless tactics to maintain control. Meanwhile, ex-cop Ron Previte, a FBI informant, testified against over 50 mob members, earning $1 million for his role in their convictions.
In 2003, Eric Hingston was stabbed to death during a burglary at his home, where his wife Audrey survived. A reclusive millionaire was killed by hired renovators, while Margaret Fleming vanished after her father's death. Linah Keza was murdered by her ex-partner three days before her 30th birthday.
Conviction explores alternatives to prison through the perspectives of incarcerated women and decarceration advocates. It examines the systemic reasons for imprisoning the vulnerable and the societal costs, framing the issue as a reflection of a broken society rather than just a failing prison system.
The MV Iceberg 1 was hijacked by Somali pirates and held for nearly 1,000 days. Crew members endured brutal conditions as owners abandoned them, prompting mercenaries to train Puntland Maritime Police for a rescue mission.
Knife crime in Britain involves widespread access to lethal weapons, with shopkeepers selling them to children and students expressing vulnerability without knives. CCTV often captures fatal stabbings, raising questions about public safety, police control, and whether the issue is overstated or undermanaged.