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In 2002, Bob Hand's fourth wife, Jill, was fatally shot by Lonnie Welch, whom Hand claimed he didn't know. Investigators discovered Welch was Hand's second wedding best man. Two other ex-wives were also killed similarly, prompting scrutiny of Hand's past. Welch's family cooperated, raising questions about his potential role as both groom and hitman.
Patton, 29, was stabbed 60 times during a violent attack, sustaining severe injuries including bruises and broken bones. She fought back despite the assault. The investigation faced years of challenges due to unreliable leads based on gossip.
In 1999, eight bodies were found in acid-filled barrels in a former bank vault in rural Snowtown, 50 km north of Adelaide. The investigation later revealed four additional victims in and around Adelaide.
Jordan Belfort's pump-and-dump scheme at Stratton Oakmont led to SEC exposure. Raj Rajaratnam's insider trading was uncovered via FBI wiretaps. The Duke lacrosse case involved false accusations against players, resulting in a DA's disbarment. Sue Sachdeva embezzled millions from Koss Corporation. Kim Woo-Choong's fraud caused Daewoo's collapse.
A Sydney teenager, Lyndsay Van Blanken, vanished and was found murdered. The case is detailed in an episode featuring re-enactments, interviews with homicide detectives, and accounts from her family and friends. Hosted by Steve Liebmann, the segment explores the investigation and its impact on those involved.
A true crime series examines female killers' motives, including greed and deception, through cases involving poisonings, scams, and violent acts. It explores psychological factors driving their crimes, highlighting diverse historical and regional cases to reveal patterns of manipulation and calculated violence.
Scott Nelson faced trial for alleged crimes, with his testimony presented on the fourth day. Interrogation footage and trial proceedings detailed his account, though specific charges and case details remain unspecified in the provided sources.
Shannon Starbuck’s death resulted from domestic violence by her estranged husband. Investigators uncovered forensic evidence, a fabricated alibi, and a contentious custody battle, leading to his conviction and life sentence for strangulation homicide. The case highlighted the critical role of forensic analysis in linking the suspect to the crime.
A 19-year-old suspect, Kiara McCulley, claimed dissociative identity disorder after killing a woman with a three-foot sword. Detectives used trauma-informed interrogation and text message evidence to counter her claims of memory loss and conspiracy, revealing her involvement in a secret organization called "Ghost" and prior planning to murder the victim.
An LA-area Crips gang leader, Eugene "Big U" Henly Jr., was arrested by federal authorities. He faces charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy, and firearms offenses. Investigators allege he operated a mafia-like criminal enterprise.
Big U, a LA-area Crips gang leader, faces federal charges including embezzlement, wire fraud, extortion, racketeering, and the murder of rapper Rayshawn Williams. He seeks presidential intervention in his case, per Law&Crime's Elizabeth Millner.
"48 Hours" is a true crime documentary series that premiered in 1988, focusing on complex crime investigations and justice-related themes. It has contributed to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, reopening cold cases, and achieving impactful outcomes in criminal justice through original reporting and investigative journalism.