In 1942, during WWII, Marcel Petiot, a French doctor, preyed on Jews, criminals, and partisans in Occupied Paris by posing as a resistance fighter. As the body count rose, French police and Gestapo raced to capture him before he could strike again.
Mary Ann Cotton, a 19th-century serial killer, was convicted of one murder but later suspected of poisoning 21 victims, including ex-husbands and her children. Her crimes highlight a cold, calculated approach to murder.
A documentary examines the lives of women incarcerated at the Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Centre, highlighting their challenges in balancing family obligations with criminal pasts and the psychological effects of imprisonment.
Two women, Celeste Beard-Johnson and Dorice "Dee Dee" Moore, are accused of murdering for financial gain. Beard-Johnson allegedly conspired with her lesbian partner to kill her millionaire husband, while Moore murdered a lottery winner. Both deny guilt, with no formal charges filed.
Liverpool's decline into one of Britain's most troubled cities was linked to drug infiltration via its port, as detailed in accounts involving debt collector Stephen French. The narrative explores how drug-related corruption and economic decay transformed the city's prosperity into widespread poverty.
Miami's contrast between luxury and violence highlights the Miami-Dade Police Department's Special Response Team, tasked with high-risk warrants in volatile areas. Dave Rivera's journey from a college student to a top-tier officer underscores the physical and mental demands of the role.
Miami's coastal allure contrasts with its inland violence, where the Miami-Dade Police Department's Special Response Team confronts extreme threats. The unit faces intense pressure, life-or-death negotiations, and complex operations like mall shootings, balancing discipline, camaraderie, and the weight of duty in a high-risk environment.
In 1977, Mickey Spillane, a "gentleman gangster," was killed, ending his era of kidnapping Mafia members for ransom. The Westies, a New York Irish-American gang, collaborated with the Mafia on racketeering, drug trafficking, and contract killings, operating in Hell's Kitchen.
Self-made millionaire Andy Bush was murdered in Spain during a romantic getaway. His ex-girlfriend Mayka Kukucova, accused of jealousy, became the focus of an international manhunt, self-defense claims, and a courtroom battle over the crime.
Sixteen-year-old Sasha Marsden vanished after beginning a new hotel job in Blackpool. Her body, found in an alley behind the establishment, showed signs of 50 stab wounds and severe burns. Authorities investigate the tragic incident, leaving her family devastated.
Lisa Govan vanished without a trace from Kalgoorlie, Australia, over two decades ago. Her disappearance remains unsolved, tied to local biker gangs and hidden secrets, with her family and community persistently seeking justice and answers.
For 30 years, Wichita, Kansas endured a killer who bound, suffocated, and strangled victims. Resurfacing in 2004 with a letter to the Wichita Eagle, a suspect was arrested in 2005, prompting seven families to seek justice for their loved ones.