Alan Dorfman, linked to Jimmy Hoffa and the Chicago Outfit, embezzled millions for the mob and himself before being murdered in 1983. The series "Mafia Greatest Hits" explores the rise and fall of notorious mafia figures through accounts from those who prosecuted them.
Amanda Lewis is accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter in a pool while her son allegedly witnessed the act. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised questions about parental responsibility and child safety.
Debbie Flores Narvaez moved to Las Vegas to pursue a showgirl career. Her rising fame led to a relationship with a Cirque du Soleil performer, but after securing a solo in the burlesque show "Fantasy," her body was discovered encased in cement, marking a tragic end to her aspirations.
The case involves Harold Shipman, Stephan Letter, Michael Swango, and Elfriede Blauensteiner, convicted for murdering patients in hospitals and nursing homes by exploiting the environment where death is routine. Investigators uncovered their crimes through patterns of suspicious deaths and forensic evidence linking them to multiple fatalities.
Bernard Eugene Giles, serving five life sentences, confessed to murdering five young women in Florida in 1973. Investigators linked his crimes to a series of unsolved murders, leading to his conviction. The case remains notable for its brutality and the decades-long pursuit of justice.
The BTK Strangler murdered a family of four, including two children, after being drawn to their home following the mother's instruction to her 5-year-old to run errands. The offender, later identified as Dennis Rader, confessed to the crimes.
The series examines cases of female murderers, including Aileen Wuornos, Joanna Dennehy, Maria Velten, and Stella Nickell, detailing their crimes and investigations into their motives and methods.
Lisa Solomon vanished on her two-month anniversary, Christmas Eve, after her husband reported her missing. Volunteers searched Long Island, but no clues emerged, leaving authorities and loved ones desperate for answers.
Exotic Kelly's romantic relationship with millionaire Michael spiraled into a deadly mystery, prompting detectives to investigate conflicting accounts of their relationship, uncovering hidden pasts, secret affairs, and deceit that led to a fatal outcome.
Teresa and her fiancé Rob were shot during a proposal, leaving both fatally injured. Police investigate the incident, citing motives linked to greed, deceit, and infidelity, though details remain unclear. The case highlights complexities in criminal inquiry and personal relationships.
In 19th-century Britain, an heiress was kidnapped and murdered in a case marked by mistaken identity, becoming the first recorded "kidnap and murder" case. Detectives later revealed the error in identification, highlighting complexities in early criminal investigations.
The 2004 murder of 15-year-old Kriss Donald in Glasgow involved a gang abduction and arson. Forensic science was essential in identifying and convicting the perpetrators, leading to the gang's capture through DNA and other evidence.