Real Crime Videos
Detectives uncovered Nat Fraser's flawed plan to murder his wife, leading to his arrest despite his attempts to conceal the crime. Meanwhile, taxi driver Jesse Matthew targeted women on university campuses in Charlottesville, Va., using his job to commit assaults. Both cases highlight investigative efforts to apprehend offenders.
Rick Lydell, a skilled aviation expert and pilot, orchestrated a major cocaine smuggling operation, smuggling over $20 billion into the U.S. His evasion of authorities highlighted challenges in early 1980s drug enforcement, prompting the deployment of advanced radar systems and air patrols to combat such activities.
Brian Lewis, after losing his job, grew jealous and paranoid about his partner Haley Jones's Facebook chats, suspecting infidelity. His escalating jealousy led to violent behavior, resulting in her murder witnessed by their 5-year-old son. The case underscores the dangers of unchecked jealousy and financial stress in relationships.
The CIA's covert operation, recently declassified, involved former operatives and experts detailing its planning, execution, and geopolitical impact. The mission's historical significance and untold stories are explored through its strategic context and outcomes.
Decades of Mafia control through threats and violence ended when they clashed over a Long Island garbage business. Collaborating with the FBI, they used hidden microphones to record Mafia members, leading to arrests of high-ranking bosses and a major New York organized crime bust.
First motorcycle clubs, including the Hell’s Angels, Mongols, and Outlaws, are regarded by law enforcement as criminal organizations involved in drug and weapon trafficking. Members often claim to prioritize freedom and brotherhood, but their secretive codes and international operations have drawn scrutiny.
Gwen, a transgender woman, faced systemic discrimination and violence that culminated in her death. Legal proceedings and personal accounts highlight the challenges transgender individuals encounter in seeking justice, underscoring societal barriers to equitable protection and accountability.
Joe Pistone's six-year undercover operation as Donnie Brasco led to over 100 Mafia convictions and the death of Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano. Vito Genovese rose to Mafia power but faced murder charges and internal conflicts. Allen Dorfman, linked to the Chicago Outfit, stole millions before being killed in 1983.
"Masterminds" explores real crime stories involving sophisticated deceptions by criminals such as bank robbers, escape artists, and fraudsters. The series blends mystery and investigation, revealing methods used in complex crimes, focusing on the strategies of elite offenders.
Owney Madden rose from a street thug to a Prohibition-era bootlegging kingpin, leveraging Tammany Hall influence and surviving multiple assassination attempts before retiring in Arkansas. John "Red" Hamilton, a Dillinger associate, escaped prison, led a fugitive life as a bank robber, and died in obscurity, contrasting Madden's strategic survival with his relentless pursuit and downfall.
Mary Ellen Samuels, a manipulative former homecoming queen and Hollywood wife, orchestrated her husband Bob's murder after he planned to divorce her. She enlisted her daughter Nicole and drug dealer Jimmy Bernstein, later having Jimmy killed via another accomplice. After Bob's death, she exploited his life insurance payout and was convicted as "The Green Widow," while Nicole avoided charges and disappeared.
Forensic soil analysis helped locate the grave of missing youth worker Emma Folds in the Galloway Forest. Investigators matched unique peat and moss profiles from suspect boots to identify a hidden burial site within a 300-mile area.