Real Stories Videos
In 1990, Gregory Smart was shot and killed in his home, leading to his wife Pamela Smart's arrest for allegedly manipulating three teenagers into committing the murder. The case became one of the first fully televised murder trials, drawing national attention as the investigation unfolded.
Undercover Detective Victoria Dingee and her anti-trafficking task force in Dayton, Ohio, conducted sting operations to uncover human trafficking networks. Rising trafficking cases across all U.S. states show a shift, with most victims now being middle-class American girls, not immigrants, highlighting the issue's expansion into suburban areas.
Millions of Americans face pre-trial incarceration due to inability to pay bail, highlighting systemic economic and racial disparities. The documentary examines efforts to reform cash bail, featuring victims, activists, and opposition from the bail industry, while exposing inequities in the criminal justice system.
A documentary explores life in Indiana's maximum security prison, focusing on 1,900 inmates serving long sentences for severe crimes. It highlights their experiences, including those accepting death row sentences and others seeking new trials, alongside the emotional impact on guards overseeing their daily routines.
Trevor McDonald visits Indiana Women’s Prison and Rockville Correctional Facility, meeting inmates like Dawn, convicted of murdering her son, and Linda, who evaded capture for 35 years. The visit highlights cases involving severe crimes and long-term evasion.
O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the 1995 murder trial of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, following a highly publicized trial that drew widespread media coverage and public attention. The jury found him not guilty on all charges.
An investigation explores the backgrounds of two British youth who committed violent crimes. William Cornick, a bright student from Leeds, fatally stabbed his teacher, Ann Maguire, while 15-year-old James Fairweather murdered two individuals in his community. The documentary examines potential factors contributing to their actions.
Sandie, a British woman, married Charles 'Chucky' Mamou, a Texas Death Row inmate convicted of a double murder, via a stand-in due to non-contact rules. She ended the relationship after discovering his infidelity. She later dated Reginald Blanton, another death row inmate, with whom she exchanged letters despite their 19-year age gap. Reginald’s execution looms, and Sandie plans to attend his final visit.
In Caracas' slums, armed leftist groups known as colectivos enforce revolutionary justice. Alberto "Chino" Carias, a former guerrilla leader, rose to power under Hugo Chávez, becoming a public official while retaining his armed role. After Chávez's death and economic collapse, Chino faces escalating violence, balancing his roles as both protector and executioner amid Venezuela's turmoil.
Walter Carter Funerals, Australia's oldest family-run funeral home since 1870s in Bondi Junction, is explored through its youngest female staff—Jasmine Cameron and Amber Coote—as an observational documentary examines societal attitudes toward death.
Thames Valley Police investigated the death of wealthy Oxford antique dealer Michael Danaher, leading to his killer's arrest. In 2011, Anxiang Du murdered four Ding family members in Northamptonshire, but a critical error in his actions resulted in his capture.
In November 1990, an armed London gang ambushed a Securicor van near Reigate, Surrey, stealing £750,000. Police were ahead of the gang, targeting a major South London crime family, marking a significant crackdown on organized crime.