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Maria Peñaloza, a 31-year-old mother of two, died following a botched cosmetic procedure to remove butt implants. Investigators allege her surgeon, Felipe Hoyos Foronda, lacked medical licensure or training, operated from his New York home, and advertised procedures on social media before fleeing the country. He recently appeared in court.
A Texas rabbi accused of abusing nine boys he claimed to adopt to "save" Jewish children faces prison time. Prosecutors allege he misrepresented his identity and exploited his followers, leading to criminal charges.
An Arizona woman's quick action led to the arrest of her ex-boyfriend, Jacob Wilhoit, who allegedly posed as her Uber driver using a wig. Bodycam footage captured a tense traffic stop where she secretly handed a 911 note to a gas station customer. Authorities noted his claims about burner phones conflicted with her account of the incident.
Hassam Smati, 19, plotted a Dallas truck bomb attack after radicalizing through extremist forums, believing he had al-Qaeda mentorship. FBI agents tracked his digital trail, leading to a nine-month undercover operation that thwarted his plan to detonate a massive bomb under a 60-story skyscraper.
In 2019, actor Jussie Smollett faced police scrutiny over claims of a staged hate crime, alleging racial and sexual orientation-based harassment. Investigations questioned the authenticity of the incident, which he initially reported as a targeted attack. Smollett, known for his role in *Empire*, had previously discussed his sexuality and racial identity in interviews.
The case involves a man who faked an injury to conceal his murder of Annie Hester. Investigators examined the crime, interrogations, and legal proceedings, revealing the offender's elaborate deception to evade detection.
Candice DeLong, a former FBI investigator and psychologist, examines cases where individuals masked malicious intent with false empathy, such as murderers feigning grief or fraudsters hiding secrets. Drawing from her work on shows like *Deadly Women* and *Facing Evil*, she analyzes criminal behavior, warning signs, and psychological profiles to uncover patterns behind violent crimes.
Paul Dennis Reid, a serial killer active in Nashville, Tennessee during the late 1990s, claimed participation in an undercover operation and that his trial attorneys were actors. A video explores his mental capacity's role in his crimes and its potential impact on sentencing.
A traffic stop on Georgia’s GA-400 on December 31, 2022, turned violent when officers attempted to arrest Cameron Batson for speeding and suspected DUI. A struggle ensued, a firearm was discharged, injuring an officer, and Batson fled, crashing his truck. He was later found hiding, charged with aggravated assault and felonies, and accepted a plea deal resulting in 10 years of probation.
A murder case involving a victim and offender is under investigation, with authorities working to uncover details. The case highlights complex legal and forensic challenges, emphasizing law enforcement efforts to resolve crimes and prevent future incidents.
Troy Roberts investigates allegations that a religious cult was responsible for a young bride's death, examining evidence and claims in the case. The inquiry focuses on determining the cult's potential involvement in the tragic incident.
After a young woman's disappearance, police suspected her well-connected, married ex-lover. Without evidence like a weapon or body, the FBI's undercover operation aimed to resolve the case by confronting the suspect's brother.