Samuel Little, 79, is confirmed by the FBI as the U.S.'s most prolific serial offender, confessing to 93 killings over four decades, with 50 verified. He targeted marginalized individuals, often using methods that obscured evidence, leading to misclassified cases. The FBI is verifying remaining confessions and seeks public help to identify victims, focusing on cases from five states.
Trenton Mallory, known as "Trading Trent" for his gun trading hobby, was found shot in his bed while sleeping. Investigators examined his relationship with fiancée Amber Smith and potential motives amid conflicting accounts of their relationship.
Sergeant Malgor's team, which includes a weekly running routine, responded to an emergency call involving a domestic dispute after shots were reported, prompting an investigation into the incident.
Lewis Jim Fogle was convicted in 1982 for abducting and killing a 15-year-old girl, serving 34 years in prison. Parole rejections followed despite his conviction relying on evidence from a hypnotized mental patient. He now seeks legal aid from the Innocence Project to challenge his sentence.
Cindy V. Hill escaped her captor's home, wearing a dog collar and chain, prompting police to discover a "toy box" of homemade torture devices at the residence. This evidence linked the case to David Parker Ray, the "Toy-Box Killer," whose decades-long crimes included victimizing multiple individuals with brutal, sadistic methods.
Steve Wright, a 48-year-old forklift truck driver, was arrested in December 2006 for the murders of five women. He became known as 'The Ipswich Ripper' and 'The Suffolk Strangler' due to his spree killings.
In August 2002, the disappearance of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman triggered a 14-day police search in Britain. The investigation culminated in the arrest of school caretaker Ian Huntley and acquaintance Maxine Carr.
On June 14, 2008, in Brandon, Suffolk, 21-year-old Jane was abducted during a robbery at a local grocery store while helping a stranger. A middle-aged man attacked her with a knife, leaving her severely injured. The incident highlighted the dangers of assisting strangers in isolated areas.
A woman posing as mall security abducted a five-month-old baby during a daylight incident. Investigators linked the crime to her troubled past, revealing a motive rooted in psychological distress. The case remains unsolved, highlighting the complexities of criminal behavior and its chilling impact on victims.
Aileen Wuornos: Unheard Confessions Of A Serial Killer examines the recorded confessions, controversial investigation, and legal battles surrounding one of America's most infamous female serial killers.
In California's suburbs, two Jane Doe murders near Lake Tahoe remained unsolved for a decade. A woman, Terry, alerted authorities, revealing her mother Teresa Knorr as the perpetrator. The crimes, linked to a stretch of highway, were finally connected through her testimony.
Five cases explore spouses accused of murder linked to secret affairs. A wife's death prompts suspicion of her husband's involvement after an affair is uncovered. Another couple's home invasion and the husband's inconsistent story raise doubts. A pastor's wife is killed, with his mention of a mysterious "Steve" adding complexity. A teacher's death ties to her husband's mistress, while a fiancé's alibi collapse reveals a troubled relationship. Each case questions the truth behind spouses' alleged crimes.