Real Stories Videos
A man in Memphis discovered his wife missing and received ransom calls, prompting FBI investigation. A neighbor's close relationship with the kidnapper raised suspicion. In 1997, three were killed at a Georgetown coffee shop, with no clear suspect or motive identified.
Ken Sternberg, known as Krazy Kenny, details his criminal activities, occult involvement, and struggles with the justice system. His early disconnection led to a life of crime, debt collection, and violence, resulting in prison and a near-death injury. He reflects on the consequences of his actions and survival through chaotic experiences.
Stephen Reid, a member of the "Stopwatch Gang," was sentenced to 18 years for bank robbery, with his gang amassing $15 million from over 100 hold-ups. Now incarcerated, he reflects on his criminal past and the consequences of his actions.
After a traumatic sexual assault, a daughter returns to South Africa to confront the man her mother identified as her attacker. The story highlights persistence, love, and the pursuit of justice, culminating in the offender's conviction. The documentary, which won Best Feature at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival, underscores themes of accountability and healing.
Convicted murderer Simon Mellors served 12 years for killing his ex-partner before fatally attacking Janet Scott in 2018. He later took his own life in prison, prompting an inquest into her death.
Conviction examines incarceration realities and reform urgency through incarcerated women's and advocates' candid perspectives, emphasizing systemic challenges and pathways to a more just justice system.
Leonard, serving a life sentence in Florida for murdering Patricia and Chris, corresponded with their mother and grandmother, Agnes, who sought healing through dialogue. Their exchange promoted restorative justice, emphasizing prevention and victim-offender reconciliation, highlighting its potential for healing and systemic change.
In 1983, 17-year-old Donna Jean Awcock was murdered, and in 1987, Margaret McWilliamâs killing remained unsolved. A team led by police officer and professor Mike Arntfield used technology to investigate these cold cases, aiming to uncover new evidence and identify perpetrators.
Canada's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis is highlighted through four cases: Tanya Nepanak's disappearance linked to a serial killer's confession, Patricia Carpenter's suspicious death, Nicole Daniels' hypothermia death with unresolved questions, and Cherylyn Johnson's drowning dismissed as non-suspicious. Systemic failures and colonial trauma underscore the lack of accountability in these cases.
Stephen French, known as "The Devil," was a prominent Liverpool gangster linked to the 1981 Toxteth riots. His criminal activities positioned him as a leading figure in the city's underworld, reflecting the area's turbulent history and its impact on his life and operations.
Darwin, a remote community in Death Valley, California, with a population of 35, faces challenges of survival without government, church, jobs, or children. The documentary explores their unique struggle to coexist in isolation.
David Berkowitz, Dennis Nilsen: Serial Killers in the Making examines the lives and crimes of two notorious serial killersâDennis Nilsen and David Berkowitzâexploring their childhoods, psychological development, and the factors that contributed to their descent into murder. Through expert analysis and case evidence, the documentary compares two very different killers...