In 2011, a Rockford, Illinois woman's suicide left her family seeking her missing son, whom she had taken. A Virginia man with a criminal record later committed arson and murder, killing his ex-girlfriend's relatives, including her sister, son, mother, and grandmother.
Tim Atahan's bank robbery escalated into a hostage crisis involving over 100 police officers. Forensic criminologist Dr. Zanthi Mallet examines his psychological tactics, revealing insights into his calculated approach during the high-stakes confrontation.
The Eastbound Strangler case remains unsolved, involving multiple murders in Atlantic City. Investigators M. William Phelps and John Kelly explore cold cases, using profiling and witness interviews to analyze evidence and potential links to other crimes, highlighting ongoing efforts to identify the offender.
The episode explores cases of lethal relationships, including a husband murdered by his wife's lover and a cunning plot to kill a devoted spouse. Inside Crime, hosted by Leila McKinnon and Garner Clancey, examines Australia's brutal crimes through police footage, interviews, and expert analysis, revealing motivations and investigations behind these tragic events.
Martha Rendell, an early 20th-century stepmother, inflicted severe abuse on her stepchildren, including acid treatments and sadistic torment, leading to their deaths. Her actions reveal extreme cruelty and twisted motives toward those under her care.
An Australian serial murderer's 1987 outback rampage, spanning thousands of kilometers, is explored through re-enactments and interviews with investigators, families, and witnesses, hosted by Steve Liebmann.
Rodney Francis Cameron, known as "The Lonely Hearts Killer," lured an unsuspecting woman to her death in 1990 via a radio match-making program. He had recently been released from prison after serving time for two murders in 1974, with psychopathic tendencies evident since childhood.
John Paul Newman, a New South Wales state parliament member and Member for Cabramatta, was Australia's first assassinated politician. He had campaigned for years against Asian crime gangs and corruption in the area.
Trudie Adams vanished from Newport Surf Life Saving Club, New South Wales, on June 25, 1978, after leaving a dance early. She hitchhiked and entered a Holden van on Barrenjoey Road, disappearing without a trace. The case drew national media attention and a $250,000 reward.
Carl Williams, known as The Baby Faced Killer, committed multiple murders across Australia during a 17-year spree. Investigators examined these crimes, uncovering details of his criminal activities.
Brian and Les Kane, members of the Painters and Dockers Union, were notorious for the 1980 Great Bookie Robbery, targeting Laurence Prendergast, Norman Lee, and Ian Carroll. A documentary examines the crime's impact and the union's role in Melbourne's criminal history.
In 1986, David and Catherine Birnie, a Perth couple, murdered four women aged 15 to 31 and attempted to kill a fifth at their home, later known as the Moorhouse murders. The case, explored in the documentary *Australian Families of Crime*, highlights the impact of criminal families through interviews with victims, families, and investigators.