Real Stories Videos
In the 1990s, Cuban inmates at Atlanta Federal Prison escalated tensions by setting fires, prompting FBI negotiations. Separately, Chicago police and FBI pursued a bank robber who refused to surrender, as he had formed a pact with accomplices to avoid capture.
The episodes examine medical and serial homicide cases, detailing how perpetrators like Harold Shipman and Michael Swango exploited healthcare settings to kill patients, while others such as Andrei Chikatilo and Richard Ramirez targeted victims randomly, driven by psychological motives. Investigations revealed systematic patterns in these crimes.
Jim Morrison died on July 3, 1971, in Paris amid unresolved questions about his final hours. His struggles with substance abuse, turbulent relationship with girlfriend Pamela Courson, and legacy as The Doors' frontman contributed to the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his death, which remain debated despite limited official details.
The CIA's high-stakes mission to capture Che Guevara involved Cuban exile Felix Rodriguez. Using captured diaries and intelligence, agents isolated him, uncovering a code word that led to his capture, altering Cold War dynamics.
Lt. Wesley Van Dorn, a Navy pilot, died in an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter crash. The aircraft, known for heavy-lift capabilities, has a history of crashes and safety failures. Van Dorn’s efforts to expose design flaws and maintenance oversights highlighted systemic risks, prompting questions about accountability and safety in military operations.
A university professor investigates the 1960s death of screenwriter Gary DeVore, suspecting CIA involvement in his demise to conceal a government secret. After gathering evidence, he questions his findings, uncovers potential fakery, and faces threats, ultimately leading to an informant's death and unresolved mysteries surrounding DeVore's fate.
On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion in Beirut killed hundreds, causing widespread destruction. The disaster exposed systemic political corruption and negligence in Lebanon's governance, eroding public trust and fueling outrage.
Dr. Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer, murdered over 350 patients by exploiting his medical role. His arrest followed clumsy attempts to forge a will, revealing his crimes. Convicted and jailed for life, he died by suicide without admitting guilt.
Annual release of 25,000 Texas inmates from the TDCJ in Huntsville highlights their transition to freedom, marked by emotional turmoil and limited resources. Many face stark choices with only $50, relying on community aid for basics like food and clothing, yet most struggle without familial support, risking reincarceration.
Dominic Negus, a former East End boxer, transitioned from sports to gangland enforcement, gaining notoriety for violent crimes. His criminal activities, including violent clashes, led to a struggle against his criminal past, though details of his eventual escape remain unspecified.
Daniella LaRue and Ashley Machiskinic disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown East Side. Ashley’s death was ruled a suicide, while Daniella’s murderer confessed anonymously. No justice was served, but reforms aimed at improving safety for women in the community emerged. The series 'Taken' explores over 1000 missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls, focusing on unsolved cases to gather public tips and share their stories through law enforcement and community perspectives.
Kym Marsh and Ashley John Baptiste investigate online romance frauds, focusing on a surgeon who defrauded a woman of her savings and a man who lost money and confidence to a deceptive partner.