Sam Giancana, a key figure in the Chicago Outfit, was linked to prominent figures like the Kennedys, Frank Sinatra, and the CIA. The series explores his rise and fall, highlighting investigations that led to his downfall and the broader Mafia's decline.
A former theatre actor shot Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi for financial gain, planning an expensive wedding despite severe debt. Dr. Richard Shepherd conducted digital autopsies to uncover evidence linking the murders to the offender's motive and circumstances.
Samantha Wohlford attempted to kill her husband with a flawed plan, leading to her arrest within 24 hours. Despite her belief in the plan's perfection, investigators uncovered evidence quickly, resulting in her capture.
Blake Davis and Hannah Quinn killed rap artist Jett McKee during a robbery attempt at their home. After the incident, they fled for three days before surrendering. Both were charged and convicted of serious crimes, though they claimed self-defense and argued McKee would have killed Hannah if they hadn’t acted.
Betty Broderick's 1989 San Diego double murder trial exposed a toxic divorce and violent conflict, resulting in the deaths of her estranged husband and his girlfriend. The case sparked national attention due to its brutality and the trial's intense public scrutiny.
A woman is accused of murdering her husband in the next room, allegedly staging a break-in to conceal her crime. Investigators believe she orchestrated the scene to divert suspicion, though no charges have been formally filed.
The documentary examines three homicide investigations solved through forensic evidence and detective work. It follows the 2003 murder of Sandy Roso in Florida, the fatal acid attack on Rudy Huda, and the killing of Dana Lascowski, showing how investigators reconstructed each crime, identified the offenders, and secured justice through detailed criminal investigations.
Jarrod Davidson, a grad student, was fatally shot in his doorway. A Persian violet plant, gifted to him, became critical evidence in solving the murder. The case exposed a family's dark secrets, ultimately leading to the perpetrator's downfall.
The murder of David Casden in a Los Angeles dumpster led to the investigation of Sante and Kenny Kimes, a mother-son duo with a history of fraud and violence. Their alleged involvement in Irene Silverman's disappearance and intricate schemes was uncovered through a paper trail, revealing Sante's manipulation of her son into complicity in the crimes.
In 1997, Nicole Collins and Lauren Barry, two Bega teenagers, were abducted and murdered by career criminals near their campsite on the NSW coast. The offenders evaded justice initially but were later convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the crimes.
The Sarah Boone trial began in Orlando, Florida, focusing on her alleged role in the 2018 murder of Juan Torres. Testimonies included Torres’ brother, a Publix employee, 911 operators, neighbors, and forensic experts. Evidence featured a 911 call from Boone, body camera footage, and forensic analysis of the crime scene.
Day 2 of the Sarah Boone trial in Orlando, Florida, focused on the "suitcase killer" case. The proceedings included testimony from Dr. Sara Zydowycz, Meredith McCaskill, Junella Uadan, and Chelsey Koepsell, with breaks for lunch and recess.