An 18-year-old student-athlete, Nolan Wells, went missing during a July 4th boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was later found, prompting an investigation into the incident. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, are analyzing the case.
In February 2025, 64-year-old Sheila "Denise" Tenpenny was found murdered in her Fairfax, Ohio home, suffocated with a pillow. Evidence, including his blood, watch, and hair under her fingernails, linked the crime to her 13-year-old neighbor, whose online messages and mother's journal revealed an obsession with serial killers.
Collin Griffith called 911 to report his mother’s injury, sparking an investigation into their strained relationship and his psychological state. The case examines the events leading to the incident, focusing on Griffith’s actions and the subsequent legal and psychological analysis of the case.
On July 31, 2022, Strongsville police responded to a 911 call about a severe car accident involving three teens: 19-year-old Mackenzie Shrilla, Davion Flanagan, and her boyfriend Dominic Russo. The incident revealed a chilling murder plot linked to the crash.
Shawn Wilhelm, 18, and his girlfriend Heather Mizer planned to rob Jeffrey Joplin during a drug deal, targeting him as part of their scheme. The incident involved a robbery attempt linked to a drug transaction.
In July 2025, 17-year-old Robert Robinson and Tahj Brewton were sentenced to life in prison for their roles in the 2023 triple homicide of Marion County teens Layla Silvernail, Michael Hodo Jr., and Camille Quarles. A 12-year-old, Christopher Atkins, received a 40-year sentence. Judge Robert Hodges called the gang-related executions "absolutely heinous," noting review eligibility after 25 years.
A teenager claimed to have found his mother's body in her bed during a police interrogation, which explored tactics used to secure confessions. The case involved body camera footage, court records, and analysis of police interactions, with emphasis on psychological methods and public evidence.
Josh Purcell confronted Danquies Anderson live on camera after learning his group had harassed Anderson's friends, escalating their rivalry. Purcell, armed, declared his intent to address the harassment, leading to a tense standoff.
Police in Wisconsin responded to a gunshot incident on September 1, 2023, after an 18-year-old caller reported shooting his 37-year-old stepbrother. The victim, Aaron Holmstrom, was hospitalized with a chest wound, while the suspect was detained and interrogated, with the questioning recorded.
A young mother was fatally shot at a gas station after teens mistakenly identified her car as involved in a robbery. Interrogation footage reveals the suspects evading questions, resulting in guilty pleas and sentences ranging from 10 to 22 years for her murder.
In 2018, 16-year-old Gavon Ramsay was linked to the murder of 98-year-old Margaret Douglas after a series of crimes. He pleaded no contest, later convicted of aggravated murder and other charges in 2019. At 17, he received a life sentence with no parole.
A Milwaukee teen confessed to shooting his father multiple times, claiming self-defense. Bodycam footage, a 911 call, and witness accounts detail the incident, while investigators scrutinize the circumstances. The case unexpectedly shifts during trial, raising questions about the events leading to the fatal confrontation.