Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart

Killer Cases: NBA Star Lured to Execution In Rural Tennessee
The decade-long cold case of NBA star Lorenzen Wright's murder was cracked through a persistent mother, a jailed informant, and a covert police operation that recovered the murder weapon from a lake and exposed a conspiracy driven by greed.

Explosive New Video Evidence Released in Karmelo Anthony Murder Case
Newly released bodycam and surveillance footage, previously unseen by the public, reveals critical moments and shifting narratives in the Carmelo Anthony murder trial, offering a deeper look into the evidence that led to his 35-year sentence.

5 Horrific Family Murders That Didn’t Make National News
This episode reconstructs five chilling family murder cases, revealing the intricate deceptions and tragic circumstances uncovered by law enforcement.

Girlfriend Shot Four Times in the Back at Son's Birthday Party
A 6-year-old's birthday party turned into a horrific crime scene when the boy's father shot his girlfriend four times in the back, then attempted to fabricate a self-defense story that was quickly debunked by forensic evidence.

5 Times Suspected Cold-Blooded Killers Got Caught
This episode dissects five chilling true crime cases, leveraging bodycam footage and interrogation tapes to reveal how suspects, from family members to strangers, were apprehended and confessed to their brutal acts.

Killer Cases: Missing Wisconsin Woman Found Murdered In 'Car Accident'
A seemingly tragic car accident involving a pipe through a windshield unravels into a complex homicide investigation, revealing a husband's elaborate cover-up and a shocking verdict despite no clear motive.

Killer Cases: Airman Murders Mennonite Woman In Twisted Fantasy
A young Mennonite woman's mysterious disappearance and murder leads investigators on a 250-mile journey, unraveling a killer's hidden grudge against her community, exposed through cell phone data and a crucial firearm match.

Cops Find Dismembered Body on Sketchy Neighbor's Property
A missing person report in a small Idaho town quickly escalates into a gruesome murder investigation when deputies discover a dismembered body and a neighbor's chilling confession.

Man Drugs and Strangles Husband Before Staging His Murder
Herbert Swilly drugged, beat, and strangled his husband, Timothy Smith, then moved his body to a rental apartment to stage a fake crime scene and claim a $333,000 life insurance policy.

Killer Handyman Caught Miles Away for Horrifying Slaughter
A handyman who brutally murdered a woman and critically injured her brother-in-law was identified through a prior traffic stop and later caught hundreds of miles away, only to offer a shifting, self-serving narrative during interrogation.

4-Year-Old Killed After Finding ‘Draco-Style’ Gun Under a Pillow
This episode reconstructs the police investigation into the tragic shooting death of a 4-year-old girl, revealing how detectives used forensic evidence and conflicting testimonies to uncover the truth behind a concealed 'Draco-style' firearm.

Judge Drops Shocking Ruling in Anna Kepner’s Accused Killer Stepbro’s Case
A federal judge made a controversial decision to keep 16-year-old Timothy Hudson, accused of his stepsister's murder and sexual assault on a cruise ship, out of pre-trial detention, highlighting the complexities of prosecuting juveniles in the federal system.

Student Murders Her Ex-Teacher After Graduation
A welfare check for a missing retired teacher escalates into a murder investigation when his car is found with a former student, revealing a brutal robbery-homicide driven by drug-induced rage.

Mystery Triple Killer Finally Convicted After Years
After years of investigation and legal delays, Michael Woods was finally convicted and sentenced to life for the triple murders of Tony Centraco, Marshall Party, and Shyavana Hampton, eventually confessing to two of the killings to avoid the death penalty.

Alex Murdaugh’s First Words After Learning About New Trial Bombshell
Alex Murdaugh's defense attorney reveals Murdaugh's initial disbelief and subsequent reaction to winning a new murder trial, emphasizing the defense's strategy to expose alleged jury tampering and a botched initial investigation.

D4vd Faces Off Against 'Sniper' LA Prosecutor
Deputy LA District Attorney Beth Silverman, nicknamed "Sniper" for her undefeated murder prosecution record, brings a formidable and tenacious style, honed in high-profile serial killer and brutal murder cases, to the prosecution of singer D4vd.

Accused Pregnant Wife Killer Breaks Silence Whining in Italy Courtroom
Accused pregnant wife killer Lee Gilly fled to Italy, claiming asylum and citing fear of the US justice system, leveraging Italy's anti-death penalty stance to avoid extradition.

Woman Finds Best Friend Murdered After Date Night in Texas
An elite cyclist's murder in Austin, Texas, unravels a jealous love triangle, leading to an international manhunt and the conviction of her killer.

Stolen Motherhood: The Horrific Case of Kathy Coy
Driven by a desperate desire for a baby after a miscarriage, Kathy Coy meticulously planned and executed the abduction and murder of pregnant Jamie Stice, cutting the baby from her womb.

Bryan Kohberger Experts Make EXPLOSIVE Claims in Idaho Murders
A former FBI agent and author of 'Broken Plea' reveals critical, previously undisclosed issues with evidence in the Bryan Kohberger Idaho murder case, suggesting the plea deal may have circumvented major defense challenges.

Woman Shoots Her Leg to Cover Up Murder
A woman's elaborate staged home invasion and self-inflicted gunshot wound unravels a chilling tale of manipulation, deception, and murder, revealing she killed her boyfriend to cover up financial theft.

5 Grisly Details Exposed in D4vd Murder Complaint
The criminal complaint against singer David Anthony Burke (D4vd) reveals shocking allegations including murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of human remains, as his defense pushes for an immediate, open preliminary hearing.

Female Criminals: The Sadistic Suitcase Killer's Deadly Game of Hide N' Seek
Sarah Boon's twisted game of hide-and-seek with her boyfriend, George Torres Jr., turned deadly when she zipped him into a suitcase and left him to suffocate, leading to a high-profile murder trial where she claimed self-defense due to a history of abuse.

Missing Wife’s Last Hour Revealed as Bahamas Investigation Heats Up
New evidence, including a last-known photo and bartender testimony, reveals critical discrepancies in Brian Hooker's account of his wife Lynette's disappearance in the Bahamas, intensifying the ongoing investigation.
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