Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
Big Twist in ‘American Idol’ Alum’s Wife Murder Case
The murder trial of former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flinn, accused of killing his wife Ashley, has been unexpectedly delayed due to voluminous discovery and pending expert reports, while legal debates continue over his daughters' potential testimony.
Patient Snaps Over Dentures, Kills 2 Dentists
An Army veteran, Steven Smith, enraged by ill-fitting dentures and being dismissed as a patient, returned to a Tyler, Texas dental office with a gun, fatally shooting two dentists, Dr. Blake Sinclair and Dr. Jack Burroughs, in a horrific act of violence.
DNA Exposes Ex-Con Who Invaded Elderly Couple's Home
An ex-convict, Robert Connor, was identified through DNA and surveillance footage as the perpetrator of a violent home invasion against an elderly couple, despite his persistent denial during interrogation.
Pregnant Woman Kills Baby Daddy in Broad Daylight
A pregnant woman's claim of an accidental shooting of her boyfriend during a domestic dispute escalates into a homicide investigation, revealing a complex narrative of addiction, infidelity, and conflicting statements, ultimately leading to an involuntary manslaughter conviction.
Schizophrenic Man Allegedly Murders Two Friends With Swords
A man with a history of erratic behavior and mental illness is accused of brutally murdering two friends with swords, leading to a complex investigation and a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.
Cold Case Killer Cries After DNA Exposes His Murder
A 22-year-old cold case murder of Leslie Prier is finally solved through forensic genetic genealogy, revealing her daughter's ex-boyfriend, Eugene Glagor, as the killer, who had been hiding in plain sight.
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.
‘Monster’ Mom Kills Son Over Turning 18
A Michigan mother, Katie Austin Lee, murdered her 17-year-old son, Austin Pickart, the day before his 18th birthday, initially claiming it was his death wish but later revealing a severe mental health crisis fueled by online conspiracy theories.
Autism Therapist Admits to Disgusting Sex Abuse Crimes
An Indiana behavior technician, seemingly living an admirable life, was exposed as a child abuser after being linked to an Ohio nanny who distributed child sex abuse material online.
Dark Secrets of Hawaii’s Big Island Exposed: Vanished in Paradise
Hawaii's Big Island is plagued by an alarming rate of nearly 100 disappearances in five years, with families alleging police negligence and systemic issues hindering investigations into their vanished loved ones.
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.
Prime Crime: Teen Brothers Found Murdered Behind Abandoned House
A seemingly isolated murder of a 40-year-old man unravels into a brutal triple homicide involving two teenage brothers, revealing a chilling tale of manipulation, betrayal, and a desperate attempt to silence witnesses.
Teen Obsessed With Ted Bundy Murders Neighbor
A quiet Ohio neighborhood is shattered when a 64-year-old woman is found brutally murdered, leading investigators to uncover a disturbing truth about her 13-year-old neighbor's dark online obsession with serial killers.
Family Ripped Baby from Pregnant Daughter's Womb: Police
A 22-year-old pregnant woman, Rebecca Park, was found dead and mutilated in a Michigan forest, her baby cut from her womb, leading authorities to arrest her biological mother, stepfather, and sister, who each offer conflicting accounts of the horrific crime.
BREAKING: Husband Released from Custody After American Wife Vanishes in Bahamas
Brian Hooker, husband of missing American Lynette Hooker, was released from Bahamian police custody without charges, as boating friends raise critical questions about his account of her disappearance at sea.
Veteran Slaughters Three Family Members For Overstaying Their Welcome
Jesse Huey confessed to the cold-blooded murder of his wife and her parents, claiming years of disrespect and his wife's refusal to make them leave pushed him to a breaking point.
Man Recruits 5 Friends to Murder Ex-Girlfriend as Wedding Gift
A man orchestrated the murder of his ex-girlfriend, recruiting five accomplices, including his new wife, and framing the act as a 'wedding gift' driven by revenge and obsession with death.
The YouTuber Who Had Her Husband Murdered
A young YouTuber with dreams of online fame orchestrated the brutal murder of her husband, Ernie Abara, after staging a home invasion, leading to a complex investigation that exposed her calculated deception.
Cult Leader’s Horrific Child Abuse Inside Pyramids Exposed
This episode details the rise and fall of Dwight York, a con man who amassed 10,000 followers as a self-proclaimed god, building an Egyptian-themed compound in Georgia while perpetrating widespread child sexual abuse and financial fraud.
Little Girl Vanishes on Walk to School
This episode reconstructs the chilling disappearance and murder of 10-year-old Jessica Ridgeway, revealing how a seemingly normal teenager with a dark fascination confessed to the crime and its horrific details.
Woman Lures Man From Facebook and Throws Him Off Bridge
A man lured from Facebook by a woman he met online was brutally beaten, stabbed, and thrown 50 feet off a bridge, yet miraculously survived to help investigators bring his attackers to justice.
Military Wife Has Lover Kill Husband in Brutal Conspiracy
A decorated Army Sergeant's murder on New Year's Eve unravels into a shocking conspiracy involving his wife and her lover, meticulously planned for life insurance money and a new life.
Fake Messiah Exposed For Doing Naked Rituals with Kids
This episode details the rise and fall of Wayne Bent, a self-proclaimed Messiah who founded a doomsday cult in rural New Mexico, manipulating followers into sexual acts, including 'nude healing' rituals with underage girls, ultimately leading to his conviction.
Clogged Toilets Land 5 Florida Cousins in Jail
Five cousins were arrested for brawling and battery after surveillance footage contradicted their claims of being assaulted by restaurant staff, revealing they initiated the fight following an argument over clogged toilets and a lack of tip.
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