Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
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.
‘Killer’ Dad Busted for Burying Baby Boy Alive: Police
Police arrested John Hannon after he allegedly buried his 11-month-old son, JJ, alive, leading to a bizarre interrogation where Hannon denied having a son and feigned confusion.
Florida Teacher’s Alleged Secret Relationship Gets Her in Big Trouble
A Florida substitute teacher was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including child pornography possession, after an investigation revealed a month-long sexual relationship with a 13-year-old middle school student, initiated through social media and escalating to physical encounters and explicit photo exchanges.
5 Disturbing ‘House of Horrors’ Caught on Bodycam
Police bodycam footage reveals five harrowing 'house of horrors' cases, exposing severe child and animal abuse, extreme neglect, and violent captivity, leading to dramatic rescues and arrests.
Man's Sick Secrets at Center of Toddler Beating: Police
A 3-year-old's brutal death exposes a pattern of child abuse and a mother's complicity, revealing a past domestic violence incident where the accused walked free.
11 Shocking Moments in New Taylor Frankie Paul Bodycam
Newly released bodycam footage reveals the chaotic aftermath of social media influencer Taylor Frankie Paul's 2023 domestic violence arrest, detailing the events that led to her felony charges and ongoing legal battles.
California Cult Leader Starves Adopted Daughter for Years
This episode reconstructs the chilling evolution of the 'Aggressive Christianity Missions Training Corp' cult, led by James and Deborah Green, detailing their shift from 'Free Love' hippies to a militant organization that engaged in child abuse, neglect leading to death, kidnapping, and sexual assault, culminating in Deborah Green's conviction and controversial release.
Mom Records TikTok Dance in Dying Baby’s Hospital Room: Cops
A 7-week-old infant died from alleged abusive head trauma, leading to murder charges for his young parents, with shocking details including the mother filming a TikTok dance in the baby's hospital room and a significant delay in calling 911.
Teen Beaten to Death by Family Inside Church
This episode reconstructs the horrifying events within the Word of Life Church, detailing how a self-proclaimed prophet's daughter escalated a religious cult's control, leading to the brutal beating and death of a teenager by his own family.
Prime Crime: 5-Year-Old Vanishes After Moving In with Mom From Hell
A 5-year-old boy's disappearance leads to a multi-state manhunt, revealing a horrifying tale of neglect, abuse, and murder at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend.
Cult Leader’s Daughter Exposes Torture and Murder in Florida Church
The daughter of a charismatic cult leader, Anna Young, exposes her mother's decades-long reign of terror, revealing a hidden history of child torture, murder, and manipulation within the 'House of Prayer' in Florida.
Mom Smothered Daughter to Death After She Wouldn't Nap
A young mother's shifting narrative during a police interrogation slowly reveals the tragic truth behind her two-year-old daughter's suffocation death.
‘Vodka Shot Mom’ Left Baby to Drown in Bathtub: Cops
A mother faces child abuse charges after her 7-month-old son drowned in a bathtub, with police questioning her conflicting accounts and alleged alcohol consumption.
Children Rescued from House of Horrors Returned to Abusers
The Turpin children, rescued from years of torture by their parents, faced a devastating second wave of abuse and neglect within the very social services system designed to protect them, leading to a multi-million dollar settlement against Riverside County and ChildNet.
Man Murders Wife Then Buries Her In State Park
Joseph Ell's public pleas for his missing wife, Mongi Ji, masked a calculated murder, revealed by her secret recordings of his abuse and a chilling 'script' he wrote to manipulate police.
7 Kids Who Cracked Criminal Cases
This episode details seven shocking true crime cases where children, through their bravery, observations, or direct actions, were instrumental in catching criminals and bringing justice.
Florida Mom Lies About Drowning Her Son: Police
A Florida mother's initial story of her 2-year-old son's drowning unravels under police scrutiny, revealing a history of abuse and a shocking confession of murder.
Missing Girl’s ‘Party Mom’ Under Investigation for Murder
A mother initially arrested for severe child abuse of one daughter is now under investigation for the capital murder of another daughter, Ava Gonzales, who has been missing for a decade, with police alleging a 14-year-old son witnessed the fatal assault.
Little Girl Begged for Help Before She Was Tortured to Death: Cops
A 10-year-old Arizona girl, Rebecca Baptist, died after allegedly being tortured by her father and stepmother, exposing a systemic failure by child protective services and law enforcement despite multiple desperate pleas for help and documented injuries.
Crying Mom Hit with New Charges After Girl’s Body Found in Box
An 11-year-old girl's body was found in a box behind a vacant home, leading to murder and cover-up charges against her mother, aunt, and mother's ex-boyfriend, revealing a year-long concealment and alleged fraud.
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