Law&Crime On the Case with Chris Stewart
9 Major Courtroom Meltdowns
Explore nine dramatic courtroom meltdowns, from defendants collapsing and sovereign citizens challenging jurisdiction to attorneys being arrested and victims' families lashing out, revealing the intense pressures and unpredictable nature of the legal system.
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.
Man Executes Girlfriend Over Fatherhood Fantasy
A 22-year-old mother, Jade Alvarez, was found executed in San Antonio, leading investigators to uncover a chilling motive: her boyfriend, Adam Bird, murdered her because she refused to carry his child.
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.
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.
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.
The Cult Leader Who Married Kids and Called Himself ‘God’
Explore the chilling rise and fall of Tony Alamo, a self-proclaimed 'God' who built a multi-million dollar cult empire on the forced labor and sexual exploitation of children, ultimately brought down by the courage of his young victims.
High School Rapist Gets Big Win in Court, Again
A high school rapist received a lenient sentence, leading victims to challenge the court for alleged violations of Marsy's Law, but a subsequent ruling affirmed that victims' rights do not grant them veto power over prosecutorial decisions.
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.
8 Wild Police Pursuits and Street Arrests Caught On Camera
Witness the raw intensity of police pursuits and street arrests, showcasing diverse tactics from spike strips to K9 units, and the unpredictable nature of suspects.
Florida Man Unloads 17 Rounds On Surprise Visitor: Cops
A Florida man faces life in prison for firing 17 rounds at two people, including a woman who mistakenly came to his house, escalating a simple wrong address into an attempted murder case with his children present.
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.
Teacher Dated Mom to Have Sex with Teen Daughter: Cops
A former middle school teacher faces felony charges after allegedly dating a mother to groom and sexually assault her 13-year-old daughter, revealing systemic failures in school oversight and challenges in prosecuting such cases.
5 Disturbing Details in Unsealed Ohio Dentist Double Murders Warrant
Newly unsealed warrant documents reveal extensive evidence, including DNA, fingerprints, ballistics, and digital forensics, in the brutal double murder case of Spencer and Monnique Tepee, implicating Monnique's ex-husband, Michael McKe.
Pimp’s Revenge Plot Turns Deadly
A sex worker, raped at gunpoint, orchestrated a revenge plot with her 'guardian angel' that resulted in his death, leading to a complex felony murder charge and a controversial plea deal.
Wrong McDonald's Order Leaves Woman Dead
A dispute over a wrong McDonald's order in Atlanta escalated into a fatal shooting, resulting in the death of a mother of four and a 25-year prison sentence for the 19-year-old shooter.
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.
Husband Ambushed By Cheating Wife’s New Lover
A North Dakota man's death in a house fire, initially appearing as suicide, quickly unraveled into a calculated murder plot orchestrated by his wife and her lover for financial gain, exposed by home surveillance and a web of lies.
6 ‘Bad Dads’ Caught on Bodycam
Police bodycam footage reveals six shocking incidents where fathers faced severe legal consequences for reckless driving, DUI, child endangerment, and filing false reports, often with their children present or directly involved.
5 Most Wicked Murder Cases Caught On Bodycam
Bodycam footage provides an unfiltered, real-time look into five brutal murder investigations, exposing the immediate aftermath of horrific crimes and the initial interactions with suspects and witnesses.
Disgusting Dad Sexually Abused Young Daughter for Years
An 11-year-old girl's desperate attempt to run away from home unravels a horrific, years-long pattern of sexual abuse by her father, leading to his conviction and a 391-year prison sentence.
6 Pizza Problems Caught on Bodycam
From racist rants to armed robbery and attempted murder, this episode details six real-life incidents where minor pizza disputes escalated into serious criminal charges, all captured on bodycam footage.
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