Cases of wrongful conviction plague the justice system, leading to many decades – and even lives – lost behind bars. In an intimate portrayal of justice, the true experience of being wrongfully convicted and the impact that lasts are revealed.
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Cases of wrongful conviction plague the justice system, leading to many decades – and even lives – lost behind bars. In an intimate portrayal of justice, the true experience of being wrongfully convicted and the impact that lasts are revealed.
June 25, 1979: Susan Reinert, English teacher, brutally murdered in Philadelphia's affluent Main Line area. Her body was found in a car trunk. Her children remained missing, sparking public outcry and exposing flaws in the justice system.
Prisoners Tim and Puerk escape during a riot, stealing seven million Baht from the prison. Police Captain Pae, nicknamed Peter Pan, is irked to find out that Police Major Petchara is assigned team leader of the case instead of him. Tim and Puerk don't enjoy their loot for long, as the getaway driver steals the money and goes to hangout with two prostitute sisters, Kook and Kai. However, things get complicated when Puerk and Kook fall for each other, while the cops are in pursuit.
Take an unnerving dive into the cases of stalkers whose unrelenting obsession with a celebrity led to jarring and tragic ends. Every episode unfolds with two seemingly separate timelines building to a climax of fear and violence with each story presented through expert interviews, recreations, actual case files and insights from seasoned law enforcement officials.
A two-part true-crime series looking at some of the most notorious cases of women who disappeared within a so-called Vanishing Triangle throughout the 1990’s.
When a man is accused of murdering his partner, his only defence is claiming it was a case of assisted suicide. But was it really an act of love or a cold blooded murder?
Who polices the police? In Avon and Somerset several officers are accused of mistreating or sexually exploiting members of the public. But can coppers really investigate their own?
A drama that covers four stories (the Seventh Month, My Autistic Child, Honeymoon, and Obsession), all of which are connected by the theme of infidelity and revenge.
In Age of Violence: Part Two, The Assistant is dragged deeper into Apolonio’s sinister world, where dark rituals, blood debts, and betrayal intertwine. As Apolonio’s twisted ambitions escalate, The Assistant must confront harrowing truths, navigate deadly alliances, and face the terrifying power that binds them. Loyalties shatter, secrets surface, and survival demands an impossible choice. How far will she go to stop the darkness before it consumes everything?
On New Year's morning 2013, a passerby finds the body of 48-year-old Marja Nijholt from Enschede in the driveway of a house in Oss. She was killed by knife stabs. After two years of police investigation, the case is stuck. Hundreds of ordinary Dutch people care about Marja's fate. They form the Bureau Dupin research collective and do everything they can to uncover the truth.
Observational documentary following the work of Northumbria Police across Newcastle, Sunderland and beyond, telling stories of the force's officers and victims of crime.
After the murder of eighteen students in just the first semester, three girls reject the official story and launch a secret investigation. When one of the victims is the ex of one of them, the search for the truth becomes personal — and they uncover a dark world being covered up by the school.
A young woman's quest for a fresh start with her boyfriend takes a dangerous turn as secrets unravel and crime threatens to engulf their lives.
Police officers are often portrayed by men in TV shows and movies, with female officers usually taking a back seat to their male counterparts. Policewomen are put in the spotlight, however, in this reality series that focuses on the work they do. "Policewomen Files" details complex murder cases that were solved by policewomen. The show highlights the challenges and setbacks the ladies face, in addition to dramatic revelations that are made, as they piece together the puzzles that are homicide investigations.
Three-part documentary telling the chilling story of a nurse who was convicted of murder, attempted murder and grievous bodily harm of 13 children under her care at hospital in 1991.
The life of Donnie Ferrari and his time in the mafia is portrayed while his son, Abel Ferrari tries to outshine his fathers shadow at any cost.
Shocking stories of the most brazen and ruthless con artists who preyed on their victims, often people they knew. From faking cancer to selling bogus funeral plans, these stories reveal how devastating lies, betrayal and deception can be.
Last year, the UK's armed police officers out more than 16,000 operations in England and Wales, dealing with marauding fugitives, organised criminals, tense hostage situations and the ever-increasing threat of terrorism. This programme follows operations carried out by armed response teams, combining real footage from the missions with news coverage of the aftermath, and testimony from the officers themselves
Ireland's Most Evil Killers delves into the sordid world of some of the most notorious murderers the country has ever seen. The gripping five-part series examines the disturbing cases of five of Ireland's most infamous killers: Joe O'Reilly, Colin Whelan, Catherine Nevin, Charlotte and Linda Mulhall, and Eric Locke.
Docuseries lifting the veil on the global crime wave that is destroying the world's cultural heritage and lining the bank vaults of some of the worst criminals on the planet.
Two female detectives clash with their conservative boss, creating conflict but making them more determined than ever to pursue the truth and solve their cases, from online dating apps and the live murder of a social media influencer to a public witch hunt for pedophiles.
A man searches for answers about his daughter's mysterious disappearance from Aruba in 2005.
Undergrads and faculty with murder in their hearts will do anything to preserve their dark secrets. Campus Killers brings us first hand accounts of the perpetrators behind America's most shocking campus murders.
Money, privilege and power - millionaire Robert Durst had it all. But behind closed doors, Durst was more than a mogul - he was wanted for murder. The latest installment in the top-rated ID Murder Mystery franchise from America's leading true crime network, Investigation Discovery (ID), ROBERT DURST: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY, delves into the twisted truth behind one of New York's MOST INFAMOUS real estate heirs. From the suspicious disappearance of Durst's wife, Kathleen, to the execution-style murder of his confidant, Susan Berman, and finally the brutal killing of his neighbor, Morris Black, this two-part special event pulls the curtain back on this 40-year saga
The origins of the drug war in the United States, which spans five decades, and its unexpected effects on American culture, institutions and politics.
A young soccer mom goes for an afternoon run and disappears into thin air. After her miracle homecoming 22 days later, her story about what happened left more questions than answers.
Conditions is a 2003 Emirati television program that sheds light on real-life social and legal issues affecting citizens and residents in the UAE. Directed by Hani Al-Shaibani, the show blends dramatic reenactments with legal commentary, offering a unique format to raise awareness of rights and responsibilities in society. The program was created by Naji Al-Hai, with contributions from Hafsa Al-Mutawa, Talal Mahmoud, and Basma Abu Shaaban. It was presented by Lawyer Abdul Hameed Al-Kamiti, who provided insightful legal analysis and guidance in each episode. Executive direction was handled by Hatem Salah El-Din, with production by Saqr Al Sahraa Films for Sama Dubai TV. Written by Hatem Salah AlDeen
What happens when you combine education with comedy? When you put together some serious guests with a jester host? Christos Athanasoulis welcomes scientists and other professionals to learn about the secrets of their area, while they learn the secrets of his area, since they record at his house.
Crime experts explore the motives and modus operandi of female killers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.
Just when you thought you knew it all... The breakthrough investigative series that will blow wide open some of the worst, most infamous cases of killings and crimes in Australian criminal history.
The dead never lie. World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd shows how bodies reveal the truth, helping murder victims' families get justice for their loved ones.
The series follows the story of the disappearance of a boy in Paraná state and the investigation of the case.
While the battlefields of WWII were a stage for acts of heroism, strategic cunning, and horrific atrocities, conditions on the home front seemed more stable. Yet from bombed-out London to occupied France, the war enabled one thing to flourish - crime.
On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop went missing in Queensville, Ont. Three months later her body was found, and it would be another 35 years until the mystery was finally solved. Over three, hour-long episodes, for the first time ever, Christine’s family speaks shares their story including a desperate search for answers, a falsely accused suspect, corrupt policing, revolutionary forensics, and a family forced to go through the unthinkable.
“Women on Death Row” tells the stories of America’s most rarefied criminals: women who have been convicted of murder and sentenced to the ultimate punishment—the death penalty. Each episode profiles a harrowing crime and trial through exclusive interviews with the convicted women, witnesses, family members of victims, family members of the convicted women, attorneys, and law enforcement officials. The series also covers the appeals process, including resentencing in some cases, and looks at how new legislation in some states impacts the conditions under which the convicted women live in prison as they await their fate.
People Magazine editors celebrate 50 years of in-depth reporting with five iconic true crime stories that helped define our times and shape our culture.
Follow the harrowing journey for justice driven by the only survivor whose case could be tried in a court of law, Andrea Constand. Based on her memoir, 'The Moment: Standing Up to Cosby, Speaking Up for Women', The Case Against Cosby reveals the stories of the many who have finally been able to raise their claims publicly against the serial sexual predator and television icon, Bill Cosby.
Evil Up Close is the crime series with an emphasis on investigation, access and painstaking research to bring every facet of a tragedy into pin-sharp focus. Those close to a killer tell the story of murder.
A series of deadly attacks and rampages shakes the whole of Germany. The victims seem to have been chosen at random—there is no discernible pattern. The perpetrators act as if controlled by an outside force, presenting investigators with a mystery. When a The perpetrators act as if controlled by an outside force, presenting investigators with a mystery. When a sinister avatar named Dr. Mabuse claims responsibility for the crimes, the hunt begins for a criminal who is using digital weapons to destabilize the analog world.
Not all serial killers are the same – but many share twisted desires and use similarly devious methods to get their perverse kicks. Just as many serial killers have a victim type, so there are types of murderers: from the handsome charmers, who could seduce any woman in the blink of an eye but can’t be satisfied unless they kill, to the power hungry sadists for whom there’s no pleasure without pain. This is a new twist on the globally successful ‘Born To Kill?’ series. As usual, one new killer is investigated in each episode, but this series we will be delving into the extensive ‘Born To Kill?’ archive, to draw comparisons with some of the most iconic serial killers in history.