At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
Dr. Michelle Ward goes behind bars to interview violent murderers and offer insight into what drives people to kill. From her early doctorate research on psychopathy, to her ongoing study of criminal behavior, she possesses a unique ability to push murderers to the limit, getting them to admit things they wouldn't confess to anyone else. She is trained to go beyond excuses and get to the psychological core of why people commit heinous acts - and she does it alone in a room, face-to-face with coldblooded killers.
Twisted true stories of people who have gone missing, leaving behind secrets and frantic loved ones; these missing persons investigations lead to unexpected outcomes.
Ipaglaban Mo!, also known as Kapag nasa Katwiran, Ipaglaban Mo!, is a dramatization of actual cases brought and settled in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. It appeals to the general public because of the wide range of issues tackled.
Kamal Iman is a nearly thirty-year-old computer engineer who is considered a solitary genius. Although he is not good at socializing, he has a kind heart and is always willing to help those in need. This makes him an easy target for bullying by his peers. Until he meets a colleague named Bunga. Bunga is a sweet and kind-hearted girl who captures Kamal's attention. His initial fondness for her personality transforms into a dangerous obsession. Kamal must do everything in his power to ensure that Bunga is his, even if it means resorting to violence for her love.
Follow documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases of our time – the deaths of ten sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island.
True Life Crime UK investigates the most harrowing true crime mysteries rocking headlines and social feeds. The victims were young; the crimes against them were shocking and haunting questions remain.
John McKeown emphatically dislikes being a policeman. Two teenage boys discover a murdered man at a breakers yard they had intended to rob. They are arrested on suspicion of murder, but it becomes obvious to McKeown that these were just two amateur burglars who got more than they bargained for. During the course of the investigation, McKeown discovers that Dex, 17, a parks and gardens laborer, is bringing up his younger brother and sister alone. An unlikely friendship develops as McKeown becomes impressed by what Dex is making of his life.
Sia is a young Franco-Ivorian, who after years in France, decides to return to Abidjan, her hometown, to meet her half-sister, Adjoua. After the time of joyful reunion, Adjoua suddenly disappears, leaving Sia with the care of her little daughter Amelan, who suffers from sickle cell anemia.
An exciting drama from a detective history. In 1899 a dead girl - seamstress Anežka Hrůzová - was found between the village of Věžnička and the town of Polná. She was 19 and she had a cutting wound on the throat. There was no sexual violence involved and since the local doctors thought that there was not enough blood on the crime scene, everyone jumped to the conclusion that Jews must have killed her and added her blood to their passover matzot. There was a potential murderer at hand too - a cheeky, not very bright young Jewish rover, Leopold Hilsner…
Investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses her unique research skills to transform the face of crime solving. By working with police departments and crime scene DNA, Moore is able to trace the path of a violent criminal's family tree to reveal their identity and help bring them to justice.