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When a woman finally escapes her abusive husband with her children, it leads to a series of devastating events, which results in a bloody outcome.

When a young woman is found dead near a soccer field in Indiana, detectives try to piece together a puzzle that leads them to an unexpected suspect.

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In this episode, a man soaks his ex-girlfriend with gasoline and threatens to light her on fire. Plus, a 300 pound ex-con beats a fellow pizza patron senseless. And, a kidnapper drops his own child into the path of a speeding cruiser. Tv-14-lv

In this episode, a taxi-driver with a short temper threatens to turn the streets into a shooting gallery. And, a red light runner turns another driver’s commute upside down. Also, a woman asleep at the wheel swerves wildly through rush hour traffic, at times speeding over 70 miles per hour. Tv-14

In this episode, burglars raiding a home don’t realize that their every move is being captured on the homeowner’s web cam. And, two armed drug addicts go berserk on a frightened cashier. Plus, a gang of thieves drive through a store front and clean the place the out. Tv-14-v

For some killers, murder can be a profitable business. And the scene of the crime can be both a source for clues, and puzzling questions. When a victim has been targeted for death, investigators must look beyond the obvious to uncover a murder for hire.

Police receive a frantic 911 call about a woman who witnessed a murder. But during her interrogation, detectives begin to wonder - was she the victim or was she the killer?

Border patrol agents discovered the bodies of a young mother and her toddler son along the Rio Grande.  Detectives closed in on a surprising suspect.

A life-long resident of the tiny town of Lefroy, Tasmania was murdered outside his own home. Robbery appeared to be the motive, but with no suspects, the investigation came to a halt. Then the victim’s autopsy turned the investigation into a landmark forensics case: The device intended to save his life proved to be the only witness to his death.

When a wealthy socialite died after falling down the stairs, the eye witnesses said one thing and the evidence seemed to indicate another. To find out what really happened, investigators turned to forensic science, a physicist and an expert in accident reconstruction.

A young woman disappeared after working the late shift in a department store. Days later, her body was found in an isolated ravine. Tiny clues told police a great deal about the killer. He would own olive-colored carpeting, a white blanket, and distinctive bullets made from wax, not lead.

When a house burned to the ground and a woman’s charred remains were found in the rubble, investigators had to determine if it was an unfortunate accident, or arson and murder. Microscopic clues on a piece of pipe would give them the answers they needed.

A millionaire and his family were executed in their own home. For three years, the murders went unsolved… and then a 30-year-old box of ammunition and some fluorescent fibers revealed the ultimate betrayal.

It was one of the most brazen crimes of the 20th century. Adolph Coors, chairman of the Coors Brewing Company, was kidnapped and held for ransom… prompting one of the most intense manhunts in United States history.

Sometimes, the cause of death does not match the scene of the crime. When an untraceable poison is used to commit murder, homicide detectives turn to forensic toxicologists to follow a killer’s tracks and expose a toxic death.

Police receive a frantic 911 call about a woman who witnessed a murder. But during her interrogation, detectives begin to wonder - was she the victim or was she the killer?

A young woman's murder remains unsolved until someone comes forward to reveal her own harrowing story.

A mother of two mysteriously vanishes from her parents' Michigan home while going to check the mailbox, leaving her phone and identification behind. Police declare her dead without discovering a body.

A home invasion gone wrong ends with the shooting death of a young man, but what seems like a clear case of self-defense starts to unravel as investigators look closer.

When police find a young college student murdered in Mission Viejo, they have no idea that it is just the start off a cross country killing spree.

A former U.S. Olympic medalist is shot dead in his yard when he goes outside to inspect a mysterious noise, but police discover his murderer was known to him.

Afrikka Hardy’s tragic end reveals a dark trail leading to secrets that someone hoped would stay hidden. What investigators uncover next shocks even seasoned detectives.

When a respected business owner was brutally attacked and killed, investigators had to determine if this was a robbery gone wrong or a calculated murder. The evidence at the scene told police what happened but not who was responsible -- and then they got a huge break because of a frozen river five miles away.

When a successful real estate agent is brutally murdered, panicked townspeople begin looking over their shoulders and locking their doors. Weeks later, a witness comes forward who may have seen the killer, and police use forensic hypnosis to help him recall every detail of the man’s appearance. His description is used to create a composite sketch, which police hope will draw the killer out of hiding.

A teenager returned home after a night out with friends, and discovered his father’s body lying in a pool of blood. There were shoe impressions outside in the new-fallen snow; because the victim’s wallet and watch were missing, the motive may have been robbery. But before making that determination, police needed to find out who had the most to gain from his death.

When a politician died mysteriously during a hard-fought reelection campaign, the medical examiner could neither isolate the cause of death, nor explain the tiny puncture wounds discovered during the autopsy. If the victim had been murdered, it would be up to investigators to determine if her political enemies were to blame, or if the killer was someone much closer to home.

A woman ends her relationship with her alcoholic partner, but when he refuses to move on, it ultimately leads to violent consequences.