A Crime to Remember
Some true crimes made the front pages and defined the times in which they unfolded.
Once Upon a Crime
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The story behind author Truman Capote's classic non-fiction novel, "In Cold Blood," which details the Clutter family murders in 1959 and the nationwide manhunt for the killers that followed.
Hearts of Darkness
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In what became known as the crime of the century, a boy from one of Chicago's wealthiest families is kidnapped and found murdered; the ensuing investigation zeroes in on the wealthy, thrill-seeking college students, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb.
Coffin for Christmas
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Heiress Barbara Mackle is kidnapped and buried alive in a coffin-like capsule; local police and the FBI race to Mackle's abductor before her time underground runs out.
Beast With a Badge
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A detective struggles to exonerate his black friend from rape allegations pinned on him by the LAPD's all-white brass; he must navigate entrenched racism, lead a stake-out and employ the magic of Hollywood to ensnare the real predator.
Black Sheep
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Four members of the Mark family are found murdered in their Cedar Falls, Iowa, home, prompting police to suspect someone close to the family; the bizarre outcome shakes the townspeople and devastates the surviving members of the Mark family.
A Woman's Place
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Ten-year-old Leona O'Loughlin fails to show up at school, while her detective father Leo falls violently ill; investigators consider the chilling possibility that someone may be trying to eliminate the entire family.
Mother's Little Helper
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The blood-soaked body of 76-year-old Franklin Bradshaw is found behind the counter of his auto-parts store, prompting detectives to dig into the strained history of his family and uncover a hotbed of deceit, manipulation and all-consuming greed.
Teenage Wasteland
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In 1958, two love-struck, sex-crazed teenagers embark on a killing spree in Lincoln, Neb., and it will fall to one local sheriff to put the brakes on this nightmare of a joyride.
Luck Be a Lady
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Patricia Jones' bullet-ridden body turns up in a secluded spot in Kansas City, Mo., and Detective Browning trails her killer from Missouri to Mexico, taunted by the sly smiles of his arch nemesis.
Devil's Advocate
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In 1963, Carol Thompson, church-going wife and devoted mother of four, is found in a bloody heap on her neighbor's doorstep; now, detectives must peel away the layers of her picture-perfect life to reveal the victim's painful secrets.
Paradise Lost
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In 1931, the young wife of a Navy lieutenant is found beaten by the side of a road in Honolulu, leading to a retaliatory act that results in one of the most sensational murder trials in Hawaii's history.
The Gentleman Killer
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In Bronx, N.Y., 1941, tea for two ends in murder, and investigators must count on the testimony of a few brave women to bring the killer to justice.
Guess Who?
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In Los Angeles, 1922, a man is found dead, while his wife is discovered locked in a closet, and detectives soon find themselves caught up in a world of seduction and obsession where the ghosts are all too real.
The Newlydeads
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In Los Angeles, 1968, Cheryl Perveler is found bleeding to death in her sports car with a gunshot wound to the head, then investigators delve into Perveler's life and uncover an outlandish plot that defies belief.
Lock Up Your Daughters
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In 1968, a Gaffney, S.C., reporter receives a telephone call from a murderer who threatens to kill again.
Last Night Stand
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After a 28-year-old teacher for deaf children is murdered in 1973, detectives must immerse themselves in the swinging nightlife of New York City to solve the case.
And Then There Was One
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In 1966, Richard Speck slays eight nursing students at a Chicago dormitory, while the ninth nursing student survives the crime of the century by hiding under a bed.
Such a Pretty Face
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In 1937, a pin-up model and two others are discovered brutally murdered on Easter Sunday.
Comedy of Terrors
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In Macon, Ga., Mary Burge is found strangled in her bed, and detectives must delve into a world of hooded Klan members and Yankees in which truth is stranger than fiction.
Damsel on Death Row
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In 1934, Eric Madison is found shot to death in a boarding house at the back of the Warner Bros. lot, and his beautiful widow, Nellie, is convicted of murder and sentenced to death.
Bye Bye Betty
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In 1961, police uncover a shocking high school rumor as they search for teenager Betty Williams in Odessa, Texas.
38 Witnesses
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An analysis of the 1964 rape and murder of Kitty Genovese and whether it truly exemplifies the psychological phenomenon known as "bystander effect."
The Shot Doctor
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When an African-American woman, Ruby McCollum, is accused of murdering a white man, Dr. C. Leroy Adams, in 1952, the case becomes a sensational news story nationwide during a time of segregation and secrets.
Candyland
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In 1964, millionaire Jacques Mossler is found stabbed to death in his apartment, and detectives find themselves swept up in a case involving salacious accusations and stupendous wealth.
The 28th Floor
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In 1966, bullets rain down on students and faculty at the University of Texas, but when the smoke clears there are more questions than answers about the tower shooting.
The Pied Piper
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In 1965, Gretchen and Wendy Fritz disappear, and police must infiltrate a group of teenagers for whom the disturbing truth about what happened to the two sisters is an open secret.
Accident on Banyan St.
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In 1964, investigators suspect Lucille Miller of having a sinister motive for killing her husband after he dies in a fiery car crash.
Baby Come Home
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In 1953, 6-year-old Bobby Greenlease is kidnapped and his multi-millionaire father pays the largest ransom in U.S. history at the time to get him back.
Go Ask Alice
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After two children are found strangled to death, police immediately suspect their parents, but it will take 12 years to unravel the truth.
Judge, Jury, Executioner
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In 1955, a Judge and his wife are last seen at a dinner party; police unravel a tale of corruption and evil.
Time Bomb
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Investigation into 1955 United Airlines Flight 629 which exploded in mid-air.
A New Kind of Monster
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A series of young females are murdered.
Who Killed Mr. Woodward?
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In 1955, a shooting death occurs in the home of Ann and William Woodward after the couple returns home from a dinner party held for the Duchess of Windsor.