American Monster
Profiles of killers and kidnappers who committed astonishing crimes while leading ordinary lives.
I Saw Dad Kill Mom
S10 E1
The lives of a beautiful young family in Long Beach, New York, rip apart when five-year-old Audrey witnesses her mother, Diane, brutally stabbed to death; to Audrey's horror, her mother's murderer is somebody very close to home.
We Were Fooled
S10 E2
Mark Eric and Sherri Ponsati have a picture perfect life, and the arrival of two children completes their family; when Mark Eric reports that Sherri has had a tragic accident, their world falls apart.
I Love My Wife
S10 E3
Ann Metz lives for her family, particularly her two beautiful granddaughters; her husband Marshall despises Ann's giving her time to anyone but him, and he will go to desperate measures to keep hold of her.
Broken People
S10 E4
When Jeff Silvernail returns home to find his partner, Lori, dead in a pool of blood, it appears to be a burglary gone horribly wrong; investigators must uncover whether Jeff is a heartbroken partner or a monster who couldn't cope with rejection.
Love Is Deaf
S10 E6
When Christie meets Marcus in high school, they think they've found love's young dream; as the relationship becomes rocky, Christie begins to fear Marcus's violent tendencies; little does she know, all her fears will soon become a reality.
Til Death Do Us Part
S10 E7
Christy Blankenship is stolen from her family on what should be a joyous day, when police find her dead at home, with a gunshot wound to her head; her husband insists it's a terrible accident.; only that morning he had vowed 'til death do us part.
Lovely Rida
S10 E8
Matt Hendershot is devastated when his marriage ends and his ex-wife moves on; but following the death of her lover, he allows her back into his home, along with a collection of the dead man's guns; it is a mistake which will prove to be fatal.
Something About Him
S10 E9
Rogelio Morales is a handsome Marine who sweeps Margarita Sanchez Lemus off her feet; their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and the birth of a beautiful son; behind Rogelio's winning smile lurks a monster who will soon show his true colors.
Tempest
S10 E10
Vincent Taylor is stuck in a controlling relationship; a knife attack results in Vincent's death.
Spoiled to Death
S9 E1
David Sumney Sr. and his wife, Margaret, devote their lives to spoiling their only son, David; however, everything comes at a price, and when his parents divorce, David Jr.'s anger escalates, resulting in the deadliest of sins.
Screaming Bloody Murder
S9 E2
Michelle Rogers and Matt Terry are together and share a son, Matt, but he has a dark side that comes out when he drinks; his rage explodes, leaving Michelle fighting for her life; Matt serves prison time, but tragedy strikes again when he gets out.
Breathe for Me Mom
S9 E3
There's nothing Brian and Cheri Hartman won't do for their only child, Scott, including helping to raise his kids after a divorce; Cheri and Brian dote on their grandbabies, and the close-knit family thrives until a betrayal changes everything.
A Wedding and Four Funerals
S9 E4
Cousins Joey Vincent and Terry Wedding grow up together in rural Kentucky; as Joey thrives, Terry struggles to find his own path; a 911 call reports a shocking event unfolding outside Joey's home that tears the two families apart.
The Punisher
S9 E5
Brittany Steier devotes her life to being a mom and having a happy family; when the father of her children, Edward June Harris Jr, becomes increasingly violent and unpredictable, Brittany has to make a decision that will end up costing her life.
Success at Any Cost
S9 E7
Shirley Merritt is devoted to her family, especially her youngest son, Richard, but he wants to have the good life by any means possible; when bad choices lead to a prison sentence, Richard makes a deadly decision, and his secret is exposed.
We're Looking at You Barbara
S9 E8
Barbara Pacheco spends years building both a family and a successful career; when the father of her children, Aldo Pacheco, becomes increasingly violent and unpredictable, Barbara is forced to make a decision that will end up costing everything.
Why You Recording Me?
S9 E9
India Mackey live streams her life for all to see, but behind her smile on camera, her relationship with her boyfriend Kevin Dixon is painful; a day after her 20th birthday, India learns what her boyfriend Kevin can do.
Angels and Demons
S9 E10
When Alessia Mesquita reconnects with her childhood crush, Rashod Newton, the couple fall desperately in love; when the romance becomes overshadowed by Rashod's behavior, Alessia has to make a decision that will have deadly consequences.
Rescue Me
S8 E1
John Eichner, his wife and kids look like a happy family in Genoa, Ohio, but behind closed doors a disturbing pattern of torment and gaslighting plays out for years, and well-crafted lies drown out a victim's pleas for help.
I Had No Choice
S8 E2
For years, Bill, Stephanie, and their three kids hide their torment while struggling to keep up appearances; the façade shatters for good when someone starts swinging a pickaxe.
It's Over. Move On.
S8 E3
Rowena Irani, a Pakistani immigrant, aspires to be a teen psychologist until a pathological love connection shatters everything.
Brothers and Sisters
S8 E4
Cindy Monkman turns heads wherever she goes, but by age 30, she's looking for something serious; Michael Apelt, a handsome German businessman, seems to be the answer to her prayers, until their first Christmas together turns into a horror story.
Only She Knows
S8 E5
When 20-year-old Chloe Randolph gives birth to a baby boy, her family is over the moon, but what should be a blissful time for this loving mom is about to turn into a waking nightmare.
The Whole Building Is Full of Snakes!
S8 E7
Ben Renick is building an empire as a world-renowned breeder of exotic snakes; he has fame, fortune and a young family to share it with, but little does he know, someone he loves is hatching a venomous plot.
Two Anniversaries
S8 E8
Family comes first to grandparents Ron and Kay Wilkson; though they may not have much money, their growing brood always know how to make their own fun; something evil is prowling close to home and not everyone makes it out alive.
You Got Me Mean
S8 E9
Tammy Gardner loves being a mom and running a day care out of her suburban Delaware home; she also loves a night out on the town; what starts as innocent fun leads this 40-year-old down a dark path of jealousy and deadly rage.
Gone Hunting
S8 E10
Police officer Albert Pacheco and his wife Cathy live on Hawaii's Big Island, raising four kids in the bosom of their close-knit church community; what looks like a household steeped in traditional goodness is hiding something evil.
Friends Outside of Work
S8 E11
Young parents Gary and Tasha Bentley are living the good life; they've got high-paying jobs, a nice house and regular vacations to the tropics, but just five years into their marriage, someone's plotting an exit strategy that ends with a bullet.
Day Three After Murder
S8 E12
Divorced dad-of-three, Daniel Halseth, lives for visitations with his kids; when his teenage daughter Sierra claims that she wants to live with her dad, Daniel finds himself drawn into a web of lies and a plot that ends with a deadly house fire.
The Hidden Room
S8 E13
Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight.
Lake Placid
S8 E14
Jeffrey and Jeannine Glanda appear to have it all; when half of the partnership craves control more than love, it sets in motion a deadly plot, ending with a suspicious car accident and a watery grave.
Enjoy the Moment While It Lasts
S8 E15
Mystery shrouds the Iraqi community in Michigan when a devoted father of two is found hacked to death in his home; as the search for his killer intensifies, investigators unravel a web of digital clues that reveal an evil conspiracy.
I Took Her Somewhere Peaceful
S8 E16
Tawnee Baird and Victoria Mendoza fall in love as teenagers despite their differing backgrounds, thanks to their shared love of music and dreams of fame; when passion turns to rage, only one young woman will make it out alive.
He Wasn't Supposed to Be Here
S8 E17
After three divorces between them, Roberta and Ken Samard seem to have finally found a lasting marriage; 15 years on, they appear to be living their dream life in Oregon, until an early morning call to 911 exposes the ugly truth.
Keep It Hush
S8 E18
A home invasion in California leaves a family shattered and detectives scrambling for answers; as investigators hunt down the perps over several years, they join the dots to outline an evil plot born from greed and a need for total control.
Say Daddy's the Best
S8 E19
Heavily pregnant Colorado native Shanna Vandewege supports her husband Craig's plan to move to Texas for work; the birth of a baby makes up for Shanna's separation from family, but someone is about to exploit her isolation as an outlet for rage.
Cabin Fever
S8 E20
Molly McAfee and her partner, Adam Buchanan, cherish weekends at their cabin in the woods with all the family, but someone has plans to burn everything down to take what they want.
Unlucky in Love
S7 E1
Tabatha Spake grows up in an adoring home, but by the time she's a teenager, she longs for a different kind of love; just when she finally finds happiness, a monster turns her dreams into a nightmare.
He Was Her Everything
S7 E2
In Hudson, Wis., Charlene and Darrell Wold seem to be living a blissful existence with their blended family; they do all they can to keep their household safe and secure, but they never imagined the real danger would come from within.
With Honors
S7 E3
Book smart Avis Banks always puts her career ahead of her love life, until she meets handsome teacher Keyon Pittman. But just when she's on the brink of having it all, a dirty secret tears them apart in the most brutal way possible.
Once a Killer
S7 E4
A woman's blissful marriage to a younger man takes a detour into darkness.
By Design
S7 E5
Talented artist Kira and marketing manager Matthew appear to be happily married; then, a maintenance worker makes a grisly discovery, and investigations show that all was not well.
Stage Fright
S7 E7
Stephanie is a gifted stage performer and much-loved teacher; behind closed doors, resentment and envy fester in her marriage, leading to a shocking 911 call.
Say Your Prayers
S7 E8
When teenager LaTonya Taylor gets pregnant, her mum vows to support her no matter what, but someone's hiding resentment that will destroy the whole family.
It Could Be Me
S7 E9
Michelle Lira dreams of being a doctor, until one day a rollercoaster romance steers her life in a different direction, straight into a deadly ambush.
About to Break
S7 E10
When newly divorced Wendi Davidson meets charming Brian Chevalier, it seems to be the perfect remedy for heartbreak, but all is not as blissful as it seems.
Tell Me You Love Me
S7 E11
Ashley Pittman thinks she hit the lottery marrying Jeffrey Scott, and he gives her a cushier life than the one she left behind in small-town Louisiana; however, behind closed doors, a secret soon turns deadly.
Life on the Lake
S7 E12
Gil Dossett and his family live an idyllic existence until an accident changes everything; though it takes years to chart a new course through life, Gil seems to finally land on his feet until he finds himself in a dark place.
Dance With Me
S7 E13
Ramon Sosa is a father of three who runs a successful boxing gym in Texas; he feels like the luckiest man alive until someone marks him for murder.
An Uncomfortable Day
S7 E14
Property developer Robert Pann and trainee nurse Bernice Gray seem like the ideal match, but buried secrets are about to end this picture-perfect romance.
Broken Heart in Broken Arrow
S7 E16
Twenty-one-year-old mom Lauren Kidd takes an unconventional route through life, but she always follows her heart; the future should be bright, but there's a darkness lurking that no one can stop.
Safe at Home
S7 E17
After years of searching for love, Doris thinks she's finally hit the jackpot with an old friend named Mark, yet something dark starts taking hold of their marriage.
Put Yourself Out There
S7 E18
As gentle giant Randy Ferguson approaches his 40th birthday, his sisters worry that he'll never have a family of his own; that all changes when Randy meets single mom Angela Phillips; but the beautiful life they build together hides an ugly secret.
When's Mom Coming Home?
S7 E19
Joann Albanese finds love again with a personal trainer named John Edwards, then John moves in but Joann discovers that her new boyfriend isn't who he claims to be.
The Man Who Got Away
S7 E20
In Snellville, Ga., Heather Strube has a great life of working in the family floral shop, raising her toddler son, and looking forward to a bright future with her new boyfriend; then, a Sunday trip to the shopping center shatters everything.
Everyone's Favorite Uncle
S6 E1
Steve and Lana Clayton seem like a devoted couple, but all isn't as it seems; a sinister plan is acted out over the course of several days, leaving one of them dead.
Second Chance
S6 E2
Joy and Fred are typical high school sweethearts until a tragic work accident changes the course of their lives; as Joy tries to find a second shot at love, she confronts a heartbreaking tragedy.
Out of His Shell
S6 E3
Brett and Mona Wehde live a quiet life in rural Iowa raising their three children; when a new family arrives, relationships are made, but behind closed doors, a wicked plot is hatched.
Plus-One
S6 E4
Melissa and Rob find love at a birthday BBQ, but when time and tensions build, the once happy relationship comes to a deadly end.
It Was All of Them
S6 E5
The Futos are a close-knit family of five who film their lives over many decades; four of them are found brutally murdered and the slayings uncover a terrible secret.
Hoop Dreams
S6 E6
Surrounded by a big, loving family, high achiever Keonte Chavis goes missing, then she is found strangled to death in the woods, and the perpetrator turns out to be a family member.
Life in Florida
S6 E8
Wealthy and glamorous 78-year-old widow Jean Schwarzkopf is determined not to give up on life and is soon a fixture on the Florida social scene; Jean's new friends are not all they seem and her family is drawn into a dark world of crime and violence.
Nothing Can Stop Us
S6 E9
Tattoo artist Amber Andrews and snowboarder Brandon Duran have a tumultuous marriage when a shocking secret breaks the surface and reveals a betrayal that leads to murder.
Ghost From the Past
S6 E10
In 2017, an unimaginable betrayal leads to the death of a woman in the state of Louisiana; the police discover that she has been murdered by someone very close to her.
Brothers in Arms
S5 E1
The close bond between cousins Mark Corona and Paul Stoeppler is quickly severed when one of them is murdered in cold blood; never-before-seen home movie video and shocking CCTV reveals what happened.
Flesh and Blood
S5 E2
Young parents Adrienne and James Magee work hard to provide a stable life for their three small children in rural Louisiana. However, beneath the idyllic scenes lurks a dark secret, culminating in a heinous double-murder at the hands of a loved-one.
Once a Princess
S5 E3
Hyrah Frasch is no ordinary baby; the photogenic 1-year-old already has her own website and looks set to become an internet sensation.
Body Type
S5 E4
Jason and Lindsey Lee change their lifestyle to reignite the spark in their marriage, but it comes with deadly consequences.
Staten Island Love Story
S5 E5
When popular teacher Simeonette Mapes-Crupi is found dead in her Staten Island condo, all evidence points to a brutal robbery gone wrong; as detectives dig deeper, they uncover a wealth of secrets.
My Body
S5 E6
Sandy Miles and her daughter Tracie are extremely close; when Tracie vanishes and Sandy is found brutally murdered, the truth behind the killing is more horrific than investigators could have possibly imagined.
Who Am I?
S5 E8
Dianne Hart and Donnie Rudd begin an affair in a small Chicago suburb, and Dianne's kids hope their mom has found love; however, it triggers a series of bizarre lies and deceptions that reveal a cold-hearted killer in their midst.
By God, That's Enough
S5 E9
When single mom Michelle Chaffin finds love, it seems like the perfect case of opposites attract; but when Michelle vanishes without a trace, police uncover a terrible jealousy revealed through a shocking confession that leaves her family reeling.
Stay With Me
S5 E10
Diana Lovejoy and husband Greg Mulvihill live happily in Southern California; when accusations rock the marriage and a mysterious phone call ends with an attempted murder, police uncover the shocking truth behind the couple.
Falling Down
S4 E1
Alene and George Jenkins' desire for children leads them to adopt a son and a daughter, which triggers a dark spiral ending in an unspeakably awful crime.
Two Families
S4 E2
Unraveling the mystery behind the confusing evidence at the scene of April Holton's tragic murder.
Twice Shy
S4 E3
Carol-Ann and James Sharp seem like a match made in heaven, but behind the veneer hides a monster in plain sight; loved ones close to the couple sit down for the first time on camera to make sense of a murder that none of them saw coming.
Life of the Party
S4 E4
Doug and Rose fall in love and get married; however, lies and deceit surface behind their seemingly perfect facade as seen on home videos; then, a no-show at Thanksgiving and a box on the side of the road lead to a shocking discovery.
Looks Can Kill
S4 E5
A whirlwind romance ensues after beautiful and mysterious Rebecca Thudin meets dashing Larry Fenton; their union appears to be a match made in heaven, until a murder exposes a tangled web of lies, deceit and buried secrets.
In Sickness and in Health
S4 E6
When outgoing Beth Spaulding and shy Jason Risenburg meet, it looks like a match made in heaven; however, illness and bad luck trigger a tornado of lies and deception that tears them apart.
An Open Relationship
S4 E8
Cassie Golonin disappears just before New Year's Eve from Fort Smith, Ark.; when family and friends conduct a search, the discovery of a shallow grave soon leads to the truth.
Edge of Reason
S4 E10
Todd and Rachel Winkler's life looks exquisite from the outside, but inside things are falling apart; video footage shows the truth behind their seemingly happy marriage, revealing terrible secrets and mind games that culminate in murder.
Double Cross
S4 E11
Four best friends, two married couples, multiple sordid secrets, and one betrayal that leads to murder; with exclusive interviews and never-before-aired home movie footage.
Momma's Girl
S4 E12
Great-grandfather Arthur Burney knows he's lucky to have such a large, loving family; but when Arthur is found murdered, the entire Burney family is divided - until a tip-off exposes a masterful plot.
Too Good to Be True
S4 E13
When Amanda Schmitt marries John Grazioli, the happy day is captured on home video; six months later, police respond to a 911 call and make a shocking discovery.
Stages of Grief
S3 E1
In suburban California, an intruder attacks and kills 55-year-old Joan Dawley; as the Dawley family grieves, it falls to LAPD Detective Paul Tippin to crack the case; home movies reveal a shocking tale of deceit.
Remote Control
S3 E2
After Sherri Dally vanishes from her Ventura, Calif., home, her husband, Michael, and her friend, Debbie, head up a massive search; however, someone knows more than they're saying, and home videos tell a tale of sordid secrets and double lives.
Backyard Daddy
S3 E3
In Ogden, Utah, Stephen and Becky Vargas appear to have it all; however, jealousy and control issues abound behind the picture-perfect life seen in their home videos, but no one suspects their marriage will end in murder.
A Mother's Work
S3 E4
Home movies reveal the fabulous lifestyle of Lanny and Donna Horwitz who are raising their son, Radley, in their Florida mansion; when their lives are upended by a ghastly shooting, everyone in this eccentric family becomes a suspect.
Band of Brothers
S3 E5
The Laffertys are pillars of the Mormon community, and they are known as an example of wholesome family values, as seen in home videos; however, an evil is lurking that will one day explode into an unholy double homicide.
Watch Your Back
S3 E6
Home videos show U.S. Air Force Sgt. Nathan Paet and his family living a blissfully normal life, then blind greed brings about the destruction of this loving family.
The Last Valentine
S3 E7
Dr. John Hamilton and his wife, Susan, are successful, respected and very much in love, until a vicious Valentine's Day murder destroys their lives; never-before-seen home videos shed light on a brutal murder no one saw coming.
Don't Forget Me
S3 E9
A father-of-two disappears right before starting a new job; his wife has no idea where he went, while his friends hint that he led a secret, sordid life; the man's disappearance remains a mystery for years until a tip reveals the jaw-dropping truth.
Off-Camera
S3 E10
An obsessive video blogger shares every detail of her roller-coaster life with her husband and their children online; one night, intruders tie her up, kidnap her husband and execute him; it seems someone has been keeping secrets.
Take Me to the River
S3 E11
Coming home from church, a preacher finds his wife stabbed and beaten, the apparent victim of a home invasion; the preacher's alibi is rock solid, and his son's alibis are sound as well; however, several details don't add up, leading to the truth.
Just Out of Frame
S3 E12
A fun-loving couple cultivates close relationships with their grown daughters, then the mother is bludgeoned to death in her home; no one suspects that the unthinkable could be true, but video doesn't lie, unlike guilty people.
The Green Monster
S2 E1
In Ohio, Jack and Linda Myers are shot to death in their sleep, and the only eye witness is their sleepy 4-year-old grandson; now, family members speak about what happened that night and share home movies revealing a monster living in their midst.
Family Snapshot
S2 E2
The Yates family moves to Spokane, Wash., only to find it besieged by a serial killer who's targeting young women and confounding the police; now, the family's home videos provide a look at one of the most notorious killers in the United States.
Alabama Murder Mystery
S2 E3
In Anniston, Ala., the townspeople grieve after Frank Hilley is struck down by a mysterious sickness, then his daughter falls ill, and the family becomes suspicious; home movies tell a shocking tale of murder and reveal the identity of a monster.
Anything for You
S2 E4
As seen in home videos, the Snyders are thrilled when their 34-year-old son, Mike, finally starts a family with his sweetheart, then Mike vanishes after being diagnosed with a terrible illness, and his horrific fate comes to light only years later.
Push Record
S2 E6
In Colorado, second-time spouses Harold and Toni Henthorn seem to dote on their young daughter and each other, then their idyllic life is shattered by a hiking accident; the couple's home videos conceal a deadly predator who nearly escapes justice.
Stand by Your Men
S2 E7
While Ron and Cynthia Phillips and their four children try to adjust to life in a remote Colorado town, home videos mask dark impulses within the Phillips family, ones that will lead to deceit, infidelity and murder.
Live by the Sword
S2 E8
Manling Williams returns home to find her young sons murdered and her sword collector husband, Neal, stabbed to death.
The Craigslist Killer
S2 E9
After Ohioan Richard Beasley vanishes, police discover that an online monster has been luring local men to their deaths.
The Wrong Man
S2 E10
Kevin and Joanne Dowling like to capture their children's milestones on videotape, then Kevin is accused of gunning down a woman in a nearby town, and his fate hangs on his video camera.
Home Video Hit
S1 E1
While Max and Janeene Jones appeared to have the perfect marriage in public, an undercover police investigation reveals their marriage may not have been what it seemed.
Appalachian Horror Film
S1 E2
Newlywed Brian Trimble teams up with friend Blaine Norris to make a low-budget horror movie, then the film spawns a real-life nightmare for Trimble's 29-year-old wife, Randi.
Wave to Daddy
S1 E3
An interview with the daughter of a notorious killer provides an unblinking look at a monster, who led a double life while committing cold-blooded crimes.
Sing for the Camera
S1 E4
In Hartford, Wis., community members are shaken to its core when a teenager is found murdered in the summer of 2014.
Shooting Phoenix
S1 E5
Never-before-seen footage provides a glimpse into the life of a killer who stalked the summer streets of Phoenix in 2005.