American Monster: Abuse of Power

1 season available

From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities; when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.
Bodies of Evidence
S1 E1

Larry Nassar becomes the go-to doctor for treating injured gymnasts after he helps the USA win Olympic gold; young women flock to him for rehabilitation; it takes years before the true cost of his medal-winning techniques comes to light.

I Deserve to Live, They Don't
S1 E2

From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of communities; when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.

Blood Badge
S1 E3

A respected police Lieutenant, Billy Fields, fails to solve the murder of a young mother; years later, the reason why becomes clear.

The Pain-Killer
S1 E4

When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.

Without a Prayer
S1 E5

Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants; when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.

I Am the Law
S1 E6

Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.