American Crimes A man, appearing to be nothing more than a wealthy surfer, allegedly commits murder and robs an armored car, leading the FBI on a chase spanning multiple states. 2026-06-17 Figuring out what contributes to kids getting locked up is not an exact science; over the past six years, Aaron has become a familiar face at Lake County Juvenile; with his 18th birthday just days away, he finds himself back behind bars. 2026-06-17 An online post from a diehard Dodgers fan leads to his arrest at a Reds game; a tragic shooting leaves one inmate facing prison time and outrage over his punishment leads to more arrests. 2026-06-17 A heroin addict must choose between the lifestyle she craves and the young son she has left behind; another seasoned female inmate is transferred back to the jail from state prison, but she suddenly finds herself on the wrong end of a fist. 2026-06-17 A low-level offender increases his sentence from 18 months to 16-and-a-half years after three separate counts of aggravated battery on an officer; the same inmate was banned from even non-contact visits after an affair with a prison staff nurse. 2026-06-17 The Penitentiary of New Mexico houses both low level and max-security inmates; Level 6 inmates like Chris Shiverdecker, who has a MacGyver-like prison reputation, are still eligible for hearings that could change custody level and security status. 2026-06-17 Inmates who become disruptive at the Penitentiary of New Mexico are transferred to the lock-up units in level 5 or 6; the trouble is, their behavior doesn't always improve; this is a lesson rookie officer Amy Lee is learning the hard way. 2026-06-17 A fight breaks out over snacks, but officers want to know if there was something else behind it; an open transgender inmate, who "escorts" on the street, chooses general population over protective custody; an inmate is found dead in his bunk. 2026-06-17 The collapse of Erpenbeck wreaks financial havoc for area home buyers, subcontractors and banks with three company employees pleading guilty to bank fraud. 2026-06-17 Fraudster John Rogers builds one of the most impressive photo archives in the world until his partner rats him out; while Larry Bates preaches about salvation through precious metals, his clients wind up investing in "fool's gold.". 2026-06-17 A man, appearing to be nothing more than a wealthy surfer, allegedly commits murder and robs an armored car, leading the FBI on a chase spanning multiple states. 2026-06-17 Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura observes that an indicator of what will happen in a child's life can be found by looking at the family and how supportive it has been; the kids seem to know this, too. 2026-06-17 More than three thousand kids pass through the juvenile courts in Lake County, Indiana each year; here, consequences can range from a sleepless night in detention to the ultimate punishment for kids who keep coming back: Boys' School. 2026-06-17 An agitated inmate takes severe measures to get staff's attention; a young first-timer is found unconscious in his cell; another inmate garners "enemy status" within the jail. 2026-06-17 The jail's Special Operations Group is called in to deal with a difficult inmate; a well-known inmate returns to jail, but this time, he's in with his girlfriend, who might be harboring a secret that could dramatically affect both their lives. 2026-06-17 The survivor of a vicious attack shares his story in the hopes that other inmates will never commit such violence; for another inmate, it's too late to turn back the clock and now the pain of incarceration has begun to take a toll. 2026-06-17 The Cuyahoga County Correction Center resides in the heart of Cleveland's downtown; a tip leads to an escape plot; a shank turns up in the kitchen; a younger inmate takes a swing at an officer. 2026-06-17 An inmate with a reputation for trouble goes up against a no-nonsense warden; a 71-year-old woman faces conviction for an investment scheme that left nearly 800 victims in its wake; segregating identical twins. 2026-06-17 In the Cuyahoga Country Correction Center's intake department an out-of-control inmate creates chaos; an inmate who has spent 24 years on Death Row may be facing freedom. 2026-06-17 A young couple comes to jail after a crime spree, but their stories don't add up; one of the jail's most prolific contraband smugglers makes her return, but staff cracks down on the pipeline. 2026-06-17 Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura observes that an indicator of what will happen in a child's life can be found by looking at the family and how supportive it has been; the kids seem to know this, too. 2026-06-17 More than three thousand kids pass through the juvenile courts in Lake County, Indiana each year; here, consequences can range from a sleepless night in detention to the ultimate punishment for kids who keep coming back: Boys' School. 2026-06-17 An agitated inmate takes severe measures to get staff's attention; a young first-timer is found unconscious in his cell; another inmate garners "enemy status" within the jail. 2026-06-17 The jail's Special Operations Group is called in to deal with a difficult inmate; a well-known inmate returns to jail, but this time, he's in with his girlfriend, who might be harboring a secret that could dramatically affect both their lives. 2026-06-17 The survivor of a vicious attack shares his story in the hopes that other inmates will never commit such violence; for another inmate, it's too late to turn back the clock and now the pain of incarceration has begun to take a toll. 2026-06-17 The Cuyahoga County Correction Center resides in the heart of Cleveland's downtown; a tip leads to an escape plot; a shank turns up in the kitchen; a younger inmate takes a swing at an officer. 2026-06-17 An inmate with a reputation for trouble goes up against a no-nonsense warden; a 71-year-old woman faces conviction for an investment scheme that left nearly 800 victims in its wake; segregating identical twins. 2026-06-17 In the Cuyahoga Country Correction Center's intake department an out-of-control inmate creates chaos; an inmate who has spent 24 years on Death Row may be facing freedom. 2026-06-17 A young couple comes to jail after a crime spree, but their stories don't add up; one of the jail's most prolific contraband smugglers makes her return, but staff cracks down on the pipeline. 2026-06-17 Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura observes that an indicator of what will happen in a child's life can be found by looking at the family and how supportive it has been; the kids seem to know this, too. 2026-06-18 More than three thousand kids pass through the juvenile courts in Lake County, Indiana each year; here, consequences can range from a sleepless night in detention to the ultimate punishment for kids who keep coming back: Boys' School. 2026-06-18 An agitated inmate takes severe measures to get staff's attention; a young first-timer is found unconscious in his cell; another inmate garners "enemy status" within the jail. 2026-06-18 The jail's Special Operations Group is called in to deal with a difficult inmate; a well-known inmate returns to jail, but this time, he's in with his girlfriend, who might be harboring a secret that could dramatically affect both their lives. 2026-06-18 The survivor of a vicious attack shares his story in the hopes that other inmates will never commit such violence; for another inmate, it's too late to turn back the clock and now the pain of incarceration has begun to take a toll. 2026-06-18 The Cuyahoga County Correction Center resides in the heart of Cleveland's downtown; a tip leads to an escape plot; a shank turns up in the kitchen; a younger inmate takes a swing at an officer. 2026-06-18 An inmate with a reputation for trouble goes up against a no-nonsense warden; a 71-year-old woman faces conviction for an investment scheme that left nearly 800 victims in its wake; segregating identical twins. 2026-06-18 In the Cuyahoga Country Correction Center's intake department an out-of-control inmate creates chaos; an inmate who has spent 24 years on Death Row may be facing freedom. 2026-06-18 A young couple comes to jail after a crime spree, but their stories don't add up; one of the jail's most prolific contraband smugglers makes her return, but staff cracks down on the pipeline. 2026-06-18 Juvenile Court Judge Mary Beth Bonaventura observes that an indicator of what will happen in a child's life can be found by looking at the family and how supportive it has been; the kids seem to know this, too. 2026-06-18 A former champion basketball player's schemes land him in prison and his mother is kicked out of her home. 2026-06-18 Cancer charities that raise millions but gives only three percent to patients and families; a family brings in millions by shoplifting in a nationwide crime spree caught on camera. 2026-06-18 A man convinces people that he is a movie producer and money management professional while collecting millions to promote his own image. 2026-06-18 Musician Donald "Ski" Johnson uses his Jazz for Life foundation to make empty promises that leave generous donors feeling scammed when his bogus trips to the Grammy Awards turn into red carpet nightmares. 2026-06-18 Polka band leader Jan Lewan rips off his adoring fans with false promises of sizable investment returns. 2026-06-18 A man attempts suicide and confesses to an extraordinary fraud that he perpetrated for the past two decades at a leading commodity futures brokerage. 2026-06-18 Self-proclaimed teen millionaire Ephren Taylor preaches his "safe" investments at church seminars and on the internet, fleecing victims out of millions and pumping cash into flashy living and his wife's hip-hop career. 2026-06-18 An Iowa man rigs a $16.5 million lottery jackpot, triggering the biggest lottery scam in American history; notorious New York City landlord Steven Croman finds a new home in jail. 2026-06-18 Law enforcement apprehends criminals featured on the show with the help of vigilant viewers. 2026-06-18 A phony psychic scams a wealthy but lonely timber baron out of millions while her devious daughter pretends to be in love with him. 2026-06-18 A former champion basketball player's schemes land him in prison and his mother is kicked out of her home. 2026-06-18 Cancer charities that raise millions but gives only three percent to patients and families; a family brings in millions by shoplifting in a nationwide crime spree caught on camera. 2026-06-18 A man convinces people that he is a movie producer and money management professional while collecting millions to promote his own image. 2026-06-18 Musician Donald "Ski" Johnson uses his Jazz for Life foundation to make empty promises that leave generous donors feeling scammed when his bogus trips to the Grammy Awards turn into red carpet nightmares. 2026-06-18 Polka band leader Jan Lewan rips off his adoring fans with false promises of sizable investment returns. 2026-06-18 A man attempts suicide and confesses to an extraordinary fraud that he perpetrated for the past two decades at a leading commodity futures brokerage. 2026-06-18 Self-proclaimed teen millionaire Ephren Taylor preaches his "safe" investments at church seminars and on the internet, fleecing victims out of millions and pumping cash into flashy living and his wife's hip-hop career. 2026-06-18 An Iowa man rigs a $16.5 million lottery jackpot, triggering the biggest lottery scam in American history; notorious New York City landlord Steven Croman finds a new home in jail. 2026-06-18 Law enforcement apprehends criminals featured on the show with the help of vigilant viewers. 2026-06-18