True Crime Xtra

A woman's plea for $1,000 to get her deceased father out of the morgue so he can be cremated ends in accusations of drug abuse and check fraud between ex-lovers.

Traumatized for life after being shot at point blank on Valentine's day, a man alleges that an irate landlord was responsible.

Accused of snorting drugs and making out in a basement, an online poker player claims he was punched in the face by the host of a Halloween party.

A man calls from a road trip to tell his new live-in girlfriend that he's found a new lover. After he suggests that they all live together, she is accused of destroying his property.

A witness's confused testimony ruins a friend's lawsuit involving drive-by vandalism, child endangerment, and stolen groceries.

Attacking ex-schoolmates at an intersection and whacking their car with a wrench are the charges laid against a man who felt he'd been belittled and robbed.

A freeway chase fuelled by jealously between ex-lovers ends in a wreck. A bowling alley friendship turns into a rocky romance and a fight over money.

The kidnapping of a toddler and a robbery are perpetrated by nine men, women and children on a misguided mission to reunite a woman with her daughter.

A waitress claims an allegedly married man lied to her and told her not to work, so he could take care of her. He insists she stole funds from him.

A baby is in peril due to a mother's road rage in a parking lot.

Battery and assault with a deadly weapon between a father and a son leaves ex-friends fighting over bail money.

A woman's plea for $1,000 to get her deceased father out of the morgue so he can be cremated ends in accusations of drug abuse and check fraud between ex-lovers.

Traumatized for life after being shot at point blank on Valentine's day, a man alleges that an irate landlord was responsible.

When young Navajos were dying at an alarming rate on a reservation, the tribe's medicine man provided investigators with a critical clue that would lead to an unlikely killer.

When a teacher begins to receive threatening letters, detectives believe her colleague may be responsible. But evidence will lead them to someone very different..

When Ed Post found his wife unconscious in the bathtub, an investigation into her death led to the unravelling of family secrets.

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Simon Toyne travels to South London to unravel the unbelievable story of Banaz Mahmod - a woman murdered by members of her own family.

Simon Toyne travels to Liverpool to unravel the notorious story of the murder of James Bulger - the 2-year-old boy abducted and killed by two 10-year-old boys.

When young Navajos were dying at an alarming rate on a reservation, the tribe's medicine man provided investigators with a critical clue that would lead to an unlikely killer.

When a teacher begins to receive threatening letters, detectives believe her colleague may be responsible. But evidence will lead them to someone very different..

When Ed Post found his wife unconscious in the bathtub, an investigation into her death led to the unravelling of family secrets.

When two bombs explode in Salt Lake City on the same day, killing two people, detectives must rush to find out the link between them, and find the culprit.

Using geographical profiling, investigators close in on a serial rapist, and a cleverly obtained DNA sample confirms their suspicions.

After a day of fishing, a teenage boy did not return home as planned. Microscopic evidence in the water might be the only hope of finding out what happened.

Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist'.

Simon Toyne travels to England's North-East to find out about a man dubbed 'The Facebook Killer'.

When a 22-year-old woman falsely confesses to a series of murders, investigators inspect incriminating fibres that lead to the real killer.

Thousands of people in the same city are struck down with a serious gastrointestinal illness. Health officials suspect influenza, but it proved to be much more sinister.

The bodies of a woman and her son are found in a field. Insects found on the bodies and a suspicious blond hair help to track down the killer.

When the bodies of three women are found over a four month period in the same town, detectives must work to find their killer.

The body of a man is found thirty years after he was murdered. Scientists try to decipher his blank address book, whose contents have faded with age.

When a serial bomber appears to target people in the legal profession, investigators hope to use evidence from the bombs to lead them to their creator.

Traumatising a teenager during a street racing traffic stop is the accusation laid against a deputy sheriff.

A man's head-butting of his ex-fiancée in front of a child during their toddler's birthday party is denied. A young man sues his best friend's lover for wrecking his truck.

A violent locker room fight fuelled by alleged bullying between teenagers results in angry mothers and thousands in damages.

A teen's eye-witness account of a man vandalising her house falls apart when she fails to call the police and dines with the 'criminal' four days later.

A sword-wielding angry teen is accused of attacking his girlfriend and is sued by her mother for damages.

The kidnapping of a toddler and a robbery are perpetrated by nine men, women and children on a misguided mission to reunite a woman with her daughter.

After illegally driving for months without a license or insurance, a teenager sues the friend that put a car in her name because she repossessed it.

A man sues a fellow bar patron for allegedly punching him in the mouth and breaking his tooth.

Alleged witness tampering, alleged strangulation and infidelity come into play when ex-lovers fight over personal belongings and unpaid rent.

Allegedly egged on by 'fighting' music during Greek Week, a woman is accused of holding down a fellow partygoer while another woman beat her up.

Traumatising a teenager during a street racing traffic stop is the accusation laid against a deputy sheriff.

A man's head-butting of his ex-fiancée in front of a child during their toddler's birthday party is denied. A young man sues his best friend's lover for wrecking his truck.

A violent locker room fight fuelled by alleged bullying between teenagers results in angry mothers and thousands in damages.

A teen's eye-witness account of a man vandalising her house falls apart when she fails to call the police and dines with the 'criminal' four days later.

A sword-wielding angry teen is accused of attacking his girlfriend and is sued by her mother for damages.

The kidnapping of a toddler and a robbery are perpetrated by nine men, women and children on a misguided mission to reunite a woman with her daughter.

After illegally driving for months without a license or insurance, a teenager sues the friend that put a car in her name because she repossessed it.

When a 22-year-old woman falsely confesses to a series of murders, investigators inspect incriminating fibres that lead to the real killer.

Thousands of people in the same city are struck down with a serious gastrointestinal illness. Health officials suspect influenza, but it proved to be much more sinister.

A young girl's mutilated corpse is found and her parents are charged with her murder. Five years later, new evidence suggests otherwise.

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Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist'.

Simon Toyne travels to England's North-East to find out about a man dubbed 'The Facebook Killer'.

When a 22-year-old woman falsely confesses to a series of murders, investigators inspect incriminating fibres that lead to the real killer.

Thousands of people in the same city are struck down with a serious gastrointestinal illness. Health officials suspect influenza, but it proved to be much more sinister.

The bodies of a woman and her son are found in a field. Insects found on the bodies and a suspicious blond hair help to track down the killer.

When the bodies of three women are found over a four month period in the same town, detectives must work to find their killer.

The body of a man is found thirty years after he was murdered. Scientists try to decipher his blank address book, whose contents have faded with age.

When a serial bomber appears to target people in the legal profession, investigators hope to use evidence from the bombs to lead them to their creator.

Simon Toyne travels to Wimbledon to delve into the famous murder of Rachel Nickell, a young mum walking her dog with her little boy.

Simon travels to Yorkshire to investigate the abduction and murder of school girl Leanne Tiernan.

When a policeman's home is burned to the ground, he later arrests a man who confesses to the arson. But the confession is dubious.

Robert Sims returned home to find his wife unconscious on the kitchen floor. Their son was asleep upstairs, but their baby daughter was missing.

When a pregnant woman was attacked, her unborn child was killed. She accused her husband, who spent years in jail until new DNA evidence emerged.

Stephen Scher and Martin Dillon went skeet shooting when Martin was shot dead. Scher maintained it was a freak accident, but it would take more than 20 years to find the truth.

Investigators analyse hair found at a murder scene to pinpoint the perpetrator.

When baby Ryan Stallings died, his mother was convicted of his murder. But months later the verdict would be questioned when new evidence emerged from a startling source.

Winnings from a popular game show are the source of contention between a father and daughter. A botched catering job at a bridal shower is disputed.

Too drunk to remember the details of the beating she took at a hospital, a teen sues a fellow partygoer for damages.

The vicious and repeated mauling of a Jack Russell Terrier by a neighbour's larger dog is disputed.

A trip to Las Vegas, a DUI, and domestic violence come into play when unwed parents call it quits.

Assaulting a teacher, stalking, and arrests due to harassment are cited in a feud between a man's lover and estranged wife.

A wrong turn into a ditch causes a rift between teenagers and their parents. Trying to win a man's love by buying him a Suzuki motorcycle is the claim laid against a young woman.

A man arrested for drug possession claims a lawsuit by his ex-lover is an act of revenge because he wouldn't get back together with her.

Allegedly punched about the head and assaulted during a case of road rage, a man is sued by a fellow motorist for the cost of new glasses and for emotional distress.

Accusations that a father of three vandalized a woman's car after she blocked him into his parking space are at the heart of this case.

Allegedly body-slammed on the way to a bar at halftime, a woman sues a co-worker's boyfriend for knocking out two of her teeth and damaging her engagement ring.

Winnings from a popular game show are the source of contention between a father and daughter. A botched catering job at a bridal shower is disputed.

Too drunk to remember the details of the beating she took at a hospital, a teen sues a fellow partygoer for damages.

The vicious and repeated mauling of a Jack Russell Terrier by a neighbour's larger dog is disputed.

A trip to Las Vegas, a DUI, and domestic violence come into play when unwed parents call it quits.

Assaulting a teacher, stalking, and arrests due to harassment are cited in a feud between a man's lover and estranged wife.

A wrong turn into a ditch causes a rift between teenagers and their parents. Trying to win a man's love by buying him a Suzuki motorcycle is the claim laid against a young woman.

A man arrested for drug possession claims a lawsuit by his ex-lover is an act of revenge because he wouldn't get back together with her.

The mysterious murder of a young teacher's aide leaves a big hole in her small community. Generations of investigators and a scientific breakthrough leads to a shocking end to a tragic case.

Find out how man's best friend helped police track down the killer of a helpless couple.

A murder investigation leads the authorities to a discarded sleeping bag containing traces of an horrific act.

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Simon Toyne travels to Wimbledon to delve into the famous murder of Rachel Nickell, a young mum walking her dog with her little boy.

Simon travels to Yorkshire to investigate the abduction and murder of school girl Leanne Tiernan.

When a policeman's home is burned to the ground, he later arrests a man who confesses to the arson. But the confession is dubious.

Robert Sims returned home to find his wife unconscious on the kitchen floor. Their son was asleep upstairs, but their baby daughter was missing.

When a pregnant woman was attacked, her unborn child was killed. She accused her husband, who spent years in jail until new DNA evidence emerged.

Stephen Scher and Martin Dillon went skeet shooting when Martin was shot dead. Scher maintained it was a freak accident, but it would take more than 20 years to find the truth.

Investigators analyse hair found at a murder scene to pinpoint the perpetrator.

When baby Ryan Stallings died, his mother was convicted of his murder. But months later the verdict would be questioned when new evidence emerged from a startling source.

Award-winning author Simon Toyne travels to Cheshire to investigate the opportunistic crimes that took place at a remote barn house in Congleton.

Simon Toyne travels to Manchester to examine the gang-violence and turf wars which have shaped the criminal landscape of one of the UK's bloodiest cities.

Investigators match orange fibres found at the scene of an atrocious sex-related killing with fibres found months later in a van.

Laura Houghteling left her home and walked to the train station. She was never seen again. A strand of hair found in her hairbrush enabled investigators to unravel the mystery.

A man descends into a life of seclusion and is later accused of killing his wife. But the marks found on her body could prove his innocence.

A girl disappears whilst out on her bicycle. The bicycle was later found nearby, damaged. Investigators turn to forensic science to help them find the missing child.

In a Texan hospital, more kids are dying than in any other hospital in the country. Police close in on a nurse who was on duty during the fatalities.

When a boy is rushed to hospital suffering unexplained brain seizures, his sister provides an important clue that might lead to a startling diagnosis.

On the anniversary of their mother's death, a botched reconciliation and alleged vandalism further divide feuding siblings.

A blow to the head by a child throwing cans at a party is challenged when a partygoer suggests excessive drinking and a fall in the bathroom is to blame for injuries.

Retaliatory calls to child protective services because a man thought his car was wrongfully repossessed are debated by family members.

Rape charges following an extramarital affair end a marriage and leaves divorcees fighting over legal fees.

Vindictive allegations that a child was born drug-addicted and a lie about being pregnant with twins to prove a sibling would gossip further escalate a family crisis.

Lovers agree on a $25,000 upgrade to their boat but disagree about the return on their investment when they break up and have to sell it quickly.

Money earned from a deployment to Bosnia is spent on a new home which a man claims his partying roommates damaged.

Killing a cat by smashing it with a TV is the accusation laid against a man who claims he was too drunk to remember that fateful evening's activities.

Money spent on a cancelled wedding and car repairs are disputed by ex-fiancées. Expensive knives and engagement rings further enflame a feud between ex-fiancées.

Domestic partners are sued by the biological father of their twins for a share of the children's tuition. Ex-roommates accuse each other of assault and skipping out on rent.

She sues for harassment.

After allegedly stealing a cat, a man claims he was falsely arrested and sues for damages.

Dueling wedding dates cause an argument between two men's wives which leads to an alleged assault between their husbands at a bowling alley.

On the anniversary of their mother's death, a botched reconciliation and alleged vandalism further divide feuding siblings.

A blow to the head by a child throwing cans at a party is challenged when a partygoer suggests excessive drinking and a fall in the bathroom is to blame for injuries.

Retaliatory calls to child protective services because a man thought his car was wrongfully repossessed are debated by family members.

Rape charges following an extramarital affair end a marriage and leaves divorcees fighting over legal fees.

Vindictive allegations that a child was born drug-addicted and a lie about being pregnant with twins to prove a sibling would gossip further escalate a family crisis.

Lovers agree on a $25,000 upgrade to their boat but disagree about the return on their investment when they break up and have to sell it quickly.

Money earned from a deployment to Bosnia is spent on a new home which a man claims his partying roommates damaged.

Killing a cat by smashing it with a TV is the accusation laid against a man who claims he was too drunk to remember that fateful evening's activities.

Money spent on a cancelled wedding and car repairs are disputed by ex-fiancées. Expensive knives and engagement rings further enflame a feud between ex-fiancées.

Broadhaven is a sleepy seaside village in Wales and the UFO capital of Europe. Night after night mysterious lights have been seen in the sky here, but where are they coming from and why.

The Prince of Pop, his talent matched only by his alleged salacious personal life. Is it any wonder he might try to start life anew? But where could such a recognisable face hide.

Pots of gold and wishes granted is what's promised if you catch a Leprechaun. But who are these mysterious little creatures and why do they only seem to be found in Ireland.

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Award-winning author Simon Toyne travels to Cheshire to investigate the opportunistic crimes that took place at a remote barn house in Congleton.

Simon Toyne travels to Manchester to examine the gang-violence and turf wars which have shaped the criminal landscape of one of the UK's bloodiest cities.

Investigators match orange fibres found at the scene of an atrocious sex-related killing with fibres found months later in a van.

Laura Houghteling left her home and walked to the train station. She was never seen again. A strand of hair found in her hairbrush enabled investigators to unravel the mystery.

A man descends into a life of seclusion and is later accused of killing his wife. But the marks found on her body could prove his innocence.

A girl disappears whilst out on her bicycle. The bicycle was later found nearby, damaged. Investigators turn to forensic science to help them find the missing child.

In a Texan hospital, more kids are dying than in any other hospital in the country. Police close in on a nurse who was on duty during the fatalities.

When a boy is rushed to hospital suffering unexplained brain seizures, his sister provides an important clue that might lead to a startling diagnosis.

Clare Mackintosh takes Simon to a quiet community in Northern Ireland to explore a double murder with close parallels to her Sunday Times bestselling novel, Let Me Lie.

Tess Gerritsen invites Simon to the state of Oregon in the US to explore an incredible real-life case of multi-generational murder with close parallels to Tess's book, Body Double.

When an unreliable, drugged up prostitute witnesses an attack on a helpless girl, and an unidentified body is found, police wonder if the cases are connected.

After a woman goes missing, her husband is the prime suspect, until key evidence found in a burned out car sheds new light on the case.

When the wife of a reputable doctor goes missing, investigators discover the doctor house hunting with another woman claiming to be his wife.

Investigators believe a sinister blood trail will lead them to a missing woman, but she's nowhere to be found. Soon fresh evidence crops up.

The latest forensic technology is used to analyse a postcard that could incriminate a religious figure who took part in war crimes.

A young girl's mutilated corpse is found and her parents are charged with her murder. Five years later, new evidence suggests otherwise.

The display of explicit photos on Myspace comes into play when ex-lovers dispute multiple assaults against each other.

Alleged child abuse, an eBay mishap, and the return of engagement rings come into play when ex-fiancées call it quits.

Knocked to the ground head first by a bouncer ejecting someone from a club, a woman sues for damages.

Alleged strangulation and assault over a marijuana garden divide roommates.

Allegations of hiding cash from an ex-wife, cheating on a new girlfriend, and physical abuse of a child are disputed by ex-lovers.

Claiming a neighbour choked and punched him during an argument about his noisy car, a teenager is accused of making death threats and disturbing the peace.

An alleged gift of $2,000 in carnations, a spending spree during a Vegas wedding and co-signing on a truck loan come into play when feuding siblings fight over money.

Accused of drinking and totalling someone else's car, a 20-year-old valet driver claims he was too drunk to remember the evening's events.

While allegedly resisting arrest, a man is accused of damaging a woman's walls with his handcuffs. He denies all charges and is sued for repair costs and for breaking a lease.

The display of explicit photos on Myspace comes into play when ex-lovers dispute multiple assaults against each other.

Alleged child abuse, an eBay mishap, and the return of engagement rings come into play when ex-fiancées call it quits.

Knocked to the ground head first by a bouncer ejecting someone from a club, a woman sues for damages.

Alleged strangulation and assault over a marijuana garden divide roommates.

Allegations of hiding cash from an ex-wife, cheating on a new girlfriend, and physical abuse of a child are disputed by ex-lovers.

Claiming a neighbour choked and punched him during an argument about his noisy car, a teenager is accused of making death threats and disturbing the peace.

When an unreliable, drugged up prostitute witnesses an attack on a helpless girl, and an unidentified body is found, police wonder if the cases are connected.

After a woman goes missing, her husband is the prime suspect, until key evidence found in a burned out car sheds new light on the case.

When the wife of a reputable doctor goes missing, investigators discover the doctor house hunting with another woman claiming to be his wife.

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Simon Toyne travels to South London to unravel the unbelievable story of Banaz Mahmod - a woman murdered by members of her own family.

Simon Toyne travels to Liverpool to unravel the notorious story of the murder of James Bulger - the 2-year-old boy abducted and killed by two 10-year-old boys.

Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist'.

Simon Toyne travels to England's North-East to find out about a man dubbed 'The Facebook Killer'.

Simon Toyne travels to Wimbledon to delve into the famous murder of Rachel Nickell, a young mum walking her dog with her little boy.

When a young woman goes missing, her lurid call girl image is revealed, and her clients are all suspects in her disappearance.

When an anonymous letter informs police of a murder, they use laser technology to detect its origin and track down a suspect.

When a gym teacher was found shot to death, the police suspect his wife of foul play, and a videotape recorded by the victim reveals his strange marriage.

Marie Robards lost her father, and one year later, her moving performance in a high school play revealed she was harbouring a dark secret.

The body of a man living under an assumed name is found tied to an anchor. Will his watch and tattoo be enough to identify him.

When a young boy is killed in a mysterious fire, his mother is charged with arson.

A woman's plea for $1,000 to get her deceased father out of the morgue so he can be cremated ends in accusations of drug abuse and check fraud between ex-lovers.

Traumatized for life after being shot at point blank on Valentine's day, a man alleges that an irate landlord was responsible.

Accused of snorting drugs and making out in a basement, an online poker player claims he was punched in the face by the host of a Halloween party.

A man calls from a road trip to tell his new live-in girlfriend that he's found a new lover. After he suggests that they all live together, she is accused of destroying his property.

After illegally driving for months without a license or insurance, a teenager sues the friend that put a car in her name because she repossessed it.

A man sues a fellow bar patron for allegedly punching him in the mouth and breaking his tooth.

Alleged witness tampering, alleged strangulation and infidelity come into play when ex-lovers fight over personal belongings and unpaid rent.

A witness's confused testimony ruins a friend's lawsuit involving drive-by vandalism, child endangerment, and stolen groceries.

Attacking ex-schoolmates at an intersection and whacking their car with a wrench are the charges laid against a man who felt he'd been belittled and robbed.

A freeway chase fuelled by jealously between ex-lovers ends in a wreck. A bowling alley friendship turns into a rocky romance and a fight over money.

The kidnapping of a toddler and a robbery are perpetrated by nine men, women and children on a misguided mission to reunite a woman with her daughter.

A waitress claims an allegedly married man lied to her and told her not to work, so he could take care of her. He insists she stole funds from him.