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How a bakery worker's secret plan to recover DNA from a discarded Coke can helped investigators solve the cold case of a college student murdered over Thanksgiving weekend.

A woman repeatedly threatened to kill her ex. She enlisted her father to help make good on her promise. Why couldn't anyone stop her.

Top notch forensic science helps solve real crimes. When a man reported that his girlfriend had shot and killed herself, a post mortem ruled against suicide. But who killed her, and why.

After a Seattle rock singer was murdered it would take 11 years and DNA profiling to track down and convict the killer.

Investigators pieced together evidence found at the scene of a Native American woman's murder. Could tyre tracks and shoe impressions lead them to the killer.

The case of a missing woman uncovers a callous murder involving two former cellmates, one of whom is the woman's estranged husband.

Arsenic was found in the blood of a dead woman who was due to testify in court. But who would go to such lengths to get her out of the picture.

When a holidaymaker is stabbed and killed just yards from her hotel, the only clue for investigators is a discarded pair of trainers.

A wealthy Florida businessman is arrested after a violent confrontation with his wife - she survived. Did his daughter's sumptuous wedding lead to a murderous rage.

The parents of Brooke Skylar Richardson speak out. The real story behind the international headlines in the case of an alleged unthinkable crime.

When a dry cleaning employee was raped and murdered in store, eye witness accounts were inconclusive. Police turned to forensic investigators for answers.

A girl's disappearance leads to a protracted investigation that uncovers a shockingly prolific serial killer.

Gritty series where real crimes are solved using forensic techniques. Police believe the death of a millionaire was designed to look like a robbery gone wrong, but is there more to it.

When a woman finds her roommates murdered on Halloween night, police use cutting edge forensic technology to find the killer.

The disappearance of a young woman led police to believe she was the victim of a particular criminal, but blood evidence and tyre tracks would prove otherwise.

An arson and murder case leaves the wrong man imprisoned, but with law books from the prison library he set about proving his innocence.

A man confesses that he was driving his sister's car when it was destroyed but says he's not to blame because it's not his car.

Accused of lying about the paternity of her child and of vandalizing her ex-lover's car, a woman countersues for false arrest.

After a woman's boyfriend leaves her for another woman, they reconcile long enough to vacation in the Dominican Republic and then fight over trip costs.

Brandishing a gun around children, a bloody assault, and repossession of a truck come into play when ex-friends fight over money.

An Idaho man accused of domestic violence disrupts his court-appointed anger management class then turns around and sues for a refund.

A Detroit woman regrets giving her teen nephew a mobile phone after he forgets to mention he 'gave' it to a girl whom allegedly ran up quite a bill.

Paul, Minnesota is accused of stalking and assaulting his neighbour while her husband was in jail. He claims he wants to be paid for tyres he bought her.

A mother of three from Wichita claims her older ex-lover stole money that was to be used to bail her out of jail for not paying child support.

A woman claims her ex-lover was more interested in seeing the Carolina Panthers game than his runaway teenager, and that he owes her for the cost of their trip.

A nine-year-old go-cart driver from Princeton, Kansas violently collides with her cousin's car. Family members dispute who is at fault.

The father of the bride demands a refund for wedding costs after discovering his ex-wife was chosen to walk his daughter down the aisle instead of him.

A man confesses that he was driving his sister's car when it was destroyed but says he's not to blame because it's not his car.

Accused of lying about the paternity of her child and of vandalizing her ex-lover's car, a woman countersues for false arrest.

After a woman's boyfriend leaves her for another woman, they reconcile long enough to vacation in the Dominican Republic and then fight over trip costs.

Brandishing a gun around children, a bloody assault, and repossession of a truck come into play when ex-friends fight over money.

An Idaho man accused of domestic violence disrupts his court-appointed anger management class then turns around and sues for a refund.

A Detroit woman regrets giving her teen nephew a mobile phone after he forgets to mention he 'gave' it to a girl whom allegedly ran up quite a bill.

When a dry cleaning employee was raped and murdered in store, eye witness accounts were inconclusive. Police turned to forensic investigators for answers.

A girl's disappearance leads to a protracted investigation that uncovers a shockingly prolific serial killer.

Gritty series where real crimes are solved using forensic techniques. Police believe the death of a millionaire was designed to look like a robbery gone wrong, but is there more to it.

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Did a young woman cause a wrongful conviction by blaming a murder on a man because of his race.

A teen learns she's the target of a hit on the dark web and 48 Hours goes on a global manhunt to find the shadowy figure behind the murder-for-hire websites.

Jessi Toronjo was just 9 years old when she returned from a friend's house to find her family murdered. More than three decades later, Toronjo shares her story.

Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy targeted three young Florida women in one of his final attacks. They survived and share their terrifying ordeal and long road to recovery.

Twenty-six school children abducted and buried alive in a truck trailer by three young men. An incredible survival story.

The friend of two men testified against them after they were involved in a shooting incident. But when a bomb exploded in his home, police smelt revenge.

A woman's dedication to the belief that her husband was wrongly convicted of murder is eventually rewarded using forensic evidence.

When a college student was found brutally murdered, hairs and tiny cells found at the scene opened a trail of lies and a motive for murder.

A murder committed in 1984 had many suspects but a dearth of evidence. A decade later, advancing technology sheds new light on the case.

When a drowning victim was discovered, police soon ruled out accidental death when a suspect emerged with several motives for murder.

A woman's body is found at the roadside. Further inspection identifies her as the frightened victim of a road rage incident weeks earlier.

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

A Landscaper from Post Falls, Idaho claims his former employer burgled his home as retaliation for allegedly not being paid enough.

A salesman from Southern California claims his mother-in-law is being vindictive when it comes to his motor home payments.

A rocky relationship in Los Angeles leads to accusations of harassment and vandalism.

A Los Angeles woman says her boyfriend never uttered the word 'loan' until she broke up with him.

Unwed parents from Omaha wage war over a ring. He claims it was given as a promise to wed; she insists it was a lame birthday gift.

A pilot from Canby, Oregon runs into his neighbour's garbage can on the runway and sues for damages to his plane's wing.

An alleged catfight over concert tickets in Cincinnati, Ohio brings former friends to court.

Childhood friends end their 35-year relationship after a heated argument over domestic violence, loans and vandalism.

An intoxicated teenager from California asks her unlicensed friend to drive. They have a wreck on the way home.

During a heated argument, a St. Louis waitress claims a friend punched her in the face. He claims he was trying to stop her from drinking and driving.

An Omaha man claims his jealous ex-girlfriend assaulted him at a party. Best friends from Georgia call it quits after a night of drinking and driving.

A Virginia woman claims her missing ring 'mysteriously' appeared on her sister-in-law's finger shortly after she lost it.

After an altercation about a defective wheel chair, a man sues his former sober living roommate for having him falsely arrested for a knife attack.

57-year-old twin sisters are sued for medical bills when their German Shepherd allegedly attacks and bites a woman.

A woman breaks down in tears after suing her ex-boyfriend for credit card debt, parking tickets, impound fees and car repair costs. He denies owing her anything.

Steven Miles was 17 years old when he brutally murdered and dismembered his girlfriend Elizabeth Thomas in his home in Oxted, Surrey.

Brothers Connor and Brandon Doran and their friend Simon Evans murdered homeless man Kevin Bennett in Liverpool for a dare.

Hope Ybarra, a former chemist, faked her own cancer and used her knowledge of science to make her family and the community believe her daughter had cystic fibrosis.

The friend of two men testified against them after they were involved in a shooting incident. But when a bomb exploded in his home, police smelt revenge.

A woman's dedication to the belief that her husband was wrongly convicted of murder is eventually rewarded using forensic evidence.

When a college student was found brutally murdered, hairs and tiny cells found at the scene opened a trail of lies and a motive for murder.

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Did Lizzie Borden really hack her parents to death? A surprising answer and an inside look at the haunting crime scene. Erin Moriarty reports.

How a bakery worker's secret plan to recover DNA from a discarded Coke can helped investigators solve the cold case of a college student murdered over Thanksgiving weekend.

A woman repeatedly threatened to kill her ex. She enlisted her father to help make good on her promise. Why couldn't anyone stop her.

A wealthy Florida businessman is arrested after a violent confrontation with his wife - she survived. Did his daughter's sumptuous wedding lead to a murderous rage.

The parents of Brooke Skylar Richardson speak out. The real story behind the international headlines in the case of an alleged unthinkable crime.

When a lawyer was battered to death, the beating was so violent that the killer left microscopic evidence at the scene of the crime.

The unexpected and strange death of a health-conscious woman prompts an investigation.

Two women are found murdered and police believe there may be a serial killer on the loose. But tiny clues offer up a matching link to their killer.

In 1984, a young woman is found murdered on the side of a rural Wisconsin driveway after a night of partying. Detectives initially have plenty of suspects, but the case remains unsolved.

Forensic science helps solve real crimes. When a young woman was found dead on a golf course, it would be the distinctive grass of the course that would lead to her killer.

Bill Sparkman is found hanging naked from a tree with the letters 'FED' scrawled on his chest. With barely any evidence to work with, investigators turn to these letters for answers.

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

A bartender from Davenport, Iowa denies harassing her ex-lover and his wife, but she insists that he owes her money.

After serving a 15-year jail sentence, an Ohio man moves in with his blind daughter. She sues him for an unpaid loan.

A young mother from New York accuses the father of her child of skipping town and leaving her with the bills.

A mechanic from Southern California is accused of maliciously damaging his friend's car in a jealous rage.

A woman from Satellite Beach, Florida accuses her ex-lover of stealing a washer and dryer. He accuses her of cheating on him.

A man from Simi Valley, California claims his ex-fiancee vandalised his car in a drunken rage.

An ex-con from Rochester, New York claims his ex-fiancee cleaned him out while he was in jail. She argues that she sold their belongings to pay their bills.

Best friends from college who party together find that they have less luck living together and butt heads in Raleigh, North Carolina.

A Brooklyn woman claims her ex-friend feigned romantic interest in her to get a free trip to Spain.

A casual romance turns to bitterness and revenge when ex-lovers from Madison, Wisconsin feud over an eviction.

Family connections on a police force, a robbery, and vandalism come into play when a married couple sue a man they accuse of theft.

A woman claims her ex-husband violated a restraining order when he broke into her home and allegedly stole property.