True Crime Xtra

Bruce and Warren search for illegal weapons, James and Rowan look for overstayers at a massage parlour and Vanessa finds drugs hidden in a tin of baby formula.

Jared finds a drug implement in a passenger's luggage, Tania searches an Auckland hotel for an overstayer and Mark discovers pills and seeds hidden in an elderly couple's bags.

When a woman is convicted of her husband's murder, her son goes to great lengths to prove her innocence.

This is the story of two brothers who hit the big time on America's porn market, but their rocky relationship ended in disaster.

The body of a female prison guard is discovered and a signature clue suggests that the killing could be linked to a previous murder.

Investigators turn to satellite surveillance to track down the abductor of a young girl. When they find her, a hidden fingerprint helps solve the case.

A woman accuses her former friend of conning her over the sale of a car after it breaks down and is repossessed.

A car salesman's failing vision and $14,000 due in child support come into play when ex-lovers call it quits.

After their wedding is called off, ex-fiancées fight over a cruise, a new camera, and car repairs.

A man claims his identity was allegedly stolen and used illegally for the sale of a car.

After a Good Samaritan takes in a neighbour's lost dog, the stray pet proceeds to attack and kill his beloved 15-year-old cat.

A feud over dogs running loose ends in an arrest of a man for throwing away trash on his own property.

A 15-year-old shows absolutely no remorse upon viewing, for the first time, a video in which he brutally beats up a female classmate.

Unwed parents of a 5-year-old boy fight over a mattress while a custody battle looms large in their future.

A man bites a Pit Bull on the nose to stop it from killing his pet and breaks his tooth in the process.

A Mandarin-speaking landlord brings a translator to assist her after being accused of breaking down a door and kicking a tenant in the stomach.

A man views evidence of a car ploughing into the side of a parked vehicle but claims he can't be sure it was him due to his poor eyesight.

A woman accuses her former friend of conning her over the sale of a car after it breaks down and is repossessed.

A car salesman's failing vision and $14,000 due in child support come into play when ex-lovers call it quits.

After their wedding is called off, ex-fiancées fight over a cruise, a new camera, and car repairs.

A man claims his identity was allegedly stolen and used illegally for the sale of a car.

After a Good Samaritan takes in a neighbour's lost dog, the stray pet proceeds to attack and kill his beloved 15-year-old cat.

A feud over dogs running loose ends in an arrest of a man for throwing away trash on his own property.

When a woman is convicted of her husband's murder, her son goes to great lengths to prove her innocence.

This is the story of two brothers who hit the big time on America's porn market, but their rocky relationship ended in disaster.

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The story of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood, who was groomed online by Luke Harlow and murdered by his neighbour, Stephen Beadman.

In 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill was murdered while hitchhiking home, a crime that remained unsolved for 33 years.

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Bruce and Warren search for illegal weapons, James and Rowan look for overstayers at a massage parlour and Vanessa finds drugs hidden in a tin of baby formula.

Jared finds a drug implement in a passenger's luggage, Tania searches an Auckland hotel for an overstayer and Mark discovers pills and seeds hidden in an elderly couple's bags.

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

An Illinois mother and her two children are found murdered in their beds. Detectives are at a loss until they discover death threats have been sent to the family.

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

A Texas teenager and her boyfriend are celebrating Valentine's Day when they are brutally attacked. She is later found dead and her boyfriend appears to have escaped.

The story of Blackpool man Edward Forrester who, in September 2023, was murdered by his neighbour, William Wilkinson.

In August 2019, teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered in Accrington by 16-year-old Rocky Marciano Price after he targeted her during a walk.

Tania and Katarina visit overstayers suspected of working illegally in the sex industry, Vanessa finds live insects in the mail and a drunk passenger causes problems at Christchurch airport.

Tania and Katarina track an overstayer to an Auckland dairy, Andrew and Brendan uncover illegal weapons in a container and Brendan encounters a repeat offender with undeclared meat.

When a state trooper is attacked, investigators uncover a 'signature' that links the assault to the murder of a young woman.

When a woman vanishes under mysterious circumstances, investigators use cat hairs and insects to track her down.

When the wife of a successful attorney is found shot in the head, DNA testing on blood spatters helps to solve the case.

When a little girl was run over, her mother took the case into her own hands and used her knowledge of murder mysteries to find the vehicle responsible.

A couple with three children is rescued from the brink of homelessness by an ex-best friend who sues them for unpaid rent and damages to her home.

Two women accuse each other of vandalizing the other's car during a heated exchange after a cash transaction with a soon-to-be convict.

A man uses a jointly-owned car for his own benefit for three years then dumps it at his ex-wife's doorstep when he's ready for a new one.

A salon owner accuses her former landlord of lying about zoning permits but is in the hot seat herself when the Judge asks why she never paid rent.

A smelly pig-sty of an apartment is recorded on video and shown to the world as ex-roommates fight over who is responsible for the mess.

Two witnesses are thrown out of court during a heated dispute between ex-lovers over a car, alleged assault and harassment.

Angry ex-lovers refuse to respect courtroom rules forcing the Judge to place her bailiff between them.

A couple with three children is rescued from the brink of homelessness by an ex-best friend who sues them for unpaid rent and damages to her home.

Two women accuse each other of vandalizing the other's car during a heated exchange after a cash transaction with a soon-to-be convict.

A man uses a jointly-owned car for his own benefit for three years then dumps it at his ex-wife's doorstep when he's ready for a new one.

When a state trooper is attacked, investigators uncover a 'signature' that links the assault to the murder of a young woman.

When a woman vanishes under mysterious circumstances, investigators use cat hairs and insects to track her down.

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The story of Blackpool man Edward Forrester who, in September 2023, was murdered by his neighbour, William Wilkinson.

In August 2019, teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered in Accrington by 16-year-old Rocky Marciano Price after he targeted her during a walk.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

Tania and Katarina visit overstayers suspected of working illegally in the sex industry, Vanessa finds live insects in the mail and a drunk passenger causes problems at Christchurch airport.

Tania and Katarina track an overstayer to an Auckland dairy, Andrew and Brendan uncover illegal weapons in a container and Brendan encounters a repeat offender with undeclared meat.

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.

Detectives can find few suspects but have one key clue.

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.

A Texas ex-con resolves to live a clean life after his release from prison. When he's arrested for a bloody murder, then convicted, he insists he's innocent.

The story of Linda Casey, a 54-year-old horticulture lecturer from Coulsdon, whose body was discovered in Banstead Woods five days after she was reported missing.

On the evening of 10th May 2010, the murder of 38-year-old Sarah Thomas shattered the peace of Nutfield, a quiet village in the Surrey countryside.

Stu travels to Nagoya, Japan, to clear New Zealand-bound cars, and a mother and son arrive at Christchurch airport with undeclared food and a huge quantity of pills.

An irate passenger spits the dummy, a Customs dog sniffs out a possible drug carrier, and a stow-away rat sparks a shipboard panic.

A mother and daughter vanish whilst out shopping. When the girl turns up dead, the mother is the initial suspect. But who really killed her.

Lead singer of the band 'Bob Kuban and the In Men', Walter Scott, wrote 'The Cheater' a song that rang true in later life.

Eight years after the murder of a woman in a Pizza Hut restaurant, a seemingly innocent man confesses to the crime. Was he the real killer.

Top-notch forensic science helps solve real crimes. Investigators take to the water to determine who was responsible for a terrible attack on two boys out on a fishing trip.

A man sues his ex-tenant for rent, storage fees, and property damage but must demonstrate more than 'normal wear and tear' to win his case.

A woman's version of events changes numerous times when her supervisor sues her for slander and unpaid car payments.

A house party guest suspected of robbery allegedly pulls a knife and keys a car.

Neighbours point the finger at each other when a pregnant dog involved in an attack is injured and loses her puppies.

Fed up with a co-worker's refusal to pay for a loan, a man dumps a dozen boxes of her belongings in a parking lot to get her attention.

When family members fight over an impounded rental car, the Judge threatens to make a phone call that will shut them down.

A man ends up seeking over $7,000 for an $800 car after selling it to two different people and then suing for lost wages.

After a teen motorist allegedly causes an accident, his father steps up to stop police intervention.

A man sues his ex-tenant for rent, storage fees, and property damage but must demonstrate more than 'normal wear and tear' to win his case.

A woman's version of events changes numerous times when her supervisor sues her for slander and unpaid car payments.

A house party guest suspected of robbery allegedly pulls a knife and keys a car.

Neighbours point the finger at each other when a pregnant dog involved in an attack is injured and loses her puppies.

Fed up with a co-worker's refusal to pay for a loan, a man dumps a dozen boxes of her belongings in a parking lot to get her attention.

A mother and daughter vanish whilst out shopping. When the girl turns up dead, the mother is the initial suspect. But who really killed her.

Lead singer of the band 'Bob Kuban and the In Men', Walter Scott, wrote 'The Cheater' a song that rang true in later life.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

The story of Linda Casey, a 54-year-old horticulture lecturer from Coulsdon, whose body was discovered in Banstead Woods five days after she was reported missing.

On the evening of 10th May 2010, the murder of 38-year-old Sarah Thomas shattered the peace of Nutfield, a quiet village in the Surrey countryside.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

Stu travels to Nagoya, Japan, to clear New Zealand-bound cars, and a mother and son arrive at Christchurch airport with undeclared food and a huge quantity of pills.

An irate passenger spits the dummy, a Customs dog sniffs out a possible drug carrier, and a stow-away rat sparks a shipboard panic.

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.

A California career woman keeps falling ill and doctors can't determine why. When she dies they still have no explanation, until they find a key figure in her life.

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.

A 24-year old criminology student is found murdered, handcuffed, gagged and wrapped in a blanket alongside a desolate road in East New York.

The murder of 27-year-old Steven Donaldson was a chilling betrayal that shattered the peace of the Angus countryside.

Violence on the Isle of Skye in 2022 ended with an arrest, conviction and a life sentence.

A returning sex tourist faces some probing questions, a whisky bottle sparks an animal cruelty alert, and a foot-stomping Parisian gives NZ some attitude.

A cheerful traveller sparks a major security alert, and a shipment of dirty earth-movers causes a bio-security scare.

When a prostitute is brutally murdered, her body is dumped in a waterway. Investigators find a tiny clue which could point to the killer.

A high school student was raped, murdered and dumped in a field, but the main suspect had a strong alibi.

Investigators make history by performing DNA tests on cat hairs found at the scene of a bloody murder.

An outbreak of food poisoning led investigators to a religious cult that was determined to overthrow the government.

A woman claims a man defrauded her on the sale of a car when he allegedly gave her a bogus smog certificate.

An elderly woman witnesses a suicide attempt and accuses a neighbour of lacking empathy which escalates into an ugly fight.

When a Husky-Shepherd mix lunges and attacks a Lab-Pit mix, their owners are left fighting about who is liable for vet bills.

A debate about New Hampshire's state motto comes into play when teenage motorists collide leaving their parents to fight over damages.

A filmmaker and his girlfriend accuse their ex-landlord of discrimination and deny charges that their party fire burned the property.

A professional artist and his attorney wife sue a car wash owner for allegedly damaging a $3,600 painting that was left in the trunk.

A six-year-old bouncing on a bed is accused of throwing dice at a TV and causing $2,000 in damage.