Real Crime

A young teen disappears from a small American town. Then, several years later, he turns up in Europe. But is it really him? And if not, what happened to the young teen?

Police are led into a bizarre web of homeless drifters, cattle auctions and bad cheques - all fronted by an elderly couple.

When an elderly couple dies in a suspicious house fire, their son becomes the prime suspect.

When police informant Susan Smith disappears without a trace, police assume she has just taken off again. But her sister Shelby keeps insisting that Susan's mystery boyfriend was up to no good.

Follow along as detectives in cities across America work tirelessly to generate leads within the first 48 hours of a crime.

Beginning with a body found in a ditch in 2013, a serial killer investigation takes on a new dimension of importance after two more attempted murders are reported.

When a schoolteacher is gunned down in public, a known felon's DNA and phone records link him to the crime. However, after investigators arrest the man, they find the killer might be someone else entirely.

Police officers across the US patrol the streets, targeting car thieves, drug dealers, and violent offenders to stop anyone stepping onto the wrong side of the law.

An erratic driver rushes to a party, a man struggles to explain his prints on a gun, and a dog food run ends with police action.

A teen Mormon travels across the world to meet a British boy she fell in love with on social media. Just eight weeks after arriving in Essex, she is found murdered.

Police struggle to identify a waterlogged body found in a river. With few clues, DNA from the victim's former pet dog helps crack the case.

Jake Millison vanishes without a trace. Linked to drug trafficking and a troubled family, it takes a chance discovery at the family farm to reveal his true fate.

Beginning with a body found in a ditch in 2013, a serial killer investigation takes on a new dimension of importance after two more attempted murders are reported.

DNA science unveils a predator who sexually assaulted a 20-year-old before shooting her in Washington in 1972.

A teen Mormon travels across the world to meet a British boy she fell in love with on social media. Just eight weeks after arriving in Essex, she is found murdered.

Police struggle to identify a waterlogged body found in a river. With few clues, DNA from the victim's former pet dog helps crack the case.

Jake Millison vanishes without a trace. Linked to drug trafficking and a troubled family, it takes a chance discovery at the family farm to reveal his true fate.

Follow along as detectives in cities across America work tirelessly to generate leads within the first 48 hours of a crime.

After a vulnerable man is found dead in his bedroom, authorities declare a crime scene and begin an investigation before running into difficulties.

In 2022, investigative genetic genealogy exposes a killer who stabbed a woman to death in her home in 1980.

Police officers across the US patrol the streets, targeting car thieves, drug dealers, and violent offenders to stop anyone stepping onto the wrong side of the law.

Officers wear down their brakes when a daring driver takes them on a wild ride. A chicken breeder has a shady explanation for the items discovered in his car.

Texas police suspect that a serial killer is on the loose when the bodies of four women are discovered by the side of a highway.

Exploring a wide range of murders committed by using the world's deadliest weapons: guns.

Reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.

After a loving wife and mother is found shot to death in her own bed, the case goes cold for two years until determined detectives set their sights on justice and reveal a murder-for-hire plot.

Texas police suspect that a serial killer is on the loose when the bodies of four women are discovered by the side of a highway.

Exploring a wide range of murders committed by using the world's deadliest weapons: guns.

Reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.

A man is murdered by his cheating wife's lover, who had been living in their closet.

A human skull retrieved from a watery grave reveals a ghastly crime. Markings on the skull indicate deep knife wounds.

Police institute an intense search when the mother of two young children goes missing and, less than a day later, they find her body.

Kim Dorsey is murdered, all signs of guilt point to her fire fighter husband. After all, why would he tell the 911 operator it looks like a suicide when Kim's body was so clearly brutalised?

Follow along as detectives in cities across America work tirelessly to generate leads within the first 48 hours of a crime.

After a vulnerable man is found dead in his bedroom, authorities declare a crime scene and begin an investigation before running into difficulties.

After a loving wife and mother is found shot to death in her own bed, the case goes cold for two years until determined detectives set their sights on justice and reveal a murder-for-hire plot.

Police officers across the US patrol the streets, targeting car thieves, drug dealers, and violent offenders to stop anyone stepping onto the wrong side of the law.

Officers wear down their brakes when a daring driver takes them on a wild ride. A chicken breeder has a shady explanation for the items discovered in his car.

Texas police suspect that a serial killer is on the loose when the bodies of four women are discovered by the side of a highway.

Exploring a wide range of murders committed by using the world's deadliest weapons: guns.

Reveals the lack of science behind some of the most well-known crime scene investigation tools, and tells the stories of the wrongfully convicted who went to prison for years.

Failed businessman Christopher Foster killed his wife and daughter before burning their mansion to the ground in August 2008. What drove Foster to murder his family before destroying his home?

In 1993, gay men in London were being terrorised. For three months, Colin Ireland hunted men, picking them up in bars and strangling them. We talk to Ireland's ex-wife and friends to reveal what made him tick.

Rolf Harris was considered one of the country's best loved entertainers until he was accused of a string of historic indecent assaults. Unlike Jimmy Savile, he was still alive to be brought to justice.

The hunt for five-year-old April Jones, when she vanished in October 2012, was the largest missing person search in UK police history.

36-year-old Army veteran Maribel Ramos disappears from her Orange, California apartment without a trace. Suspecting foul play, investigators devise a unique surveillance strategy to track her down.

In North Carolina, three family members working at a convenience store fall victim to the most cold-blooded crime the town has ever seen; detectives attempt to pick up the killers' video trail.

Dana Ireland was found struggling for her life in a secluded jungle in Hilo, but it was too late. Investigators were baffled by the crime scene, and what looked like a combination rape, and hit and run.

This town's mix of free-thinking and seclusion has lured folks for years. But when resident Jeni Gray mysteriously vanished on a morning walk, the entire town was left wondering what happened.

19-year-old Mundill Mahil lures a young TV executive to his death in an act of revenge following an attempted rape six months earlier.

These deadly women wouldn't accept rejection and refused to take no for an answer; they insisted that they'd cling till death.

Explore the potential consequences when an all-consuming romance causes people to commit unthinkable criminal acts in the name of love.

Serial killer Stephen Port scoured dating apps to drug, rape and murder East London victims. This new documentary explores the web of lies spread by a killer hiding in plain sight.

Dana Ireland was found struggling for her life in a secluded jungle in Hilo, but it was too late. Investigators were baffled by the crime scene, and what looked like a combination rape, and hit and run.

A suspect claims a mug shot is of his twin, officers lasso an escaped zebra, and a stolen vehicle changes hands. Police question an intoxicated man.

A motel guest is tripped during a chase, officers apprehend a robbery suspect, and a car thief claims to be picking up the stolen vehicle's owner.

Juveniles are arrested for holding up a restaurant. A woman is found to have $9000 worth of warrants. A dope dealer states he sells to survive. A couple is accused of assaulting their roommate.

Las Vegas Police search for a robbery suspect. Sacramento officers question a man found in a gang area. A man is suspected of causing a disturbance on a trolley. A traffic stop ends in an arrest.

These deadly women wouldn't accept rejection and refused to take no for an answer; they insisted that they'd cling till death.

Explore the potential consequences when an all-consuming romance causes people to commit unthinkable criminal acts in the name of love.

This town's mix of free-thinking and seclusion has lured folks for years. But when resident Jeni Gray mysteriously vanished on a morning walk, the entire town was left wondering what happened.

Serial killer Stephen Port scoured dating apps to drug, rape and murder East London victims. This new documentary explores the web of lies spread by a killer hiding in plain sight.

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

A woman tells investigators that a man broke into her home wearing only underwear and gloves, killed her boyfriend, and raped and terrorised her.

After a Delaware man's mother is found dead, he tells a story that's so improbable police think it can't possibly be true.

A family vacation turns into a terrifying search for a missing wife and baby, then becomes a manhunt for a killer who committed a horrific crime.

A college student is abducted and murdered five days before Christmas. Eight years pass before a cell phone and a pair of running shoes implicate a suspect.

Serial killer Stephen Port scoured dating apps to drug, rape and murder East London victims. This new documentary explores the web of lies spread by a killer hiding in plain sight.

A 911 call reports the murder of Walter Simpson's wife and stepdaughter. As police investigate, his history of jealousy and strained relationships lead them to suspect him as the killer.

In Deltona, Patrick De La Cerda is shot after expecting a package. His fiancee suspects a jealous ex-boyfriend who's been stalking her. Detectives find a missing laptop tied to the crime.

Shayna Hubers shoots boyfriend Ryan Poston, claiming self-defence. Inconsistencies in her story and behaviour raise suspicions, leading detectives to question if it's a defence or a jealous crime.

In Lithia, Kay Baker is found dead, and blood leads to her partner, Matthew Terry. Though he claims to be a victim, detectives uncover his violent past and suspect him in her death.

Shannon Conway's body is found dumped by the roadside. Investigators zero in on a number of suspects from the hippy community who hang out there but it will take over a decade to track down Shannon's killer.

Dana Ireland takes a bike ride that ends in tragedy. Hit by a car, raped, and left for dead. An investigation comes up empty but one detective refuses to accept defeat.

The torture, mutilation and murder of six young men in South Australia leads to speculation about a group of depraved killers dubbed, The Family.

Jane Andrews - once Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York's royal aide - was painted by the UK press as the ultimate femme fatale following her murder conviction in 2001.

A woman points the finger at her best friend's boyfriend. But surveillance footage and forensic evidence reveal she is the true killer.

A teen Mormon travels across the world to meet a British boy she fell in love with on social media. Just eight weeks after arriving in Essex, she is found murdered.

Examining some of the most dangerous and prolific murderers in the UK and worldwide.

Daniel Perez, claiming to be an angel, flees to Mexico and re-emerges as Lou Castro. Suspicion grows over mysterious deaths, leading to his life sentences for multiple crimes.

A unique look at the battle of wits between police and suspects in some of the most disturbing US and UK criminal cases in recent years.

Shannon Conway's body is found dumped by the roadside. Investigators zero in on a number of suspects from the hippy community who hang out there but it will take over a decade to track down Shannon's killer.

Dana Ireland takes a bike ride that ends in tragedy. Hit by a car, raped, and left for dead. An investigation comes up empty but one detective refuses to accept defeat.

A woman points the finger at her best friend's boyfriend. But surveillance footage and forensic evidence reveal she is the true killer.

A teen Mormon travels across the world to meet a British boy she fell in love with on social media. Just eight weeks after arriving in Essex, she is found murdered.

Examining some of the most dangerous and prolific murderers in the UK and worldwide.

Daniel Perez, claiming to be an angel, flees to Mexico and re-emerges as Lou Castro. Suspicion grows over mysterious deaths, leading to his life sentences for multiple crimes.

The torture, mutilation and murder of six young men in South Australia leads to speculation about a group of depraved killers dubbed, The Family.

Jane Andrews - once Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York's royal aide - was painted by the UK press as the ultimate femme fatale following her murder conviction in 2001.

A woman points the finger at her best friend's boyfriend. But surveillance footage and forensic evidence reveal she is the true killer.

A teen Mormon travels across the world to meet a British boy she fell in love with on social media. Just eight weeks after arriving in Essex, she is found murdered.

Examining some of the most dangerous and prolific murderers in the UK and worldwide.

Daniel Perez, claiming to be an angel, flees to Mexico and re-emerges as Lou Castro. Suspicion grows over mysterious deaths, leading to his life sentences for multiple crimes.

The torture, mutilation and murder of six young men in South Australia leads to speculation about a group of depraved killers dubbed, The Family.

Jane Andrews - once Sarah Ferguson the Duchess of York's royal aide - was painted by the UK press as the ultimate femme fatale following her murder conviction in 2001.

A teen Mormon travels across the world to meet a British boy she fell in love with on social media. Just eight weeks after arriving in Essex, she is found murdered.

Examining some of the most dangerous and prolific murderers in the UK and worldwide.

Daniel Perez, claiming to be an angel, flees to Mexico and re-emerges as Lou Castro. Suspicion grows over mysterious deaths, leading to his life sentences for multiple crimes.

Follow along as detectives in cities across America work tirelessly to generate leads within the first 48 hours of a crime.

A group of friends discover the corpse of entrepreneur Jamie Foster. When Lt Joe Kenda digs deep, he discovers that Foster's business put him in close quarters with a host of unsavoury characters.

When two women are gunned down, Kenda has to determine who was the target. The case takes a turn when he learns a woman was recently murdered under similar circumstances.

Police officers across the US patrol the streets, targeting car thieves, drug dealers, and violent offenders to stop anyone stepping onto the wrong side of the law.

A DUI suspect makes poor choices, a quarrelling couple turns toxic, and police stop a man convinced his passenger set him up.

Liverpool, 21 August 2022. Ashley Dale and Olivia Pratt-Korbel are fatally gunned down, innocent victims caught in a web of feuding organised crime groups.

Off a road once called Gasoline Alley, a landscape gardener trawled for vulnerable women, killing seven and burying them in his 'garden': a waste area behind a shopping mall.

Found shot near Highway 67 in 1986, Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo remained unidentified until 2024, when authorities used genetic genealogy and reopened her case.

When a young woman's body is found burning in the woods, investigators are left with many questions. They follow a trail of fire, fury, and falsities to get to the truth.

Liverpool, 21 August 2022. Ashley Dale and Olivia Pratt-Korbel are fatally gunned down, innocent victims caught in a web of feuding organised crime groups.

Off a road once called Gasoline Alley, a landscape gardener trawled for vulnerable women, killing seven and burying them in his 'garden': a waste area behind a shopping mall.

Found shot near Highway 67 in 1986, Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo remained unidentified until 2024, when authorities used genetic genealogy and reopened her case.

A dead body discovered outside of a church leads to a world of sex, drugs and Halloween pranks.

When a fundamentalist group starts attacking and robbing banks, authorities know immediately that they are dealing with experienced criminals.

When hunters report finding a skull in a Texas canyon, police immediately begin an investigation.

Robert Spangler has very bad luck with his wives: they all seem to wind up dead. When police see a pattern emerge, they take a closer look at who could be making it so dangerous to be married to Robert.

Follow along as detectives in cities across America work tirelessly to generate leads within the first 48 hours of a crime.

A group of friends discover the corpse of entrepreneur Jamie Foster. When Lt Joe Kenda digs deep, he discovers that Foster's business put him in close quarters with a host of unsavoury characters.

When two women are gunned down, Kenda has to determine who was the target. The case takes a turn when he learns a woman was recently murdered under similar circumstances.

Police officers across the US patrol the streets, targeting car thieves, drug dealers, and violent offenders to stop anyone stepping onto the wrong side of the law.

A DUI suspect makes poor choices, a quarrelling couple turns toxic, and police stop a man convinced his passenger set him up.

Liverpool, 21 August 2022. Ashley Dale and Olivia Pratt-Korbel are fatally gunned down, innocent victims caught in a web of feuding organised crime groups.

Off a road once called Gasoline Alley, a landscape gardener trawled for vulnerable women, killing seven and burying them in his 'garden': a waste area behind a shopping mall.

Found shot near Highway 67 in 1986, Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo remained unidentified until 2024, when authorities used genetic genealogy and reopened her case.

A group of friends discover the corpse of entrepreneur Jamie Foster. When Lt Joe Kenda digs deep, he discovers that Foster's business put him in close quarters with a host of unsavoury characters.