Court TV

Vinnie Politan takes a deep dive into the true crime stories that are captivating the world over.

Former Miss Georgia contestant Tara Grinstead vanished without a trace in 2005; Ryan Duke, the man arrested for her murder over a decade later, may have been manipulated into confessing by an accomplice who better fits the profile of a killer.

In Chicago, Illinois, a millionaire meets an exotic dancer with a secret agenda; in Marion, Ohio, friends suspect the worst when a wife and mother goes missing.

An internet love triangle leads to deception and murder near Buffalo, New York; on the outskirts of London, England, a romantic stroll through the woods ends with a brutal attack.

In Goode, Virginia, a 50-year age gap proves a nightmare for a wealthy retired businessman and his violent girlfriend; In Austin, Texas, a millionaire wakes up and discovers he's been shot.

In Merrillville, Indiana, there are deadly secrets between family members; near Manchester, England, a late night flower delivery is a test run for murder.

In Kansas City, Missouri, a woman falls for a hustler and pays a devastating price; in Castlerock, Northern Ireland, a dentist falls for a patient, and comes up with an unusual treatment plan.

In Westchester County, New York, a wife begins a fling with a co-worker which leads to an erotic game with a violent conclusion.

In Ventura, California, a wife goes missing after a mysterious arrest; while in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, thousands of dollars stored in shoeboxes provide a vital clue to solve a murder.

In Boone County, Iowa, a man on a farm believes that he's shot himself but can't figure out how; in Pryor, Oklahoma, an affair turns deadly, resulting in a house fire.

When a law school student is strangled to death in her bed, detectives discover that someone she knew extremely well had been secretly watching her for months by videotaping her through her second story window.

A clerk, turned prolific serial killer, flies under the radar for years, but when law enforcement finally tracks him down, they discover he's far more demented than they ever could have imagined.

A group of high school outcasts are on the run through the Southeastern United States after their leader commits a savage double homicide; Cops finally catch the thrill-seeking teens, only to find out they're a makeshift vampire cult.

When a wife and mother overdoses in a small Texas town, almost no one suspects foul play; the family forces investigators to dig deeper, only to find out she was murdered by the last person anyone would have expected.

A woman's ex-husband, wearing a Santa suit, kills nine people at a family Christmas party and sets the house ablaze.

A man arrested at his bachelor party says he murdered his friends because his marriage expenses were getting out of control.

After a doctor's wife is found dead in her bathtub, a toxicology report reveals lethal levels of painkillers; at trial, the doctor's dark side comes out.

Eighteen years after a teen's murder, there is a DNA match, and police have their killer.

A child's comment leads police to find the remains of nine young women at Fred and Rosemary West's Gloucester, England, home.

A relative's traffic violation helps police to find the murderer of a teen girl, 25 years before.

After a 25-year-old landscape architect is murdered along a roadside, police receive an anonymous tip that leads them to the killer.

A strangler has killed several elderly women in Mexico City; there is no connection between the victims and no discernible motive; after the police investigation comes to nothing, the killer is suddenly caught red-handed.

A prominent Georgia attorney is dead, and his remains found in a burn pile; wife and son blame each other amid family feuds and affairs; a juror explains the difficult decision of who is guilty of the multi-million dollar estate.

After Dan Markel's murder by two hitmen, his former mother-in-law, Donna Adelson, is now accused of orchestrating the plot; with her son and his girlfriend already convicted, prosecutors allege Donna was the mastermind.

Once prominent South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh's life begins to unravel after the murders of his wife, Maggie and youngest son Paul as an investigation uncovers years of drug abuse and theft of millions of dollars.

Hollywood star Johnny Depp's career suffers after his ex-wife Amber Heard wrote an op-ed claiming to be a victim of sexual violence; what follows is a civil trial that captures the attention of the public.

Two young girls murdered and a small town shaken; with no DNA, no weapon and a suspect hiding in plain sight, will there be justice for Abby Williams and Libby German?

Four University of Idaho students are stabbed to death in the middle of the night, capturing the world's attention and putting the spotlight on a small-town police department.

A military veteran finds himself facing murder charges for beating his girlfriend to death; now, doctors suspect his traumatic brain injury and PTSD explain his behavior.

An extramarital affair turns fatal.

The rescue of a woman found chained in a storage container leads investigators to discover the other crimes of the serial killer who held her captive.

Whether a true crime television show influenced the investigation of an alleged rape and murder case in Atlanta.

The jury's decision in the murder trial of Frederick Mueller, who was accused of killing his wife.

The rescue of a woman found chained in a storage container leads investigators to discover the other crimes of the serial killer who held her captive.

Whether a true crime television show influenced the investigation of an alleged rape and murder case in Atlanta.