American Crimes

A sprawling investigation into the prominent and powerful Murdaugh family uncovers years of unchecked power and privilege that has allegedly resulted in years of fraud, conspiracy, corruption and even murder.

A private security contractor promises to help win the freedom of detained oil executives and claims he can find out who abducted Madeleine McCann.

The former New Orleans Mayor exploits the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina by accepting bribes and corrupting the rebuilding process.

An "asset protection" guru steals millions from the famous, elderly and sick; he makes money disappear in a Ponzi scheme.

A sting operation brings down a Denver businessman; a charismatic con man uses the promise of huge returns to put $30 million in his own pocket.

An accountant to stars mismanages clients' money, pockets millions and marries an exotic dancer.

Attorney Carlos Perez-Olivo burns clients; he is disbarred; he is convicted of murdering his wife.

College admissions coach Rick Singer accepts money from parents to have their kids admitted to elite colleges.

From luxury properties to an ostrich coat, the hard charging political insider uses his power and influence to fuel a multimillion-dollar mortgage and tax fraud.

A well-respected lawyer from a prominent family is accused of stealing millions from the suffering clients who turn to him for help.

A sprawling investigation into the prominent and powerful Murdaugh family uncovers years of unchecked power and privilege that has allegedly resulted in years of fraud, conspiracy, corruption and even murder.

A private security contractor promises to help win the freedom of detained oil executives and claims he can find out who abducted Madeleine McCann.

The former New Orleans Mayor exploits the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina by accepting bribes and corrupting the rebuilding process.

Authorities charge a nurse with murder after an illegal silicone injection leads to death and knock-off cosmetic injections paralyze four others.

Rivertown Financial, a home's equity and owners becoming homeless; a financial planner reaps millions from client accounts including the 401k of workers at a camp for seriously ill children.

Shawn Merriman pleads guilty to mail fraud and is sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

An esteemed doctor turns to white-collar crime and becomes a most-wanted fugitive.

A salesman racks up illegal credit card charges on thousands of customers; an investment manager takes on tough clients and steals their money.

A wife finds out her insurance agent husband has been stealing money from their friends by selling bogus annuities.

A former champion basketball player's schemes land him in prison and his mother is kicked out of her home.

Cancer charities that raise millions but gives only three percent to patients and families; a family brings in millions by shoplifting in a nationwide crime spree caught on camera.

A man convinces people that he is a movie producer and money management professional while collecting millions to promote his own image.

Authorities charge a nurse with murder after an illegal silicone injection leads to death and knock-off cosmetic injections paralyze four others.

Rivertown Financial, a home's equity and owners becoming homeless; a financial planner reaps millions from client accounts including the 401k of workers at a camp for seriously ill children.

Shawn Merriman pleads guilty to mail fraud and is sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

An esteemed doctor turns to white-collar crime and becomes a most-wanted fugitive.

A salesman racks up illegal credit card charges on thousands of customers; an investment manager takes on tough clients and steals their money.

A wife finds out her insurance agent husband has been stealing money from their friends by selling bogus annuities.

A former champion basketball player's schemes land him in prison and his mother is kicked out of her home.

Cancer charities that raise millions but gives only three percent to patients and families; a family brings in millions by shoplifting in a nationwide crime spree caught on camera.

A man convinces people that he is a movie producer and money management professional while collecting millions to promote his own image.

Authorities charge a nurse with murder after an illegal silicone injection leads to death and knock-off cosmetic injections paralyze four others.

Rivertown Financial, a home's equity and owners becoming homeless; a financial planner reaps millions from client accounts including the 401k of workers at a camp for seriously ill children.

Shawn Merriman pleads guilty to mail fraud and is sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.

An esteemed doctor turns to white-collar crime and becomes a most-wanted fugitive.

A salesman racks up illegal credit card charges on thousands of customers; an investment manager takes on tough clients and steals their money.