Stories by AMC

Two elderly women in Los Angeles seem to pull off the perfect murder; when they try to pull it off again nearly six years later, things don't go as planned.

In Palm Bay, Fla., a seemingly innocent man is found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison; the strongest evidence against him is a debunked form of forensic science.

One of the most famous cases in modern history ends with a verdict that shakes the nation; questions arise over who is responsible, and what part trial consultants and the media play in the outcome.

Facing 20 years in prison for firing a warning shot, a Florida woman is denied use of a controversial legal defense; learning what went wrong, and who "stand your ground" laws are really designed for.

A Wisconsin woman goes to a hospital hoping to confirm her pregnancy and get medical help, but she instead steps into a nightmare; after being held captive for several days and denied a lawyer, she is thrown in jail.

A California woman who claims she was acting in self-defense ends up in prison for murder; while there, she finds her story is much more common than she realizes.

A senseless double murder lands a California man on death row; despite the harsh sentence, a broken system surrounding the death penalty leaves everyone feeling that justice hasn't been served.

The NYPD identifies a dead girl in Central Park as Jennifer Levin; the search for her killer leads to her prep school friend Robert Chambers; Robert confesses he killed Jennifer Levin accidentally during rough sex.

Robert confesses he killed Jennifer Levin accidentally during rough sex; his mother hires a high-profile attorney who says Jennifer was the aggressor.

Robert's preppy persona begins to crumble; when the Church steps in to support Robert, the judge releases him on bail.

The media jumps on the defense's strategy to make Jennifer seem fast and loose; the prosecution works to establish motive.

Both sides present their cases; jurors are mesmerized by Robert's charisma; afraid Robert has charmed them, the prosecution offers a plea deal.

In November 1959, four members of the Clutter family are brutally murdered in their home in a small Kansas farming community.

Kansas law enforcement survey the aftermath of the seemingly unmotivated crime, while criminals Perry Smith and Richard Hickock go on the lam.

Detailing the resulting investigation and convictions of Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, along with the ensuing media coverage.

As Perry Smith and Richard Hickock face a death sentence, Truman Capote's coverage of the infamous case and his ensuing novel, "In Cold Blood," spawns the modern American True Crime genre.

The first victim, Jeannie, is introduced through the testimony of her closest friends and family.

Experts explore whether there was a missed link made between Jeannie's murder and two more deaths.

The cold case investigation into air hostess Jeeta's death provides hope for the past victims.

The current investigation attempts to provide definitive answers for the grieving families.

Frank Sinatra's barkeep father and midwife mother had loose affiliations with organized crime that assisted Frank in his rise to stardom; John F Kennedy's father's bootlegging past cultivated criminal connections that helped him to run for President.

Kennedy wins the Presidency; Robert Kennedy, hellbent on cracking down on the Mafia, was appointed Attorney General; Hoover discovers a love triangle, he tells the President to cut all ties with the Mafia, including Sinatra.

The firm reluctantly throws a Christmas party for its most important client; Don prepares for his first Christmas away from his children and makes an indiscretion.

Joan is trying to start a family with Greg, but her work schedule and his impending army commitments make things difficult; Don takes a trip to California to see Anna and meets her niece, who delivers some unsettling news.

Pete gets some bad news and then some good news, which affects Peggy more than she can say; Allison can't keep her feelings under wraps.

Don and Pete try to land a new Japanese client, but Roger's racist attitude may hand the lucrative account to a rival; Don has to read deeply and think quickly to salvage things.

Don and the agency are up for an award for their Glo Coat ad; Roger reflects on how he first met Don.

An impending deadline leaves the firm in disarray; Don makes Peggy stay late to work on a Samsonite ad, missing a birthday dinner with her boyfriend, Mark.

Don attempts to regain control over his life through physical changes and journal writing; Don's persistence with Faye results in an impromptu dinner date.

In the 1960s, preachers Tony and Susan Alamo recruit nomads to join their ministry; former members give insight into the cult's origins.

Tony and Susan Alamo's grip on power is challenged as Susan becomes ill and law enforcement investigates allegations of labor violations and abuse.

While on the run, Alamo orders those who remain loyal to him to leave the compound and take his wife's body with them while he tries to evade arrest.

Out of prison, Tony Alamo begins to make young girls his "wives"; as the child abuse escalates, some ex-members urge the FBI to intervene.

Rodney Alcala flees Los Angeles in 1968 after the rape and attempted murder of an 8-year-old girl, but after moving to New York under an assumed name, he begins working at a New Hampshire arts camp for children.

After his early release in 1974 from prison, Rodney Alcala's victim count continues to rise as he uses his photography skills to prey on both young women and children.

In 1979 on Huntington Beach, Calif., a girl goes missing and is later found dead in a wooded area; the only lead is a sketch composite that resembles Alcala.

A wealthy Orange County mom and her husband, both attorneys, plot revenge on the PTA president for not properly supervising their son at school; it starts with a smear campaign, then escalates to police reports; eventually, she takes it too far.

One woman's prestigious pedigree and dedication to social justice almost garner her a top-ranking political appointment, until her actions reveal a corruption scandal that goes deeper than ever expected.

After an astounding winning streak made these Lake Erie partners the best fishermen at the year's top Walleye tournament, an unbelievable catch turns out to be just as implausible as it looks, shocking people world-wide.

A wealthy Texas teen has a deadly drunk driving accident; his lawyers claim he suffers from affluenza, and it works, no jail time; caught violating his probation, he flees to Mexico, but there is more to this story than just the headlines.

The twisted tale of an Orange County crime that set off an international manhunt and a Houdini-style jailbreak; and one detective will stop at nothing to get justice.

The suspect slips through law enforcement's fingers, but the detective finds the perfect partner to help with the case, the fugitive's wife; together they'll set a trap that even this criminal can't escape, until he does.

Known as the town bully, Ken Rex McElroy terrorizes tiny Skidmore, Mo., for decades; then, 60 townspeople surround his pickup truck and shoot him dead on Main Street, but no one claims to see a thing.

Ken Rex's widow, Trena, comes forward with eyewitness testimony, but investigators derail her at every turn; Rex's background and controversial relationships come to light; a brewing federal investigation threatens Skidmore's secret.

Skidmore admits to a history of violence toward those who don't fit in; the FBI arrives and turns to the sheriff's role in the crime; Trena's fight for justice seems ever more elusive; the town begins to pay a different kind of price.

Twenty years after Ken Rex McElroy's murder, two crimes rattle the town of Skidmore, Mo.; Wendy Gillenwater is beaten to death, while Branson Perry vanishes from his home; rumors swirl, but, as usual, no one seems to know a thing.

Small-town tailor AJ Pratt catches the attention of the Kansas City Mob; they move him to Las Vegas, where he's plugged into the star-studded scene designing for celebrities, politicians, and mobsters; he learns a valuable lesson about respect.

AJ gains a new client: Pablo Escobar, and Escobar introduces AJ to the world of cocaine; when the FBI cracks down on the mob, AJ steps in to help broker a deal, winning favor with the mob while expanding his cocaine smuggling empire.

AJ struggles to balance his fashion empire, mafia ties and cocaine cartel when the police come knocking.

AJ's empire comes crashing down as the FBI closes in, mob violence spirals out of control, and AJ's closest ally is murdered; after barely surviving an attempt on his life, AJ flees the state and claims to turn over a new leaf.

Peggy is forced to face some unpleasant facts about a client's discriminatory business practices; Don and Faye's burgeoning relationship is tested when Sally runs away from home and turns up at the office.

Joan finds out she's pregnant with Roger's child and goes to have an abortion; Lane's father is displeased when Lane expresses his feelings for an African-American waitress at the local Playboy Club.

When word leaks of Lucky Strike's defection to BBDO, the employees of SCDP scramble to hold onto the rest of their accounts.

Don incenses the other partners when he runs a full-page ad declaring that his firm will no longer represent tobacco companies.

Surprising opportunity arises for both Don and Peggy, leaving them with some pretty big decisions to make.

Megan throws Don a surprise birthday party; The war between Pete Campbell and Roger Sterling intensifies; New mother Joan begins to wonder if she still has a job when she's ready to come back.

Megan is hurt by Don's negative response to the surprise party; Lane finds a missing wallet in a cab; Joan makes an unexpected visit to the office; Pete makes a play for a bigger office.

Sadistic preacher Jim Jones forms the Peoples Temple after an unusual childhood; the cult's members are captivated; Jones' lust for power becomes unstoppable.