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.