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He's a sweet kid from a nice family. That's his story, clean and simple. Until one night something horrible happens and he's accused of murder. What are lies? What is the truth? Is our protagonist a cold-blooded killer? Or is he just THE PERFECT SUSPECT?

The show features dramatically compelling and emotional stories of victims who fought back against their attackers and, against amazing odds, survived.

2016 crime show on Investigation Discovery.

Bounty hunters from across the country engage in unexpected and unforgettable conversations with fugitives once they've been apprehended and are on the drive to jail.

The emotional impact of a homicide resonates long after the crime is committed. This unbearable burden is often shouldered most heavily by those who did not pull the trigger, but nonetheless feel that they could have influenced the outcome. Here, their journey of guilt begins. For these loved ones, regret slowly consumes them until they either cave under the stress of secrets or redeem themselves by coming to grips with their own involvement - real or imagined.

From a best friend holding a fatal grudge to family members secretly plotting revenge, Deadly Deception presents chilling, real-life stories of everyday reunions that end in murder. The series unmasks these twisted villains hiding in plain sight, gradually revealing their true nature and motivations as the terrifying conclusion comes into view. Each episode of Deadly Deception is a taut thriller, blending gripping, first-hand interviews with crime scene photos and home videos. As the stories progress and darken, with flashbacks to the past, viewers gain greater insights into the truth behind the reunion, their relationship, and the killer's ultimate goal.

He creeps up when you least expect it, offering a lift when you're stranded, showing up unannounced at your house, intercepting you on the road, lurking at the curb, watching and waiting to make his move. Can you trust this stranger? Is he a Good Samaritan or the stuff of nightmares? Should you jump inside? Should you take the chance? If you won't go willingly, he'll make the ride mandatory, and take you on one final, terror-filled trip. Once you're in his prison on wheels, there's no escape from the man with a van.

Former Federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin travels to the sites of America's most perplexing cases, interviewing detectives, prosecutors, coroners, and speaking with victims' families to piece together the emotions, evidence and, ultimately, truth of the case.

Blood Runs Cold follows the incredible stories of those who are determined to solve the murders of their loved ones no matter what it takes. Each episode delves into the depths of human emotion and the lengths people will go to uncover the truth. Prepare to be captivated by their relentless pursuit of justice.

This riveting investigative documentary follows two women as they work to unravel the mysterious disappearances that tormented the Lewis Clark Valley in the 1980s. The most chilling part of these cases? Investigators are certain who the killer is, but no one has been able to gather enough evidence to confidently prosecute him. This "Person of Interest" is alive and living as a free man today. Now Detective Jackie Nichols and Gloria Bobertz enter the scene. Desperate to prove the "Person of Interest" is guilty, Nichols and Bobertz dust off the case files, track down old witnesses and pursue new leads.

The series delves into the secret lives of men and women who masquerade as law-abiding citizens but, behind the charade, are hiding deadly intentions from their loved ones. As each story unfolds, family and friends give first-hand accounts of the unimaginable betrayal that left them in the dark. These harrowing personal testimonials take viewers on a twisted journey as our witnesses wrestle with the demons and devils they have come to know all too well.

Killer Cheer explores horrific events surrounding young girls.

In 2019, Charles "Chase" Merritt went on trial for the murder of his friend and business associate Joseph McStay, McStay's wife, and their two young sons. The prosecution presented incriminating evidence including bank records, cell phone activity, and DNA placing him in McStay's car. Merritt maintained his innocence and his defense team suggested another man had motive for murder. Over the course of seven gripping parts, TWO SHALLOW GRAVES gives an enthralling and never-before-seen look at Merritt's murder trial and the investigation into the McStay murders through interviews with Merritt, the prosecution, and the defense. The series sheds new light on the controversial court case that captivated the nation and the questions around the heartbreaking crime that still linger unanswered.

Primal Instinct focuses on the dangerous duality of attraction, with tales of romantic encounters that change the course of lives. Refusal to let go, lies, betrayal, obsession, murder you'll never know who to trust or where the story will take you.

A shocking murder with no viable suspects and no solid leads. The baffling homicides in If I Should Die can only be solved with help from the victims themselves, speaking from beyond the grave through their own words and guiding investigators to their killers.

Real-life murder cases unfold as whodunits, featuring CCTV footage, courtroom footage, news coverage, and home movies.

When detectives sit with killers inside the interrogation room, anything can happen. In "KILLER CONFESSIONS" , see how the most strong-willed detectives are able to get cold-blooded killers to make terribly shocking confessions. Using raw interrogation footage, the chilling true confessions come alive as the detectives pressure the suspect to come clean.

It's become a cliché that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but for the Clark County District Attorney's office, there's nothing cliché about the crimes that affect their city. With more than 60,000 cases a year, including high-profile homicides, robberies, gang-related crimes and assaults on the Strip, these aren't stories pulled from a Hollywood script.

In this three-part documentary focusing on the mysterious disappearance of Carole Baskin's first husband, retired homicide investigator Jim Rathmann will follow up on new leads in the case and examine prior evidence.

Each week, Crimefeed will delve into key, true crime stories as they unfold, bringing the audience breaking news updates in cases at the forefront of headlines across the globe. Grace, award-winning journalist Mara S. Campo and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levasseur will lend their extensive knowledge and expertise as they evaluate each story, weighing in on everything from the legal and police proceedings to the forensics in the investigation. Grace, Campo and Levasseur will also be joined by a variety of guests such as investigators, survivors, true crime experts, attorneys and law enforcement throughout each segment.

Bone-chilling crimes show the transfixing power of emotion, detailing casualties of love, including partners, friends and devoted family members.

Thomas Randolph has been married six times, and four of his wives are dead. Several died under mysterious circumstances, leading some to call the Nevada man a "Black Widower." Is Randolph really a calculated killer, or is he simply unlucky in love?

Investigation Discovery joins forces with reporters from People magazine to tell stories of high-end fashion icons and their couture crimes that captured headlines. The adage"if looks could kill" takes on entirely unique meaning in the series, which grants People's journalists exclusive access beyond the catwalk to reveal that fashion can sometimes be fatal. The hourlong tales of depravity, obsession, and family betrayal in the fashion world all have a common thread - cold-blooded murder.

Serial killers are not a new phenomenon, but what happens when the "average" person falls under the spell of a sadistic predator? Some of the most terrifying crimes in recent history have been committed by not one crazed killer, but a deadly duo.

Exclusive interviews and an in-depth investigation reveal new clues about Jeffrey Epstein's seedy underworld, privileged life and controversial death.