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In American Detective, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode featuring a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped put a killer behind bars and bring justice for the victim.

With narrative driven exclusively by the detectives themselves, each episode ventures deep into the mind of a homicide detective as they describe in vivid detail the one case forever ingrained in their memory.

The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere in the final hours of a victim's life. In each one-hour episode of A TIME TO KILL, determined investigators must piece together events during this critical window to reconstruct the timeline, unlock the motive, and ultimately close in on the killer.

It is a true-crime docu-series that highlights the real-life stories behind unique homicide cases with in-depth interviews, authentic archival material and cinematic recreations all packaged together into a fresh spin in the genre.

The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's is often thought of as a celebratory period to spend time with friends and family. That is not always the case, though, as the period is not immune from experiencing the same types of violent crimes that occur throughout the year. This series documents stories of tragedy that struck during the holidays, with firsthand accounts from people who had friends or family members killed during the joyous time. Sometimes the victim is killed by someone close to them, such as a case of sibling rivalry turned deadly, but sometimes the killing is done by a stranger who interrupts a holiday gathering with gunfire.

Hosted by former "First 48" detectives, "The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes" looks back at some of the most unforgettable moments in the series' history.

Like a pane of glass cracking in all directions before shattering, the impact of a single crime can create ripple effects that forever alter multiple lives. This Investigation Discovery series unravels actual homicide cases to explore how the past continues to haunt the present for those involved - loved ones, witnesses, and law enforcement. Each episode is structured around three distinct perspectives of the same crime, and as viewers learn different details by way of first-person interviews and stylized re-enactments, stories, which at first seem random, slowly start to intertwine.

Stories of murder investigations that gradually exposed one truth after another.

What begins as an exploration into the mysterious circumstances surrounding Crystal Rogers, a mother of five vanishing from the tiny town of Bardstown, Kentucky, quickly spirals into the dissection of multiple unsolved homicides haunting this idyllic, heartland community. Presumed dead and the victim of foul play, it has been over two years and there have been no arrests made in Crystal's case. Additionally, Crystal's father, Tommy Ballard, who was conducting his own 16-month investigation into his daughter's disappearance, was shot down and died, leaving a box of clues behind.

Using local news footage, HOMETOWN HOMICIDE is a one-hour docuseries that recounts the stories of murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down.

Some of the world's most notorious murders are the subject of "It Takes a Killer," which investigates the crimes from the perspective of the killers, trying to get inside their minds and determine their motives. Leading homicide investigators and experts from such agencies as the FBI and Scotland Yard take a look at the evidence pulled from crime scenes and profile the killer's behavior to try to piece together the details of each murder, explaining when, why and how each criminal committed the crime. For the wannabe detectives watching the show, the experts also reveal how the crime was solved - which often requires authorities to think like a killer.

The show profiles true stories of women accused of manipulating men to do their evil bidding. Although the crimes differ in nature, they all share a common theme ... a woman is credited to being the chief mastermind behind-the-scenes. Through witness testimonies, expert interviews and dramatic reenactments, each episode explores criminal cases surrounding the femme fatale. From a romantic reconciliation dinner that ends in homicide to a star athlete who is discovered lifeless with mysterious wounds, viewers will follow the investigation of the alleged perpetrators who claim "She Made Me Do It," hear both sides of the story and ultimately discover the jury's verdict.

What happens when the one you commit to spend your life with, ends up taking it instead? Narrated by Academy Award® winner, Helen Hunt, Meet Marry Murder explores several US homicide cases of spouses insidiously killed by their partners. Each story is told by the family, friends, and colleagues who best knew them, and the investigators committed to finding out the truth of twisted lies. With chilling storylines of romance, betrayal and greed, detective intrigue, and more, Meet Marry Murder digs into relationships that have shockingly turned deadly. The series takes a deep dive into several cases and uncovers a world of scenarios that end in murder - from a husband who broadcasts his intent to kill his wife on YouTube, to a woman driven to commit murder for a life insurance payout, and a successful Louisiana attorney slain by the man she met after a car crash brought them together.

They say most homicide victims know their killer. But on the open road, your killer might just be someone you've yet to meet. America's highways are its arteries all 160,000 miles of them. But take a look around. How well do you really know the person next to you? How about that truck out front? And is the driver of that car behind just hunting for his next victim? In this series, we explore the deadliest tales of homicide on America's highways - where innocent journeys become deadly trips. Not everyone reaches their destination on the Highway to Hell.

The show takes you into the minds of criminal investigators as they reveal untold stories behind the capture of the most notorious killers. Witness the challenges and setbacks as detectives work to solve complex homicide cases. With a surprise at every turn, this gripping series pays homage to the impressive work of law enforcement officers who bring killers to justice.

Exploring the true stories of people who murdered their partners, this chilling series hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg investigates what happens when a commitment to lifetime love ends up taking someone's life instead.

Murder cases from Alaska are detailed.

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.

The show includes updates of cases originally featured on The First 48 along with interviews from the detectives involved in the cases.

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.

A new ABC News Studios original The Fatal Flaw: A Special Edition of 20/20 uses miniature dollhouses of crime scenes to take viewers through chilling homicides and the tiny clues at the crime scenes that helped investigators identify the killers. In each installment of the four-part series, firsthand accounts from authorities and journalists illuminate the disturbing events as they describe the twists and turns of the investigation and the breakthrough moments that led investigators and police to the killer's doorstep, featuring commentary from ABC News legal analyst and 20/20 correspondent Ryan Smith, ABC News contributor Elizabeth Vargas, ABC News legal contributor and former prosecutor Matt Murphy. The one-hour episodes reveal the mistakes that stopped each killer from getting away. The crimes committed range from a real-life "cereal killer," who poisons his victim via breakfast cereal to the story of a "black widow" who frames her own daughter for the deaths of her two husbands.

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.

First comes love, then comes marriage, and for an unlucky few murder. BRIDE KILLA is a double-wordplay series that tells stories of deadly brides who kill on their wedding day, or of sweet brides who fall prey to bridekillas with an "axe to grind."

This series probes the juiciest stories from down in the Bible Belt, from the Carolinas to Louisiana and Tennessee. The premiere episode on June 5 at 10 PM profiles an old adage in the south: families are a bit like fudge - mostly sweet, but with a few nuts. After pedigreed Southern belle Susie Newsom's marriage fails, sweet Susie spirals and starts to have an affair... with her disturbed first cousin. When the rest of the family isn't exactly thrilled with the kissing cousins, their scandalous relationship ends with nine family members dead, spanning from Kentucky to North Carolina.

Landmark criminal investigations that used forensic tools to solve the cases are recalled.