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The documentary takes a detailed look at the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann, who vanished while on holiday with her family.

When Lori Vallow's kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views - and murder.

There are isolated places in America that appear untouched by anyone. But underneath the surface, these beautiful landscapes reveal a much more sinister reality - a dumping ground for bodies and a home to countless unsolved murders.

When 15-year-old Jennifer Pandos went missing in 1987, her parents told everyone she ran away. Decades later, her brother Stephen begins a relentless odyssey in search of the truth. His investigation into the case threatens to destroy his family as he becomes strongly convinced that his parents are both implicated in the crime. As time passes, more threads unravel and new evidence comes to light, Stephen starts to question everything he has come to believe.

Ominously named for its violent and unpredictable nature, Lake Erie borders four states and parts of Canada and is home to some of the darkest and deadliest murder cases. In a three part special, viewers will be brought to the edge of the water as we take a deep dive into the 1989 kidnapping and murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic - one of America's most notorious mysteries. The case which captured national attention has never gone cold and continues to haunt the region and to this day, remains a source of immense intrigue and speculation as investigators sift through hundreds of suspects and tirelessly pursue the killer. Following Amy's story, the series continues with hour-long stand-alone episodes that tell other tales of Lake Erie's haunting and fascinating murders and mysteries - reminding viewers that when it comes to Lake Erie, there is something about the water.

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina "low country" for a century - until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison... and the saga continues.

"The Disappearance of Maura Murray" explores the mysterious case of a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished 13 years ago without a trace, and the social media frenzy it sparked.

The Disappearance of... is a series of multi-part documentaries that dive headfirst into a rabbit hole of unexplored leads, missing evidence and unnerving suspicion surrounding the most puzzling cases of young women who have gone missing. The first two cases in the franchise are: "The Disappearance of: Natalee Holloway" and "The Disappearance of: Maura Murray".

Suicide, murder... or something else? This docuseries examines chilling truths and theories around the deaths of 11 members of a Delhi family.

Based on the hit investigative podcast of the same name, Up and Vanished is focused on new cases of missing individuals, as Payne Lindsey and his team of investigative podcasters search for answers to help the victims' families gain a sense of closure. Each episode featuring a different case of a missing person. New witnesses will be interviewed, and persons of interest will be confronted as Payne and his team stop at nothing to find the truth and try to unravel these mysterious disappearances.

Decades after the assassination of African American leader Malcolm X, an activist embarks on a complex mission seeking truth in the name of justice.

In April 1991, Detlev Rohwedder, the head of Treuhand, the East German Privatization and Restructuring Agency, was assassinated in Dusseldorf. This documentary details the strange evidence recovered.

Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio tells a tragic story that has plagued the small town of Chillicothe, OH, over the past few years. Six women mysteriously disappeared. Four of the victims' bodies have been discovered, while two women remain missing. The investigation, which is still active and happening in real time, has extended to additional cities in the region as the body count has expanded beyond the original six.

What happened to Anne-Elisabeth Hagen? Where is she, was she kidnapped by money launderers or is it her husband who may have made her disappear? Program director and journalist Kenneth Fossheim, sheds light on the Lørenskog case together with former investigators from Kripos Per Angel and Håvard Aksnes.

On the surface, Chillicothe, Ohio is the epitome of quintessential Middle America. But this home in the heartland was catapulted into the national spotlight recently for a much darker claim to fame: a string of six young women have gone missing or been found dead in the past year and a half. The women, all in their 20's and 30's, are believed to have known each other and all have ties to the dark underbelly of this small town, leading the local community to fear a serial killer on the loose. With unprecedented access, Investigation Discovery (ID) has teamed with law enforcement, loved ones of the victims, and the community to document the investigation as it unfolds in an effort to bring further attention and help in solving these open cases.

Investigate the mysterious disappearance of Brittney Wood.

Phoenix Coldon, a young African American woman vanished on December 18, 2011, her SUV was found abandoned in the middle of the road in a crime ridden and depressed part of East St. Louis. Reportedly, her car was still running with the key in the ignition; her glasses, purse, shoes and ID were all inside - but there was no sign of Phoenix. In the days and weeks that followed, Phoenix's parents pleaded with law enforcement to help find their daughter, but the investigation was slow to start and the media paid little attention to her story. The Disappearance of Phoenix Coldon follows investigative reporter, Shawndrea Thomas, and retired deputy Police Chief Joe Delia as they attempt to unravel the mysterious unsolved case in the hope of finding justice for Phoenix.

Experts examine the case of a woman, who was found dead, hanging naked, bound and gagged in the courtyard of her billionaire boyfriend's mansion just two days after his son suffered a fatal accident while she watched him.

Five defendants, seven different alibis from the confessed murderer, two contradictory sentences, one defendant for cover-up and the victim's body without appearing. 12 years later, this docuseries analyzes the case of Marta del Castillo, one of the most paradigmatic and unusual that revolutionized Spain.

In 2011, multimillionaire Richard Oland of the Moosehead Brewing family was found bludgeoned to death. His son, Dennis, quickly became the prime suspect. It is a bewildering true-crime mystery that became a public obsession.

Documentary series examining unsolved disappearances.

The Disappearance of Susan Cox Powell covers the tragic case of the Utah mum-of-two who vanished on 6 December 2009 aged just 28 and is now presumed dead, although a body has never been found. The two-part show takes a deep look into the years running up to her disappearance, the suspects and the subsequent investigation.

These true tales of murder take place during the sunniest months of the year; from a body found in an isolated creek, to a dream sailing trip that goes horribly wrong, each mystery unfolds during the stifling heat of summer.