Everyone has a breaking point.
Original title
Snapped
Released
8/6/2004
Origin country
US
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Production companies
Jupiter Entertainment
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
35
Number of episodes
702
The fascinating cases of every day, seemingly average moms, wives and girlfriends accused of murder. Did they really do it? And if so, why?
An in depth look at the complexities of the case against the woman branded as America’s first female serial killer. Questions still revolve around her claim of self-defense and whether or not she got the justice she deserved.
In 1997, the frustrated wife of a multi-millionaire convinced her lesbian lover to kill her husband. Her fatal mistake was instead of embracing here partner in crime she ditched the Sapphic spouse slayer soon after the crime.
Virginia Larzelere's husband Norman was a successful Daytona Beach dentist, and they enjoyed a beautiful home, expensive cars, a yacht, and an airplane. But the good times came to an abrupt end on March 8, 1991, when a masked gunman broke into Norman's office and killed him with a shotgun blast to the chest.
Few smiles were brighter than those of two married dentists, who shared a thriving practice and a seemingly perfect marriage. But that changed in July of 2003, when the wife began to suspect her husband was having an affair with his secretary.
Russian émigré Elena Kiejliches was living the American dream. At 36, she had two children, a millionaire husband, and a sprawling mansion in Staten Island's upscale Toldt Hill neighborhood. But Elena's fairytale life came crashing down in March 2000, when her husband, Borys, went missing.
A bright and bubbly surgical technician led a comfortable middle-class existence with her husband. But this sunny, suburban image vanished in smoke and flame on Valentine's weekend of 1998 when they went on a romantic getaway meant to rekindle their marriage, at a golf resort on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
A woman who always had a thing for hunky men married a Long Island gym owner in 1998, and everyone thought it was the perfect match. She just had one small problem with her new husband - his crack cocaine addiction.
An over-achieving real estate developer and aspiring politician was the wife of a respected urologist in the upscale D.C. suburb of Potomac, MD. In 1994, she made a run to be the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate, but lost, partly due to a local attorney who dogged the campaign with allegations of shady business deals. Soon after, her husband and the local attorney are murdered.
A 24-year-old young woman went from rags to riches when she met and married a Miami construction millionaire in 1981. Together, the couple lived lavishly in an exclusive Coconut Grove mansion, went skiing at their Steamboat Springs ranch, and partied all night long at Stan's Miami nightclub. Then one night, the pampered trophy wife's husband is killed in a home invasion robbery.
A middle-class Houston housewife married to a successful salesman, was a stay-at-home mom raising two adorable young children in their suburban home. But then, in January of 2003, he mysteriously disappeared.
Engaged high school sweethearts met in 1991 as volunteers in the Texas Civil Air Patrol. She was an honor roll student bound for Annapolis, and he was a track star with an appointment to the Air Force Academy. This former Navy cadet was just 19 when she learned he had cheated on her. Her rival ends up dead but who did it?
A spunky and ambitious toxicologist at the San Diego medical examiner's office was a summa cum laude graduate of San Diego State University. Her husband worked for an up-and-coming biotech firm. Well-educated, highly intelligent, and good-looking, their future seemed limitless. So why did the husband commit suicide, or did he?
The female bookkeeper and business manager of a millionaire Texan entrepreneur was also a close confidant of his wife. They were so close that he, and others, began to suspect that the pair were more than just friends. Then, the entrepreneur husband was poisoned.
A millionaire heiress landed a job teaching computer science where she met and began an illicit affair with a popular sixth grade teacher. Then, the married man's wife was murdered, but who committed such a brutal act?
Did twin sisters Peggy Lowe and Betty Wilson hire a hit man to kill Betty's husband, Dr. Jack Wilson? Could the hit man's testimony be believed?
They were the perfect suburban couple. She was a trained mortician; he was a high-flying Delta Airlines pilot with a sky-high salary. They had a beautiful home in upscale Covington, KY, and two young sons. However, when he was away with work, she was having an affair. When her husband was found dead in their basement, she was the prime suspect. But was the churchgoing housewife really capable of murder?
A woman spent years campaigning for her husband, a brilliant scientist, to be allowed to leave the Soviet Union and, eventually, they were able to live freely together in the US. However, in April 1996, police discover garbage bags full of the husband's body parts being thrown into the Passaic River in New Jersey. His wife is the prime suspect for the crime.
When a Michigan salvage magnate was shot dead, police suspected a robbery gone bad; however, the investigation begins to indicate that all may not be as it seems, and soon the evidence leads the police to an internet chat room.
The body of a successful attorney is discovered lying in a shallow grave in a Sacramento winery, his wife Elisa is suspected of the crime. Before police can interview his wife, she flees the scene and commits suicide. Did guilt drive her to death?
An Albuquerque County Commissioner is shot in his own basement after being mistaken for an intruder by his wife. It was an open and shut case until investigators discovered that her first husband met a very similar fate.
In November 2001, a wealthy Virginian farmer, heir to the DuPont farms, died in his bed and authorities assumed he had a heart attack, but an autopsy revealed massive amounts of drugs. Did his wife, a hospice nurse, kill him?
After a husband was shot dead in their driveway, his wife, an Oklahoma City Baptist Sunday school teacher, was a grieving widow. Soon, an illicit affair with an insurance salesman and an insurance scam are uncovered.
A former beauty queen is married to an older, wealthy heart surgeon. In May 2001, she wakes up next to her dead husband's body and becomes the prime suspect. Did she administer the lethal cocktail of drugs, etomidate and atricurium, that killed her husband?
A sexy little Las Vegas siren with a taste for rich men snares a wealthy sports bookie. When a Las Vegas bookie went missing, his pretty girlfriend claimed he was in trouble with the mob. However, when his body is found in the desert, police believe that his girlfriend may have had a hand in both his death and his wallet.
On the evening of November 7, 1995, three men broke into the home of a married couple. They tied up the wife and while she watched helplessly, the thugs beat her husband to death with a bat. Police believed that the brutal beating and murder was a robbery gone wrong, but when one of the attackers was caught an even darker picture emerged.
A cheating wife is carrying on an illicit affair with her multi-millionaire boyfriend. He's later found with his head bashed in.
A petite, vivacious woman lived an unusual life having been married and divorced four times. She met her fifth husband, a recently divorced rich doctor, through a dating service. He thought she was what he needed and that he had a second chance at marital bliss. So, no one believed that he would commit suicide.
A 22-year-old teacher has a devoted husband and a good job. Though she had ambitions of being on television, she enjoyed working with teenagers as the media director at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH. Then, in May of 1990, her life takes a tragic turn when she returns home to find her husband shot to death. Police suspect a robbery until a tip off reveals an alleged affair.
A 31-year-old woman is married to a Pueblo CO, narcotics detective, while raising a son and four stepchildren on the family's farm. One December evening in 1985, shots rang out and her husband is killed. Suspicion immediately falls on the criminals was investigating. However, when the police learn of his troubled home life, they begin to suspect that the murderer may be closer to home.
An exotic 34-year-old brunette was living very comfortably thanks to her generous, and married, lover. In February of 1991, the married lover's wealthy wife was brutally murdered while on vacation in Mexico. Arizona authorities opened their own investigation, suspicious of her husband and his mistress. (also shown as S7:E33, S8:E3)
A German woman fell in love with an American serviceman; they married and moved to Colorado. After 15 years of marriage, the mother of three wanted to return home. Instead, in July of 1996, she hacked her husband to death with an axe, but was she acting in self defense?
Native South Korean identical twin sisters overcame a difficult childhood to become co-valedictorians in high school. They both seemed headed for success until, at 23, one of them developed a gambling habit and began stealing and forging checks to pay her debts. When she needed help, her twin sister took her in, even though they had a love/hate relationship. Their sibling rivalry would eventually escalate to burglary, identity theft and murder.
A doctor's wife and mother of five led an ordinary suburban life in Brownsville, TX. She lavished attention on her youngest daughter. In 1993, that youngest daughter was dumped by her high school sweetheart. When he was later found dead, who was guilty of murder?
A meek woman married her high school sweetheart, a Canadian Army instructor. He soon became an abusive, controlling husband. After two children and 17 years of abuse, he told her to commit suicide, so he could get rich, or he would kill her and their children. On May 14th, he was dead.
She crusaded against gangs and helped police gain convictions, and became a prominent and celebrated local hero in the Eugene community. She was outspoken about her son's struggle to stay out of gangs and about the dangers other children in the community faced. She even teamed up with a popular high school senior to educate other students on gang violence. But when that student was executed in his home, police began to suspect that Mary wasn't leveling with them. They soon reveal a much darker side.
When a divorced woman married for the second time, she thought she'd be happy; however, her new husband turned out to be controlling and abusive. He used his contracting work to move the family often and isolate them from friends and relatives. Then, in April of 2004, her husband was killed by a single shotgun blast and she claimed it was suicide.
A woman was with her partner of 20 years before leaving him for his young nephew. In September 2001, her ex was found dead. Just a few weeks later in October, her husband is also dead. Was she a Black Widow, or an unwitting dupe?
A wife was settled into a comfortable life with her husband, living together in a trailer on a few acres with a view of Washington's Mt. Rainer. Then, in June of 1986, her husband dropped dead on the deck of the trailer. Though doctors said it was emphysema, she swore it was the Excedrin he'd taken just moments before his collapse.
As a blonde, beautiful and ambitious woman, she never had any trouble finding success or successful men. In fact, by the time she was 34, she had been married to two of them, and had given birth to two children by each. Her second husband was a successful divorce attorney from the nearby town of Celina. Shortly after the birth of her fourth child, her marriage began to falter and they started going through a divorce. When it turned nasty, she shot her husband. Pleading self-defence, she was acquitted in court, but the dead man's family wasn't satisfied.
Raised on a Texas farm, a young woman spent her childhood taking care of her siblings. When she left home, she began a string of bad marriages and by 1990, she was filing for her third divorce. With one daughter grown, and a son living with her second ex-husband, she was at a crossroads in her life. That's when ex-husband number three convinced her to come back to him. She was a battered hhousewife and eventually she shot and wounded her violent spouse. Instead of protecting her, the local sheriff raped her. Then, she filed a civil suit to fight for justice.
As the wife of a successful football star and mother of two, she seemed to lead a charmed life. But when she shot her husband dead at point-blank range, she pleaded self-defense. She claims that abuse is what caused her to shoot her husband, but police find that years earlier she had committed the crime of larceny.
A woman seemed to have hit the jackpot when she started dating wealthy casino heir Ted Binion. But, her luck took a turn for the worse when Binion was found dead in his home, and she became a key suspect.
A desperate wife and mother watched her husband suffer for years from Huntington's disease, but when her son fell ill, she was compelled to take drastic action.
A battered housewife knew she had to escape her brutal spouse for the sake of her children. However, her husband refused to let her go and she had to fight for her freedom. She stands up and tries to end the reign of her abusive husband.
She shot her husband three times after their business collapsed and he embarked on an affair, but would a jury believe her claim of self-defense?
In 2002, a quiet Iowa housewife shot her abusive husband in their bedroom, then left the room and shut the door. It stayed shut for more than a year before authorities became suspicious of his disappearance. When police finally discovered the body, they learned the truth behind a terrible crime and an unlikely killer.
It started out as fun and games when a woman and her husband played "guess what I'm touching you with" while he was handcuffed and blindfolded. But, the fun ended when she touched her husband with the blade of a knife.
An Iowa woman confronted her estranged husband about his affair. The heated argument ended with her husband being stabbed to death.
The former reigning Miss Savannah fatally shot her boyfriend after tracking him to his fiancée's house. However, she claimed that she was defending herself after he went for his gun.
A mother lost custody of her children and the bulk of her marital assets in a bitter divorce. Her ex-husband, a college professor, was fatally shot in his driveway in October of 2004.
Just when a woman finds herself on the verge of a messy divorce, her husband turned up dead. The investigation that followed would reveal a bewildering conspiracy that revealed hitmen hired to kill the hitmen who had murdered her husband.
A widow was able to successfully rebuild her life after her first husband was brutally killed during a home robbery. Two decades later; however, the soccer mom faced further questioning over what really happened that fateful day.
When a rebellious 16-year-old girl snuck out to spend the night with her older boyfriend, her parents grounded her. Then, her parents were found brutally murdered. Did teenage angst take a deadly turn?
When Joan Shannon's soldier husband was shot to death by her teenaged daughter, it didn't take long before authorities suspected that she may have played a role in the demise of her well-insured spouse.
When her Air Force Captain husband was shot dead, investigators blamed Michelle's lover, but when they tried to arrest the widow for conspiracy, she had vanished.
A Tennessee woman led a seemingly normal life in an upscale Brentwood neighborhood. She was married and had started a successful business. But, her relationship with her husband was troubled. It wasn't long before her depression and an affair put murder on the agenda.
A married couple were making a name for themselves with a successful roofing and chimney sweep business in their small Kentucky community. The wife was the bookkeeper for the family business and was behind on taxes. But, tragedy struck on the night of May 17, 2005, when her husband turns up dead before he can learn about her secret.
She had known her sister's longtime boyfriend for 18 years and trusted him. He was practically an uncle to her three children and often had them over to his home. He was the farthest thing from her mind when she tried to discover why her 16-year-old daughter was depressed. Then she found out he was abusing her children...
In 1987, a four-time divorcee married a Las Vegas real-estate mogul. With his $11 million dollar fortune to draw from, she was thrilled to be able to pursue her passion for buying and selling antique furniture. By 1994, however, his penchant for women and alcohol had put some serious cracks in their once rock-solid marriage and would lead to a sticky end.
A successful healthcare executive's marriage had hit the rocks. In February 2000, after years of marital turmoil, her husband was discovered beaten and stabbed to death.
When a 15-year-old girl's parents sent her to a respected therapist, they had no way of seeing the future. Less than a year after her therapy began, the middle-aged psychologist had fallen in love with his young patient. Their relationship blossomed into marriage and children, but their feuds would lead to murder.
Life was good for popular Louisville, KY, bar owners and they seemed like a close couple to their customers. But, their long days working together would result in murder when he turned up dead and her son blamed her for the crime.
A former prom queen was the all American girl, but she could not seem to master her personal life. Was it a case of 'fatal' attraction when she started dating her lover?
An Iowa couple's marriage was less than idyllic. She caught her husband with a prostitute in the kitchen of their farmhouse, and she had a rifle in her hand when she made the discovery.
A Las Vegas woman ended years of mother-daughter conflict when she put her unstable mother away. But, she had new problems when police discovered where she had put her mother.
A deaf lesbian lived a hard life in the conservative Midwest. In February of 2006, her romantic rival was murdered and she found herself being questioned about committing the crime.
In May 2004, a nurse told friends that her husband of five years had walked out on her. Days later his dismembered body washed up on the shore of Chesapeake Bay.
A preacher's wife finds a sinful solution to a financial crisis and a troubled marriage.
A mom spent seven years fighting her ex-husband over custody of their two daughters, until she convinced her new husband to end the custody battle with a bullet.
A possessive student was looking forward to a career in criminal law, but a spat with her boyfriend would see her as a defendant, not an attorney.
How could a confrontation about a baby registration mix up lead to a violent altercation, and ultimately murder, between two expectant mothers?
A jealous woman spent thousands on cosmetic surgery to please her lover. After she discovered he was cheating on her, she spent a thousand more to end it.
She was a keen cook, but when her boyfriend died suddenly, just like her husband years before, her special cooking ingredient was uncovered.
A wealthy female ranch owner's life of money, sex and drugs came to a halt when her boyfriend was shot.
When a woman's policeman husband was found shot dead, it appeared to be nothing more than a tragic accident. But was the grieving widow really all she seemed?
A former beauty queen and socialite would regularly make the society columns. But after a gruesome 2001 murder, she made headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The chilling tale of a frustrated wife and overworked mother who thought that by murdering her husband, she could finally be free. She was sadly mistaken.
Discover how a selection of hidden mementos exposed a happily married businesswoman as the cold-blooded killer of a local couple who had mysteriously disappeared.
A gifted chemist who worked in a biotech lab had a past she wouldn't talk about - one that included a dangerous secret and a motive for murder.
A school teacher had been a patient woman, but her patience wore thin when her husband started abusing her. She turned to the police and later a more permanent solution to solve her problems.
Bored with her job and her marriage, a nurse gives her husband a lethal injection and sets the house on fire in an attempt to collect the insurance.
A designer fell under the spell of a conman and was later charged with his wife's murder. Did she kill? Discover a bizarre case involving aliens and brainwashing.
Marriage and kids didn't stop their mom from drinking and dancing. When money troubles threaten her fun, she realizes how to get more.
A look at the crimes of a wife and mother who masterminded the shooting of her husband with the help of her alleged teenage lover and her stepdaughter's boyfriend.
With the help of her lover, a cheating wife allegedly bludgeoned her husband to death and staged his murder as an accident. But was love the motive... or money?
A grandmother moved to Florida to spend more time with her granddaughter. When the girl's father decided to move her to Montana, she brings the relocation plan to a dead stop.
When a nursing home administrator was on the verge of being sacked for cooking books, she laid her hands on a gun and did some firing of her own.
When an unfaithful chemist wanted out of her marriage, she preferred arsenic to divorce proceedings, embroiling her lover in her deadly scheme.
When a teacher's husband leaves for a night out, his lover and his wife wait up for his return, having already prepared a deadly lesson.
When a ranch hand's body is found in a river, the police have little to go on, until a money trail leads them to a a married couple and a grim truth is revealed.
When a dating couple engaged in a property dispute, the consequences became deadly. After a bitter break-up, there was yet another deadly result.
When her long-term lover refused to end his marriage, she drove to his wife's office and waited for her love rival outside ending in a deadly outcome.
On the morning of July 14, 2005, a young Illinois woman drove through her town at 90 mph, killing three men. What caused this pretty student to act so recklessly?
When a woman finds out her father leaves her little cash in his will, she's prepared to get her hands on the family fortune.
A teen bride gave her husband, a personal trainer, exactly what he wanted as a wedding gift. In July 2003, a Florida woman, who had charged that same personal trainer with assault, was found shot to death.
In July 2003, a father, soon-to-be divorced from his estranged biochemist wife, fails to turn up for work. Police find his keys, wallet, phone and then body floating in tank of acid. What caused his killer to snap?
When a seemingly fit and healthy married Marine drops dead, doctors believe it was a tragic accident. But when a second test reveals arsenic in his system, foul play is suspected.
A cold case involving an ex-stripper heats up when investigators revisit the 1996 shooting death of a commercial fisherman in Alaska.
Investigators link the 1994 death of an odd job man to a highly respected lawyer, a fierce custody battle for a young child and a determined aunt.
When a policeman is murdered in September 2006, investigators are quick to arrest his troubled girlfriend, a deputy jailer. Was it cold-blooded murder? Or can she prove she killed him in self defense?
When a prominent district attorney is found dead on his sofa, a family realizes that loyalty means nothing, but will the right person pay for the crime?
When a businessman went missing in 1996, a business rivalry was revealed and, subsequently, the grisly truth.
Police investigate the execution-style murder of a popular casino employee who was just a signature away from divorcing his wife.
An anniversary celebration turns tragic when a young husband is gunned down during what appears to be a beach-front robbery but proves to be so much more. An alleged affair comes to light.
Just after her dad had left for church, a teenager called the police and confessed to a murder. When the cops arrived, they found her mother, violently stabbed to death. Did she do it?
A prison nurse fell for an inmate. Eventually, she loses her job and they get married. Faced with a life apart, she frees her inmate husband by helping him escape when he is transported from court, resulting in violence and murder.
A woman's neighbors tried to help her and her husband when a fire started - but this fire was no accident. A criminal investigation is started.
When a married teacher's student lover moves into the home she shares with her husband, a deadly love triangle is formed that leads to an emotionally driven murder.
In a shocking case in Missouri, a mother is left for dead and her baby stolen when she does the kindly thing and lets an unknown woman into her house to use the telephone.
After a married Canadian Air Force Major is found mysteriously slain in his driveway, police uncover a secret affair that could have led to his permanent grounding.
A couples' honeymoon period came to an abrupt end when, after just two months of marriage, the recent groom was found strangled in their New York home.
An extended version of a 2008 episode, S6:E14, exploring the criminal case of Michelle Michael, featuring updated news and extra footage. Michael was accused of giving her husband a lethal injection and then setting fire to their West Virginia home in November 2005. (also shown as S8:E26)
When a high-roller, and pro poker player, was found stabbed to death in his luxury Las Vegas apartment in April 2007, police suspected his missing wife held the key to his violent murder.
After a police officer's death is set up as suicide, investigators turn to the murdered man's girlfriend, only to discover that she has completely vanished.
A December 1996 case involves an aspiring model, her fiancé and, at first glance, an apparent road-rage attack. The British public got behind her when she sadly revealed how she witnessed her husband's murder, but did she?
When a man is found shot to death in his Montana home in June 2007, police uncover a curious case of fatal attraction, as his wife points the blame at her husband's disgruntled ex-lover.
A former Texas rodeo queen faces a different kind of judge when she's accused of shooting her oilman ex-beau. Will the jury believe it was self defense?
In June 2004, a plumber is shot dead on his doorstep. Investigators needn't search far for their culprits, uncovering a sinister plot.
A former royal aide's regal fairy tale abruptly ended when her millionaire lover is found stabbed to death in September 2000. She is missing and police fear for her life - is she a victim too?
After a husband dies in June 2000, his wife is accused of spiking his drink. The community divides into those who think his death was accidental and those who think he was deliberately poisoned.
Elicia Hughes is suspected of shooting her husband, Brian, in their home in June 2004 after learning of his infidelity. Supersized with additional footage.
When a wife called 911, saying her husband had shot himself, it was quickly clear that her story was not credible. (also shown as S8:E2)
A mother's family had a habit of dying - until her daughter survived a 'suicide attempt'. (also shown as S8:E4)
When a divorced man received an unexpected phone call from police telling him there was a plot on his life, his doctor ex-wife was to blame. (also shown as S7:E32)
A Mississippi teacher was having an affair. Her lover's pregnant fiancée, along with the woman's unborn child, are murdered. (also shown as S8:E16)
A Missouri man goes missing, and his ex-wife holds the key to the mystery.
A nurse's life is turned upside down when her husband is murdered and a secret video shows that she's hiding something from police. (also shown as S8:E16) (original aired S6:E16)
A business woman's life becomes a sci-fi tale, when her new boyfriend's ex is abducted and clues point toward an extraterrestrial motive. (original aired S6:E15)
A toxic mother-daughter relationship spills over to the men in their lives, with deadly consequences. (also shown as S8:E3)
A popular professor's death looks like an accident, but turns into a murder mystery with his widow at the center. (original aired S6:E18)
A modern-day Romeo and Juliet story has a killer ending. (also shown as S8:E4)
A fitness queen turns fugitive when her assistant's body turns up in her car. (also shown as S8:E5)
A military wife is caught in deadly love triangle. (original aired S6:E17)
The premature death of a cancer victim leaves his wife facing lethal injection. (also shown as S8:E7)
A woman eludes police for six years after a confrontation with her neighbor turns deadly. (original aired S6:E12)
A young woman's scrapbook offers insight into a shocking crime. (original aired S6:E11)
A yoga instructor's death reveals his girlfriend's secret double life. (also shown as S8:E10)
Two bodies in the back of a burning car lead police to the door of a police officer's wife. (also shown as S8:E11) (original aired S6:E2)
A teen love triangle ends with a missing girl, a dismembered body and three families changed forever in East Moline, IL. (also shown as S8:E12)
The turbulent relationship between a promising law student and her boyfriend ends with an unexpected act of violence. (original aired S6:E3)
Forced to choose between her mother and her boyfriend, a Florida teen makes a deadly decision in West Palm Beach, FL. (also shown as S8:E14)
A young girl's death is complicated by her lesbian lover -- and her lesbian lover's husband in Easton, PA. (also shown as S8:E15)
In Greeley, CO, the motive behind the execution-style murder of a police officer's wife puts a dark new twist on the term "internal affairs." (original aired S6:E25)
In Akron, OH, a beauty queen ends up in the spotlight when a local murder reveals her scandalous secret life, but was she wrongly accused? (original aired S6:E9)
A man awakens alone to find a knife-wielding man in his bedroom -- but is his absent wife a victim or an accomplice? (original aired S6:E10)
In 2005, a wife accidentally shot her police officer husband with his service weapon. But, when police learned the grieving widow had also embezzled money from her church to cover the family's debt, was her husband's life insurance a motive to kill? (original aired S6:E8)
In Boynton Beach, FL, a beautiful young woman is caught on tape plotting to kill her husband -- but was it real or an audition for reality TV? (also shown as S8:E18)
A case study of an Arizona woman who was convicted of the August 2007 shooting death of her husband. (also shown as S8:E19)
A chemist, a dying husband and a suicide add up to a murder mystery in Raleigh, NC. (original aired S6:E21)
In Clearwater, FL, a businesswoman seeks revenge and ends up a fugitive. (also shown as S8:E21)
In Farmington Hills, MI, a popular elementary school teacher is accused of murdering her husband with an axe. (also shown as S8:E22)
In Alexandria, KY, a bookkeeper gets behind on taxes for the family business, and her husband turns up dead before he can learn about her secret. (original aired S5:E2)
In Toronto, a Canadian woman gets caught up in a love triangle... and a murder investigation. (also shown as S8:E24)
A preacher and his wife looked like they had a marriage made in heaven -- until a body was found in the parsonage. Was it cold-blooded murder or something else? (original aired S6:E1)
In Nashville, TN, it's murder for her marriage when a woman's secret lover comes out of the closet. (original aired S5:E1)
When her roommates are killed, an Ohio woman and her boyfriend blame each other.
A woman goes to deadly extremes to help her son win a custody battle with his ex.
A mother-son relationship is tested when a murder comes between them.
A young woman's obsession with fantasy role-playing games ends with the real world murder of her father.
A custody issue is resolved when a woman and her new husband kill her ex.
Was the driver in a hit-and-run death an abused woman or woman scorned?
A love triangle between a preacher, his son and his girlfriend ends in the death of the preacher's wife.
A mother is hailed as a hero when she kills a home intruder -- but a secret journal leads police to suspect she may have planned a cold-blooded murder.
A widow and her stepdaughter accuse each other of murder - but only one goes on trial for her life.
One woman methodically exacts her revenge by ambushing the girlfriend of a former Chicago Bears star.
A wife refuses to watch a Star Wars cartoon with her husband, so he strikes her -- and she strikes back.
A beautiful blonde soccer mom has a history of manipulating men - but does that make her a murderer?
An Oakland hairdresser claims her boyfriend's death is an unfortunate accident.
A lesbian love triangle turns deadly when one woman disappears and police look to the other two for answers.
A man dies in an apparent freak accident, but soon his wife is accused of murder and more.
A mother responds to her estranged daughter's call for help and walks into a deadly trap.
An L.A. police detective turns suspect when DNA cracks a 23-year murder mystery.
A love triangle pushes two teenage girls into a deadly confrontation.
A brutal attack in a yoga shop leaves one victim dead -- and the other... a suspect.
When a beloved businessman's daughter is accused of his murder, she makes a terrible accusation of her own.
A mother schemes to save the expense of a divorce by recruiting her 16-year-old son to help end her unhappy marriage.
A single slip of paper in a grandmother's purse reveals a murderer's identity seven years after a case goes cold.
A doting father is shot down on his doorstep, and police find his killer too close to home for comfort.
A biochemist becomes obsessed with a co-worker and formulates a plot to eliminate his fiancée and her husband.
A popular college basketball player's clash with her more studious roommate ends in tragedy.
A wife shoots her husband during a family hunting trip and authorities question whether it was an accident - or something more sinister.
A quiet California cul-de-sac becomes a crime scene when a couple's domestic drama reaches a deadly climax.
A popular police officer is killed, and the motive may be payback - by a woman scorned.
A secret affair between a woman and her church's pastor becomes public when they become suspects in a murder.
A college romance goes cold -- and ends with a murder that takes 22 years to solve.
A husband is shot to death on New Year's Day in January 2009.
A biology professor ends a faculty meeting with gunfire and reveals a surprising history of violence.
Two teen girls are brutally murdered - could one of their best friends be responsible?
A wife claims an intruder killed her husband, but the real mystery turns out to be the couple's secret lives.
A woman confesses to her husband's unsolved murder -- but was she telling the truth?
A woman complains about her ex-husband, but her venting has deadly consequences.
An old flame comes back to rekindle a romance and ends up charged with murder and arson.
A wife is the target of three assassination attempts, and her husband and his lover point the fingers at each other.
A former college teaching assistant kidnaps and shoots her fiancé after he breaks off the engagement.
A wife is charged with killing her husband, an attorney with financial woes - but was it a suicide, and was she wrongly accused?
A women's advocate and respected business owner snaps, turning a bitter custody fight into a plot for murder.
An army reservist disappears, and his temperamental wife appears to have cooked the evidence.
A crime novelist's plot for her husband's untimely death takes an unexpected turn.
A multimillionaire's wife plots with her brother to put a permanent end to her husband's philandering.
When a woman is brutally murdered and her neighbor attacked, police discover the two women share more than a property line.
A nurse's turbulent marriage flatlines when her husband dies from a lethal dose of liquid morphine.
A woman runs a boarding house with a killer eviction policy.
When a man and his girlfriend are attacked, the evidence leads detectives to his ex-wife's door.
A former teacher's plea of self-defense is called into question when secrets about her sordid secret work life are revealed.
A woman runs over her husband and claims it's a tragic accident, but video evidence calls her innocence into question.
A young widow blames depression, but was her Air Force husband's death more sinister than a suicide?
A discovery in the woods leads police to a troubled marriage, a drug overdose and a deadly plot.
A millionaire lottery winner goes missing, leaving his financial advisor in the spotlight.
A brutal fight leaves a New York woman fighting for her life and her freedom.
A suspicious fire hides a deadly secret and forces a son to testify against his only remaining parent.
A man's last will and testament points police to his murderer.
A deadly break-in pits mother against daughter, revealing a secret addiction.
The search for a missing man leads investigators to a surprising discovery.
The story behind the beautiful suspect in a brutal murder investigation and the trial that captured the nation's attention. Part 1 of 2.
The anticipated conclusion to the story behind the trial that captured the nation's attention. Part 2 of 2.
The murder of a church choir member uncovers a sordid secret and an unlikely love triangle.
A roadside shooting leaves one man dead, and exposes his wife's wild double life.
A murder in an isolated parking lot leads to betrayal, multiple suspects and a lot of finger-pointing.
A suspicious shooting reveals a pretty real estate agent's scandalous secret life.
The brutal murder of a homecoming queen shocks a NY town.
A custody battle, a shooting and a suicide on the train tracks all point to one woman.
A doting husband gunned down in Atlanta reveals a wife's secret addiction.
A brutal slaying and car fire leads police to a family conspiracy.
Did an Ohio man kill himself? Or could his fiancé be to blame?
A bizarre bombing, a body in a freezer and a jilted boyfriend lead police to a woman with a notorious past.
A college instructor dials 911, but will the police find a murder scene or a suicide?
A woman blames mistaken identity in her boyfriend's death, but does the evidence point to something more sinister?
Police unravel the mystery of a former Vegas showgirl, a dismembered body and a missing husband.
A suspicious fire and a secret lover lead officials to ask if the wife was involved.
A woman is attacked and her wealthy lover killed, but police soon question her story.
The murder of a Texas man reveals a deadly love triangle and destroys two families.
When a young Marine goes missing, police uncover his troubled marriage and a deadly plot.
A school nurse pulls the trigger, but was it self-defense or murder?
A mysterious bar fire reveals a murder and one woman's desperation to cover up her secret addiction.
After a deadly fight, a mother's secrets are exposed but she has a few surprises for the jury.
An elderly woman's death leads to shocking revelations about her daughter's double life.
A mysterious death leads one family into troubled waters as they search for justice.
After an alcoholic millionaire dies of seemingly natural causes, an unexpected betrayal reveals there may be more to the victim's death - and to his beautiful party-girl niece - than first meets the eye.
A family's suspicion leads them to the grisly truth about a young father's disappearance.
A pretty blonde survives the attack that kills her husband – but will her story hold up?
A devout mother pulls a gun and exposes the problems in her marriage and her mind.
A troubled small-town teen moves to Las Vegas in search of adventure, but Sin City gives her much more than she bargained for. Is she guilty of a gruesome murder, or an innocent victim of circumstance?
Best friends band together after a husband's death, but are they sharing a deadly secret?
A hunter's death has authorities tracking a killer, but the trail leads surprisingly close to home. (also shown as S12:E10)
When Latin pop star Selena is found bleeding to death in a hotel lobby, authorities begin to suspect that Yolanda Saldivar-her number one fan and close friend, may not have been as loyal as Selena thought. (also shown as S14:E13)
When a beautiful woman's much older husband disappears under mysterious circumstances, police suspect that more than just the woman's story has been cooked up.
In a classic game of good cop bad cop, a determined detective befriends a Wisconsin woman to solve her boyfriend's suspicious disappearance.
When a young mother of 16-year-old twins is found dead, investigators must delve deep into family's complicated relationship in order to unravel the mystery of her murder.
After a bedridden former police officer is executed in his own home, his wife's sordid secrets become public knowledge and turn the investigation in a surprising direction.
When a marriage ends in flames, police must determine whether it was an accident or an act of revenge.
The search for a missing man leads police to his girlfriend and a host of secrets about their past.
A woman is attacked and her wealthy lover killed, but police soon question her story.
A suspicious fire and a secret lover lead officials to ask if the wife was involved.
A young woman's rise from humble beginnings and her reconnection with a childhood crush seems like a fairy tale story in the making, but will her newfound happiness be destroyed by questions about a missing man?
An Arizona farmer's murder goes cold as speculation mounts about his wife's secret life and the role of a mysterious con man.
When a man is abducted from his front yard, evidence from a taser and a strange car accident lead them to the unlikeliest of suspects.
A wealthy socialite and former model becomes the main suspect behind a car bomb murder outside an exclusive country club.
The mystery of a decapitated corpse leads police to make an unlikely accusation about a college student and her missing husband.
An arranged marriage goes awry, but was it the husband or his immigrant wife who set a deadly fire?
A brutal murder uncovers one couple's shocking history of domestic abuse and raises surprising questions about the identity of the aggressor.
The discovery of a murdered man exposes the dark and disturbing secrets hidden within his family.
A Snapped special episode: Three women are driven to extremes, all with one thing in common: social media.
A brutal attack with a hammer leads to claims of abuse and reveals a shocking secret life.
A prominent scientist is bludgeoned to death with a blue stiletto heel.
After a man is found dead on his boat, questions surface about his past and his wife.
A sudden illness ends a short marriage, but is the widow hiding a poisonous secret?
When a man is beaten to death in his own home, police search for intruders but find a suspect much closer to home.
A contractor's murder leads to another death, three arrests and a shocking motive.
The case of a missing man uncovers a family willing to go to any lengths to get what they want.
A young wife finds her husband dead, but police soon uncover a twisted web of lies and murder.
Years after the tragic shooting of his father, a young man reveals the depths of his mother's cruelty.
A murder in broad daylight causes the authorities to question whether it was an act of self-defense or a cold blooded murder.
Years after a deadly home invasion, a Texas woman faces new questions about the death of her mother.
They say a mother's love is forever, but when a dead body is found in a small town in Texas will it have one mother facing death?
A small town church is shocked when one member is shot and another stands accused.
A mysterious disappearance leads police to a woman pushing a trash can full of body parts down the street.
A car crashes into a tree, killing a man. Was it just a tragic accident or a murder plot?
A 13-year-old confesses to murder, but police suspect he's being manipulated by his half-sister.
A murder investigation which pits a son against his mother and sheds new light on a previously unsolved death.
When remains of a dead body are discovered under a trailer, the police suspect that they belong to a man who disappeared 5 years earlier.
The celebrity murder that shocked a nation – one of the country’s leading comedians is gunned down in his own home.
The investigation into a deadly home invasion reveals just how far a father would go for his daughter.
Michele seemed to have a perfect life of wealth and success, until her husband is found shot in his own bed; She faces tough questions about suicide, murder and money.
The poisoning of a prominent cancer researcher raises scandalous questions about one of his co-workers.
The investigation into an apparent farm accident reveals a tangled family plot with one woman at the center.
After an unstable upbringing, Sabrina Zunich was placed with a seemingly perfect foster family. However, the brutal murder of her foster mother raised questions about Sabrina’s relationship with her foster father.
Arthur Burney’s death seemed to be from natural causes, until a medical examiner discovered a bullet in his head. The investigation reveals shocking and disturbing secrets about the double life of his wife and teenage daughter.
A body found in the snow leads to an ex-girlfriend, an unlikely clue and a secret marriage.
Erin reports a brutal attack on her friend turned lover, but a secret relationship and allegations of abuse add a surprising twist to the investigation.
A best friend’s betrayal reveals a woman’s plot to murder her husband. The trail reveals shocking secrets of witchcraft, poison and juicy neighborhood affairs.
Amber finds her home ransacked, and the police find her fiancé dead in his bed. What at first seems like a home invasion gone wrong turns into a twisted situation, as melting snow reveals a clue.
After her husband is shot, Teresa sends authorities on the hunt for two gunmen but the evidence points to a killer much closer to home.
A Snapped Special Episode featuring two poisonous love stories: A wealthy socialite and a Midwestern woman who have only one thing in common.
After casually dating Katrina for less than a month, Eric is found dead in his apartment. The suspicious death leaves the police asking if it was a suicide, an intruder, or if Katrina has a deadly secret?
Lynette flees the country when her ex-boyfriend is shot during a custody dispute, but finding her is only one of the challenges investigators have to face.
Suzanne's marriage comes to an end when she and Frank's best friend begin a scandalous love affair. After Frank is gunned down, police discover a sick plot of lies and manipulation, centered on their ongoing custody battle.
A missing person case goes cold until a nervous breakdown leads to a confession. Were the clues really there or was the evidence just cooked up?
A successful daycare owner finds her husband dead after an alleged home invasion, but police discover a shocking double life and a murder plan full of possible accomplices.
A family searches for a missing teen only to find out she's been betrayed by her closest friends.
When a young father is murdered, suspicion turns to his child's mother, but was his death a drug hit as she claimed or was it a more personal vendetta?
A 39-year marriage ends in a brutal death, revealing a surprising tale of adultery and murder.
A Snapped Special Episode: Two cases gone cold leave the victim's families wondering if they will ever see justice.
A vicious attack leaves a man dead and his girlfriend under suspicion, but is there enough evidence to prove murder?
A pretty, young nursing student disappears and the investigation uncovers a deadly feud with her former best friend.
When a 79-year old woman goes missing, her daughter blames dementia but the rest of her family suspects someone much closer to home.
A church congregation is shocked when a deadly home invasion turns out to be part of a scandalous web of sex, lies and greed.
In this two part special, Snapped examines the notorious case of the Menendez brothers: their background, their crime and the stunning trials that made history. Part 1 of 2.
In this two part special, Snapped examines the notorious case of the Menendez brothers: their background, their crime and the stunning trials that made history. Part 2 of 2.
The search for a missing man leads to a disturbing discovery years later deep in his wife's closet.
The death of a state trooper leads to an all-out hunt for his killer, but the evidence points to his new wife and a big secret.
When the husband of a popular teacher's aide is shot to death, the investigation uncovers infidelity, teenage hit men and an airtight alibi.
A brutal death reveals a disturbing family secret and pits mother against daughter.
A mother's fury leads to a shooting in the woods, but who will the community side with?
A 17-year relationship ends in gunfire, leaving two children fatherless as cops ask - was it self-defense or was it an act of jealousy?
The discovery of an unidentified woman's decomposed body in a roadside ditch leads to a mystery that unravels a deadly love triangle.
She said her husband ran away with his much younger mistress, but after years of suspicion, police find him much closer to home.
When a camper goes missing, the search uncovers problems in his marriage and a deadly plot.
A beautiful college student and a successful attorney looked the perfect couple, but a shooting reveals the shocking secrets in their relationship. After reviewing the interrogation tapes will a jury believe claims of self-defense?
A deadly home invasion leads to questions about a popular bartender, illegal drugs and the murder of her husband.
A shooting has investigators asking was it the work of a rebellious son, an abused wife or something far more sinister?
The discovery of a dismembered man rocks a close-knit town as shocking accusations spread about the alleged culprit-his doting mother.
A shocking murder raises questions about a young woman, her relationship with her boss and the possibility of multiple personalities.
The murder of a devoted family man leads investigators through a twisted tale of infidelity, betrayal and one woman's deadly plan.
A woman faces tough decisions when her husband is on life support due to a mysterious illness, but is she a distraught wife in love or will the investigation uncover a poisonous secret?
One man's brutal murder leads to questions about a doomed love triangle and the intentions of the woman at the center of it all.
A business man's mysterious death sends police on a years-long investigation that leads to suspicions of those nearest and dearest to him.
When 8 months pregnant Laci Peterson went missing on Christmas Eve 2002, her disappearance became a shocking national story. Scott, convicted of her murder 15 years ago, now has grounds for an appeal. Did Scott receive a fair trial?
An attractive woman witnesses her ex-boyfriend’s shooting, but can’t remember what happened, raising questions about suicide, stalking and split personalities.
When a daughter discovers her parents' dead bodies within weeks of two other family members' murders, investigators wonder if the family is being targeted or if it could be an inside job.
A body encased in concrete leads to questions about a former sheriff's deputy and her boyfriend's ties to law enforcement.
When a body is discovered in the woods, authorities ask if he's the victim of revenge from an ex-girlfriend, her over-protective brother or her 14-year-old son.
A deadly shooting raises questions about an elderly man's business dealings and his friendship with a much younger woman.
While a community searches for a missing businesswoman, police uncover a shocking dispute with a money-hungry relative that they hope will lead them to a killer.
A young mother claims she was caught up in her boyfriend's murderous plan, but is she an innocent victim or a killer?
They say deaths come in three, but when a young woman falls ill after eerily similar deaths of her father and brother, suspicion turns to a family member and the limits of a mother's love.
In a shocking turn of events, a mother must face her demons when her daughter is left for dead after a vicious murder.
A woman finds her husband dead and proclaims her innocence, but questions about his wealth, a suspicious fire and her scandalous past raise red flags.
A foreclosure leads police to a concrete grave and a twisted plot of deception, fraud and murder, as one woman goes to extraordinary lengths to avoid justice.
When a beloved Wisconsin father disappears, his wife blames drugs, but close friends suspect a violent confrontation that ended a marriage filled with secrets.
A churchgoing southern woman loses her husband to tragedy, but a cloud of suspicion haunts her new marriage and leads investigators to a new conclusion.
A violent home invasion leads to suspicion about the victim's stepdaughter and a mystery man, but a startling confession reveals a more intimate betrayal.
An in depth look at the life and crimes of master manipulator, and monster, Drew Peterson. Peterson is currently serving time for the murder of his third wife while the search for his fourth wife Stacy continues.
A popular cab-driver is shot dead on the job, but the search for his killer reveals his wife’s secret prison visits, a torrid affair and a possible conspiracy.
Tupac and Biggie once friends, became embroiled in a collision course that ended in tragedy. Loved ones and insiders give personal accounts of the pivotal six day period between Tupac's shooting and his tragic death.
The murder of a beloved widower leaves police wondering what secrets his marriage, to his much younger new wife, might be hiding.
An Air Force sergeant is gunned down in his garage revealing an elaborate conspiracy with an unlikely mastermind.
Police must unravel a mystery involving an Arizona couple, cross-country romance and a deadly plan.
Halloween becomes a real-life horror story when police discover a beloved mother of four murdered. The panic intensifies as the investigation turns into a case populated by demons, masks and a potential psychopath on the loose.
On Halloween night a knife-wielding intruder attacks and kills two roommates and leaves another lucky to be alive. Although the story is reminiscent to the plot of a horror film - for this California town the terror is all too real.
Trick-or-treaters in a small Indiana town have no idea that the sweet grandmother passing out candy is also hiding a deadly secret in her garage.
After a massive Halloween bash ends with a young woman's mysterious disappearance, a tiny farming town fears that evil stalks its fields.
Helen's boyfriend goes missing just as authorities find a dismembered torso, but is it case closed? Or 20 years later, is Helen's new story a game changer?
The death of a police officer leads to a search for her killer. Is her shooting payback for an old arrest or is it much closer to home?
The family of a former soldier questions whether or not his death was a tragic coincidence when they learn of a suspicious detail from his wife's past.
When a missing man's body is found, his wife finds herself under a microscope, but can police prove she was involved before the case goes cold?
Two deceased men both helped out a damsel in distress. Did playing the good samaritan cost them their lives, and should authorities be worried that she could put someone else at risk?
Devoted to raising her daughter's child, a loving grandmother is found executed in her own home. Police unfold an ongoing custody battle which leads to suspicions towards those nearest to her grandchild.
A young man ends up dead while out hunting. Was this the case of an accidental shooting, or was there a more sinister explanation?
An Arizona socialite makes a gruesome discovery which leads local law enforcement to ask questions about her troubled marriage. She claims she found a man dead, but police have reason to believe otherwise.
A young man is brutally murdered and a woman is found covered in blood just hours later. She is adamant that she is innocent, and later a twist in the case shocks everyone involved.
Does a shocking carjacking have ties to international espionage? Or will the murderer turn out to be someone much closer to home?
When a young father goes missing, authorities suspect his illegal activities, but a revelation about the mother of his children turns the investigation upside down.
A generous couple opens their home to help others, but a deadly home invasion raises questions about lies and conspiracy under their roof.
A deadly fire destroys a home and leaves one man dead, but investigators suspect the fire was an inside job.
A possible love triangle has deadly consequences for a prominent California lawyer.
When a determined son urges police to investigate the disappearance of his father, he is met with a storm of family tragedy and betrayal.
The investigation into the murder of a fellow officer plunges detectives into a cavern of secrets and lies.
The death of a Texas racecar champion leads detectives down a winding road of suspects and reveals deep, dark family secrets hidden for decades.
An in depth look at the complexities of the case against the woman branded as America's first female serial killer. Questions still revolve around her claim of self-defense and whether or not she got the justice she deserved.
When a popular construction man in a tight-knit Texas town is found gunned down in his own home, it takes police a decade and a half to track down the killer.
When a Brooklyn native is found shot to death in the backseat of his car in a rough Atlanta neighborhood, police have to figure out if trouble followed him south or if the killer is in his inner circle.
A mysterious shooting of a religious family man leaves a community questioning if it was a drug-related slaying or a bloody family affair.
A quiet Wisconsin town is rocked by its first homicide in six years when an eccentric father of four is found dead in his basement.
An Army vet survives two tours in Iraq, only to be gunned down in his own home.
A parking lot shooting in the dead of night leaves detectives with a long list of suspects, but all along the killer was hiding in plain sight.
Nurse Charles Cullen is one of America's most prolific serial killers. Police say he may have murdered up to 400 victims, Cullen claimed he acted mercifully. An in-depth look into the case reveals the truth behind his motives.
Police believe nurse Kristen Gilbert may have committed up to 60 murders at a hospital in Massachusetts. Some say an affair drove Gilbert to murder while others think her narcissism caused the death of these innocent patients.
A troubled woman turns her life around when she moves back home to the family farm. When her elderly mother disappears, police uncover a twisted web of deceit, betrayal, and forbidden romance.
When a charismatic father and adored member of the local youth sports community is bludgeoned to death, police must discern fact from fiction to pinpoint his murderer.
A small town church is stunned when a parishioner is murdered; in a stunning twist the suspect pool is drawn directly from the church walls.
A concerned father in Arkansas reports his son missing, launching an investigation that would unearth a dark network of lies and a horrific discovery more deadly than police ever imagined.
A doting grandmother alerts police when she recognizes her daughter's dead body on the evening news, triggering an investigation that proves blood isn't always thicker than water.
When authorities discover a young woman's body in a shed, they struggle to determine whether her killer is someone under her own roof or the result of an illicit affair.
The investigation into a missing mechanic sends Texas authorities on a wild goose chase that ceases at a dead end… until years later, when a new tip heats this cold case to a boil.
An affluent grandmother falls victim to an elaborate murder plot fueled by passion and greed.
Sought out by serial killer, Ted Bundy, in the 1970s, Criminal Defense Attorney, John Henry Browne delves into his personal and professional journey to defend one of the most notorious killers in history.
When a woman covered in blood shows up on her neighbor's doorstep, Georgia police commence a home invasion investigation that leads them to uncover more twists than they could have ever imagined.
A tumultuous household dynamic results in the deaths of four family members.
Firefighters battling a vehicle fire are horrified to discover a man's charred body at the base of the flames, and the ensuing investigation reveals a sinister murder plot that few in the small Texas town of Gilmer can fathom.
The murder of a local café owner leads a small-town police force to uncover a diabolical scheme fueled by scandalous temptation.
A jealous teenager’s brash act of violence thrusts a shadowy affair into the national spotlight. The surviving victim, Mary Jo Buttafuoco sheds light on her side of the scandal that rocked America.
When the body of a beloved aircraft machinist is found stuffed in the trunk of his own car, investigators follow a trail of deception to a manipulative killer.
Under the guise of the "BTK Killer," Rader heinously murdered 10 people, over the course of 17 years, all while taunting Wichita police and media before finally being brought to justice, after 30 years of cold cases. In an exclusively acquired interview, the "BTK Killer," which acronym stood for "bind," "torture," "kill" reveals his darkest secrets and what drove him to murder. The special features exclusive interviews with experts and the journalists that were tormented by him.
In the fall of 2011, homicide detectives in towns over 200 miles apart connect two separate murders to one ruthless killer.
When the owner of an Ohio landscaping company is found shot to death in his bed, the ensuing investigation exposes an elaborate web of sex, obsession, and power.
In Gig Harbor, WA, a homicide investigation reveals the dark lengths to which one woman will go for her family's safety.
A contentious divorce and custody battle lands one father in the crosshairs of a sniper.
One of the most notorious citizens of Durham, North Carolina finds herself under scrutiny after her boyfriend is stabbed.
When a man returns home from a party and finds his caregiver shot to death, detectives must sift through a complicated network of animosity and resentment to find their killer.
The murder of a benevolent owner of a landscaping business sends shockwaves through small Ohio town.
When a charred human torso is discovered on a Native American reservation in Montana, local and federal investigators join forces to piece together a heinous crime.
When the bodies of two grandparents are tragically found left for dead, investigators toil to determine whether the slayings were motivated by simmering vengeance or insatiable greed.
When medical examiners determine that a terminally ill Arizona man may have not died from natural causes as his family previously thought, a homicide investigation begins to unravel the truth.
The disappearance of a Michigan man triggers a tragic chain of events that ends in another man's death nearly 400 miles away.
An investigation into the murder of a small-town bus driver exposes secrets behind closed doors.
An investigation into the disappearance of an Iowa mother sends police in two states on a wild journey, during which they encounter a volatile love triangle, stolen identity, arson, and a relentless stalker.
The discovery of a charred body in the bed of a burning pickup truck ignites a homicide investigation in Atlanta, Georgia.
When a pair of Amish teenagers on horseback come across a man’s body in a field, detectives in southern Michigan work to piece together an atrocious crime.
Two young boys are left fatherless when an Air Force sergeant is gunned down by a pair of intruders in his San Antonio home.
An investigation into the heinous murder of a college student in Las Vegas ignites an international manhunt and exposes a lethal love triangle.
The murder of a New Jersey entrepreneur leaves investigators stumped until months later, when a drug bust brings to light a murder plot riddled with greed, addiction and betrayal.
The suspicious shooting of a delivery truck driver shrouds the Sunshine State in darkness.
When the decaying body of a Baltimore man is discovered in his garage, detectives use advanced law enforcement technology to pinpoint a cunning killer.
The peace of an Indiana town is interrupted on Valentine's Day 2003, when police receive a report of a violent murder.
While investigating the murder of a man who was gunned down in his delivery truck, police in California uncover an affair with deadly repercussions.
When a mother of two is found floating in a creek, investigators in Tennessee work to untangle a twisted murder plot.
While investigating a tragic murder, Wisconsin police must work their way through a complex web, spanning across the nation, with alleged mafia ties and scandalous text messages.
After a home invasion in Ohio leaves a corrections officer dead, investigators use controlled calls and an undercover sting at a motel to solve the case and expose a cruel plot with a bloody ending.
An investigation into the disappearance of an Arkansas couple leads a law enforcement team on a manhunt through the rugged terrain of the Ozarks and into unforeseen danger.
When a revered fire lieutenant is gunned down in his driveway, detectives navigate stories of a long-standing neighborhood feud and a surprise cancer scare to piece together a conspiracy plot involving young pawns manipulated by a cunning mastermind.
After a man is shot just a few feet inside his New York home, the ensuing investigation brings to light a murder-for-hire plot spurred by greed.
When police searching for a missing Indiana man discover a body on a riverbank, they launch an investigation that unearths a surprising story of an open marriage and evidence of a brutal torture.
Police in a small Pennsylvania town respond to an eyewitness report of a murder behind a grocery store and find that the victim is no stranger to law enforcement.
When a young mother is executed and her family critically injured, investigators piece together haunting clues and an earlier murder to capture deranged killers with a spiritual calling.
After a young mother disappears with a woman claiming to be a social worker, an investigation into her whereabouts ends in a gruesome discovery.
A family recovering from one devastating loss is hit with another when a man finds his sister stabbed to death in her living room.
When a newlywed couple is gunned down outside a Texas church, small town cops realize they know the victims as they uncover a murder plot fuelled by twisted family ties.
A family's life is turned upside down when a ghost from their past returns for revenge.
When a devout single mother vanishes from her home, investigators fear she's been abducted by a group of teens hell-bent on a devilish plan; they race to find her before it's too late.
When a man goes missing in a rural small town in Tennessee, family members and detectives band together to uncover scandalous secrets fueled by greed and lust.
After a beloved father vanishes, his family and the police work tirelessly for four years to find him; a familiar witness comes forward and leads detectives to finally expose a diabolical conspiracy which may have been paid for by sexual favors.
When the body of a newlywed is spotted at the base of a cliff in Glacier National Park, local and federal authorities join forces for an investigation that will put their skills to the ultimate test.
After a well-known saddle maker passes away from an apparent heart attack, police find reason to question the natural death after rumors about drugs and embezzlement come to light.
A victim's burning body is discovered one night in February and investigators are put on the trail of an elusive criminal whose desire for financial gain leads to murder.
When a household is targeted by gunfire twice in a short amount of time, investigators in rural Missouri sift through a community in search of a family's enemies, which leads them to a mastermind pulling strings.
An investigation into the mysterious death of a loving mother leads authorities to uncover a diabolical plot hatched close to home.
After an endearing World War II veteran and family man is laid to rest from apparent natural causes, a surprise witness surfaces with murder accusations, sparking a police investigation into a devious predator.
When a body is discovered in the trunk of a burning car, police in Ohio sift through the ashes for clues… but as the years slip by without an arrest, will a killer evade capture?
The discovery of a body in a wildlife management area launches a murder investigation that forces a group of friends into the hot seat. When police think they find a surprising clue and possible hidden message the case breaks wide open.
An investigation into the murder of a military hero tests the bonds of military camaraderie and unravels a myriad of secrets, lies and hidden identities.
A woman’s innocence is called into question after her husband dies from a mysterious malady and encourages detectives to take a deep dive into her past.
When a man is ambushed by a firestorm of bullets outside his home, investigators follow a twisted trail of suspects to a vindictive mastermind.
A decorated soldier falls in love with a beautiful model online. Tragically, after he returns home from serving two tours overseas, he’s brutally murdered in his own home. A web of deceit unfolds as the picture of an unlikely killer emerges.
After police discover a philanthropic entrepreneur shot dead in his home, a surprise visit from a stranger attending his funeral takes detectives down an unexpected path to reveal a sweet yet deceptive killer.
An investigation into the murder of a successful business manager and expecting father leads Texas detectives to a seedy underworld and a spiteful killer.
A young mother of two on her way to a birthday party is gunned down on the side of a rural highway. The ensuing investigation reveals fraying within a tight-knit family.
A newlyweds hunting trip becomes lethal when a woman finds her husband shot dead, sending investigators to track a muddy trail of bullet holes, deception, and dirty laundry left by a devious murderer.
The 1988 roadside murder of a man in Virginia sends investigators down a path fraught with doubts and dead ends, until a long-buried secret is unearthed hundreds of miles away revealing decades old secrets.
When a man is found shot to death on a suburban street, a wild investigation commences, featuring a high-speed car chase, dangerous gang members and a twisted murder plot that betrays family loyalties.
As Halloween approaches in southern California, a family of three mysteriously goes missing. During their search for answers, investigators unearth a haunting message that points to murder.
A horrific murder of a young mother on Halloween night sends California investigators on the hunt for a costumed killer.
When a welfare check on a local real-estate tycoon reveals a gruesome murder scene, investigators must sift through alleged drug use, revenge, and a case of mistaken identity to uncover a bombshell of a killer.
When a deadly rumor is stirred up among friends and acquaintances, it sets off an explosion of brutal violence so gruesome that not even a house fire can hide the truth.
The murder of a U.S. Airman leads Las Vegas investigators down a twisted path to one woman’s offbeat oasis and ties to an unusual fan club.
After a woman reports that she and her husband were attacked by a pair of assailants, authorities in Oregon launch an investigation into the crime and unravel a complex scheme.
To solve the sudden and violent murder of a retired landscape architect, investigators weed through information about a disgruntled neighbor and an illicit affair only to find that seeds of resentment are often planted close to home.
The only convicted murderer featured on Snapped twice, Davalloo tells her story in an exclusive prison interview. We look back at the crimes that put her behind bars, reveal details from her past, and examine a possible connection to a cold case.
When a concerned co-worker discovers a man executed in his home in a well to do neighbourhood police are sent down a winding road of greed, drugs, and heartbreak to uncover a spiteful murderer.
After a single mother is found murdered in her Kentucky home, detectives must follow a twisted trail littered with lies to identify the mastermind behind this vicious killing.
When a Kansas mother is discovered brutally murdered in her own home, investigators fear that her missing teenage daughter has met a similar fate. They scour the area for clues until rumors guide them to an unlikely mastermind.
When an apparent slam dunk murder investigation becomes muddied by intricate stories, police discover their star witness is much closer to the murderer than they were initially led to believe.
The cold-case shooting of a Norwood, North Carolina man leaves his family shattered and without answers. After two decades pass the investigation resumes only to uncover mysterious deaths spanning a half-century.
When the body of a well-known mechanic is found floating in a Tennessee river, police unearth evidence that leads them to a ruthless killer fuelled by addiction and greed.
After a truck driver is found shot to death in the cab of his semi-truck, homicide detectives in California follow a trail of deceit to uncover a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to walk free.
A mother is found dead, another woman targeted at home, two mysterious crimes tied together with a shocking common ground. Excessive pride proves to be the downfall of one sinful perpetrator trying to preserve their reputation.
After the brutal attack of a single mother in her own home, authorities work for two decades to uncover an unlikely criminal who uses the power of lust as a deadly weapon.
When a beloved family man is found brutally murdered in his home, authorities must follow a trail of clues that exposes a strange and unlikely killer guided by gluttonous urges that led to murder.
The disappearance of a devoted father reveals a treasure trove of family secrets and exposes a twisted plot driven by greed.
Idle hands turn deadly when a life of comfort is jeopardized and leaves a beloved neighborhood bar owner dead in their wake.
Indiana investigators learn just how manipulative and deadly a person’s envy can be when a devoted father is found violently murdered in his own home.
When a wrathful killer strikes a small Alaskan village, investigators must untangle a truly twisted romance to find out what led to this rage filled stabbing.
When the half-dressed, partially frozen body of a Navy veteran is found lying in a ditch, rumors and lies will challenge detectives' efforts to lay bare the truth behind the chilling death.
After a young California father is ambushed on the steps of his own home, Santa Clara detectives uncover a complex murder plot that ultimately leads them to an unexpected mastermind who's been hiding in plain sight all along.
A home invasion quickly turns fatal on Easter night, and as Ohio authorities work to find the assailant, they discover that the attack may not have been as random as first thought.
A killer escapes his past and finds a new hunting ground in a city of dreamers. In 2019, after a decades long hunt across four police departments, Michael Gargiulo, now known as The Hollywood Ripper, faces trial for brutally murdering 3 young women.
An investigation into the disappearance of a devoted father leads Arkansas police to a shocking crime scene, the search for answers reveals gang threats, and a killer that's willing to go to great lengths to escape justice.
When a prominent insurance salesman is gunned down on a country road in Kinston, North Carolina, a 20-year-old secret comes to light and casts a shadow on a killer’s flawless reputation.
When an airman from Lee, ME, vanishes only four months into his marriage to a country girl from West Texas, it triggers a multi-agency investigation that exposes a darker side to southern hospitality.
When a small town preacher is hospitalized with a mysterious illness, North Carolina police uncover a string of suspicious deaths all centered around a Burlington woman with a hidden dark side.
The peaceful life of a retired North Carolina couple is shattered when a husband's body is found in his own garage, leaving investigators to sort out fact from fiction with the help of his wife.
After a bizarre account of suspected false identity is reported, authorities uncover a long history of an evasive criminal and launch a nationwide hunt to catch a killer who uses Southern charm as a weapon of deception.
After a hardworking mother is trapped and killed in a California house fire, investigators sift through multiple theories to figure out who could have ignited the deadly blaze.
As Pennsylvania police investigate the gruesome murder of a grandmother in her own home, detectives sort through a webs of lies and nefarious activities before ultimately going toe to toe with a cold-blooded killer.
After a family man is gunned down on the side of the road in a small Texas town, detectives unearth a perpetrator who’s hiding more than one shocking skeleton in their closet.
Small town McNeil, AR, is grief-stricken after a retired Sheriff’s Deputy is suddenly shot to death, but just when the case appears to be closed, a killer strikes again and another local hero is struck down.
When a beloved grandfather in Federal Heights, CO, vanishes without a trace, the ensuing investigation exposes disturbing secrets that were lurking behind closed doors as police body cam footage reveals the deadly truth.
Sleepy Seadrift, TX, is unnerved by the death of a local landscaper after evidence at the scene of an apparent hit-and-run points to a deceptive killer with a dangerous past.
The deadly beating of a young man in West Liberty, IA, sits unsolved for twenty-five years, until cold case detectives are approached by an unexpected witness. Their renewed search leads them to the unlikeliest of killers.
A former ladies' man has a change of heart when he falls for a pious daycare worker, but when his body is found floating in a creek, detectives discover there’s more to their relationship than meets the eye.
The American Dream for a hard-working immigrant is suddenly cut short, when he is violently murdered with a hatchet in the streets of a Las Vegas suburb. Investigators sift through lies and follow a bloody trail to uncover the shocking truth.
An investigation into the murder of a New York business man zeroes in on a family member unwilling to give up their plush lifestyle launching a tabloid frenzy. A closer look reveals the suspect’s inner demons calling the greedy motive into question.
When a successful Texas lawyer and his wife are executed while sleeping in their bed, Houston police team up with a private investigator, who gets dangerously close to a killer, to uncover a greedy mastermind who proves that privilege can be deadly.
The truth behind the brutal deaths of a prominent and wealthy couple in Libertyville, IL, remains dormant until 15 years later, when a new police task force exposes a murderer that let money remove their sense of consequence.
The mysterious disappearance of an elderly New York socialite is the catalyst for the nationwide investigation into an unusual con duo, who treasure a luxurious way of life above all else, resulting in one of the biggest cases New York has ever seen.
While investigating the tragic murder of a devoted father in Virginia, detectives must work their way through several disturbing theories and contentious family dynamics to get to the heart-breaking truth.
Death hits close to home when a Mississippi father of four is brutally killed on his own front porch. Soon a mother and son turn against one another as detectives work to untangle a murky tale of “he said she said” to close in on a killer.
The identity of a Jane Doe found dead in a New Jersey park holds the key to unravelling a tangled web of fraud and murder that spanned years and pulled in multiple victims along the way.
When the body of a beloved father is discovered abandoned in a South Carolina home, detectives uncover a toxic love affair with deadly consequences.
Questions about a Kansas City man’s ties to the mafia are raised when he is found shot to death in his own home, but a closer inspection reveals a spiteful killer with a more personal connection.
After a successful attorney is brutally murdered outside of his own office, investigators uncover a maze of obsession and jealousy that leads to a scornful perpetrator.
A shot at love brings an Oklahoma woman to rural Texas, but her quick disappearance has investigators following a paper trail that will expose the treachery of greed.
After a John Doe is found murdered at a Virginia park, investigators spend seven years unravelling the truth behind a killer with a decade-long history of deception and fraud.
The mysterious disappearance of a beloved nurse leads Arkansas investigators down a twisted path of familial betrayal. As detectives hunt for the missing woman, evidence upturned along the way points toward deadly foul play.
The body of an unidentified female is found within a forested nature center in Bloomington, Illinois. Investigators must scramble to piece together her fractured life and try to determine just how familiar her killer may be.
One woman's innocence is called into question when a mother of two is found deceased in a Milwaukee home. However, the controversial case is far from buttoned up, when years later, new evidence comes to light...that changes everything.
Snapped’s 500th episode spotlights the twisted story of a heinous murder plot in Kansas, rife with betrayal and deceit. In an exclusive interview with someone personally involved in the crime, hear a riveting account of the deadly scheme.
When an Idaho family returns home from a church gathering, they find dinner burned to a crisp, a missing fiancée, and unique signs of a brutal crime. All leads point close to home when detectives begin their investigation.
A 14-year-old girl discovers her wealthy father brutally executed in their home late at night. The investigation proves that not everything is as it seems, discovering love affairs, possible connections to the mob and a twisted journey to justice.
A close-knit family starts a search for their brother after he fails to show up at Thanksgiving dinner. As investigators dig deeper they realize his recent online presence may be a charade conducted by a jealous killer.
When the last real cowboy is found dead at home, detectives dig in and are hard pressed to find anyone who’d want to see this loving father murdered. But a closer look at his nearest confidants unravel a heinous plot twisted by love and money.
After a beloved town librarian is gunned down, investigators discover that this murder-for-hire gives a whole new meaning to a broken heart.
When a Texarkana square dancer is gunned down on the steps of her palatial home, detectives follow a murky trail of surveillance footage leading straight to a killer with a taste for revenge.
Allegations of real estate fraud and and rumors of murder have Sarasota Police on the tail of a criminal whose final plan to evade trouble lands her in the very hands she tried to avoid.
When a Kapowsin, WA, mother is discovered murdered on her couch in a compromised position, investigators must piece together all the evidence to determine if this was a random crime of opportunity or a façade to humiliate the victim.
Police race for answers after an adored school teacher is found dead in her San Antonio apartment. A string of lies and betrayal comes to light, but when the case goes cold, one detective refuses to give up.
When two sisters’ husbands turn up dead within weeks of each other, Florida detectives investigate whether the cases are a tragic coincidence…or if they’re related by something other than blood.
After a well-known business owner is found dead in his Lake Orion apartment, investigators are left untangling a web of lies to uncover a deadly duo looking to get rich quick.
When a devoted father is found brutally stabbed to death in his Deltona, Florida, home, detectives turn their focus to the picture perfect family who appeared to have it all.
After a Georgia father is discovered bludgeoned by a hammer in his own bedroom, it takes years for detectives to nail down if this murder is connected to a series of online romances or a case of mistaken identity.
When a hard-working man goes missing without a trace in rural Barnesville, Georgia, investigators race against the clock to find if he has disappeared on his own volition or if something much more sinister has happened.
When a well-liked young man in Milwaukee, WI, is found shot to death inside his locked home, detectives must piece together his final days through a network of friends and lovers to expose a killer's desire to kill what they couldn't keep.
While investigating a missing Oregon handyman, police stumble upon human remains and are left searching a stunning crime scene straight out of a horror movie.
After detectives discover a beloved fire chief's dismembered torso in his own barn, they must rush to find his missing wife--are they both victims, or is this couple hiding dark secrets?
When a young Texas father is abducted without a trace and later found murdered, Titus County investigators follow a leery trail of cell phone records and internet history to reveal a dangerous conspiracy fueled by a manipulative mastermind.
With the violent death of a Lawrenceburg, TN, man who was rumored to have connections with the mob, investigators must determine if they're working to find a professional killer or if they are being told lies from someone in the victim's inner circle.
When a loving wife of a Vietnam veteran is found dead in a highway commuter lot, Missouri detectives work to chase down the mastermind of a twisted murder-for-hire plot.
After a soon-to-be-wed scrapyard owner is killed, Texas detectives must chase down every lead and conduct hundreds of interviews in order to find the truth hidden behind lies, betrayal and broken hearts.
When an Oklahoma teen finds her mother and father murdered in their family home, detectives uncover bizarre photos and use new technology to reveal a dynamic duo at the center of the heinous crime.
The abrupt disappearance of a Colorado rancher prompts concerned friends to press investigators to dig up the truth hidden beneath his ranch’s calm exterior.
When a beloved biker is found shot to death in his Pennsylvania apartment, detectives track down leads from rival biker clubs to scorned lovers to uncover the truth.
On the same day his wife is giving birth, an Alabama trucker is found shot in his own home and as Investigators uncover a sinister web of lies, they discover the ultimate betrayal.
After a woman discovers her brother’s brutally beaten body on his bathroom floor, Texas police follow clue after clue and weave together a tale of greed, deception, and manipulation.
As investigators search for the vicious killer of a Navy yeoman in Kitsap, WA, they come across the troubling realization that the victim may have expected his own demise.
An elderly woman's body is found dismembered along a rural road, sending Missouri detectives in search of answers.
After a beloved Missouri barfly is found stabbed in his home, detectives spend years chasing down leads until a local pastor reveals a shocking confession from one of his parishioners, revealing a twisted desire and deadly secret kept for years.
When a prominent businessman goes missing, Georgia investigators race against the clock to locate him, uncovering a killer who will go to any lengths necessary to cover their tracks.
Dallas detectives are led on an international manhunt after a young dentist is shot to death at her apartment complex, leaving a trail of surveillance evidence and a deep conspiracy of lies.
After small-town newlyweds are found gunned down next to their car, Georgia detectives kickstart a multi-state investigation and discover just how far a criminal trio will go to prove themselves.
On November 29, 1999 in Stillwater, OK Floyd Thomas "Tommy" Paeyeneers, was shot four times when he answered a knock at his door killing him. Oklahoma detectives must untangle a twisted love triangle to discover the truth.
An ordinary August day turns into a nightmare for the Bakersfield community when a local father is found murdered in a field. Police are led down an unusual trail of evidence, leading to a killer caught on camera.
When a young, father-to-be is found murdered in his front yard in Florida, investigators chase down multiple leads and track a trail of deceit to bring a jealous killer to justice.
When the body of a young man is discovered burned beyond recognition, Alabama authorities sift through evidence to track down the unlikely couple at the center of this heinous crime.
A beloved pediatric doctor is beaten and drowned in his own home. When detectives surveil a suspect, the waters are muddied by lies, suspects on the run, and an international manhunt.
All leads run dry after a former film star is found shot to death in his own home, but as investigators continue hunting down a suspect, they learn that this Hollywood drama has more twists and turns than any blockbuster hit.
The abrupt disappearance of a Henderson, NV, husband and father of five brings to light accusations of infidelity and cover-ups over a two-year hunt for evidence and truth.
The sudden and violent death of a young teenage mom in Santa Fe uncovers a love triangle and while detectives have multiple suspects in their grasp, they are taken aback when the true murderer shows their face on camera.
After a father's life is tragically cut short in a car accident, the events that follow force Ohio investigators to race against the clock to prevent a murder-for-hire plot before it's too late.
After a father’s life is tragically cut short in a car accident, the events that follow force Ohio investigators to race against the clock to prevent a murder-for-hire plot before it’s too late.
An investigation quickly turns cold in rural Tennessee when the body of a small-town farmer and businessman is found near a trash pile. But when the case is reopened over 25 years later, will advances in technology finally help close this cold case?
When a family dispute turns violent, resulting in the death of an Oregon man, detectives must sort through a cast of characters to uncover their leading lady at the center of the crime.
The case of a beloved Kenosha social worker's murder resurfaces nearly a decade after leads run dry when an odd call from another state reveals the gruesome truth about a vengeful pack of killers.
When a beloved plastic surgeon and his office manager are gunned down at work, detectives chase down several leads until they uncover one suspect hiding malicious intent.
The search for a missing boater on Lake Coeur d’Alene turns sinister after a local newspaper uncovers a shocking story, forcing residents of this peaceful lake town to question their own neighbors.
A haunting text message leaves the family of a missing young man desperate for answers.
After an Air Force pilot is found shot to death in his Ohio home, authorities embark on an international manhunt that spans over a decade to bring the fugitive to justice.
Just as detectives investigating the death of an Atlanta-based rapper are closing what appears to be a domestic dispute case, they are faced with horrifying evidence planted by the victim seconds before his death.
When a young woman is found mysteriously gunned down off a remote highway, Michigan detectives look into the victim’s past for answers, uncovering a scandalous web of infidelity and betrayal.
The investigation of a young gamer's murder begins with his mother's heartbreaking 911 call but when detectives find a clue inside evidence left at the crime scene, the case turns into a multi-state search for a heartbroken suspect.
After a psychic dream leads detectives in Florida to the body of a missing nurse, the ensuing investigation uncovers a series of brutal betrayals.
When a firebomb attack destroys the home of two sisters, Oakland police turn to the neighborhood for answers. The high-profile case takes an odd turn once detectives realize they have a homicide on their hands and the culprit is much closer to home.
The brutal murder of an Arabi, LA, man force authorities to examine every possible lead as they eventually learn their prime suspect is closely tied to an open cold case in Indiana.
After a young Texas teacher is found, in what appears to be a scene from a horror movie, having been axed to death on Friday the 13th, investigators work to uncover the truth behind a local church scandal in order to pin down a most unlikely suspect.
When a beloved woman in North Carolina is found stabbed to death in her own home, investigators uncover an unnerving history of harassment carried out by a killer blinded by jealousy.
After the body of a teen is found at a local party spot, theories surrounding her death spread. Without evidence, the case goes cold for 30 years. When the investigation heats back up, authorities bring the killer to justice for not 1 but 2 murders.
Authorities are puzzled when they find a beloved Georgia grandmother shot execution style. As the investigation unfolds, a once close-knit family turns against itself, and authorities soon learn the apple can fall very far from the tree.
After leads dry up in a missing person case, Ennis, TX, detectives discover a severed body part at a nearby lake. After a DNA match is confirmed, they begin to uncover a rippling relationship that may have led to the death of a beloved father.
After the deceased body of a St. Petersburg, FL woman is found in an abandoned trailer, investigators search for answers and uncover the dark truth of what happens when someone is pushed too far.
When a North Carolina man is found shot to death in a roadside ditch, robbery seems to be a plausible motive, but the case remains cold for years until a mysterious letter reveals a more sinister motive than anyone could have imagined.
While investigating the disturbing murder of an elderly Vietnamese couple in Texas, authorities are left stunned when stories of mysticism and conspiracy come to the front of the investigation.
After a beloved father is found strangled and battered in his driveway, Wilton Manors, FL, investigators search for motives until an unsuspected confession reveals a complex web of deceit.
After the burned body of a local man is found in rural Missouri, the homicide goes unsolved for nearly two decades until a twisted murder plot is brought to light.
After the victim of a torturous stabbing is able to call 911 in a last gasp attempt to save her own life, investigators in Gresham, Oregon are left with a devastatingly gruesome crime scene, an assailant on the loose and a missing child to locate.
When two proud Ghanian immigrants are discovered murdered in their upscale Maryland home, police are confronted with bizarre evidence that motivates them to take a closer look at the mystifying rituals of voodoo.
When a prominent Santa Rosa, CA, couple is found gunned down at the offices of one of the world's most popular cartoons, detectives are left to untangle the inner workings of a decades-long marriage.
A picture-perfect Navy family is shattered when the father is found shot to death after returning home from deployment; detectives are led to believe the crime is a tragic coincidence until a dark plan devised from lust and greed comes to light.
When a father in Spokane, WA, is found shot to death in his vehicle, detectives work for years to unmask a vicious killer who isn't afraid to silence witnesses; they eventually uncover a long-kept family secret that breaks the case wide open.
After an Air Force recruiter is found dead in a ditch near his Ohio home, authorities chase down several leads until the case culminates with a sting operation worthy of an international spy drama.
After gunshots ring out in rural New Jersey, police discover a beloved father shot to death and a vehicle taken from the premises. Investigators must determine if this is a random act of violence or a murder plot spun from an ongoing dispute.
After a local antique shop owner is murdered in a seemingly random home invasion, North Carolina police discover there is more to the story when a web of lies and infidelity are revealed.
When a retired nuclear physicist is reported missing, investigators discover he lived a reclusive life fueled by paranoia. As detectives race to find him, they begin to wonder whether his fears were unfounded, or if his worst nightmare had just come true.
When a local general store owner in Rusk, TX, calls 911 making a harrowing confession, the investigation is seemingly cut and dry. As detectives dig deeper, they discover a disturbing pattern making them rethink the motivation behind this crime.
An early morning apartment fire in Fort Worth, TX, sparks a murder investigation when 31-year-old Ashlea Harris' body is found beaten and bound inside; detectives quickly work to solve the case and uncover an elaborate plot fueled by revenge and greed.
After a mother and son are brutally attacked during a home invasion, Illinois police chase down several leads. They uncover a shocking motive with an occult leader and her loyal followers at the center of the crime.
When a beloved mother goes missing on her birthday, detectives are faced with several possible suspects before focusing on a co-worker with a shocking past who will do anything to hide their true identity.
After a small-town man is found shot to death at a Missouri roadside park, the evidence trail leads detectives further into the man's complicated past where they uncover a wicked plot that no one saw coming.
Police follow a lead in a missing persons investigation to a 115-acre farm, unearthing the site of a gruesome crime and a seductive killer that will go down in New Hampshire history.
A loving father agrees to give his ex-wife a chance to reconcile. When his loved ones can’t reach him, however, an unexpected tip is brought to Oklahoma police that will uncover a toxic love triangle and horrific crime scene.
When a beloved family man dies in a house fire, his wife and children must grapple with their unexpected loss. As investigators delve deeper into the fire’s origin, evidence exposes a scheme involving fraud, infidelity and a killer fueled by greed.
When a professional basketball star is gunned down in his hometown of Memphis, the case goes cold for nearly a decade. However, after a new team of investigators take over, they uncover the missing murder weapon and a mastermind close to home court.
A 62-year-old man bails his stepdaughter out of jail for attempted murder and soon after is found dead of natural causes. But investigators learn his death may not be what it seems, and a family must turn on each other for the truth to be revealed.
A San Angelo woman loses three romantic partners in the span of three years. Texas Rangers are brought in to investigate the most recent death and look to uncover if this is terrible misfortune or a diabolical pattern.
Years after a beloved father is accidentally shot in his home, the family matriarch mysteriously vanishes. As a second investigation launches, a shocking confession reveals a family secret about how far a son is willing to go for his mother.
(S31:E20) wasn't aired at this time as she is getting a new trial. // A frantic 911 call leads police to the bodies of Pam Hargan and her youngest adult daughter Helen Hargan in what appears to be a murder-suicide in the upscale neighborhood of McLean, VA. Investigators soon discover a trail of deceit that exposes an unexpected killer.
When a 32-year-old man vanishes in Fort Meyers, FL, police quickly link an abandoned, blood-soaked vehicle to his case. Investigators use GPS to retrace his steps and must determine if this missing man is a victim or killer?
An Arizona man is shot to death in his garage before he’s able to read the results of a paternity test. Investigators follow a surveillance trail across town to uncover the twisted events that led up to his death.
When a loving father is gunned down in upstate New York, a hunt for the gunman ensues that crosses state lines. As several suspects are brought in, investigators must determine who’s telling the truth to finally reveal the ruthless mastermind.
When a Texas woman discovers her husband’s brutally stabbed body in their ransacked home, police suspect he was the victim of a robbery gone wrong. As they dig deeper, a torrid love affair built on manipulation and greed is unveiled.
After what appears to be a fatal road rage incident, authorities in Clifton, AZ, follow a trail of recovered text messages that suggest this was no random attack, but instead a cold-blooded murder.
A prominent private investigator is reported missing after he fails to return from a business trip. When the case goes cold, a former Russian spy assists the FBI in a sting operation to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.
Police believe that a dependable Florida man left town of his own volition when he fails to show up for work, but as years go by, town rumors lead police to unearth a gruesome crime.
After a loving father is found dead in the bedroom of his Oklahoma home by his ex-wife, Broken Arrow police must unpack a complex family dynamic and a loyalty based on greed in order to get answers.
Crosby, TN, is shocked when a beloved father and pastor is found dead outside a ransacked house; police question if this was a robbery gone wrong until an unexpected witness comes forward to reveal the disturbing truth.
California police receive a bizarre 911 call from an attorney who informs them of a death but won't share more details; an eerie feeling of déjà vu covers the investigation when detectives learn the details of a 30-year-old case in the same home.
After the bloody slaying of two men in rural South Carolina, a witness comes forward with information implicating her own family, leaving police to uncover if blood really is thicker than water.
When a prominent Florida optometrist is bludgeoned to death in his home, Melbourne police must investigate claims of self-defense; the evidence trail leads them to a young witness who reveals a wicked murder plot.
When a father is found shot to death in his country home, the family immediately accuses the victim’s on-again/off-again ex-spouse. However, evidence soon suggests there might be more players to blame than simply a woman scorned.
After a welfare check is called in on a 53-year-old Texas man, police soon discover him shot to death in a Louisiana swamp that’s 450 miles from his home. Detectives devise a sting operation to track down his killer and reveal a vengeful murder plot.
When a local EMT dies in a suspicious house fire in Mississippi, investigators work for two years to expose the mastermind behind her death and uncover a greedy scheme from an unlikely source.
When a renowned Missouri snake breeder is discovered in a pool of blood, investigators believe his death was caused by one of his snakes. However, shocking evidence is found on scene, launching a homicide investigation that unveils a sinister plot.
After three Atlanta men are gunned down in the span of three days, detectives connect the murders to two exotic dancers. Knowing only their stage names, investigators race to find the women and uncover the motive behind this devastating crime spree.
After skeletal remains are uncovered at a makeshift dumpsite in Fort Sumner, NM, investigators are left to untangle a complicated family history that reveals the callous truth behind what happened.
When human remains are discovered by road workers in West Virginia, a decades-old missing person’s case is reopened and investigators are left to unravel an extensive history of scams and violence, leading them to a malicious con-woman.
A family demands answers when the body of an Arizona woman is discovered in a remote area of Texas. Evidence left behind leads investigators to unravel a web of deceit until a shocking confession reveals the true mastermind
When Texas authorities learn of a murder-for-hire plot against an acclaimed boxer, they must devise an undercover sting operation and race against the clock to save his life and expose the remorseless mastermind.
After a demolition derby driver is found gunned down in his California auto shop, police uncover a dangerous love match that led one woman to commit the ultimate crime.
After responding to a frantic 911 call from a care-facility nurse who has discovered her patient with severe stab wounds and clinging to life, police receive an unexpected tip.
When a beloved father and driven entrepreneur is fatally shot at a busy California intersection, authorities discover a recent business venture that led one partnership to turn deadly.
After the body of a young San Antonio man is found dumped in a local cemetery, investigators retrace the victim's steps to untangle a web of deceit that begins with a heartless woman.
The coastal community of Sargent, Texas is thrown into shock when a beloved retiree is found executed in his home. As the investigation unfolds, an unlikely witness comes forward and leads investigators to uncover a malicious murder plot.
Rumors spread through a small town in Indiana after a well-known resident is found dead in his home after hosting a party. Authorities investigate accusations from the partygoers to expose how a toxic love triangle turned deadly.
When an Iowa mother and her newborn son are reported missing, police are in a race against time to rescue the pair and stop a maniacal woman from enacting a dangerous plan.
When a loving father is shot to death in front of his home by a masked gunman on Halloween night, Los Angeles Police must follow the evidence to determine whether this was a case of holiday hijinks gone awry or something far more sinister.
Halloween turns into a real-life horror movie when a single mother is gunned down on her way home from trick-or-treating by a costumed killer in Florida. Detectives uncover an unexpected witness that helps reveal the monster behind the mask.
When two men disappear in the quiet community of Clemmons, NC, rumors swirl about a devil-worshipping couple and their house of horrors. An investigation leads police to discover there may be more than secrets buried in the backyard.
When a beloved woman goes missing in Everett, WA, police find that her apartment was the scene of a violent attack. Unable to find her, investigators are led to a coven of modern-day wiccans and one witness who reveals the horrifying truth.
When two young women are brutally murdered in Phoenix, friends and family wait decades for answers. When advancements in DNA reinvigorate the case, police discover their killer has been hiding in plain sight.
When two young women are brutally murdered in Phoenix, friends and family wait decades for answers. When advancements in DNA reinvigorate the case, police discover their killer has been hiding in plain sight.
The unaired pilot that analyzes the investigation into the gruesome murder of an esteemed Southern doctor. An anonymous tip leads police to uncover a pattern of lust, greed and a complex dynamic between twin sisters.
Updates to an episode with new details and interviews. The son of a wealthy psychologist finds his father murdered and points the finger at his mother. Investigators delve into the marriage, revealing darkness hidden behind a façade.
Missouri police are called to the home of a prominent judge’s daughter to find her husband dead on the couch. While the crime scene suggests a break-in, investigators uncover evidence of a scandalous murder plot driven by greed.
When a beloved Florida mother is found brutally shot to death and her newborn missing, investigators race against the clock to track down a mysterious visitor whose motives prove sinister.
Serenity in the Montana mountains is shattered when a man is shot to death on his neighbor’s land. Detectives learn of an escalating dispute over trail access and reenact the shooting to discover if claims of self-defense match the evidence.
A feud between neighbors in the quiet suburb of New Brighton, Minn., turns deadly when one man’s passion for local wildlife drives his neighbor to snap. Investigators must determine whether the shooter acted out of self-defense or bitter revenge.
When an eight-year feud between neighbors in Santa Clarita, Calif., ends in a violent confrontation that leaves one man dead, detectives investigate if the shooting was a tragic case of mistaken identity or a calculated murder plot.
A beloved pastor is fatally shot in his sleep by a mysterious intruder; investigators uncover a scandalous lifestyle and sordid family secrets that sends shock waves through a small Oklahoma community.
When a young mother goes missing in rural Ohio, it's a race against time to uncover the truth behind her disappearance; as evidence begins pointing to foul play, investigators fear she may have been the victim of a toxic family dynamic.
After a hardworking family man is gunned down in his driveway, a domestic dispute leads investigators to an unlikely culprit – and unravels a history of violence, lies and betrayal.
A look at the mindset of scorned woman Tonya Ford, who killed her police officer husband, David, when she discovered he was leaving her for another woman.
When a collector of racecar memorabilia is found shot in broad daylight in Scott County, Ind., with no eyewitnesses, detectives follow the evidence to reveal the true mastermind behind this twisted murder plot.
When an officer discovers a man dumping bags containing more than 60 body parts in the Passaic River in East Rutherford, New Jersey, investigators work to identify the victim and corroborate the chilling story of a confessed killer.
A 15-year-old missing persons case is reinstated when an anonymous tipster leads police to unearth a grisly murder. As witnesses come forward, North Carolina investigators must try to piece together the crime and bring the killer to justice.
A hardworking family man is shot to death in front of his wife during a morning walk with their dog. As police determine if the attack was random or targeted, they uncover a web of deceit spanning across state lines.
20 years in the making, this special reexamines the Internet's first murder trial, revealing a twisted seductress with a skill for manipulation. After time in prison, she has a second chance at life and love with a stunning final update in her case.
When a young Missouri couple are found shot to death on their front porch, the victims’ past quickly reveals several suspects close to home. Investigators press for a confession from one of the co-conspirators to expose a master manipulator.
A beloved mother is fatally shot on her Florida doorstep by someone disguised as a clown. Due to the mysteriously dressed culprit, decades pass before investigators can utilize advancing technology to reveal the killer and salacious motive.
At a VA hospital in West Virginia a string of severe hypoglycemic events results in the deaths of several patients. After an investigation ensues, a deadly pattern reveals the work of a serial killer lurking within the halls of the hospital.
A local Washington man's life is at stake when detectives are alerted to a murder-for-hire plot against him. To act quickly, they set up a sting operation to catch the ruthless mastermind before it is too late.
After a member of the Indiana cycling community is found mysteriously murdered, medical examiners discover the victim ingested potentially lethal amounts of poisonous mushrooms. Police must work to uncover the culprit behind this bizarre crime.
When Fort Lauderdale, FL, police respond to reports of a deceased male, Ron Vinci, who fell down the stairs, their investigation turns to a homicide case; with multiple witnesses and an attorney on scene, investigators must dig deep to get to the truth.
After returning from several tours of duty abroad, a soldier is found beaten to death on his own army base in Hinesville, Georgia. Investigators soon discover the greatest danger may have been waiting for him closer to home.
A Stuart, FL, woman’s desperate search for her missing husband takes a dark turn when his mutilated body is found in a landfill. As detectives dig into his home life, the victim’s family becomes a crucial link to uncovering the grisly truth.
Beloved child psychiatrist Tom Burchard is found murdered and left in the trunk of a car in the Nevada desert. As the strange case unfolds, police discover he may have been the victim of a model aiming to maintain her lavish lifestyle.
A Peruvian healthcare worker gets a second chance at love until he’s found murdered in his Westminster, CA, apartment. Investigators set out to discover whether his new bride is a grieving widow or a femme fatale.
A beloved health care worker is viciously attacked in her home with only her daughter as a witness. Police must follow the disturbing clues at the scene to discover the truth behind this heinous attack that leaves a family shattered.
In May 2018, firefighters are called to the scene of a Centerville, IA, family's home to find the residence up in flames; as the smoke clears, they discover the charred remains of Tim Pasa and question whether the fire and his death were truly accidental.
The 2021 fatal shooting of a well-known San Antonio rapper, 34-year-old Air Force veteran Martell DeRouen aka Kardone, puts the community on high alert; as they piece together the evidence, witnesses point the finger at a scorned lover fueled by rage.
In this two-hour special, 35-year-old Olga Tsvyk, an immigrant pursuing her dreams, is found drugged in her home. Across New York, another person with similar symptoms comes forward, and authorities connect the cases, exposing an international fugitive with a ruthless pattern.
When family man and National Guardsman Roy Taylor is shot to death in his home in 1988, his widow, Debra, is quick to point the blame around town. As Little Rock, AR, detectives tail the suspects, a torrid affair and deadly secret come to light, revealing a manipulative wolf in sheep's clothing.
Melissa Latham, a frantic East Cleveland, OH, woman, seeks refuge in a fast-food restaurant after escaping from a deadly assault. Police will sort through contradicting stories to expose a habitual criminal that will stop at nothing to avoid conviction.
When fireman Willie Barden, a devoted husband and father, is found shot to death on his bathroom floor in 2019, the case is quickly ruled a homicide. As a key witness starts changing their story, detectives in Olive Branch, MS, must determine if this was an act of self-defense or premeditated murder.
When Charles 'Chuck' Gold, a Wild West reenactor, is found murdered in his private Arizona ranch by his wife Carole, Phoenix police race to find the killer of the beloved showman. As investigators connect the dots, they realize the cold-blooded mastermind is lurking close to home.
When Alice McArthur, wife of high-profile criminal defense attorney Bill McArthur, is found shot dead in their Little Rock, AR home in 1982, police theorize if a disgruntled client of Bill's could be to blame. The investigation will expose an obsessive admirer with a delusional motive to murder.
After a routine welfare check, Albuquerque police discover 61-year-old beloved schoolteacher Ellen Roth has vanished. As investigators dive into her family history, they uncover a shocking murder plot driven by vengeance and jealousy.
After Roberta Samard, a Millersburg, OR wife, claims she accidentally shot and killed her husband, Ken, while attempting to commit suicide in 2016, the cracks in a seemingly perfect marriage are brought to light. The investigation will uncover if his inadvertent death was truly an accident or a deadly cover-up.
A Conyers, GA woman, Rosalyn 'Roz' Lewis, who is brutally stabbed 34 times, provides police with a suspect's name, her wife Joyce Pelzer, before succumbing to her injuries. As the manhunt for the killer begins, a pattern of toxicity will expose a violent past and more than one murder.
The tragic suicide of a beloved grandfather seems to be an open-and-shut case until detectives in Morrisdale, Pa., receive a message from beyond the grave that suggests the deceased may not have died by his own hand.
When 55-year-old Ronald Bettig, a former Penn State professor, mysteriously goes missing, State College, PA police uncover clues to his untimely demise. The investigation leads to a grisly crime scene and two unlikely culprits, who would stop at nothing to get rid of him.
A young woman seeks refuge at the home of a Wisconsin farmer, claiming she just escaped from a violent assault; when investigators arrive at the crime scene, they make a discovery that leads them to expose a deadly love triangle.
A loving father and veteran suddenly vanishes in coastal South Carolina; as investigators question those close to him, they find the unraveling threads of a love triangle; when his body surfaces in a nearby river, a crime of passion comes to light.
A family of rodeo queens is thrown into turmoil when their patriarch disappears from his Dalhart, Texas ranch. As investigators search for the missing father, they expose family secrets that will lead to a gruesome murder plot.
The sister of a successful Hollywood producer is found dead in the garage of a home they share. With conflicting clues at the scene, authorities are left to determine if the cause of death is a tragic accident, suicide or malicious plan.
When an elderly woman finds her husband murdered in bed, police race to find the cold-blooded killer. Little do they know the murderer is a master manipulator hidden in plain sight.
After an avid outdoorsman dies from an apparent suicide, South Carolina investigators must unravel a murky story of mental health struggles and a complicated marriage that led to his death.
A beloved grandmother is reported missing to Virginia police weeks before her body is found burned in the woods of another state. Authorities navigate family tensions to uncover the truth behind her brutal murder.
When a beloved grandfather is found shot dead in his Florida home, detectives fear his missing ex-wife is also in danger; as they uncover a tangled web of romance, infidelity and betrayal, new questions arise about her involvement in the murder.
A father of four vanishes days before Christmas; what authorities believe to be a bond violation, unfolds into something evil.
Numerous patients at a Texas dialysis treatment centre have gone into cardiac arrest, resulting in five deaths in one month; investigators work with the Centers for Disease Control to expose a chilling connection between the unexplained tragedies.
After a father is found dead in his family's Florida mansion, what at first appears to be suicide turns into a complex murder mystery where a mother's cryptic words and a son's suspicious behaviour suggest either could be hiding a deadly grudge.
When a woman survives an alleged assault in the New Mexico desert and her purported attacker is found stabbed to death, investigators must get to the bottom of a bizarre murder plot driven by one suspect’s obsession with the occult.
After a 911 hang-up, Pasco, Wash., police report to the caller’s address and discover a beloved grandmother has been fatally shot. Detectives will combat self-defense claims as evidence of a greedy scheme comes to light.
An aspiring young artist from Virginia is reported missing by his family. When his body is found weeks later, investigators must delve into his tumultuous family life and uncover an eyewitness who reveals the lies and deceit that led to his murder.
A man’s body is discovered in his Texas home, hidden for weeks after his murder. When police discover that his family is missing as well, the investigation reveals a desperate escape attempt and a motive rooted in fear and betrayal.
A beloved son is reported missing after he fails to return home from a date. Various Mississippi agencies unite to navigate his last moments and a false lead that will expose a cold-blooded scheme.
When a man is found dead at a secluded rest stop, Ohio police suspect foul play within his family. As evidence builds, tensions rise, and reveal the work of a criminal mastermind intent on manipulating everyone around them.
When a newlywed couple is shot in their North Carolina home, leaving the husband dead, investigators must determine if it's a robbery gone wrong or something more sinister and as the evidence piles up, it reveals a jealous lover hiding in plain sight.
When body parts start turning up across New York, panic sets in over the possible return of a known serial killer. As detectives connect the dots, they uncover a simmering dispute that exploded into a crime far more disturbing than anyone imagined.
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