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American Justice

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First Aired:October 7, 1992
Seasons:16 seasons
Episodes:209
Status:Returning Series

Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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Seasons & Episodes

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald: The Green Beret Killer

43m

Apr 14, 1993

Examining the case in which a man's wife and children were brutally murdered, he claimed, by drug-crazed hippies.

E2The Trial of Adolf Eichmann

43m

Apr 21, 1993

Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi official captured by Israeli agents in 1960 and taken to Israel to be tried for war crimes.

E3City Killer Gangs

43m

Apr 28, 1993

Organized crime during the Prohibition era, including profiles of Al Capone, Bugs Moran and Lucky Luciano. Brooklyn DA Charles J. Hynes joins host Bill Kurtis.

E4Jean Harris

43m

May 9, 1993

The case of Jean Harris, the former headmistress convicted of murdering her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, in 1980.

E5Howard Hughes Biography Hoax

43m

Jun 16, 1993

Recalling a hoax in the 1970s involving an alleged authorized biography of Howard Hughes by Clifford Irving.

E6Charles Starkweather

43m

Jun 23, 1993

Charles Starkweather, executed in 1959 for committing 11 murders.

E7Richard Speck

43m

Jun 30, 1993

The case of Richard Speck, who was convicted of the 1966 murders of eight nurses and student nurses in Chicago.

E8Wayne Williams

43m

Jul 28, 1993

Wayne Williams, convicted of two of the Atlanta child murders that terrorized the city between 1979 and 1981.

E9Mafia Wars

43m

Aug 11, 1993

Examining the battles waged against gangland families by the Gambino organized-crime family, led by "Boss of Bosses" Paul Castellano, until his 1985 assassination that was masterminded by John Gotti.

Bonnie and Clyde

E10Bonnie and Clyde

43m

Sep 1, 1993

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, whose string of robberies and killings made them two of the most notorious criminals of the 1930s.

E11Target: Mafia (The Prohibition Years)

43m

Sep 8, 1993

Profiling crime during Prohibition. Examining Assistant Attorney General Mabel Walker Willebrandt's efforts to curtail bootlegging; battles between ethnic gangs.

E12Target: Mafia (Birth of the American Mafia)

43m

Sep 15, 1993

Examining the birth of the American mafia from its origins in Sicily to mob activity during Prohibition. Included: the roles of Al Capone and Charles "Lucky" Luciano; rivalry among Italian, Irish and Jewish gangs.

E13Target: Mafia (The Kennedys and the Mob)

43m

Sep 22, 1993

Examining efforts by President Kennedy and his brother Robert to curtail mob activity; the possible link between JFK's assassination and organized crime.

E14Target: Mafia (Gangbusters)

43m

Sep 29, 1993

Profiling "gangbusters" such as Harry Anslinger, first commissioner of the Bureau of Narcotics; and Thomas E. Dewey, who successfully prosecuted Charles "Lucky" Luciano on charges of running a prostitution ring.

E15Target: Mafia (Empire of Crime)

43m

Oct 6, 1993

Examining mob activity during World War II; the murder of Benjamin Siegel; nightclubs, casinos and racetracks linked to organized crime.

E16Mobfathers, Part 1

43m

Oct 13, 1993

A three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 1 of 3] shows how Nicodemo Scarfo gained power by supplying concrete to the growing casino industry in Atlantic City.

E17Mobfathers, Part 2

43m

Oct 20, 1993

Part 2 of a three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 2 of 3] concerns local and Federal government investigations of Nicodemo Scarfo, which led to his imprisonment. Included: Scarfo's operations —from Philadelphia to Florida.

E18Mobfathers, Part 3

43m

Oct 27, 1993

Part 3 of a three-part history of mob activity in Philadelphia. [Part 3 of 3] examines connections between the Sicilian Mafia and the U.S., and the influence of the incarcerated Nicodemo Scarfo on crime in Philadelphia.

E19Rape on Trial

43m

Nov 3, 1993

Examining highly publicized rape cases, including the 1992 conviction of Mike Tyson for the rape of a beauty-pageant contestant; and the 1983 gang-rape case in New Bedford, Mass., that inspired the 1988 movie "The Accused."

E20Dahmer: Mystery of a Serial Killer

43m

Nov 10, 1993

A graphic account of the crimes of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer who became, his attorney Gerald Boyle says, "the embodiment of evil." Included: footage from Dahmer's trial; comments from experts on serial murder.

E21The Rosenbergs

43m

Nov 17, 1993

Back to the 1950's and an era of the "Red Scare" to examine the evidence against Julius and Ethel Rosenberg that led to their conviction of espionage and ultimately both of their executions in 1953.

E22Fire Starters

43m

Nov 24, 1993

Examining two arson cases: the 1990 blaze at the Happy Land club in the Bronx, which claimed 87 lives; and the 1944 Hartford Circus fire, in which 168 people were killed. Included: retired firefighter Rick Davey, who investigated the Hartford fire.

E23Alcatraz: Escaping America's Toughest Prison

43m

Dec 1, 1993

A history of Alcatraz recalls some of the prison's most spectacular breakout attempts, including one that inspired the film "Escape from Alcatraz." Included: the maximum-security prison at Marion, Ill.

E24KKK: Hate Crimes in America

43m

Dec 15, 1993

Racially motivated crimes in the U.S., such as the murders of three civil-rights workers in Mississippi, and the 1988 beating death of an Ethiopian student in Oregon. Included: comments from attorney Morris Dees.

E25Vigilante Justice

43m

Dec 29, 1993

Cases of vigilantism in the U.S., including the 1984 Bernhard Goetz subway shooting in New York City; the 1984 murder of an alleged child molester; and the 1987 torching of a Detroit crack house.

E101The Showdown

43m

Oct 27, 1993

From the mid to late 70's and throughout the 80's America's war on crime takes a toll on the Mafia. American Justice takes a look at some mob figures and leaders during those years and some of the events that led to their downfall, death, or incarceration.

E102Target: Mafia: Secrets Unveiled

43m

Oct 20, 1993

Crime summit at Apalachin; Castellano seizes Gambino's power.

E1Mass Murder: An American Tragedy

43m

Jan 5, 1994

Charles Whitman kills his mother and wife, then fires from a University of Texas tower.

E2The Hostage Takers

43m

Jan 12, 1994

Prominent cases show how police deal with hostage situations.

E3The Wrong Man

43m

Jan 19, 1994

Profiles of people who have been falsely accused and imprisoned.

E4Great Heists

43m

Jan 26, 1994

In 1950 the Brinks robbery nets $2.8

E5Fugitives

43m

Feb 2, 1994

How the American legal system deals with fugitives, focusing on John List, a killer who eluded the FBI for more than a decade.

E6Death Penalty

43m

Feb 9, 1994

Capital punishment; Caryl Chessman; Gary Gilmore; Sister Helen Prejean ministers to death-row inmates.

E7Juvenile Justice

43m

Feb 23, 1994

Youthful offenders; teens shoot British tourist.

E8Mob Rats

43m

Mar 2, 1994

Joseph Valachi and Peter Maas are featured in this look at mobsters who turn against fellow criminals and help law enforcement agencies convict them.

E10War Crimes

43m

Mar 30, 1994

Nuremberg, My Lai and other war-crime trials.

E11Satan, Rituals and Abuse

43m

Apr 6, 1994

Cases of psychological manipulation.

E12Lorena Bobbitt: Women and Violence

43m

Apr 13, 1994

Increasing violence in society; battered women.

E13Prison Justice

43m

Apr 20, 1994

Violence and behavior codes in America's prisons.

E14Pleading Insane

43m

May 4, 1994

John Hinckley Jr.; Daniel Sickles kills Francis Scott Key's son; the McNaughton rule; Kimberly Martin.

E15Cops on Trial

43m

May 18, 1994

Frank Serpico and Robert Leuci uncover corruption in the New York Police Department.

E16Fighting Words: The First Amendment

43m

Jun 1, 1994

The Supreme Court broadly defines free speech; Nazis march in Skokie, Ill.

E17Jim Bakker: Crime in the Name of God

43m

Jun 15, 1994

Con artists who use religion for gain.

E18The Great Brink's Heist

43m

Jul 6, 1994

In one of the most daring robberies in history, the 1950 Brink's robbery netted thieves more than $2.7 million.

E19Reginald Denny: Jury Under Siege

43m

Jul 13, 1994

Media pressure, fear and prejudice may affect jury decisions.

E20Attack at Waco

43m

Aug 3, 1994

How the authorities may have misjudged David Koresh and the situation at the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas.

E21Sex, Lies and Harassment

43m

Aug 17, 1994

The Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas case brings sexual-harassment issues under scrutiny.

E22Gangbusters

43m

Sep 7, 1994

New York gang moves into Boston; Iowa street gang is implicated in a murder.

E23The Attica Riot: Chaos Behind Bars

43m

Sep 14, 1994

Prison uprisings; 1971 Attica riot; New Mexico State Penitentiary.

E24Private Eyes

43m

Sep 21, 1994

Private investigators are the cowboys of law enforcement.

E25Prostitution: Sex and the Law

43m

Oct 19, 1994

Profiling the lives of street-corner hookers and high-class Hollywood call girls and examining how they are brought to justice.

E26The Sting

43m

Nov 23, 1994

Sting operations; Marion Barry; John DeLorean.

E27Riot: The Chicago Conspiracy Trial

43m

Nov 30, 1994

Events leading up to Chicago's 1968 anti-war riots; the "conspiracy to commit riot" trials.

E28Divorce Wars

43m

Dec 14, 1994

An examination of the evolution of divorce in the United States.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

43m

Jan 3, 1995

Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.

E2Kidnapped

43m

Jan 4, 1995

The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.

E3Godfathers vs. the Law

43m

Jan 11, 1995

The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.

E4Celebrities on Trial

43m

Feb 8, 1995

Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..

E5Spies: Betraying a Nation

43m

Feb 25, 1995

Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.

E6Defending the Mob

43m

Mar 15, 1995

Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.

E7Witness Protection

43m

Mar 29, 1995

Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

E8Bad Medicine

43m

Apr 19, 1995

Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.

E9Mob Ladies

43m

May 10, 1995

Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.

E10Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

43m

May 24, 1995

Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case

E11Autopsy

43m

Jun 14, 1995

Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

E12Hired Guns

43m

Jun 28, 1995

A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.

E13Cruel and Unusual

43m

Jul 5, 1995

Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.

E14Military Justice

43m

Aug 9, 1995

Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.

E15Stalkers: Deadly Obsession

43m

Aug 16, 1995

The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until

E16Undercover: The Infiltrators

43m

Sep 6, 1995

Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.

E17Baby Snatchers

43m

Sep 13, 1995

Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

E18Jailhouse Lawyers

43m

Sep 20, 1995

Prison inmates become legal experts.

E19Assassins

43m

Oct 11, 1995

Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

E20LAPD

43m

Oct 25, 1995

Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.

E21Bombers

43m

Nov 8, 1995

Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.

E22Deadly Force

43m

Dec 13, 1995

A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.

E23Why O.J. Simpson Won

43m

Dec 23, 1995

A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1Cop Killers

43m

Jan 17, 1996

Notorious recent cases provide the focus for an examination of cop killings and what can be done to protect those in uniform.

E2The Chicago Mob

43m

Feb 7, 1996

Chicago crime bosses; Al Capone; Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo; Sam Giancana; Gus Alex.

E3The Sam Sheppard Story

43m

Feb 15, 1996

Dr. Sam Sheppard is convicted of murder in 1954 and retried in the '60s.

E4Murder in the Family

43m

Mar 6, 1996

The cases of the Freeman brothers and Jeffrey Howarth highlight an examination of murder in the family.

E5Vegas and the Mob

43m

Apr 10, 1996

How Bugsy Siegel and others built a glittering gambling mecca from barren desert; includes an interview with former casino manager Frank Rosenthal.

E6Long Island Railroad Massacre

43m

Apr 24, 1996

In 1993 Colin Ferguson methodically shoots passengers aboard a Long Island Railroad commuter

E7Bounty Hunters

43m

May 11, 1996

Bail bondsmen hire bounty hunters to capture fugitives.

E8The Pamela Smart Story

43m

May 25, 1996

Schoolteacher Pamela Smart enlists a student to kill her husband.

E9John Wayne Gacy: Buried Secrets

43m

Jun 5, 1996

John Wayne Gacy's lawyers discuss the man, the crimes and the case now that his execution has lifted the constraints of their attorney-client privilege.

E10When Cops Kill

43m

Jun 19, 1996

Technology creates police weapons designed to stun rather than kill.

E11Hot Pursuit

43m

Jul 17, 1996

Strict departmental policies govern high-speed police chases.

E12Great Crimes & Trials: John Christie of Rillington Place

43m

Jul 28, 1996

In the 1950s, England reels over the case of serial killer John Christie.

E13Denis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer

43m

Aug 18, 1996

A British serial killer lures young men to his apartment and dismembers them.

E14Mob Hit Men

43m

Aug 21, 1996

Interviews with Nicholas "The Crow" Caramandi, former hit men and other experts highlight an examination of the mob hit man. Host: Bill Kurtis.

E15Bamber Family Murders

43m

Aug 25, 1996

Recalling the Bamber family murder case, considered by some to be almost the perfect crime.

E16Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker

43m

Sep 1, 1996

Richard Ramirez rapes, mutilates and tortures more than 25 California victims.

E17The Menendez Murders

43m

Sep 4, 1996

Three juries consider the murder cases against Erik and Lyle Menendez.

E18Hammersmith Murders: Jack the Stripper

43m

Sep 22, 1996

The murders of six prostitutes end with a man's suicide.

E19I Confess

43m

Sep 25, 1996

Confessions play a part in three unique criminal cases; coercion; admissibility.

E20James Hanratty: A6 Murder

43m

Sep 29, 1996

After James Hanratty is hanged for a murder, a man confesses to the crime.

E21To Catch a Killer: Homicide Detectives

43m

Oct 2, 1996

Profiling the lives of men and women who choose to work as homicide detectives.

E22Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

43m

Oct 6, 1996

The twisted career and mysterious disappearance of the union boss.

E23Caryl Chessman

43m

Oct 13, 1996

Clever criminal who spent the last 12 years of his crusading against execution.

E24The McKay Kidnapping

43m

Oct 20, 1996

The cruel story of mistaken identity in the Muriel McKay kidnapping case.

E25Black Panther

43m

Oct 20, 1996

A woman is kidnapped and murdered after inheriting a fortune.

E26Free to Kill: The Polly Klaas Murder

43m

Oct 23, 1996

The case of Polly Klaas highlights an examination of repeat offenders who are set loose upon society.

E27Kennedy Assassination

43m

Nov 17, 1996

Theories abound concerning President Kennedy's death.

E28Massacre of the Tsar

43m

Nov 17, 1996

The controversial story of the 1918 murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family

E29Death Row Women

43m

Nov 20, 1996

How society ultimately copes with the prospect of executing a woman.

E30Neville Heath: The Lady Killer

43m

Nov 24, 1996

Englishman Neville Heath was hanged for murder.

E31The Defenders

43m

Dec 4, 1996

The United States is the only country to provide free legal counsel for poor defendants.

E32Rise of the Mafia

43m

Dec 8, 1996

An examination of the Gambino crime family and its bloody 30-year war with the other gangland families of New York.

E101The Great Midwest Gangs

43m

Feb 10, 1996

In the Depression-torn dust bowl of the 1930s, a new kind of desperado is born. Pretty Boy Floyd, John Dillinger, and Bonnie & Clyde become as well-known and admired as movie stars.

E102The Kidnappers

43m

Mar 9, 1996

For bigger payoffs, criminals turn from bank robbery to kidnapping.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1The Yorkshire Ripper

43m

Jan 19, 1997

Chronicling the case of the Yorkshire Ripper, a serial killer who preyed upon young women (some of them prostitutes) in the 1970s. A manhunt led to the arrest of Peter Sutcliffe, who was convicted of 13 murders in 1981.

E2Narcs

43m

Jan 22, 1997

The DEA uses informants and undercover agents in a war against drugs.

E3Eyewitness

43m

Jan 29, 1997

Five cases where eyewitness identification played a vital role illustrate its fallibility.

E4The Amy Fisher Story

43m

Mar 23, 1997

Teenage Amy Fisher shoots the wife of her lover Joey Buttafuoco.

E5Roberts, Witney and Duddy

43m

Apr 27, 1997

British manhunt results in the 1966 capture of John Duddy, John Witney and Harry Roberts.

E6Night Stalker

43m

Apr 30, 1997

Serial killer Richard Ramirez surprises his victims in their homes.

E7Profilers

43m

May 21, 1997

Profiling as a valued tool in criminal investigation.

E8Presumed Guilty

43m

May 21, 1997

After 10 years, the murder convictions of Rolando Cruz and Alex Hernandez are overturned.

E9The Rise and Fall of the Jewish Mobster

43m

May 28, 1997

"Dopey Benny" Fein; Abe "Kid Twist" Reles; Dutch Schultz; Meyer Lansky; Bugsy Siegel.

E10Jewish Mobsters

43m

May 28, 1997

Immigration and organized crime; Meyer Lansky; Bugsy Siegel; Moe Dalitz; Dutch Schultz.

E11The Great Train Robbery

43m

Jun 29, 1997

In 1963 a gang nets over one million pounds in a British train robbery.

E12Crime Family

43m

Aug 13, 1997

Interviews help profile Vito Genovese, whose crime family became one of the most ruthless and powerful in America

E13The Scarsdale Diet Doctor Murder

43m

Sep 3, 1997

The scandalous story of school headmistress Jean Harris, accused of murdering her lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, author of "The Scarsdale Diet.".

E14Von Bulow: A Wealth of Evidence

43m

Jan 5, 1997

The mysterious case of Claus von Bulow, accused and acquitted twice of the attempted murder of his

E17Donnie Brasco

43m

Nov 26, 1997

An account of how FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco, infiltrated the New York mob in the late 1970s. The undercover operation became the subject of a 1997 feature film starring Johnny Depp and Al Pacino. Pistone discusses the operation, various mobsters and the strain on his family.

E18Crime of Passion: The Pamela Smart Story

43m

Dec 3, 1997

The story of Pamela Smart, convicted of having her teenage lover kill her husband, explores the darker side of passion.

E101Outlaws

43m

Jan 1, 1997

Story of the Old West's most murderous villains, including the James Younger gang, the first real bank robbers in America; the Dalton Brothers; and, Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1Blueprint for a Murder

43m

Jan 5, 2000

Relatives sue after a husband hires a hit man to kill his wife, quadriplegic son and the boy's

E7Getting Away With Murder

43m

Mar 15, 2000

How the double-jeopardy law prevented confessed killer Melvin Ignatow from serving time in the death of his fiance.

E8Murder In A College Town

43m

Mar 22, 2000

A mother seeks to uncover the truth behind her son's strange disappearance and his involvement in criminal activities.

E9The Life and Death of Teena Brandon

43m

Mar 29, 2000

The life of Teena Brandon, a drifter who lived as a man, is the basis for the movie "Boys Don't Cry."

E11The Trial of Louise Woodward

43m

Apr 19, 2000

The young British nanny cared for Matthew Eappen, who died aged eight months. The case gripped the world and she was convicted of manslaughter.

E12Deadly Magnolia

43m

May 10, 2000

After serving time for several murder attempts, a woman is free on parole.

E13Oil, Money and Murder

43m

May 24, 2000

A Texas millionaire is believed to have murdered two people and hired a hit man to kill the judge in his divorce

E17The Wife Who Knew Too Much

43m

Jul 5, 2000

High-profile lawyer Fred Tokars allegedly hired a gunman to murder his wife so he could collect $2 million in insurance money.

E20The California Killing Field

43m

Sep 20, 2000

Charles Ng and Leonard Lake, responsible for a series of crimes, lived on a property where police found mutilated corpses.

E22Murder on a Reservation

43m

Oct 17, 2000

The case against American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, who many believe was wrongly convicted in the deaths of two FBI agents.

E23Dangerous Medicine

43m

Nov 28, 2000

The suspiciously convoluted events surrounding the death of a Washington state infant and the murder of a doctor's wife.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1A Deadly Dose

43m

Jan 1, 2004

Did Brian Eftenoff force wife Judi to overdose on cocaine? Or was she simply a drug addict who took one gamble too many? The evidence is examined.

E5Playing With Fire

43m

Mar 17, 2004

Scot Kenny Richey was jailed in America for murder. Despite evidence of his innocence all appeals have been denied and his execution date is just months away.

E12Thrill Killers

43m

Jun 23, 2004

When police arrested Erika and Benjamin Sifrit for hustling, they found guns, knives and the ID of a missing couple. Both claimed the other was a brutal killer.

E13Stacey's Story

43m

Jul 7, 2004

In 1990, Stacey Lannert shot and killed her unconscious father as he lay drunk. She claims she snapped after years of sexual abuse. Does she belong in jail?

E15Murder & Mrs. B.

43m

Jul 21, 2004

A teacher is accused of recruiting teens to kill her husband.

E16Murder in Paradise

43m

Aug 4, 2004

Men serving time for the rape and murder of a young woman in Hawaii maintain their innocence.

E23A Model Murder

43m

Nov 3, 2004

Linda Sobek, a pretty, vivacious Los Angeles model turns up missing after a photo shoot; the police investigation leads to photographer Charles Rathbun, who, after much back-and-forth, says he killed her by accident.

E28Serial Wife

43m

Dec 1, 2004

Several of a Colorado woman's 10 husbands die under mysterious circumstances.

E29The Wrath of Mrs. Jones

43m

Dec 8, 2004

A Florida woman is convicted of masterminding the killing of her philandering husband.

E30Accused in Appalachia

43m

Dec 22, 2094

A Virginia woman is in and out of prison trying to prove herself innocent of killing her husband.

E101Psychic Detectives

43m

Mar 17, 2004

A probe into how the justice system uses psychics to solve tough cases.

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1Friends Til the End

43m

Aug 20, 2021

When 19-year-old aspiring artist Sarah Stern goes missing just weeks before Christmas 2016, investigators initially suspect she may have committed suicide or run away from

E2Poisonous Hearts

43m

Aug 27, 2021

Beloved 60-year-old chiropractor Mary Yoder falls violently ill and is rushed to the hospital; two days later, she dies, leaving her family and friends in a state of stunned disbelief; Mary's autopsy report reveals she didn't die of natural causes.

E3Shots Fired

43m

Sep 3, 2021

On October 20, 2014, white Chicago PD Officer Jason Van Dyke fatally shoots 17-year-old African American Laquan McDonald in an act that he and the Chicago PD called self-defense.

E4The Bad Doctor

43m

Sep 10, 2021

In February 2014, Houston police receive a tip from a conscientious bail bondsman that a murder-for-hire plot is in the works and a woman's life may be in danger.

E5Death By Text

43m

Sep 17, 2021

When 18-year-old Conrad Roy is found asphyxiated in his pickup truck, his death is quickly ruled a suicide; as detectives retrace Conrad's final moments, texts left on his cell phone reveal a toxic romance between him and Michelle Carter.

E6Killer Catfish

43m

Sep 24, 2021

In 2012, 37-year-old single mother Cari Farver mysteriously vanishes into thin air; by the time police piece together the shocking, twisted truth behind her disappearance, one woman is dead and another woman stands accused of her murder.

E7Fame, Football, Fatality

43m

Mar 25, 2022

In a murder case that makes headlines around the globe, a professional football player stands accused of killing his friend in cold blood.

E8Loved to Death

43m

Apr 1, 2022

When a hostile online feud turns deadly, detectives hunt for a mysterious CIA operative leading to the discovery of a jaw-dropping and vengeful catfishing scheme.

E9Money, Lies and Murder

43m

Apr 8, 2022

Model and mother Samira Frasch loved the spotlight, but when her glamorous life ends unexpectedly in her mansion pool, investigators turn their eyes toward the web of heated relationships surrounding her family.

E10Judge, Jury and Executioner

43m

Apr 15, 2022

A string of murders targeting prominent law officials leaves a small Texas town gripped in fear and investigators in a race against time to stop the killer before he strikes

E11In the Company of a Killer

43m

Apr 22, 2022

When a woman is found brutally murdered in her workplace, a long list of suspects and a lack of DNA evidence means prosecutors must persuade a jury to send a man to prison based on circumstantial evidence alone.

E12A Family Vanished

43m

Apr 29, 2022

After a devoted mother and her two children vanish suddenly, investigators work to expose the truth behind why they never came home.

E13Bad Blood

43m

May 6, 2022

When a brutal triple-homicide case with alleged ties to witchcraft heads to trial, questions about religious bias and the real motive-to-kill take centre stage.

E14A Tragic Night in Dallas

43m

May 13, 2022

When a white off-duty police officer, Amber Guyger, kills an unarmed black man, Botham Jean, in his own home in Dallas, racial tensions and calls for justice

A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

E1The Monster in Muskegon

43m

Aug 20, 2022

When two separate cases run cold for women who have been abducted and murdered, it takes the courage of a third unsuspecting victim, to unveil a killer hiding in plain

E2A Dangerous Calling

43m

Aug 20, 2022

When an up-and-coming defense attorney is murdered in her office, her colleagues vow to seek justice and "make this

E3Justice for April

43m

Aug 27, 2022

Small town detectives are frightened by what may come next after a young girl is brutally murdered in the woods; with a chance encounter and a digital trail, they must catch the child murderer at large.

E4Internal Affairs

43m

Aug 27, 2022

When a local deputy sheriff's pregnant daughter is shot and killed in her bed, the search for answers gets personal, as investigators suspect a killer close to home.

E5The Enemy Within

43m

Sep 3, 2022

When a loving wife and mother is found stabbed to death inside her home, a team of investigators dedicate eight years to finding her killer. Ultimately, an undercover sting operation uncovers a world of lies, betrayal, and

E6Strangers Online

43m

Sep 10, 2022

When a 13-year-old girl goes missing and is found murdered, virtual evidence she leaves behind leads to two shocking arrests.

E7Sleeping With the Enemy

43m

Sep 17, 2022

When an Army Sergeant is gunned down at home on New Year's Eve, investigators are at a loss on who would harm the beloved family man, until fellow soldiers in his unit confess shocking secrets to solve his

E8A Deadly Con

43m

Sep 24, 2022

When an Ohio man emerges from a remote forest with a bullet lodged in his arm having survived a murder attempt, investigators uncover a deadly scheme to lure men with an online job posting only to kill them for financial gain.

E9Hiding in Plain Sight

43m

Sep 30, 2022

A relentless detective leaves no stone unturned until the entire truth behind a young woman' s brutal death is exposed and everyone responsible for taking her life is brought to justice

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Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

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