Blood Lies and Alibis
Criminal investigators unravel stories behind cold-blooded murders. With the help of forensic evidence, old-fashioned legwork and years of dogged determination, detectives deliver justice to families and communities.
Kendall Francois, a john who frequents the streets of Poughkeepsie, New York. Over a span of more than two years, he picks up and murders eight prostitutes. His crime spree only comes to light when a would-be ninth victim manages to escape and report him to the police. The episode dives into the investigation and story behind these crimes .
Anthony Hopkins, a preacher in Alabama. He appears to have the perfect family until his wife disappears. The episode reveals dark secrets involving abuse and perversion. When Arletha Hopkins, his wife, learns that her husband is abusing their daughter, she kicks him out. In retaliation, he kills Arletha and forces the daughter to help hide the body. The story only comes to light years later when the daughter becomes pregnant and reveals the horrifying truth
Serial killer and rapist David Alan Gore and his accomplice, his cousin Fred Waterfield. The episode starts when police respond to reports of a nude man firing shots at a naked girl in Vero Beach, Florida, and discover the body of a 17-year-old girl in the trunk of a car. David Alan Gore eventually confesses to five other murders with the help of his cousin Fred Waterfield. The episode details the investigation and the chilling crimes committed by the cousins .
Covers the story of Greg Markwardt, who killed his sister-in-law Kathy Odom in 1987. Despite the murder, Greg remained free for nearly two decades. The case eventually broke open when new DNA testing techniques allowed investigators to test a lamp cord found at the crime scene, proving a DNA match to Greg Markwardt. This breakthrough forced his arrest and subsequent conviction. The episode highlights the persistence of Kathy's father, Frank Martin, who refused to give up on finding justice for his daughter
In 1973, Pasadena police receive a phone call from a young man declaring he has killed Dean Corll. Following this lead, police uncover the bodies of 27 boys and learn that the killer's accomplice was also involved. The episode details the gruesome crimes and the chilling revelation of Corll's accomplice's role in the murders
Danilo Restivo, an Italian convicted murderer and suspected serial killer. He is known for the gruesome murders of his neighbor Heather Barnett in Bournemouth, England, in 2002, and for being suspected in the disappearance and murder of Elisa Claps in Italy. Restivo was known to place strands of hair on his victims in a ritualistic manner.
Police turn their attention to a husband after he reports his wife missing. The investigation unfolds as detectives look into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and uncover dark secrets. The episode focuses on the efforts to solve the case and bring justice regarding the missing mother .
The story of California neurologist Dr. Richard Pryde Boggs. The episode begins with Dr. Boggs calling paramedics for his patient Melvin Eugene Hanson, who dies of "myocarditis" in his office. However, inconsistencies and suspicious details arise, such as the doctor's specialty not aligning with the patient's condition, the timing of the call, and the body's temperature at the time of arrival. An investigation uncovers that Hanson had a $1.5 million life insurance policy under the name of his partner John Barrett Hawkins, who had the body cremated quickly, preventing autopsy. Authorities later discover that the deceased might not have been Hanson at all, raising questions about Hawkins' disappearance and connections with Dr. Boggs, leading to a haunting mystery about the true circumstances of Hanson's death
A series of stabbings in Flint, Michigan, that lead investigators to believe a serial killer is active in the area. The victims were mostly not typical targets of gang violence but rather middle-aged black men. Police got a significant break when a surviving victim escaped and gave them a detailed description of the attacker. The episode chronicles the investigation that ultimately identified Elias Abuelazam, who was arrested at an airport while trying to flee. He was convicted for one murder and linked to multiple stabbing attacks. The story highlights the fear in the community and the efforts to bring the attacker to justice .
The case of a madman in Baton Rouge who is raping and murdering women. He charms his way into their homes and leaves without a single witness. The story focuses on the efforts of law enforcement to capture this elusive attacker, aided by the testimony of one survivor who hopes to prevent more victims from falling prey to the "Ghost of Baton Rouge"
The case of three tourists who disappeared from Yosemite National Park and were found murdered a month later. Handyman Cary Stayner is initially questioned but released due to lack of evidence. The investigation continues, and after another woman is found dead, police are able to link Stayner to all four murders, ultimately pinning the crimes on him .