This episode focuses on a crime involving a man who is shot in his living room while his family is upstairs. The investigation includes a critical on-camera sting operation that ultimately leads to a conviction.
It focuses on the 1995 rape and murder of 14-year-old Nacole Smith in Atlanta, Georgia. The episode follows detectives as they work to solve the case and bring the killer to justice to protect other families.
This episode investigates the execution-style murders of a young couple on a lovers' lane near Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1962. The case remains unsolved for decades, prompting a 50-year search for the truth. The episode explores the investigation's twists, including whether a vengeful wife played a role in her husband's conviction or if another man confessed to the crime.
This episode tells the story of Rhonda Boggs, who was found murdered in her own kitchen. The only witness to the crime is her 2-year-old daughter. Investigators make an arrest based on the evidence, but new information and alibi witnesses create doubts, leading prosecutors and defense teams to consider another possible suspect. The episode explores the challenges of solving a case with a toddler as the sole witness and the complexities of the investigation.
On the Case with Paula Zahn (Investigation Discovery, 2009–present)**
An American true-crime documentary series where journalist Paula Zahn investigates real-life murder cases. It features interviews with families, detectives, and legal experts.
This episode covers a horrifying crime spree in Hillsborough County, Florida, where young women were turning up dead every week. The story follows how the bravery of one teenage girl played a crucial role in bringing an end to the reign of terror caused by a vicious killer.
This episode follows the story of 25-year-old Laci Hill, who vanished without a trace. The investigation takes a crucial turn when police receive key information from the kidnapper's wife, which helps unravel the mystery behind Laci's disappearance and leads to progress in solving the case.
A father of four is gunned down in a vicious attack. As police investigate, they uncover a tangled web of deceit that leads to shocking revelations about the crime.
A sexual predator terrorized California for decades before being identified and caught using DNA and genealogy technology
A college student disappears from a mall parking lot. Police suspect foul play, and her body is later found in a ravine several miles away, leading to a murder investigation
A young mother vanishes in the night and is found murdered the next morning. Police try to solve the case by retracing the events of her final hours.
The 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. The investigation reveals brutal details of the crime, including signs of sexual violence and struggle. The episode delves into the complex legal case involving suspects Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, highlighting forensic evidence and courtroom drama that captivated the world
The decades-long investigation into the abduction and murder of 20-year-old Leslie Long. Authorities persistently follow evidence over many years until two men are finally charged with her murder, bringing justice after a long wait.
The disappearance and murder of Allison Jackson-Foy. She vanished after leaving a bar one evening, and her remains were later found in the woods. The case explores suspicions around a local cab driver, Timothy Iannone, and the efforts of the Unsolved Case Squad to unravel the mystery.
The case of Crystal Rogers, a Kentucky mother of five who went missing nearly a decade ago. The episode focuses on the ongoing search for her and the trial of the men charged in connection with her disappearance and presumed death. It highlights the dedication of her family and law enforcement seeking justice.
The story of a young girl abducted while playing outside her grandmother's house. The episode covers the frightening ordeal and the investigations that follow to find her and bring her abductor to justice
The murder of 18-year-old Anita Knutson, a college student found stabbed to death in her apartment in Minot, North Dakota, in 2007. The case remained unsolved for nearly two decades before authorities finally brought resolution, with family and friends relentlessly pursuing justice.
The investigation into the disappearance of a young woman in South Bend. Police work to unravel the truth as conflicting accounts surface during the case.
The story of a young woman whose late-night call from a pay phone turns into a terrifying abduction. The investigation uncovers chilling clues as police work to piece together the events surrounding her disappearance
The story of a mother's relentless investigation into her daughter's disappearance. This leads police to uncover a terrifying string of murders connected to the case, revealing a dark and chilling mystery
The investigation of a young girl who becomes the victim of a savage sexually motivated murder. Police retrace her last known movements to determine when and where she crossed paths with her killer, piecing together crucial evidence to solve the case.
On the Case
On the Case with Paula Zahn (Investigation Discovery, 2009–present)**
An American true-crime documentary series where journalist Paula Zahn investigates real-life murder cases. It features interviews with families, detectives, and legal experts.