Real Crime: The REELZ Files: Recent Episodes
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Geraldo Rivera's Murder in the Family is now part of Real Crime: The REELZ Files and we're so excited to continue bringing you great true crime content!
Coming up next in the feed is I Lived with A Killer. Their lives are portrayed in movies, TV shows and books and their shocking acts are woven into the fabric of scary stories about real monsters in the world. But what happens when the monster is someone you live with and love? Every hour-long episode of I Lived With A Killer brings a haunting new twist to cases that terrified the public with the powerful stories from the family members of the killers. Viewers will hear from ‘Sammy the Bull’ Gravano’s daughter Karen Gravano, Orlando Nightclub Shooter’s ex-wife Sitora Yusufiy, The Iceman’s daughters Merrick and Christin Kuklinski and many more. Viewers will also hear from detective who worked the cases and experts who break down the media frenzy around the crimes.
Hitchhiking, sex worker, Aileen Wuornos garnered national attention after she was charged with murdering at least six different men in less than a year by shooting them at point-blank range. Wuornos’ sanity proved to be a challenge for prosecutors, but she confidently plead guilty to each charge made against her. She was executed by lethal injection in 2002. Charlize Theron won an Oscar for her portray of Wuornos in the movie, “Monster.”
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The gruesome discovery of murdered 31-year-old Travis Alexander is something that many will be unable to forget. His killer unknowingly leaves clues that lead homicide detectives down a dark and twisted path of sex, lies, religious faith and ultimately - murder.
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Two middle school girls, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, decide to sacrifice their friend Payton Leutner to the infamous supernatural internet meme known as “Slender Man.” After reading stories about Slender Man online, the 12-year-old girls attempt to murder their classmate, but they soon discover that committing a cold-blooded murder is harder than it seems.
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On March 4th 1994, beloved comedy actor John Candy was found dead in Durango Mexico, where he was working on what would be his final film, Wagons East. Candy rose to fame in over 40 films including Splash, Cool Runnings and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Off-camera, John Candy had battled with his weight throughout his life. But what events unfolded in Mexico that could have contributed to his shocking fatal heart attack at just 43? World renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter will examine Candy’s death certificate, along with first-hand accounts from those closest to him, in order to understand what ultimately caused the death of this Hollywood icon.
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The Canadian serial killer, alongside her husband Paul Bernardo, drugged, raped and murdered three women, including her own younger sister. While the world watched in shock as her sentencing unfolded, Karla struck a deal claiming that she had been an unwilling accomplice to her husband and walked away a free woman in 2005 after only serving 12 years in prison. In recent years, she was met with protesters trying to prevent her from working in a school.
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A Navy dropout is the target of a couple’s twisted desire to indulge in a gruesome fantasy. Their behavior is fueled by money, lies and a litany of delusions all resulting in a tragic murder.
New episodes of Sex Lies & Murder drop each Wednesday.
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A man becomes so obsessed with the film Queen of the Damned that he murders his friend, eats part of his body, and drinks his blood – thinking that just like in the movie, the gruesome act will help him achieve immortality.
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As the gentle giant “John Coffey” in the fantasy-drama, The Green Mile, Michael Clarke Duncan found fame at the age of 42. The 6’5” actor went on to star in a string of Hollywood blockbusters but he wasn’t a typical movie star. He was obsessed with working out and eating well so when he suffered a fatal heart attack in 2012, rumors of a conspiracy emerged. Now world-renowned medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter investigates Michael Clarke Duncan’s mysterious death at the age of 54-- just 12 years after he became a Hollywood favorite.
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18-year-old Melissa Drexler attended high school in New Jersey where she was impregnated by her boyfriend in 1997. Ignoring her stomach cramps, Drexler arrived at her school’s Prom and gave birth to her son in a bathroom stall. The miraculous moment turned into murder when the teen suffocated the child, wrapping him in a plastic bag and discarding her baby in the trash. Drexler returned to the dance floor as if nothing happened, blaming the blood trail on her period. It's not until janitors discovered the deceased baby in the dumpster that Drexler was finally discovered for the killer she is.
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A wealthy gay woman lusts over a young college girl and lavishes her with the finer things in life. The unrequited love leads to excess, drugs, and a twisted love triangle with a man who would do anything for sex and money – which, of course, includes murder.
New episodes of Sex Lies & Murder drop each Wednesday.
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Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. This childhood rhyme was based on a real-life murder that was turned into a great movie, The Legend of Lizzie Borden. So great that when one fan, James Cushing, finds an axe, he thinks it is destiny to follow Elizabeth Montgomery’s portrayal and become Lizzie. Walking the streets of a Seattle suburb at night, no one is safe as he searches for the perfect victim.
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On the morning of February 29th, 2012, Davy Jones the idolized front man of the 60’s pop phenomenon, The Monkees, died. He had been performing just days before and showed no signs of illness. A working-class kid from Manchester, England, Davy won international fame when, at 19 years-old, he was cast in the wacky TV show about a failing pop band named The Monkees. His sudden death from cardiac failure came completely out of the blue. In this podcast, world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter uses Davy’s autopsy and medical examiner’s report to uncover what really killed Davy Jones at just 66 years old.
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From All-American to convicted murderer, Aaron Hernandez’ early career success as tight end for the New England Patriots was shockingly overshadowed by his violent life as a killer. Hernandez’ temper seemed to get the best of him in situations, and he was charged with the first-degree murder of friend Odin Lloyd and also indicted in connection with two drive-by murders in 2012. Without the possibility of parole on his life sentence, Hernandez ultimately saw no way out from it all and tragically took his own life in prison in 2017.
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Laura and Craig Stelmasek are living the quintessential all- American life until their family hits a financial rough patch. Police receive a tip of a suspicious van at the Phoenix Arizona airport parking lot, leading them to the Stelmasek residence. They arrive to find a 16 year old girl home alone and both of her parents missing. What they discover inside the van is something they never anticipated. Investigators must follow a trail of clues that start with the abandoned van and ultimately lead them to a cold blooded killer.
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In a scene right out of the crime-comedy Heathers, three high school best friends become mortal enemies in a plot to kill the “cool kids.”
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Dennis Wilson was the golden boy drummer for the Beach Boys. His good looks, energetic attitude and musical prowess made him one of the great drummers of rock and roll. True his band’s ident ity, he was also an avid surfer. But the Beach Boys drummer was also an avid drinker and on December 28, 1983, after a day of alcohol-use, Wilson dove into LA’s Marina Del Rey harbor and drowned in less than 15 feet of water. Byt what really happened? Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter examines Dennis's autopsy report to dispel the rumors and reveal the real cause of the drummer's tragic and untimely death at the age of 39.
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For three weeks in 2002, the streets of D.C. were terrorized as two men, 17 year-old Lee Boyd Malvo and 42 year-old John Muhammad, hunted random civilians in broad daylight with a rifle. The sniper attacks made national news and Americans became fearful that they could be the next victims. After training to be a marksman in the military, Muhammad recruited the help of friend Malvo to shoot 17 people from the trunk of his car. Malvo was given multiple life sentences and Muhammed was executed by lethal injection.
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Nathan and Michelle Paet are high school sweethearts who marry and start a family together. Nathan fights in the Iraq war and is lucky enough to return home where he works at the Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas, NV. Unfortunately he finds out that returning home might be an even more dangerous battlefield than the one he just survived.
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The psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas and Glenn Close inspired a real murder Known as “The Fatal Attraction Case.” The crime occurred when one man’s infidelity resulted in obsession, stalking, and murder—just like in the movie.
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One of the most brilliant performers of his generation, George Michael’s music career spanned 35 years. Following global fame with the pop group Wham!, his solo career sent him into the stratosphere. But the death of both his lover and mother, along with the pressures of keeping his sexuality a secret, took their toll. Conflicted and depressed, Michael turned to drugs and alcohol to numb his pain. His slide into self-destruction led to his sudden death at the age of 53. Now expert pathologist and coroner, Dr. Michael Hunter, investigates what was going on in the singer’s body that caused him to die so suddenly and at such a young age.
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Murder. Rape. Mutilation. August 1990. After 675 suspects and thousands of pieces of evidence, it all came down to one man: Danny Rolling. Three years after five brutal and disturbing murders in Gainesville, Florida, Danny Rolling is called to trial. He is accused of several counts of murder, rape, and burglary. But before Rolling can step foot into his trial he unexpectedly pleads guilty to each charge. His motive for the crimes? To become a “superstar” like Ted Bundy. Rolling was sentenced to death on each count and was later executed by lethal injection. Moments before his execution, he writes a statement in which he takes responsibility for another three murders in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Michael Dojaquez is a free spirited ladies man who is lucky enough to have found his passion in life - yoga. He begins dating one of his yoga students, Amber, only to find out later that she is hiding some dark secrets. Namaste? Not today…
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Inspired by an episode of TV’s Forensic Files, disgraced businessman Ari Squire attempts to start a new life by faking his own death in order to collect his $5 million life insurance policy. To do it, Squire plans to murder an innocent man named Justin Newman and take on his identity. Little does Ari know, his plan is far from airtight, and Newman is not the only one who will end up dead.
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Canadian actor, Corey Haim, was the poster boy for 1980’s Hollywood. As a teen idol, he starred in “The Lost Boys”, “Lucas”, and “License to Drive.” But his fast lifestyle also led the young actor to his first encounters with drugs and alcohol. What followed were years of cocaine addiction, prescription drug abuse and a waning career. Then on March 10, 2010, Haim was found unconscious in the apartment he shared with his mother. He died that night of what was rumored to be an accidental overdose. Now forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter examines Corey’s autopsy report to dispel the rumors, and reveal the real cause of the actor’s tragic and untimely death at the age of 38.
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Although a seemingly average husband and father of two, Dennis Rader lived a double life as a serial killer who terrorized the Wichita, Kansas area from the 1970s to the ‘90s. In letters to police and local news outlets that detailed his murders, Rader would sign them as the BTK Killer. The acronym stood for: “Bind, Torture, Kill”. During all ten of his murders, Rader lived a normal working life and was an active member of his church until he was arrested in 2005. He is currently serving 10 consecutive life sentences.
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Rick Chance, TV pitch man and owner of Empire Glass - an auto glass company- is a self-made multi-millionaire. While he is a business tycoon, he is also reckless. Chance fails to show up to a scheduled tv shoot - and his business associates begin to wonder if his life in the fast lane has come to a halt.
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The movie tells the story of a star student's decent into the violent, underground world of heroin on the streets of New York. Inspired by what he saw, 14-year old Michael Carneal of Paducah, Kentucky, horrifies the nation when he reenacts the movie's most violent scene with an unsuspecting group of students in a prayer circle. It's a copycat killing that forever leaves a small town shaken to its core.
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The legendary singer-songwriter behind “Country Roads” and “Rocky Mountain High” was one of America's biggest selling artists in the 1970’s. The fresh-faced superstar wrote nearly 200 songs and sold over 35 million albums and spent his free time as a private aviator. But on the afternoon of October 12, 1997, John Denver crashed his Rutan Long-EZ experimental plane into the Pacific Ocean. The unexplained disaster led to revelations about Denver’s drug and alcohol abuse as well as mental health issues. But the investigation was hindered by the fact that only fragments of Denver’s plane and parts of his body were recovered from the ocean. Now renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is reopening the case into the mystery of what caused John Denver’s fatal plane crash.
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The original "Killer Clown," Gacy is widely thought to be the inspiration for the terrifying and nightmare inducing Stephen King character, Pennywise the Clown. Gacy's death count totals 33 young men and teen boys, most of whom he buried in the crawl space under his home. An active member of his community, Gacy often dressed up as a clown to perform for charitable events and parties. He'd lure his victims to his house with the promise of giving them alcohol. After they were drunk, he would handcuff them then viciously torture and sodomize them before ultimately strangling them to death. In May of 1994, he was executed by lethal injection.
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Ron and Margaret Rudin are each four times married and four times divorced when they marry each other in 1987. Ron is a wealthy but frugal businessman, and Margaret owns an antique shop. Their marriage had its share of problems but it really started to sour after jealousy, bugged phone lines, and rumors of infidelity take their toll. The question becomes - will they make it out of this 5th marriage alive?
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Lyle and Erik Menendez live an extraordinarily comfortable life, thanks to the hard work of their father. Despite being set for success with prestigious educations and father's many connections, the boys lack an adequate work ethic and prioritize play over work. When their self-made father finally cuts them off, the boys are outraged. They start to compare themselves to the characters in the popular TV movie Billionaire Boys Club. They won't accept any obstacles in their quest for free-flowing money and freedom, even if it means killing their parents to get it.
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On May 16th 1984, comedian Andy Kaufman, died from a rare form of lung cancer when he was 35 years old. Renowned for his eccentric comedy sketches on Saturday Night Live, he went on to gain international fame for his character “Latka,” the goofy mechanic, in the 70’s sitcom Taxi. A master of invention, he told friends he was going to fake his own death, leading some to believe he never really died. In this podcast, expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter, examines Andy Kaufman’s medical history to uncover what caused the disease that killed this comic genius at such a young age.
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Responsible for killing and dismembering 17 young men between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer is arguably one of the most gruesome serial killers the world has ever seen. Mostly targeting African-American men at gay bars, Dahmer would lure his victims to his home and drug them before strangling them to death. He would then engage in sexual acts with their corpses and often keep their genitals or skills as souvenirs. Dahmer's rampage came to an end in 1992 after he was captured and given 15 life sentences.
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Successful businessman, Jay Orbin meets ex-Vegas-showgirl Marjorie Orbin and they enter into a whirlwind romance. Life seems to be going smoothly until Jay fails to return home after a business trip. Marjorie starts engaging in suspicious behavior that pushes this missing persons case to the top of Arizona police’s priority list.
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Janice Orndoff kills her husband in a supposed act of self-defense. Despite the couple’s recent troubles, no one believes this sweet woman could commit such a grisly murder unless it was absolutely necessary. However, much like in the movie Primal Fear, her court case unravels the truth, proving that Janice has plenty of hidden secrets.
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Actress Rue McClanahan was beloved for playing the sassy Southern Belle, “Blanche Devereaux,” on TV’s The Golden Girls. But behind the smiles, Rue’s life was blighted by heartbreak, disease and reported near-death experiences. Her cause of death was officially called a stroke—an event most commonly caused by a blood clot in the brain. But Rue was taking the drug Warfarin, a powerful anticoagulant prescribed to prevent blood clots. So why did the actress die of a stroke at the age of 76? World renowned Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter digs in to analyze every detail of of the actress’ medical history to reveal if other drugs played a part in the mystery of what killed Rue McClanahan.
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With a total of 49 confirmed murders (he confessed to 71), Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, is one of the most prolific serial killer in American history. While married, Ridgway began murdering sex workers and children throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. Strangling his victims and discarding their bodies around Seattle and the Washington Green River, Ridgway regularly returned to the corpses for intercourse. It wasn’t until 2001 when the nefarious necrophiliac was connected by DNA evidence to the murders of four women.
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Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan are superstars of the bodybuilding and fitness circuit in Las Vegas. They are the quintessential power couple, but when you add, drugs, sex, parties, and the over-the-top lifestyle of the Las Vegas strip - everything seems to be on steroids - literally.
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Like the film, The Talented Mr. Ripley, a young working-class man creates multiple identities in order to become part of the wealthy elite – and kills to keep his lies a secret.
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Gary Coleman soared to success in the hit 80's TV show, "Diff'rent Strokes," but at the height of his fame he was plagued by health problems and when his career stalled he hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
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The case is undoubtedly the most infamous murder-mystery in history. “Jack the Ripper” is the name given to the unidentified serial killer that murdered and mutilated five female prostitutes in London in 1888. While there have been over 100 theories presented on the Ripper’s true identity, renowned “Ripperologist” Martin Fido suggests that a violent, anti-social man named “David Cohen” is the true killer, partly because Cohen’s incarceration at an insane asylum happened to coincide with the end of the murders. Although various letters were sent to the press by the alleged killer, one with a human kidney, the case of the Ripper murders will possibly forever remain unsolved.
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Three frantic 911 calls lead police to a brutal murder scene. When the investigation begins - it seems that everyone gives a different version of the truth. When the truth seems to change from minute to minute - police only have forensic evidence to fall back on. The conclusion of the case comes down to life or death - all resting in the hands of a judge.
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Socially awkward George Hennard has been searching all his life for love. But no matter how hard he tries he can't seem to find a girlfriend. After years of rejection, his resentment and hatred of women grows and culminates in the tragic slaughter of a restaurant full of customers. George kills himself as well. His autopsy reveals a ticket stub for the film The Fisher King, tucked into his pants pocket, indicating George's inspiration for this mass shooting came from a twisted misinterpretation of the movie.
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On July 1st 1991, actor Michael Landon passed away at his Malibu home just three months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 54. Michael had spent his life defying the odds to become a renowned television superstar as “Joe Cartwright” in Bonanza. He went on to write, produce, direct and star in family favorites like Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven. But only 12 weeks after his cancer diagnosis, Michael Landon was dead. Now world-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter digs deep into Michael’s past to reveal why he developed the disease in the first place and why he died so quickly. Dr. Hunter also uncovers Landon’s potentially lethal addictions and a link to one of the worst nuclear disasters in U.S. history.
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An exclusive prison interview with convicted murderess Pamela Smart, who recounts her affair with a 15 year-old student and the events that led to the brutal murder of her husband as well as a national media frenzy and the Nicole Kidman movie “To Die For."
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Life isn’t always easy - Kevin and Heather Miller knew this all too well. Kevin lost his job at the same time Heather discovered an unplanned pregnancy. The escalating situation left Heather searching for solace - which she found in best friend Mindi Robbins. A lesbian affair, Wiccan rituals, and Belladonna come together to create a perfect storm -of murder.
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The gruesome kidnap and torture of 16-year-old Suzanne Capper ends in murder. But the story proves even more twisted upon the revelation that the character "Chuckie" from the movie Child's Play played a dark and sinister role in inspiring the killers.
New Copycat Killers podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Forensic Psychologist Dr. J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner and the experts unveil the mass shooting inspired by The Fisher King.
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On June 19th 2013, actor James Gandolfini died of a heart attack while vacationing in Rome. A famously intense character actor, Gandolfini became a household name for playing mob boss “Tony Soprano” in the HBO series, The Sopranos. But dedication to his craft took a deep toll on the actor, and rumors of addiction and an eating disorder followed him throughout his career. Now expert pathologist Dr Michael Hunter is examining Gandolfini’s medical history to discover which of these led to the heart attack that killed him at 51.
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On one tragic afternoon in 1995, the Queen of Tejano Music, Selena Quintanilla, was inexplicably shot down by the president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar, in a Corpus Christi hotel. Not only did Saldivar receive a life sentence in prison, but she was also cemented as the most hated woman in the Latin American community for taking the life of one of the most celebrated and influential Latin artists of all-time, selling over 60 million albums worldwide.
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Sometimes love is beautiful, transcendent of all its obstacles, sometimes love is blind - maybe too blind. 20-year-old Steven and 15-year-old Alyssa met online, fell in love and had a daughter. When the relationship turned sour they gave their baby up for adoption not knowing if either one would ever see her again. When they do - it gives serendipity a whole new meaning.
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A mentally ill man takes a page out of the script from the movie Taxi Driver, as he attempts to assassinate President of the United States and impress the film¹s star with his deranged act of violence.
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The Last Hours of… Bernie Mac - Bernie Mac was one of the best-loved stand-up comedians of his generation. He worked his way out of poverty through years of performing in Chicago clubs before hitting the big time as part of Def Comedy Jam in the early 90’s. After touring relentlessly, Mac found mainstream success in Hollywood with movie roles and a primetime TV show. But in July 2008, at the height of his career, he was hospitalized with pneumonia. After 3 weeks in intensive care he died at 50. Now, Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter is taking a fresh look at the death of this unique performer who was loved by millions.
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Blinded by her obsession for a man who wasn’t interested in women with children, Susan Smith did the unthinkable; pushing her car into a lake, killing her two young sons. Smith’s case first garnered national attention when – for 9 days – she made public emotional pleas for the safe return of her children, claiming her vehicle had been carjacked by a black man who drove away with her sons still in the car. Smith eventually plead guilty to killing her sons and was sentenced to life in prison.
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Proof that sometimes nothing is as it seems - two robberies that occurred in 1977 set off a chain of tragedy spanning nearly half a century. Police must start at the beginning to solve not one, not two, not three… but four murders. The question is, can police uncover the truth before the fifth murder?
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In the 1960’s thriller, The Collector, “Freddy Clegg” kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage just to have her there. Just like “Freddie,” Leonard Lake sought attention and affection from countless women, many of whom rejected him coldly. Inspired by events in The Collector, he sets off on a blood curdling adventure with his partner-in-crime Charles Ng. The pair build a bunker, in which almost two-dozen women would be held with their fates in his hands. The chilling and astounding series of events that followed became one of the most infamous copycat crimes in California.
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On August 6th 2004, the music world was stunned when the outrageous and funk music star behind “Superfreak,” Rick James, was found dead by his housekeeper in his LA home at 56. In the 1980’s James lived the classic rock-n-roll lifestyle fueled by sex and cocaine. But his excesses took a dark turn in 1991 when charges of kidnapping, assault and torture sent him to prison. Upon release, he turned his life around but then things went terribly wrong once again. Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is investigating the cause of Rick James’ death using his autopsy report, witness statements and first-hand accounts to reveal what killed The King of Punk Funk.
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As the leader of the Branch Davidians religious cult, David Koresh became highly known for leading his “Army of God” in a 51-day standoff against the Federal Government that resulted in the deaths of four ATF agents and over 80 Davidians. After stockpiling massive amounts of weapons in preparation for the apocalypse and alleged sex with minor cult members, the ATF raided their holy compound and burned down the center after their bloody standoff. Koresh was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after the fire.
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Paul and Betty Jeanne Solomon have been married for 15 years and seem to be living a wonderful life together. Paul leaves his home one evening only to return and find his wife has suffered a brutal assault that ultimately ended her life. As police hunt for Betty Jeanne’s murderer, they find out sometimes things aren’t always as they first appear.
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Erin Caffey's life starts resembling that of Nicole Walker, a character in James Foley's 1996 film, "Fear," and like Nicole, when Erin begins dating the town bad boy, her parents disapprove and forbid her from seeing him again.
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July 29th 1974. Singer Cass Elliot was found dead in a London flat. She was 32 years old and her death shocked the world. One of the most memorable figures of the hippie music scene, Elliot rose to fame in the The Mamas and The Papas, who took the world by storm with their harmonies in hits like ‘California Dreamin’. But her death fueled speculation and rumor. Was it an overdose, a complication caused by obesity? Or were the reports that she choked on a ham sandwich true? World renowned Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter cuts through the speculation and takes a fresh look at the evidence to find out what really killed Cass Elliot.
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With estimates that run as high as 130 murders, Rodney Alcala’s ruthless spree of murder, rape, and sexual assault throughout the 1970’s has been widely compared to that of Ted Bundy’s. During this time, Alcala took sexually explicit photos of hundreds of young men and women as a self-proclaimed professional photographer. Alcala was a contestant on the TV show, The Dating Game in 1978 - despite being a convicted rapist, registered sex offender, and being investigated for multiple murders. After two mistrials, Alcala was sentenced to death in 2010 and 120 of his horrific photographs were later released by police to identify any additional victims.
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Anna Lisa Raymundo is smart, beautiful, in love, and her career as a pharmaceutical executive is on the rise - that is, until she’s murdered. Police are determined to find Anna Lisa’s killer - but her case starts to go cold. Investigators must sort through sexual infidelity and lies to ultimately uncover a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
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Token clerk Harry Kaufman went to his job at a Brooklyn subway station with no idea his life was in danger. That day, Vincent Ellerbe and James Irons set a fire in the token clerk's booth. Like the brothers trying to rob the station in Money Train, Vincent and James end up killing Kaufman in the inferno.
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On September 27th, 2017, Playboy Magazine founder and media magnate Hugh Hefner died at his world-famous Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills. Hef’s death certificate lists cardiac arrest. But he was incredibly fit for a 91-year old, still at the head of the Playboy Empire, and still hosting huge Hollywood parties. So what happened? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter analyzes the details in Hefner’s autopsy along with first-hand reports to piece together what was really going on in Hef’s body on the day he died.
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Known as the Teflon Don because charges against him would never stick, John Gotti was the invincible crime boss that ruled the streets of New York as head of the notorious Gambino family from 1985 to 2002. Following a four-year prison sentence for murdering a rival gang member, Gotti quickly rose to prominence in the Gambino family by leading his crew of mafia mobsters towards violent hijackings, illegal gambling, and selling drugs on the streets. Gotti was eventually hunted down by the FBI and sentenced to life in prison in 1992, but died of throat cancer ten years later.
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When sex, scandal, and politics collide in upstate New York, the FBI and local law enforcement must come together to expose the truth. Trouble in the investigation seems endless as federal witnesses turn up dead. The race is on to untangle the chaos and find justice.
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For most people the Robocop movie franchise is action packed with violence and extreme gore. But for Nathaniel White of Poughkeepsie, NY, the movie inspired him to become a serial killer. White searches the streets and bars for easy prey. Once he has picked his target, he hides his true desires and uses his charms to lure the victim in. Then he switches to become like the movie villains he admires, killing just like they did in Robocop.
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He was “The Velvet Voice.” Luther Vandross was one of the brightest stars in the music business in the 80’s and 90’s, notching up a slew of hit albums, including his “party starter” single , “Never Too Much” and his album “Dance With My Father” which went straight to Number 1. After his career faltered, Luther was poised for a comeback in the early 2000’s when disaster struck—A massive stroke left him in a coma for nearly 2 months. Vandross survived but less than 2 years later he collapsed and died following what medical reports described as a “cardiac arrhythmia.” Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates what really killed Luther Vandross and uncovers the story of a man tormented by a food addiction that led to huge weight gains and losses. But was it weight that killed Luther Vandross or something hidden even deeper?
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In the span of only two years, Richard Ramirez became known as the “Night Stalker” for breaking into the homes of over 13 people in Los Angeles and viciously raping, torturing and often times, performing Satanic rituals on many of his victims as he brutally murdered them. During his trial, the courtroom famously included female fans of the serial killer. In 1989, Ramirez received 19 death sentences and died 23 years later from sickness while on death row.
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Stacey Castor married her high school sweetheart - but her fairytale ends when he dies suddenly of a heart attack. In an attempt to salvage her happiness she marries a second time. Stacey’s first husband is not the only one in Stacey’s life who suffers an untimely death. When investigators take a deeper look into Stacey’s life - what they find is stranger than fiction.
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Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham are teenage lovers convinced that the only way they can truly be together is to kill Kim’s mother, Elizabeth. Elizabeth believes Lucas’ bad boy ways are going to send her daughter down the wrong path, and she has tried to break them up. Kim and Lucas, however, are not dissuaded. Inspired by the love story in Twilight, where not even death can stand in the way of true love, the couple decide to kill Kim’s mother so they can finally be together.
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Richard Pryor's shockingly honest, no holds barred performances revolutionized American comedy. And his no holds barred attitude continued off stage with a monstrous appetite for alcohol, drugs and sex. But during the last part of his life-long party, Pryor was stricken with multiple sclerosis which left him paralyzed and unable to speak. On December 10th, 2005, Richard Pryor died suddenly from a cardiac arrest. But what caused it? Was it his wild past catching up with him? His debilitating illness? Or something else? Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter examines Richard's medical records to determine precisely was caused the death of this much-loved comedian.
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The “Playmate Killer”, Paul Snider, was the ex-husband of Playboy Model Dorothy Stratten. Snider was one of the creators of Chippendales, the male strip club chain, but he is most remembered as the killer of Stratten. Their marriage lasted barely a year. When Stratten developed a romantic relationship with acclaimed film director Peter Bogdanovich, Snider’s jealousy led to murder-suicide. Stratten was killed by Snider in the Los Angeles apartment they had once shared. On the same day, Snider killed himself. Police believe he raped Stratten and sexually abused her corpse as his last twisted obsession of the Playmate of 1980.
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Alice Trappler engages in a series of relationships before conceiving a child with Dan Bennett. Alice tries to hide her pregnancy after their relationship goes south. She feels Dan would be a danger to her and their child. Despite Alice’s attempt to conceal the baby, Dan finds out, and that triggers a brutal custody battle. Tensions build as the custody hearing approaches until Dan is found murdered. The question is - who killed Dan Bennett.
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Inspired by the slasher epic, Freddy vs. Jason, a young man tries to transform himself into the famous movie monster "Freddy Krueger." The copycat killer stalks, taunts, and stabs his victims like a psychopath with no remorse.
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Prince, the pop superstar who sold over 100 million records was fit, health-conscious, and against drug abuse. And yet, on April 21st, 2016, Prince died, shockingly, of a drug overdose at his Paisley Park compound. His case is still shrouded in the mystery of what happened to “The High Priest of Pop” during his final hours. Renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter, analyses Prince’s medical history to uncover possible reasons for his death at only 57 years old.
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Jim Jones was the cult leader and founder of the People’s Temple. Known for his extreme beliefs on Christianity, socialist politics, and racial equality, Jones is infamous for the mass murder-suicide he led of over 900 of his followers in Jonestown, Guyana. Urging his church’s members to drink a cyanide-laced punch as a sign of loyalty, the 1978 event resulted in the greatest single loss of American lives before 9/11.
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High school sweethearts Adam and Rose Chase seem to be living the quintessential white-picket-fence life, that is, until Adam goes missing. His disappearance seems to be a mystery until family friend and ex-cop turned private investigator, Rodney Miller is on the case. He has a hunch there is fowl play, and won’t stop until he uncovers the truth.
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When Michelina Lewandowska met Marcin Kasprzak it was love at first sight. But he was hiding a dark secret and when their love dimmed, Michelina announced she was leaving the relationship for a better life. But Marcin would rather kill than be left alone. So he copies a scene from Kill Bill where Uma Thurman’s character, “The Bride,” is buried alive. In this case, “The Bride” is his girlfriend Michelina.
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Cory Monteith was a global superstar. The clean-cut all-American quarterback on television’s “Glee” was idolized by millions of teens around the world. “Glee” thrust him into instant stardom in 2009 and his public persona mirrored his on-screen character. But on July 13th, 2013 he was found dead on the floor of his Vancouver hotel room. What caused the clean-living TV star’s death at just 31? Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter digs into Monteith’s autopsy report to reveal another man underneath Cory’s squeaky-clean exterior. Did a dark and troubled past that come back to haunt Cory Monteith before his untimely death?
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“The Hillside Strangler”, Kenneth Bianchi, was a serial killer that terrorized Los Angeles between October 1977 and February 1978. But what cops didn’t know was that he had a killing accomplice – his own cousin! During this time, Kenneth and his cousin Anthony went on a spree of kidnappings, rapes, and murders in the area and claimed the lives of 10 innocent people. Because the bodies of the victims were usually found on hillsides, the infamous “Hillside Strangler” name was born. When Kenneth was caught in 1979, he ratted out Anthony, and both cousins were sentenced to life in prison.
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Long time couple Nicola Puddicombe and Dennis Hoy enter new territory when Nicola begins to openly date another woman. The odd love triangle seems to satisfy a missing piece of Nicola and Dennis’ relationship but before long, someone winds up dead. Investigators must untangle a web of lies and multiple relationships in order to discover who is behind the murder.
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A Gulf War Vet goes "Rambo" after watching the movie series and deciding to become his own one-man army. His target is the entire Los Angeles Police Department.
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At 24 years old, actor James Dean’s role in “Rebel Without a Cause” made him a superstar and an icon of teenage rebellion. But on September 30, 1955, James Dean died in a horrific car crash near Cholame in California. For more than 60 years mystery has surrounded the cause of the crash since Dean was an accomplished racing driver on a straight road in good conditions. Now, expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter is reopening the case using testimony from family, friends, crash experts and biographers to finally reveal the true cause of James Dean’s death.
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“Angry Betty” Broderick is the former suburban housewife who skyrocketed to fame when she murdered her ex-husband and his new, much younger, wife in their bed in 1989. The ultimate crime-of-passion story included explicit recorded phone calls during her contentious divorce and dramatic courtroom testimonies that captivated the country. Was she a woman wronged or just a jealous ex-wife hell-bent on revenge?
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High school sweethearts, Brenda and Rob Andrew, become estranged after their marriage slowly fell apart. Brenda, a stay-at-home-mom and Sunday school teacher begins to engage in torrid affairs to fill the void her failed marriage created. Her spiraling life hits rock bottom when her husband is murdered in November 2001. With a lengthy list of possible suspects, police have to figure out who killed Rob Andrew.
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The perfect heist becomes a deadly trap staged by an Air Force man and his friends in Northern Utah. Airman Dale Pierre planned to rob $25K worth of electronic from a Hi Fi store in Ogden. But Pierre and his accomplices didn’t have a plan for the growing group of hostages they had to hide in the basement. The crime scene turns grisly when Pierre and his team begin to torture rape and murder their hostages in a scene Inspired by watching Clint Eastwood’s classic Dirty Harry series.
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Kanye West’s mom, Donda West, went from modest beginnings, to the limelight as her son rose to be one of the biggest rappers in the world. As his manager, she became a regular at the brightest parties in showbiz. In doing so she broke every stereotype about single black women raising her sons. But, on November 10, 2007, Donda West, underwent cosmetic surgery and died 24 hours later. Kanye West blamed the fatal attraction of stardom, saying, “I feel sometimes like if me and my mom never moved to Hollywood that she’d still be here.” Combining information revealed in Donda’s autopsy with first-hand accounts from those who cared for before she died, Dr. Michael Hunter investigates the tragic and untimely death of 58 year-old Donda West.
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Robert Durst is the former, high-profile real estate tycoon and star of HBO’s The Jinx. He first gained the media’s attention with the disappearance of his wife in 1982. Although Durst was investigated, his wife’s body was never found and all charges were dropped against him. In 2001, he was convicted, and later acquitted, of the dismemberment of his neighbor’s body and dumping it into the Galveston bay. Deranged and still up to no good, Durst was later arrested in 2015 for the 2000 murder of friend Susan Berman. Durst is currently awaiting trial for the death of Berman.
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The Greeley Colorado police department is overwrought with scandals and tragedy. Shawna Nelson, a 911 dispatcher, is engaged in a lengthy affair with a local police officer. The twist - Shawna and her lover Ignacio Garraus are both married. Ignacio is caught cheating and shortly after someone winds up dead. The question is, who paid the ultimate price for Shawna and Ignacio’s transgressions?
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On May 23, 2015, a triple murder shook a small town in Oxfordshire, England. That's when 21-year-old Jed Allen reached his boiling point. He is furious about his mother's spiraling problems with drugs, alcohol and a boyfriend Jed does not approve of. Worried for his mother and his sister, he kills the three in a blind rage. His misguided need to protect his family from themselves is inspired by the X-Men character, "Wolverine" who is known for being a loner with a kind heart, but who also allows his good intentions to morph into killer instincts instead.
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As the adorable “Buffy” in the 1960’s sitcom “Family Affair,” Anissa Jones was the most famous child star of her generation. But on August 28, 1976, Anissa died at a friend’s house near San Diego, California. She was only 18 years old. A photograph taken at the beach the previous day showed her in good physical shape. World-renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter investigates her life and last hours to solve the mystery of the sudden, tragic death of actress Anissa Jones.
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The “Craigslist Killer” also known as Philip Markoff, was 23 when he was preparing for a promising future as a doctor and a life of happiness with his fiancée, Megan McAllister. He seemed destined for greatness as one of Boston University’s brightest med students, but Markoff had a dirty little secret. He would set up appointments with women offering erotic services on Craigslist to rob them, and one encounter ended in murder. His unsuspecting fiancée stood by his side until the evidence was too overwhelming.
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Kathleen Denson, a successful businesswoman begins dating local playboy and ranch hand, Gerald ‘Cody’ Boyd. Their relationship is toxic in nature as they spend much of their time binging on booze, cocaine, and sex. The relationship takes a kinky turn when Kathleen’s store manager also strikes up a relationship with Cody. Booze, cocaine, sex, a love triangle… and before you know it, someone winds up dead.
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Evil lurks in an upscale, gated community in Annetta, TX. The perpetrator is 17-year old Jake Evans who is inspired to copy what he saw in Rob Zombie's remake of the slasher flick, Halloween. In a homicidal quest to destroy a family he felt was suffocating him, Jake devises a plan to kill his family just like the masked killer "Michael Myers," in the movie.
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On April 20th 2016, professional wrestling legend Chyna died from an overdose in her Los Angeles apartment. Once celebrated as the “Ninth Wonder of the World,” Chyna’s life unraveled after she left WWE and became infamous for drug and alcohol abuse. After a mysterious 4-year exile in Japan, Chyna returned to the USA intent on reinventing herself. Instead, she died alone 9 months later at the age of just 46. Expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter unpacks the secrets of Chyna’s autopsy and, along with accounts from friends, pieces together the truth about Chyna’s tragic death.
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The 1980 murder of Scarsdale diet doctor, Herman Tarnower, shocks the nation. His lover and headmistress of a prestigious girls’ school is arrested and convicted in a sensational trial in the suburbs of New York City. Jean Harris claims the shooting was accidental when the doctor struggled for her handgun to prevent her attempt at suicide. This true story of wealth, fame and jealousy garners sympathy for Harris as a long-time girlfriend rejected by Tarnower and replaced with a younger woman.
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The community of Grand Junction, Colorado is shocked and devastated to learn that soccer mom, Paige Birgfeld, has been living a double-life as an escort when she goes missing in 2008. Investigators begin looking for clues that may lead them to Paige’s whereabouts and in the process, they discover more than they ever could have imagined.
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In the horror movie Saw, a twisted killer named "Jigsaw" becomes notorious for designing torture scenes that test his victim¹s will to live. The movie inspired a copycat "Jigsaw-Killer" and his first victim was a pizza deliveryman who became an unwitting player in his scheme.
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February 17, 2013… Country Music singer Mindy McCready shoots herself to death on the porch of her house in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Her boyfriend had killed himself on the same spot five weeks earlier. What caused the singer behind “Ten Thousand Angels” to take her life? Could the tragedy have been prevented? World-renowned Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter puts Mindy's complex personal life under the microscope to reveal how her unhealthy relationship with prescription drugs may have aggravated an un-diagnosed mental condition that led Mindy to suicide.
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Con man Joe Hunt forms an investment club with wealthy young men who trust him with their families’ money. The Ponzi scheme leads to murder when Hunt gets involved with Ron Levin, a notorious con man, himself. Set in Beverly Hills with fancy cars and expensive designer suits, this story about upper class young men with bright futures turns into a bizarre tale of greed, deception, violence, missing bodies and eventually, life in prison.
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Pastor Tracy Burleson and his wife Pauletta are pillars of their community. They offer strength and support to the members of the First New Mount Cavalry Church in Houston, Texas. In the wake of devastating hurricane Katrina and hurricane Ike, things begin to fall apart when money goes missing and affairs are brought to light. The chaos takes a deadly turn when a woman is found murdered in May 2010.
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Inspired by slasher films like Wes Craven's Scream, two deranged teenagers put on the Ghostface masks worn in the movie and then proceed to terrorize and brutally stab a female classmate to death using iconic horror movie tropes learned from Scream.
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Steve McQueen was a legendary actor best known for his roles in ‘The Great Escape’, ‘The Magnificent Seven’ and ‘Bullitt’. By the 1970’s, he was known as ‘The King of Cool’ and was the world’s highest paid movie star. But on November 7th, 1980 he died in a hospital bed in Mexico at just 50 years old. He was nearly unrecognizable and his death fueled rumors and allegations of conspiracy. Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter examines Steve McQueen’s case and medical records to unravel the truth surrounding his death as he attempts to reveal what really killed this iconic star.
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The partially clothed body of pretty, 18-year-old Jennifer Levin is discovered on the Upper East Side of Manhattan’s Central Park. The chief suspect is handsome 19-year-old Robert Chambers, who claims Jennifer wanted “rough sex” and blames her for her own death. The sensational 1986 tabloid story of affluent teens from New York City’s private prep schools becomes known as the “preppie murder.” And even the jury doesn’t believe Chambers is a cold-blooded killer.
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Erin Caffey and her boyfriend Charlie Wilkinson are young and in love, but Erin’s religious family doesn’t approve of their relationship. Devastated that she is being forced to end her courtship, she not only loses her boyfriend, but then loses her family when a murderer attacks them in their Alba, Texas home while they are sleeping in 2008.
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When the DC Snipers terrorized the Washington, DC area in 2002, few realized that the killers were motivated by a movie. John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo watched The Matrix before their shootings. The film inspired their mission to create chaos and change a world that they believed had been overtaken by an oppressive system. To Muhammed and Malvo, everyone was part of that system and had to be eliminated.
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On June 25, 2009, Farrah Fawcett died of a rare form of cancer in Los Angeles. The death of the actress and 1970’s icon shocked her fans, friends and family as Farrah didn’t smoke, ate healthy food and worked hard to keep fit. In this podcast, expert coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter examines Farrah’s medical history and hears from some of her closest friends to uncover what caused Farrah’s cancer and if the alternative cancer treatments she received played a part in her death.
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The 2005 murder of young photographer Teresa Halbach shocks the central Wisconsin community of Manitowoc County. A grisly crime scene of her burned bones is discovered at the family auto salvage business of Steven Avery, recently released from prison after serving 18 years for a rape he didn’t commit. Two years earlier, DNA evidence exonerated him. But now arrested, charged and convicted of the photographer’s murder, Avery’s case becomes the subject of the popular documentary “Making a Murderer,” on Netflix, in which defense attorneys cast doubt on Avery’s guilt once again.
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In 1995, a teenage girl is discovered beaten and shot to death in Mansfield, Texas. The pressure is on for police to figure out who she is, who killed her, and why. The investigation takes a turn when they investigate the victim’s schoolmates. Police must unravel a web of lies to find justice for this murdered girl and her family.
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On a warm summer evening in Aurora, Colorado, an excited audience sits down for the midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises. But little do they know, this will be a night to remember, and not because of the movie. For sitting among them is James Holmes, and he's taken a little too much inspiration from one of Batman's most recognizable supervillains, "The Joker." Intent on causing chaos and destruction, this copycat uses the latest Batman release as the inspiration for a deadly rampage that turned into the worst theater mass-shooting in American history.
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America’s first lady of comedy had delighted audiences with a glittering career that spanned over half a century: but it was her television show, ‘I Love Lucy,’ that had transformed television and turned the actress into the most famous face on the planet. The 77 year old would die of a rupture of the aorta - a life-ending tear of the largest artery in the human body. This is rare, and even more since she was in great shape just weeks before her death. So what was going on inside Lucille Ball’s body that led to this catastrophic event? Could a mysterious teenage illness have played a part? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter investigates Lucille’s life in forensic detail to piece together what really happened to Lucille Ball.
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Retired FOX television executive, Steven Beard, and his wife Celeste have a rocky marriage. Make-ups and break-ups seem to be an average Tuesday for the couple. But when Celeste ups the ante threatening suicide, she winds up in a mental health facility. Upon her release, things seem to be looking up for Celeste - until someone winds up dead.
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Like the handsome killer, "Patrick Bateman," played by Christian Bale in American Psycho, a real-life copycat murderer is hiding behind expensive sunglasses and designer clothes.
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On September 12, 2003, the world was mourning the loss of legendary singer Johnny Cash, who died at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee from respiratory arrest. Known for his heavy drug use and reckless attitude to his health, Johnny Cash reached the age of 71 and died shortly after his wife of 35 years June Carter died. Many speculated that he died of a broken heart and others believed it was his unhealthy lifestyle that was to blame. Now, Forensic Pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is taking a fresh look at Johnny Cash’s death to reveal whether years of drug abuse and hard-living led to the “Man in Black’s” demise or whether his death truly was due to a broken heart.
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In 1969, nine people are killed by a notorious cult leader with mostly female followers living in a commune. Among the brutally murdered is pregnant actress Sharon Tate. The two-night murder spree terrorizes Los Angeles and uncovers a bizarre revenge and connection to musical legend Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys and actress Doris Day’s son, Terry Melcher, a producer who failed to promote the musical ambitions of Charles Manson.
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David Harris is a successful orthodontist from Houston, Texas. His success allows him to provide an upscale home in the affluent Friendswood community, and luxury cars - including his wife Clara’s Mercedes Benz. All seems to be perfect until Clara discovers David has been carrying on an affair with his receptionist. With her world crashing down, Clara takes a stand.
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The dystopian horror film, The Purge, explores the ruthless nature of humans when all crime—even murder—is legal one night a year. Jonathan Cruz, a troubled Indianapolis teen, obsesses over the idea of crime without consequence. He also identifies with the outsiders in The Purge who seek vengeance. Encouraged by members of his gang, Cruz decides to stage a copycat “Purge” of his own.
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Chris Farley was the larger-than-life Hollywood star regarded as one of the funniest comedians of his generation. His outrageous blend of physical slapstick and vulnerable charm earned him the adoration of the American public. After shooting to fame in the early 90's as one of Saturday Night Live's brightest talents, he went on to star in a string of hit movies. But on December 18th 1997 Chris' body was found on the floor of his Chicago apartment, after four days of partying. He died alone aged 33. Now, Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter is taking a fresh look at the death of an icon who was loved by millions.
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When beautiful, 18 year-old Natalee Holloway vanishes while on a graduation trip to Aruba in 2005, the international media converges on young Dutch citizen Joran van der Sloot, who was the last person seen with her on the Caribbean island.
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West Palm Beach is known for fun, sun, beautiful beaches - and in 1990, killer clowns. Marlene Warren opens her front door to find a clown delivering balloons, who then shoots her point blank. Police have their work cut out for them to figure out who is behind the killer clown’s makeup.
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In Deliverance, a group of friends from the city take a seemingly innocent weekend canoe trip in rural Georgia. But the weekend takes an unimaginable turn to murder. The same horrific scene plays out in real-life as a Poughkeepsie, New York history teacher named Albert Fentress sees a young man trespass onto his lawn. Inspired by Deliverance, Albert enters a psychotic state that unleashes his disturbed and deeply rooted urges to kill, copycat-style.
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Patrick Swayze was a legendary actor, dancer and singer. His cult performances made him a global superstar. By the late 80s, Patrick was a celebrated Hollywood heartthrob, but the dancer and actor, probably best known for his roles in 'Dirty Dancing', 'Ghost' and 'Point Break' died almost unrecognizable at his ranch in California at just 57 years old. Now, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter will examine Patrick's extensive medical records to unravel the truth surrounding his death and will attempt to reveal what really happened to this huge star.
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A Bolingbrook, Illinois police sergeant bathes in the media limelight after he becomes a suspect in the drowning murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio and the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Cales Peterson, in 2007
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Tragedy strikes Miami Beach royalty in 2009 when heir to the FONTAINEBLEAU HOTEL fortune, Ben Novack Jr, and his mother Bernice die only three months apart. While Bernice’s death is determined accidental, police find the circumstances around Ben’s death to be suspicious. As police look into Ben Novack Jr’s life, the investigation takes dark and kinky turns for the worse.
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TV's Breaking Bad is infamous for violent scenes that are so heartless, they have you peeking through your fingers! In the second episode, "Cats in the Bag," Aaron Paul's "Jesse Pinkman" disposes a body in a tub full of acid. For Spokane single, Regan Jolley, life seems too good to be true when she meets a charming young war veteran, Jason Hart, and starts a whirlwind romance. But when the relationship turns sour, Reagan has no idea that her boyfriend has plans to copy his Breaking Bad hero's most devious plot point-- a tub full of acid and her dead body.
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On October 10th 2004, Christopher Reeve died in hospital leaving the world heartbroken. The actor’s role as Superman had turned him into a global superstar but after a freak horse-riding accident left him paralyzed, his determination to walk again and his campaigning for America’s disabled community transformed him into another type of hero. The world’s media reported the cause of death as heart failure but this raised more questions than answers. Conflicting reports emerged, one even suggested that Chris had suffered a severe allergic reaction to a drug just before his death.
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The 1989 slaughter of Hollywood media mogul Jose Menendez and his wife becomes a national media event when the couple’s two privileged young sons confess to the murder.
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Florida’s Boynton Beach police department is in the midst of filming an episode of COPS when they come across Michael and Dalia Dippolito. A murder-for-hire plot goes wrong, and police unravel a history of drugs, ponzi schemes, and escorts.
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Sir Anthony Hopkins’ chilling cannibal in The Silence of the Lambs spawned a Hollywood horror franchise. But the macabre gentleman-killer also inspired 14-year-old Florida boy, Michael Hernandez, to develop a dark obsession with serial killers like Lecter. In an attempt to mirror the cold-blooded monster, Hernandez embarks on his very own killing spree. He lures classmates Jamie Gough and Andre Martin into the bathroom of their school. What happened next was unspeakable and only Andre lived to tell what copycat killer Michael Hernandez did.
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On April 6, 1998 country icon Tammy Wynette was found dead her Nashville home. Her life had been blighted by ill health, failed marriages and an addiction to pain killers. Following her death her daughters sued both her husband and doctor, leading to the exhumation of her body and an autopsy. What will Dr. Hunter reveal from the report?
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Richard Speck always believed he would shock the world and make headlines. He did just that when he systematically tortured, raped, and murdered eight student nurses from South Chicago Community Hospital on the night of July 13–14, 1966. He craved the attention he felt deprived of as a child, and he, unfortunately, found it in the kindness of nurses. His personal life in shambles, Speck couldn't find employment and struggled with substance abuse. Nearing the end of his rope and filled with rage, Speck unleashed on the people he craved most, nurses; raping and stabbing them over twenty times, washing his hands after each murder. Finally satisfied with his beastly binge, Speck thought he had created the perfect murder, but he made one crucial mistake - one woman survived, linking him to the bloody crime. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to www.reelz.com/podcasts/
Christie and Thomas Sehorne were unconventional to say the least and frequented the Pleasure Palace - a local swinger’s club. Their alternative lifestyle takes a turn when they engage with two men who also frequent the same sex club. Sex and drugs meet gangs and the combination leads down a twisted road to murder.
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Brad Pitt and Edward Norton form an underground fight club to counter their boredom and discontent with life in Fight Club. The film inspired Australian cousins Tony Bagnato and Diego Carbone to join a real-life Fight Club hoping to have some fun sparring with like-minded men and, in Tony’s case, further his boxing career. But when Tony starts pushing drugs for some money on the side, he quickly turns from an up-and-coming fighter to a wannabe crime boss. And when Tony fears a conflict within the club could come back to bite him later, the cousins decide one member needs to pay the ultimate price.
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American sweetheart, Patty Duke was Hollywood’s original child star and had charmed audiences for sixty years. In 1963 she was the youngest actress to win an Oscar, for her career defining role as Helen Keller, in The Miracle Worker. She went on to star in The Patty Duke Show, playing identical twin cousins. But in her late teens, life began to unravel. Duke drank heavily, spent wildly and became promiscuous. By age 69 she died after a medical emergency that most people survive with medical attention. Dr. Michael Hunter will analyze every detail to piece together what was going on in Patty Duke’s body when she died.
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The killer that brought New York City to its knees; David Berkowitz went on a yearlong murderous rampage killing six people in 1976. He mostly targeted long-haired brunettes, leading many women in New York City to cut and dye their hair blonde. Given up for adoption as an infant and bullied as a child, Berkowitz always felt unwanted and alone. After finally finding acceptance in a satanic cult, he decided to act on the rage he harbored against women. He was out to destroy them, blaming his actions on the demands coming from a demonic dog. He’ll later claim he didn't act alone, and that he was the scapegoat. But are these more lies from a deranged madman or are the true killers still out there?
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Winning the lottery is just a pipe dream for most - but for Abraham Shakespeare it is a reality. After winning a $30 million dollar jackpot, he is even befriended by someone who wants to write a book about him. Life is good - until he winds up dead.
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Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta grew up to be mob-murderers in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas.But for one New Jersey man named Joe Post, the fictional characters became his inspiration. Joe joined the "Pit Bulls," a gang of local drug addicts who terrorize their neighborhood. While the Pit Bulls' crimes start off small, Joe is convinced that fellow gang member, Andrew, may have ratted them out to the authorities. Joe takes no mercy in a brutal Goodfellas-inspired copycat crime.
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Singer and musician, Gram Parsons, died of drug toxicity at a California motel at only 26. Parsons was one of the great, lost talents of rock music - combining country, folk and rock to create his own original sound. During his short life, he became almost as famous for his drug and alcohol consumption as he was for his music. Dr Michael Hunter is taking a fresh look at Gram Parsons autopsy and will reveal why such a seasoned drug user could have suddenly met his end on that night.
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Blinded by her obsession for a man who wasn’t interested in women with children, Susan Smith did the unthinkable; pushing her car into a lake, killing her two young sons. Smith’s case first garnered national attention when – for 9 days – she made public emotional pleas for the safe return of her children, claiming her vehicle had been carjacked by a black man who drove away with her sons still in the car. Smith eventually plead guilty to killing her sons and was sentenced to life in prison.
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Sheila Bellush is estranged from her millionaire ex-husband,Allen Blackthorne who is the father of her first two daughters. She is lucky enough to find love again, and becomes a local celebrity after the birth of quadruplets. But life quickly takes a turn for the worse when Sheila’s daughter arrives home from school to find her mother brutally murdered.
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Martin Scorsese’s film, Casino, takes us back to a time when Las Vegas was still the “wild west” and the mob ran gambling and damn near everything else in sin city. Vegas-teen Matt Baker watched Casino over and over again, trying to mimic the dapper gangsters portrayed by Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Inspired by what he saw, Matt forms a clique of other high school students who start their own drug enterprise and call themselves “The Crew.” But when one member, Jared Whaley, decides wants out, Matt feels betrayed. That’s when this copycat is inspired by Pesci’s line as gangster “Nicky Santoro.” “Got a lot of holes in the desert and a lot of problems are buried in those holes. Except you gotta do it right.”
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On May 17th 2012, the Queen of Disco and First Lady of Love, Donna Summer died at her home in Naples, Florida. While Donna grew up in a strict religious home she would go on to be defined by the raunchy Disco music she made with hit music producer Giorgio Moroder. Donna shrouded her final months in secrecy, with her death coming as a shock to extended family members. What really happened to Donna Summer? Dr Michael Hunter pieces together what was really going on in the Disco Diva’s body to find the answers.
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The horrific murder of 24 year-old Gregg Smart becomes a national media event when his attractive young wife is found to be having an affair with the 15 year-old killer, a case that inspired the Nicole Kidman movie "To Die For."
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Erika Friman and Pedro Bravo were high school sweethearts until their senior year when she called things off. After beginning college, Erika begins a new relationship with Christian Aguilar who ends up missing. The case comes down to an iPhone - sometimes technology can work in your favor and sometimes it doesn’t.
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Quentin Tarantino is affectionately known as “The Master of Suspense” for his movie scenes that depict excessive violence and cutthroat retaliations. One English fan, 16-year-old Allan Bentley from the Liverpool, drew inspiration from Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and, along with two friends, reenacted a brutal murder scene from the film. The boys got it right --including mutilation and an attempt to cut off their victim’s ear. The copycats even hummed a familiar tune that played under the grisly scene in the movie.
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Provocative and iconic rock star Lou Reed star transformed the face of modern music. From his teens, the founder of the seminal Velvet Underground lived a life of outrageous excess, pushing everything beyond the limit. His fascination with subculture and the underdogs of society inspired his work, most famously with songs such as Heroin and Walk on The Wild Side. Though he practiced what he preached, Lou lived to the age of 71. Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Hunter has found evidence of events in Lou’s early life that ultimately caused his death.
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Sex, jealously and obsession fuel a national media fixation on Jodi Arias, who in 2008 savagely murders her ex-boyfriend, 30 year-old motivational speaker Travis Alexander.
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Heather Strong and Joshua Fulgham’s relationship was rocky to say the least, and they ultimately end up separating. They hire a babysitter to help with their children as they begin adjusting to life apart. But babysitter Emilia Carr does more than just earn Heather and Josh’s trust.
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Tony Soprano, the fictional New Jersey mob boss in HBO’s The Sopranos, could seemingly get away with anything, even the eight murders his character committed in the series. But for Riverside, CA residents, Jason Bautista and his half-brother Michael Montejo, one particular Sopranos episode inspired them to murder their mentally ill mother and dismember her in an attempt to conceal the identity of her body. It was a familiar mob tactic that the boys learned from watching an episode of The Sopranos.But unlike the fiction, these copycat killers turned what they saw on TV into tragedy.
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In 2017 rap legend Prodigy unexpectedly died in a Las Vegas hospital. The 42 year old had famously battled sickle cell anemia since birth; the pain of which helped him mold the signature hard core rap sound that propelled him to fame. But shortly after his passing, rumors emerged that Prodigy had choked to death. In this podcast, Dr. Hunter unravels the details of Prodigy’s life-long condition and seeks to shed light on the reasons for his death.
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The 2002 disappearance of 27 year-old, pregnant Laci Peterson ignites a national media firestorm when her handsome young husband, Scott, becomes the prime suspect.
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Let’s face it, high school can be tough. In 2009, a clique of Florida high school students find out just how hard it can be when someone winds up dead. Talk about taking a class in Murder 101.
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Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis are two attractive serial killers who take their crime spree on the road in Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers. But for two troubled lovers, Natural Born Killers inspired them to become the film's characters in real life. Together, these copycat killers go on a cross-country killing spree and leave a trail of blood in their dust.
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Bill Bixby was a legendary actor, director and producer who had been charming audiences for three decades. He found fame with My Favorite Martian and The Courtship of Eddie’s Father before cementing his stardom in The Incredible Hulk. But late in life Bixby hid the fact he was suffering from a disease that was killing him. World-renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter, is going to investigate the reasons this seemingly fit and healthy man died from what turned out to be a treatable illness at the age of just 59.
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The horrific crimes of charismatic law student Ted Bundy - who killed at least 36 young women - grip the nation in the 1970s and give birth to the term “serial killer.”
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A young mom turns to the lucrative world of pornography to make ends meet. After falling in love with one of her porn co-stars, she dives deeper and deeper into the alternative sex lifestyle. Things really take a turn when the owner of a tattoo parlor winds up murdered at an all-night sex party.
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Inspired by the Hannibal TV series and The Silence of the Lambs horror franchise, a real life “Hannibal Lecter” sets out to find human victims as his appetite for human flesh increases.
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July 20, 1973. Martial arts superstar, Bruce Lee is rushed to a Hong Kong hospital where he is pronounced dead at just 32. An inquest concluded that his death was caused by a reaction to a prescription painkiller that was supposedly given to him by a friend for a headache. For more than forty years, mystery has surrounded this conclusion and numerous theories have emerged as to what really caused his death. Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter has gained access to Bruce Lee’s autopsy and inquest reports to dispel the rumors and reveal facts about Bruce Lee that his fans and followers never knew.
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Richard Paul White’s sister Maureen both loves and fears her
brother. After a childhood of devastating abuse, Maureen sees there’s something
not quite right with her older sibling. Are the wild, violent stories Richard
tells only stories – or something more?
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Wayne Adam Ford’s brother Rodney has always been the rock in his life. When Wayne’s troubled history with women turns into a full-blown murder spree, he needs his brother to stop the madness. Can Rodney save his brother before anyone else gets hurt?
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Michael Bear Carson’s daughter, Jenn, spends her childhood on the run, when her mother realizes just how dangerous Michael and his new wife Suzan truly are. When the couple sets out to kill witches, they leave a bloody trail in their wake. Can Jenn stop it from happening all over again?
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Brian Hummert’s son, David, is devastated when his mother is found murdered – and terrified when a serial killer claims responsibility. But as the police investigation picks up steam, David realizes that the truth may be even worse. What do you do when you suspect the killer is living in your house?
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William Choyce’s ex-wife Alice and daughter Crystal are grateful to be alive – together, they survive living with a serial killer as he descends into madness. As the extent of his crimes are slowly revealed, can they lean on each other to put the pieces of their lives back together?
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John Smith’s third wife, Diane, can’t believe the allegations against her new husband. When the FBI claims he murdered his first two wives, Diane and her daughter, Summer, struggle to uncover the truth. Can the FBI convince Diane that her husband is a killer before she becomes his next victim?
I Lived With A Killer is part of the real crime collection in The REELZ Files. New podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, the family of serial killer, William Choyce reveal what it’s like to live with a killer.
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One of Ervil LeBaron’s fifty children, Anna, grows up in one of the most notorious polygamist cults in American history. Shuffled from family member to family member, she sees no hint of the infamous group’s violent lifestyle. But when the violence hits too close to home, Anna’s life is rocked to the core.
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Anthony Shore’s daughter Tiffany knows first-hand that her father is the worst kind of monster. As Anthony prey on the youth of his neighborhood – and even his own daughters – Tiffany’s courage to reveal the truth stops a serial killer in his tracks.
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Harry Aleman’s daughter Franky stands by her father – through allegations that he is one of the Chicago Outfit’s top enforcers and throughout his trial for murder. But can she continue to stand by him, even when his second murder trial makes history?
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Lefty Guns Ruggiero’s granddaughter Ramona knows that life isn’t like the movies. When her grandfather’s life is made into the Hollywood film Donnie Brasco, she makes it her mission to set the record straight.
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Sammy’s daughter Karen rides high as the daughter of one of New York’s most powerful mobsters – until it all comes crashing down. When Sammy agrees to testify for the government, his decision changes the face of organized crime in New York. But he could never predict the effect it would have on the life of his own daughter.
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Richard Kuklinski’s daughters, Merrick and Christin, endure a childhood of terror in their father’s house. Behind the image of a happy family that Richard is obsessed with showing to the world, lies misery and fear. Merrick and Christin know that The Iceman is one of America’s most notorious and prolific killers for a reason.
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Bobby Joe Long’s ex-wife Cindy survives years of brutal abuse at her husband’s hands – never knowing that he is also attacking dozens of women across Florida. But when a vicious serial killer begins a bloody spree in Tampa, Cindy learns the extent of the monster her ex-husband truly is.
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Paul Snider’s roommate, Patti sees the devastating effect Paul’s breakup with his superstar wife – Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten – has on his crumbling ego. As Paul spirals out of control, he destroys both Dorothy’s life, and Patti’s career.
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Charles Manson’s so-called “Family” includes teenaged Dianne, seduced into the group at the tender age of 14. Dianne has a front row seat as Manson’s peace-and-love hippy philosophy becomes dark, dangerous and evil. How will she survive one of history’s most enigmatic killers?
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Dale Hausner’s brother Randy lives in fear of the random shooter stalking Phoenix at night – never suspecting the killer is his own brother. When the truth is revealed, after a year-long ordeal, Randy discovers that his brother’s darkest secrets are even darker than he could imagine.
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Omar Mateen’s ex-wife Sitora struggles to break free of her unstable husband’s abuse. But when he carries out one of the most devastating mass shootings in U.S. history, she’s drawn into his world once again – and one again must fight to have her own voice be heard.
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Richard Beasley’s daughter Tonya knows that her father has a shady past. When he embraces religion, she believes he’s turned over a new leaf. But when his sinister plot turns into a murder spree, Tonya is devastated to learn that her unwitting assistance has been used in the worst way.
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The Killer Cop’s son, Stephen, is in disbelief when his father is accused of murder in the suspicious death of his 3rd wife – and the suspicious disappearance of his 4th wife. As the media circles around the family, Stephen protects his younger siblings and is ultimately forced to face the terrible truth – could his father be guilty after all?
I Lived With A Killer is part of the real crime collection in The REELZ Files. New podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, the family of The Craigslist Killer opens up about what it’s like to live with a killer.
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Fashion icon, Donatella Versace, represents the essence of beauty and style. But, this international designer had her brother, Gianni Versace stolen from her during the prime of his life. In 1997, fifty-year old Gianni was murdered on the steps of his Miami villa in cold blood – the fifth victim of a spree killer. As the FBI and police hunt for the assassin, Donatella’s world spirals out of control.
Academy-Award winning actress and singer, Jennifer Hudson, is stunned to learn her mother, Darnell, and brother, Jason, have been fatally shot in their family home in Chicago. Her seven-year-old nephew, Julian, has been abducted. Jennifer rushes to her sister Julia’s side. Both women think they know who committed these terrible crimes…. and it’s someone very close to the family.
New Murder in the Family Podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Geraldo Rivera investigates the personal tragedy of fashion icon, Donatella Versace.
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Famed guitarist Dave Navarro becomes the face of alternative rock in the late-1980s and early 1990s in bands like Jane’s Addiction and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. But before the fame, a fifteen year-old Navarro loses his mother and aunt in a double murder perpetrated by a crazed stalker. The killer escapes capture for years sending Dave Navarro spiraling into depression and drugs.
New Murder in the Family Podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Geraldo Rivera investigates the personal tragedy of Academy-Award winning actress, Jennifer Hudson.
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The Golden Globe-winning actor from The Practice, Dylan McDermott, has been both a top performer and sex symbol in Hollywood for decades. But, throughout his storied career, McDermott hid a terrible personal tragedy – the untimely death of his 20-year-old mother, Diane. In 1967, her thug boyfriend told police Diane committed suicide. Forty years later, Dylan seeks the truth.
New Murder in the Family Podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Geraldo Rivera investigates the tragic murder in the family of rocker, Dave Navarro.
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Actor, Kelsey Grammer was only fourteen years old when his estranged father was brutally murdered in the Virgin Islands. While the tragedy was difficult for his family, no one ever expected that a few years later he would face a far greater tragedy from the wrath of maniacal serial killers. As Kelsey’s fame rises, the anguish creates a heavy burden threatening not only his career…but his own life.
New Murder in the Family Podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Geraldo Rivera investigates the personal tragedy of The Practice star, Dylan McDermott.
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Since his debut on the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” Academy Award nominated actor Woody Harrelson has enamored audiences with his southern charm. But under the surface of his success lies a dark past for his family, as his hitman-for-hire father, Charles Harrelson, will be implicated in one of history’s most shocking murders. Woody must decide whether he can stand by his father while the truth unfolds.
New Murder in the Family Podcasts drop each Thursday. Next week, Geraldo Rivera investigates the family tragedy and heartbreak of actor Kelsey Grammer.
Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/