Season 4
24 episodes · 1995
A look at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.
- 1
The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds
Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.
- 2
Kidnapped
The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.
- 3
Godfathers vs. the Law
The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.
- 4
Celebrities on Trial
Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..
- 5
Spies: Betraying a Nation
Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.
- 6
Defending the Mob
Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.
- 7
Witness Protection
Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.
- 8
Bad Medicine
Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.
- 9
Mob Ladies
Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.
- 10
Lights, Camera ... Courtroom
Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case
- 11
Autopsy
Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult
- 12
Hired Guns
A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.
- 13
Cruel and Unusual
Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.
- 14
Military Justice
Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.
- 15
Stalkers: Deadly Obsession
The cases of John Lennon, Theresa Saldana and others illustrate the seriousness of stalking, which was not recognized as a crime until
- 16
Undercover: The Infiltrators
Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.
- 17
Baby Snatchers
Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.
- 18
Jailhouse Lawyers
Prison inmates become legal experts.
- 19
Assassins
Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.
- 20
LAPD
Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.
- 21
Bombers
Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.
- 22
Deadly Force
A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.
- 23
Why O.J. Simpson Won
A play-by-play chronicle and legal dissection of the O.J. Simpson case and its impact on the judicial system.
- 24
Why OJ Simpson Lost the Civil Trial