California

Jade Janks myrdede den 64-årige Tom Merriman i december 2020 i Solana Beach, Californien, efter hun opdagede nøgenbilleder af sig selv på hans computer. Sagen afslørede et betroet forhold forvandlet til hævn.

A 60-year-old man already serving a life sentence for murder in California now faces trial in Florida for a 1990s killing. The trial began April 6, 2026, and could result in a death sentence.

Untold True Crime har udgivet en ny episode om Zodiac Killer, der terroriserede Nordkalifornien i 1968-69 og aldrig blev identificeret. Podcasten gennemgår de kryptiske breve og chiffer, der stadig fascinerer kriminalhistorikere.

Death by Fame: Diary of a Madman (Investigation Discovery, 2025) explores a young actress's tragic fate in Los Angeles, after she achieved her big breakthrough in the entertainment industry. The documentary series outlines the events that led to her death and highlights the dangers that can accompany fame.

48 Hours: Facing a Monster on Paramount+ documents the murder of Lorie Loughner in California and reveals how Shawn Doyle's former victims helped the police secure a conviction. The series highlights a long history of violence against women that culminated in a brutal murder.

Hossein Nayeri became the prime suspect in one of California's most sadistic criminal cases in 2012, when two victims were kidnapped and tortured in the Mojave Desert. Episode 2 of Devil in the Desert follows the initial steps of the investigation and the complex cat-and-mouse game between the police and the perpetrators.

Discover Michelle McNamara's intense pursuit of the Golden State Killer in a gripping story that redefines the true crime genre.

Alcatraz 1962: Frank Morris & the Anglin brothers escaped with dummy heads. Did they survive? New letter casts doubt on FBI's drowning theory.

From Grammy party to nightmare: Chris Brown's brutal assault on Rihanna in 2009. Delve into the violence, the trial, and 17 years of scandal-ridden aftermath.

Barrels in the woods concealed a gruesome secret. DNA revealed serial killer Terry Peder Rasmussen and the identities of his victims after decades.

New York 1910: Heiress Dorothy Arnold vanishes without a trace. Her case, filled with secrets, lies, and theories, remains one of America's greatest mysteries.

Edmund "Co-ed Killer" Kemper: A towering facade concealed childhood traumas and a brutality that led to 10 murders in California, including his own mother.

Equifax hit by massive data breach: Chinese military hackers stole SSNs from 147M Americans. Read about the consequences and the espionage case.

Lonnie Franklin Jr., the "Grim Sleeper," murdered for decades in South LA. Follow the case from the first victims to the DNA breakthrough and the shocking systemic failures.

Gulf Cartel: 100 years of violence, from smuggling to Los Zetas' terror and the kidnapping of Americans. Can Osiel Cárdenas Guillén reunite the fractured cartel?

Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, Koji & Gustav stolen in Hollywood. A $500,000 reward, a street gang, and a desperate fight for survival and justice.

Young star Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered by her stalker. A tragedy that shook Hollywood and led to groundbreaking anti-stalking legislation.

Michael Jackson accused of abusing Gavin Arvizo. The trial shook the world: Neverland, 'Jesus Juice,' acquittal. The full story behind the 2005 drama.

Gianni Versace, fashion icon, shot by serial killer Andrew Cunanan. A bloody rampage across the USA culminated in Miami. The mystery of the motive lives on.

One phone call, 7 million victims. Robinhood's data breach exposed everything: From the hacker's trick to dark web sales and a multimillion-dollar fine. The shocking story.