Arrest and Trial Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• All-American Girl

  Rob Butler narrates the case of an 18-year-old college student who was murdered by two men who had befriended her. Her body was found after a lengthy police search, which was hampered by one of the killers who deliberately tried to mislead the authorities

• Almost Perfect Murder

  The case of a mother of three who was found dead in her car at the side of a road, suspected by police of being murdered by her estranged husband. Detectives didn't initially have enough evidence to make an arrest, but after a year-long investigation, a witness finally came forward with vital information that led to a conviction

• Angel of Death

  How American police belatedly got a break on a cold case involving the disappearance of a six-year-old girl and finally nailed her killer. Rob Butler relates how events in an unrelated case gave officers the breakthrough they needed, helping the bereaved parents come to terms with their loss

• Armando Garcia

  A routine stop on a fishing boat provides the police with information on an infamous drug smuggler, and leads to a five-hour high-speed pursuit as they try to apprehend their suspect

• Armored Car Murders

  Solving a year-long robbery spree that left eight people dead. Police linked the crimes to a family man who would not have been implicated without the use of forensic science techniques

• Attack by Pretense

  The search for a serial sexual predator who managed to elude police for four years and, when finally apprehended, rejected a jury trial in favour of forcing a judge to hear the 50 criminal charges brought against him

• Baby 'Napping

  The abduction of a newborn baby from a hospital by a woman posing as a nurse, revealing how a pager left in the room provided a crucial lead which, combined with inspired police work, led to mother and child being joyously reunited. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Baby Seat Bait

  Account of Phoenix detectives' hunt for a serial rapist-turned-murderer following the discovery of a woman's body in the Arizona desert. The culprit, a seemingly mild-mannered family man, was finally caught following an identification parade

• Baby Snatcher

  A pregnant woman disappears days before giving birth.

• Baby Snatchers

  The chilling tale of how Tuscaloosa police found the mutilated body of a pregnant woman : with her baby removed

• Bad Love

  An exploration of three different cases, all involving relationships that have gone awry. In the first case a man and his lover orchestrate the murder of his mother and ex-girlfriend. In the second, forensic scientists use reconstruction techniques to convict a man who killed his wife. In the third detectives are led to suspect a man of murder when his wife is found dead in a burning car

• Bank Robbers in Love

  LA detectives are stumped by a series of bank heists, until an arrest on a seemingly unrelated matter leads them to the ringleaders

• Barking Up the Wrong Tree

  A prostitute's murdered body is discovered in the desert, and the prime suspect admits he knew her intimately - which negates the physical evidence. Narrated by Rob Butler

• BBQ's and Bloody Marys

  A neighbour is the key witness when police uncover a sinister plot while investigating the murder of a woman at a family barbecue

• Beachside Attacker

  Rob Butler tells the story of a serial sex attacker who terrorised more than a dozen victims along the beaches of San Diego before being unmasked as a local police officer and convicted of 38 felonies

• Bear of a Case

  The investigation into a poacher, who killed black bears for their valuable gall bladders, and passed them on to an accomplice for export to Asia. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Best Friend

  The shocking case of a teenager who murdered his best friend, and displayed a callous, cold-blooded demeanour each time he was interviewed by detectives. Was his attitude adolescent bravado or something more sinister?

• The Biggest Catch

  Police pursue and apprehend a drug smuggler, but once he's in custody the case starts to fall apart

• Biting Postal Worker

  Crime documentary series, focusing on a murder case which was solved by studying bite marks on the victim's neck

• Bittaker Murders

  Police have their work cut out when a man confesses to a series of murders but no other evidence can be found

• Botched Hit

  Police investigate murder attempts on a tough-talking businessman, initially coming up with 30 possible suspects, but eventually discover a lead much closer to home

• Broken Pearls

  Police evidence and trial footage of the case of a Vermont man accused of assaulting a woman he met casually in a bar - who subsequently blocked out all memory of the attack

• Buried in the Backyard

  The case of a mother who vanished from her home without trace, leaving her husband as prime suspect. Despite being under suspicion from the outset, investigators could take matters no further without a body. Four years later neighbours' concern prompted another search : leading to a gruesome find in the missing woman's own back garden

• Buried Memories

  Lori Romaneck approaches police with shocking information about a 25-year-old crime, revealing that as a child she witnessed the murder of her mother. Her evidence ultimately leads to her father's arrest for the killing, forcing Lori to testify against him in court. Rob Butler narrates

• Burning Love

  The efforts of Alabama police to arrest and convict one of their own officers over the murder of his wife, whose charred remains were found in a burnt-out car. He killed her to claim the insurance money, but it was a crime so out of character that it took police five years to finally gather enough evidence against him to be able to prosecute

• The Burning of Crosses

  How an undercover reporter successfully infiltrated a collection of hate groups, and gained footage which proved critical for the following police investigation

• Burton Boys

  A teenage girl is murdered in a small town, leading detectives on a trail which results in the smashing of a ring of drug dealers. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Candyman

  American police delve into the background and possible motives of a man suspected of callously killing his eight-year-old son by feeding him a deadly helping of poisoned Hallowe'en candy

• Cano

  How investigators diligently worked over the course of a year to secure a conviction in the case of a prominent Colombian drug smuggler

• Can't Escape Justice

  Using modern fingerprinting techniques officers solve a crime more than 20 years after it was committed

• Capano Case

  A former lover becomes the prime suspect in a woman's disappearance.

• Capano Case

  Seventeen months after a woman's disappearance, the suspect is arrested.

• Carlos Leyder

  The DEA's extensive international investigations into a drug smuggling racket comes good when they arrest everybody involved

• Case of the Rubik's Cube

  The story of an armed robbery at a campsite which went badly wrong, resulting in the murder of an Armenian man. Rob Butler reveals how media reports uncovered a key witness and an unlikely piece of evidence : a Rubik's cube : which led to the arrest and trial of the three assailants

• Case Of The Rubik's Cube

  The defendants in an armed robbery case are put on trial seperately in a bid to use their individual testimonies against them. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Casino Killer

  Investigations into real-life crimes, providing a unique insight into American police procedures. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Caught by Surprise

  A drug dealer is arrested for murder, but detectives face a race against time to find enough evidence for a conviction

• Chaney Case

  Investigations into real-life crimes, focusing on the case of a 12-year-old girl found dead in a field. Investigators had few clues to go on, but were able to use trace evidence : microscopic particles removed from the victim's clothing : to identify her stepfather as the killer. Rob Butler narrates

• Cheerleader Murder

  A determined mother's quest to find the killer of her 15-year-old cheerleader daughter. The sexually motivated attack took place in the youngster's own bedroom, but the case remained unsolved for four years, until the mother alerted the authorities to the activities of a neighbourhood peeping Tom, reviving the cold trail and eventually ensuring that justice was done

• Child Abductor

  The story of sadistic South Carolina killer Larry Gene Bell, who abducted high-school student Shari Faye Smith two days before she was due to graduate and made her send her last will and testament to her family. He then murdered his captive and continued to taunt her parents : until forensic evidence finally led to his conviction

• Chilling Confession

  The story of mentally unstable killer Donald Flagg, who shot a man dead, before raping and kidnapping the victim's wife. The police eventually rescued his captive after she managed to phone them from where she was being held : but Flagg then tried to avoid a conviction by pleading insanity

• Chippendales

  Police discover a night club owner is behind several cases of arson and murder during an investigation spanning two continents. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Cleaning House

  A connection between two seemingly unrelated murders is uncovered and leads to the arrest of a prime suspect : but although the case against him seems conclusive, all the evidence is circumstantial. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Closet Killer

  The body of a San Diego woman found in her closet leads to a nationwide search for a serial killer.

• The Code

  How a coded message from an informant provided detectives with the vital clue they needed to trap the killers of a petty drug dealer and his family in a small American town. Rob Butler narrates

• Cold Blooded Cupid

  The case of Chicago prostitute Olivia Dawson, who was fatally wounded by a man with a bow and arrow. Police finally arrested the culprit, David Lee Curtis, after going through a list of addresses given to them by the shop that supplied the murder weapon

• Convenience Store Killing

  Investigation into a convenience store murder, revealing how four armed robbers were convicted on the evidence of a shop worker who survived the attack that killed her colleague. After identifying one suspect, police set up surveillance on him and he unwittingly led them to his partners in crime : who were hiding in the hills. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Cop Killer

  How American police searched for a gunman who shot dead two fellow officers during a routine traffic stop

• Cop's Son Kills Cop

  A policewoman's killer turns out to be the mentally deranged son of a well-respected colleague. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Corridor Killer

  Investigations into real-life crimes, revealing how an FBI profile helped investigators apprehend a sadistic serial killer. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Cotton Club Mystery

  The murder of a Los Angeles film executive, who was last seen having dinner with his producing partner. When his body is found, police suspect his murderer was hired to kill him

• Cowboy Criminal

  Rob Butler narrates the story of three University of Alabama students who were kidnapped and sexually assaulted by a dangerous attacker. The programme chronicles how the villain was caught thanks to eyewitness descriptions of his vehicle, testimony from the victims and DNA evidence

• Daddy's Little Girl

  The story of a father who persuaded his 14-year-old daughter to kill her stepmother. She was convicted of the murder and spent five years in jail, before she dramatically confessed the truth and her father's trail of lies and deceit finally caught up with him. Narrated by Rob Butler. Last in series

• Dead Privileged

  Investigations into real-life crimes, narrated by Rob Butler

• Deadly Affair

  Rob Butler investigates how a husband's cheating wife was indirectly linked to his murder

• Deadly Dad

  When a woman's baby dies unexpectedly, she accuses her husband of murdering the child, and when he tries to silence her with threats, a full-blown investigation ensues. Brian Dennehy presents

• Deadly Delivery

  Investigations into real-life crimes, providing a unique insight into American police procedures. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Deadly Greed

  A Baltimore businessman is killed in what initially appears to be a botched robbery, but detectives dig beneath the surface and gradually uncover evidence pointing to a killer much closer to home

• Deadly Love

  A mother-of-two disappears while out shopping, provoking a media storm that results in several helpful leads. Detectives eventually arrest her husband and his mistress, charging them both with her murder

• Deadly Safe

  Rob Butler narrates an account of a robbery that went wrong, resulting in a shop assistant being fatally stabbed because he did not know the combination of the safe. Thanks to leads provided by an informant, police were able to arrest the two crack addicts responsible for the crime

• Death on Mothers Day

  Investigation into how a Mother's Day meal proved fatal for a woman and her boyfriend's mum

• Death on the Highway

  American police investigate the case of a man shot dead on his honeymoon, which proves to be the latest in a series of similar crimes

• Delivery Man

  The case of a woman who, while in the middle of a bitter divorce battle, survived a blow to the head during a robbery at her home

• Die Hard Dad

  The true story of a father of two held hostage by a fugitive bank robber in New Hampshire. Although he managed to secure the safe release of his sons and eventually overpowered the criminal, he subsequently had to endure a courtroom cross-examination from his former captor

• Disorganised Crime

  A nightclub owner is left blinded after being attacked, but is reluctant to help police investigating the case

• Doctor Beware

  The investigation into the murder of a plastic surgeon and his secretary, revealing how US police solved this complex crime by focusing their enquiries on disgruntled patients. All were ruled out except one woman who was eventually located at a hotel, where a diary containing what appeared to be a hit list was found : but was it such an open-and-shut case?

• Double Double Cross

  Three young men are arrested in Ohio on federal firearms charges.

• Dr. Death

  Documentary recounting police efforts to solve the murder of a married couple, a case complicated by the subsequent killing of the victims' adult son two years later. Eventually the investigation uncovered a murder-for-profit conspiracy involving the son's wife, her ex-lover and a dentist

• Dr. Lips: Prescription for Death

  A popular Latin singer dies during a routine liposuction procedure.

• Drug Doctors

  The story of a sting operation that saw a detective spend six months undercover in a Bahamian cocaine syndicate

• Drugs and Murder in Vermont

  After an eight-month investigation, members of a gang are arrested on drug trafficking and firearms charges.

• Evaporating Love

  The case of a woman who appeared to have accidentally drowned in her bath : until detectives found evidence pointing to a more sinister reason for her untimely death. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Evidence Won't Wash

  Investigations into real-life crimes, providing a unique insight into American police procedures. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Evil Soul

  The case of a man who was arrested on suspicion of killing a single mother but waived his right to a trial by jury, preferring to have his case heard by a judge. Rob Butler narrates this account of the extraordinary events. Part of Murder Week

• Evil Twin

  The story of the Hahn twins which baffled American police and created sensational headlines when it finally emerged that one sister had taken out a contract to have the other murdered, intending to assume her identity. Rob Butler narrates

• An Eye for an Eye

  The murder of a California Highway Patrolman who was shot during a routine traffic stop, leaving a widow and unborn child. The culprit was tracked after leaving a wallet at the scene of the crime, and an anonymous Houston informant contacted the authorities, and the sentence may have been influenced by the powerful trial statements of the victim's parents and wife

• Face From Bones

  Rob Butler reveals how American police solved a crime that had baffled them for seven years when they dug up a buried skeleton after an anonymous tip-off. Through forensic reconstruction, detectives identified the victim and tracked down the killer, but the case was difficult to prove due to the time elapsed and the defendant's convincing testimony

• Faced with the Past

  Police discover a female skeleton buried in the woods, but have difficulty identifying her

• Family Betrayal

  Rob Butler narrates the story of a deadly case of arson which claimed the life of a decorated retired police officer, whose wife and adopted son were having an affair

• Family Cover Up

  The case of a woman found shot dead at her workplace. When police inform her family, their unusually calm reaction prompts suspicion among the investigating officers

• Family Dishonor

  Investigations into real-life crimes, featuring the tragic story of a woman murdered by her own mother and father. The parents claimed self-defence, later attempting to suggest they had merely sought to protect the family's honour : but the police were in possession of an FBI surveillance tape, which recorded the killing

• Fatal Love

  How the discovery of insects and a single long hair at the murder scene helped police identify a killer. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Femmes Fatales

  The crimes of three deadly women.

• For the Love of a Baywatch Babe

  A son comes under suspicion when the remains of his family are discovered in a burnt-out car, and it soon becomes clear that his actions were spurred on by his lust for his 'Baywatch Babe' girlfriend

• Forensics

  Medical jurisprudence helps detectives solve cases.

• Frat Rats

  The story of an American footballer whose death, seemingly from sporting injuries, later turned out to be the result of a fraternity ritual involving violent harassment and the imposition of humiliating initiation tests. Rob Butler recounts how 15 members of the student group eventually faced prosecution in a trial complicated by the prevailing aura of secrecy

• Freeway Killer

  Police search for a serial killer after they find teenage boys bodies strangled and dumped in a remote area off of a freeway.

• Frozen Dinner: The Crucial Clue

  Documentary recounting how the contents of a female murder victim's stomach led detectives to arrest her husband, who subsequently gave conflicting testimony in court

• Fugitive on a Rampage

  The story of a killer who escaped from a maximum-security prison in rural Delaware, along with three other inmates. He then went on the rampage, committing burglary, car crime and murder along the way, before eventually being arrested and put back behind bars

• Gas Gangsters

  Investigations into real-life crimes, providing a unique insight into American police procedures. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Girl Gang Leader

  A street gang led by a woman is responsible for a string of bank robberies that includes a vicious murder.

• Greedy Grandsons

  Rob Butler narrates the story of how two brothers committed one of the most heinous crimes imaginable : the murder of their doting grandmother. At first, suspicion pointed to a visiting pen-pal, but a series of unexpected clues led to detectives uncovering the greedy siblings' plot to get their hands on inheritance money

• Grim Fairy Tale

  A book publisher is shot by his colleagues after he uncovered their embezzlement scam. Rob Nutler narrates the series looking at true crimes from the US

• The Grim Reaper

  Rob Butler reports on the suspicious death of a former Marine in an Alabama hospital. Thanks to information supplied by a dedicated nurse, police soon discovered the informant's doctor colleague was responsible for the killing

• Highway Murder

  The discovery of a corpse on a remote roadside which sparked a massive police investigation spanning three states and five cities. Eventually a couple were accused of the crime, and realising the game was up the wife proceeded to testify against her husband in an effort to save her own skin

• Hired Help

  State police and undercover agents are called in to apprehend a wealthy female lawyer who is trying to make her way in the political world, by arranging for two men to be killed : one of them her husband

• The Hit From Jail

  The story of a vengeful jailed drug dealer, who ordered the assassination of a deputy warder from a payphone inside the prison, condemning himself to many more years behind bars. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Holiday Nightmare

  The hunt for callous thieves who robbed a German tourist, then ran over her with their getaway car as her son watched in horror. With only the lad's testimony to go on, detectives were left scratching their heads : until evidence from another theft and taped confessions resulted in the pair's conviction

• Holtsinger Gunslinger

  A young man who was shot repeatedly is discovered dead in the desert.

• Holy Day Murders

  The murder of a wealthy elderly Jewish couple leads police to suspect the victims' two sons, who it seems were trying to reap the rewards from the profitable family business

• Hot Shots

  Narcotics arrest uncovers revenge killing.

• Hricko Case

  A man is killed in a fire while on holiday with his wife at a mystery dinner theatre resort, but her account of events and the state of the crime scene lead investigators to question whether the blaze accidental or an act of homicide

• Husband Draws Deadly Bath

  A man returns to his hotel room to find his wife drowned in the bathtub.

• Husband Kills; Wife Confesses

  A passing motorist discovers a corpse on a remote road.

• Iceman: Mob Killer

  An undercover ATF agent arrests and convicts a notorious mob killer.

• Indian Trackers

  U.S. Customs officials hire trackers to locate and arrest marijuana smugglers.

• An Innocent Killer

  The case of a policewoman who was shot while on duty. Suspicion eventually falls on the son of a police captain, who admits to stealing his father's gun, but denies all knowledge of the crime. The investigation takes an unexpected turn when the boy demonstrates signs of a dual personality

• Insurance King Crime

  The police investigation into the death of a man whose family all benefited financially from their tragic loss - but who all had watertight alibis. The suicide of the victim's widow and her lover shed new light on the affair, ultimately leading to the arrest of the dead man's son

• Janitor Brought to Justice

  Two women are assaulted and stabbed to death at their place of employment.

• Kiko

  Kiko, a reformed trafficker, goes under cover in an elaborate plan to bring down drug dealers in Detroit and Chicago.

• Kiko Returns

  A DEA agent and drug trafficker form an operation to confiscate cocaine from Mexican drug cartels.

• Killer Movie

  A 22-year-old college student is abducted from the driveway of her boyfriend's home.

• Las Vegas Black Widow

  The case of a Las Vegas bookmaker murdered by his live-in lover, who originally claimed the Mafia had assassinated him. She was later found to be telling a pack of lies following the discovery of his skeleton which, together with blood on the carpet, enabled police to make a conviction

• Latin Lover's Murder

  The body of a woman is found in a dumpster wrapped in plastic bags.

• Leisurely Leisure

  A traffic cop is arrested for stealing luxury yachts, and one of his accomplices later comes forward and claims the crooked policeman was also involved in contract killings. However, nobody else is willing to assist the investigation and the case soon looks very shaky

• Lethal Husband

  The case of a woman initially thought to have died from toxic shock syndrome, who was later found to have been poisoned with arsenic by her husband after her concerned father raised his suspicions over the cause of death

• Linda Sobek Murder

  Prosecutors face a tough trial when a photographer accused of murdering a model claims the woman's death was accidental - only to change his story in the witness stand

• Little Pink Nails

  A young mother is abducted from her car after winning $5,000 at a nearby casino.

• Long Kept Secret

  A 4-year-old girl witnesses her father murder her mother.

• Lords of Chaos

  The case of a teacher who was murdered by five students after threatening to expose their illegal activities. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Love Gone Wrong

  Rob Butler investigates the case of a man who came up with an elaborate plan to murder his wife, staging a fake burglary and wounding himself to make it look as if he too was a victim. The police suspected him from the outset but had little evidence to go on : fortunately forensic science saved the day, and he was later convicted

• M.O.: A Sinister Kiss

  A serial sexual attacker torments his victims.

• Make-Up Murder

  How American police organised a sting operation : complete with a fake body : to trap a man who had hired a killer to dispose of his wife

• Mako

  A DEA agent and a drug trafficker bring a crooked lawyer and an elusive drug dealer to justice.

• Mall Murders

  How police apprehended a gang responsible for a reign of terror outside a Los Angeles shopping centre, where a string of robberies, kidnappings and murders turned the area into a virtual no-go zone

• Miami Blues

  Three fleeing criminals in a running gun battle are captured.

• Miami Buses

  The police pursue a gang of robbers as they flee the scene of a crime - by public transport

• Mother's Day Murder

  A 62-year-old woman is murdered on Mother's Day and the police suspect her son is the culprit - but they only have circumstantial evidence

• Multiple MO Killer

  The story of a woman who was found dead in the middle of a road in Oregon, believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run accident, but whose car was later found riddled with bullets. Police linked her death to three other women and, thanks to DNA evidence, were able to arrest Cesar Barone, who once shared a prison cell with serial killer Ted Bundy

• Murder by Poison

  A woman comes forward to allege her recently bereaved former husband attempted to poison her with cyanide 20 years previously, casting fresh light on the suspicious death of his most recent wife - and ultimately leading to his conviction for murder

• Murder by the Book

  The case of a man murdered by his estranged wife and her lover, who were later caught when a slip of the tongue during a routine police interview revealed something only the killer could have known, proving how even the tiniest details can bring criminals to justice. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Murder for Little Money

  How US police tracked a murderer who killed a restaurant manageress and a delivery driver, making off with just $1,400. Suspecting there may be more to the crime than a robbery gone wrong, their investigations soon led them to uncover a more personal motive : a former chef had been sacked for drug abuse and was out for revenge. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Murdering Son

  Rob Butler narrates the case of a man who killed his 62-year-old mother for her life insurance money. As evidence was collected from the crime scene, the callous son's behaviour aroused suspicion, yet the police feared he was going to get away with murder, until they received an unexpected break

• Mustang Mayhem

  Attempted mob killing.

• Mystery of King Tut

  Crime documentary about the shooting of a shop worker in America, revealing how the trial was studded with bizarre twists and turns when the main suspect called upon a whole host of eccentric witnesses to give evidence, prompting the District Attorney to urge the jury to stay focused on the facts of the case, rather than the media circus surrounding it. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Nasty Bandits

  How police nailed a gang of thieves after a spate of violent bank robberies in Los Angeles. Nicknamed the 'Nasty Bandits' because of their aggressive behaviour, they managed to elude capture until one of the getaway cars was involved in a traffic accident and the driver was discovered with cash and guns. However, the case was hampered by the victims' reluctance to give evidence against their tormentors. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Nasty Girls

  Rob Butler narrates this account of how a covert surveillance operation and the perseverance of two determined investigators ended the criminal career of a female gang leader responsible for a series of violent, well-planned bank robberies

• Natural Born Killer

  How San Diego detectives wrongly arrested a man for the killing of his wife and son, only to be put back on the right track by the striking similarity of another crime committed while the suspect was still in custody

• Nazi Arms Dealer

  A Missouri state trooper is murdered during a routine traffic check.

• Neighbor Double Murder

  How police solved a complex case involving the murder of a man and the disappearance of his wife. Her body was found in the boot of their unassuming neighbour's car, but even after gathering a mass of DNA evidence police were still baffled by the lack of any real motive

• Night Stalker

  The case of a serial killer known as the Night Stalker who terrorised Los Angeles for more than six months, but was eventually convicted thanks to an incriminating shoe print

• Nightmare Nurse

  Nurse is charged with murdering infants.

• Ninja Bandit

  Police investigate a string of bank robberies in Albuquerque committed by a criminal whose trademark is a ninja costume

• Noriega

  The DEA plans two sting operations to infiltrate a drug cartel.

• Officer Down

  A tribute to officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

• On the Run

  Rob Butler narrates the tale of two convicts who made a violent bid for freedom : leaving one policeman dead and another in need of serious medical attention. After making their escape, the pair hid in nearby woodland, but their liberty proved short-lived as officers closed in and brought them to justice

• Operation: Gorilla

  Agents orchestrate a sting operation in order to stop smugglers from selling and transporting gorillas from the U.S. to Mexico.

• Operation Green Ice

  After two years of investigations, authorities charge drug cartels.

• Operation Hotwheels

  Operation Hotwheels is the code name of an FBI sting to bring down three separate SUV-theft rings.

• Overseas Ransom

  A Chinese teenager is kidnapped in America, prompting both nations' authorities to pool their resources in searching for him

• Patience

  Investigation into the murder of a convenience store clerk, which police initially failed to solve as there was insufficient evidence to charge their prime suspect. However, 16 years after the case was dropped, a key witness came forward, enabling forensic experts to uncover vital clues that finally led to a prosecution

• The Perfect Couple

  A wealthy woman, vying to enter the political arena, solicits a local trash-collector to help arrange the murder of two people.

• Phillips' Fiery Flames

  Rob Butler reveals how San Diego police caught a serial arsonist, who had eluded the authorities for 16 years : during which time his obsession with starting fires had got completely out of hand. A revolutionary surveillance operation finally brought his crime-spree to an end and he was charged with numerous offences

• Pillow Pyro

  A fire captain is suspected of being responsible for a string of arson attacks in California, but police have little evidence until they discover a journal detailing the crimes

• Pimp 'Till I Die

  Authorities prosecute a pimp who kidnaps teenage girls and forces them into prostitution.

• Porteous' Print

  Rob Butler narrates the tale of a resourceful rape victim who aided her attacker's capture by not removing the tape used to bind her hands, thus providing police with a fingerprint. Plus, a similarly assaulted woman who helped officers trap a rapist after recognising his description in an article following a second incident

• Principal

  A drug dealer turns informant and helps the police apprehend a school principal who is selling crack cocaine

• Pyro Robles

  The investigation into a large brush fire reveals a unique arson device.

• Red Dog Case

  Rob Butler narrates the real-life story of an ex-convict who not only abducted his neighbour but compounded the felony by murdering her son

• Riddle Me This

  The Hallowe'en night murder of a 12-year-old Texan girl whose twisted killer taunted the police with cryptic messages, threatening to strike again unless they solved the riddles and tracked him down : which thankfully they eventually did

• Risky High-Rise Robber

  Police arrest a burglar nicknamed 'Spiderman.'

• Romeo Escapee on the Run

  Two prisoners being transported for trial, steal the sheriff's patrol car.

• Romeo Ramon

  How police investigating a missing person uncovered clues that helped them solve not only that case, but two others also, eventually revealing similarities that proved beyond doubt that one man, Romeo Ramon, had killed all three people : two ex-lovers and a best friend

• Ruthless Ricky

  A gang member and an accomplice are arrested in a DEA operation at a crack house.

• Sailing, Sailing

  The case of a woman reported lost at sea after a sailing trip with a male neighbour, whose death turned out to be far from accidental. Rob Butler investigates the dramatic trial which followed as the prosecution tried to prove she was in fact murdered.

• Scoutmaster Kills Wife

  The skull of a scoutmaster's wife is discovered during a hike.

• A Second Look

  The case of a toddler thought to have been the victim of cot-death syndrome, who was eventually found to have been murdered after the child's suspicious grandmother asked for the body to exhumed

• Serial Killer

  The crimes of three serial killers cause terror in Southern California.

• Sex, Drugs & Rock and Roll?

  How police assembled the evidence to prosecute a nightclub DJ and his room-mate accused of drugging more than a dozen women with the intention of sexually assaulting them. How could the case hold up if the victims were all unconscious at the time of the alleged attacks?

• She Said, They Said

  A woman suffers an attack, only to face the further agony of trying to convince a jury that she is a credible witness

• Silence Proves Deadly

  A woman reports her boyfriend missing when he doesn't return from a walk.

• A Sinister Kiss

  Report on a notorious serial sex attacker who forced victims to pretend he was their boyfriend, but was finally caught after leaving crucial evidence behind

• Sister's Revenge

  The chilling story of Joyce Morris, who was convicted of murdering her niece after blood stains matching the victim's DNA were found in the boot of her car. She was reportedly motivated by a desire for revenge, as she held her sibling responsible for losing custody of her own daughter

• Slave Ranch

  Rob Butler narrates the chilling tale of a group of Texas men who lured unsuspecting drifters to their ranch and mercilessly tortured them before forcing them to work on their makeshift work camp. The programme chronicles how the Texas Rangers interviewed one escaped victim, who revealed that one of his counterparts had been murdered by his captors

• Sleepwalking Defence

  Rob Butler tells the real-life story of how American police had to prove that a man had intentionally stabbed his wife to death, despite claims he was sleepwalking throughout the whole ordeal

• Slumber Party Abduction

  A 12-year-old girl is abducted from her home during a slumber party.

• Smack Smugglers

  With the cooperation of authorities from Spain and Switzerland, the DEA is able to bring down an international group of conspirators manufacturing and distributing heroin.

• Smile Now, Cry Later

  A teenage girl's body turns up in the mountains outside Albuquerque.

• Snakeheads

  The arrest of several key members of an illegal alien smuggling ring.

• Snitches End Up in Ditches

  The police investigation into the murder of a drug addict in the gangster-run South Carolina town of Burton. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Spittin' Bullets

  A look at how five investigative agencies collaborated to track down the perpetrators of three seemingly unrelated sexual assaults and murders. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Stealing Was Not Enough

  Police officers on nightly patrol discover a man shot to death in an alley.

• Stolen Car Clue

  The corpse of the president of a local company is found on the side of the road, and his luxury car is missing.

• Stripping Down Chippendales

  Report on an FBI investigation which identified the owner of the Chippendales Club as the linchpin of a plot involving arson and murder, and how the case took an unexpected twist after the suspect was charged and involved in plea bargaining negotiations

• Supermarket Abductor

  The trial of a man accused of raping and murdering a woman after abducting her from a supermarket takes an unexpected turn when he charms one of the female jurors

• Teenage Killers

  Rob Butler narrates this chilling account of how a teenage boy attempted to conceal the murder of his 13-year-old friend : an act for which he showed a callous lack of remorse. Police realised he was the culprit when his story changed each time he was interviewed and he eventually stood trial for the crime when he reached adulthood

• Teenage Prostitutes

  The case of a man who sought his fortune by turning teenage runaways into prostitutes

• Tequila Sunset

  Rob Butler narrates the story of a woman who was found unconscious by paramedics after drinking tequila. When she died five days later, her husband's callous attitude and lack of concern for her welfare led police to suspect him of having a hand in her death

• Texas Prison Break

  The mastermind of the Texas Seven; the crime that put him behind bars.

• Texas Prison Break

  The Texas Seven prison escape results in a monthlong flight from authorities.

• Three in a Hole: Buried Alive

  Inquiries into a gruesome triple homicide are hampered when one of the key witnesses to the crime mysteriously disappears

• Three Out of Four

  The intriguing case of a mail-order bride from the Philippines who mysteriously vanished : 17 years after her husband's first wife died in suspicious circumstances

• Tractor Trailer Kidnapping

  A look at how the use of DNA profiling helped solve a 1989 case involving the kidnap and assault of a student in Vermont

• Trick or Treat Murders

  A teenage boy is convicted of triple homicide.

• Trust Fund Murder Exposed

  How US police tracked down a cold-blooded assassin who killed his paraplegic friend, having earlier murdered a neighbour and taken over his victim's identity to steal a trust fund. When the authorities agreed that his wife, who was a co-conspirator in the fraud, would not be imprisoned, the perpetrator confessed and revealed the whereabouts of his first victim's body. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Tumbe

  A Chicago detective and a DEA agent form an alliance to apprehend suspects of a murder.

• Tunnel Case

  An ensuing investigation culminates in the arrest and conviction of the U.S. head of operations for a drug organization.

• Uncle Hilty

  A man kidnaps his friend's son, demands ransom and, later, leads authorities to the boy's body.

• Unusual Voice

  A police task force identify a serial rapist using state-of-the-art surveillance techniques and a voice 'line-up'. Rob Butler narrates

• Vacation Nightmare

  Tourist is robbed.

• Valentine Murders

  Rob Butler narrates the case of two girls found murdered and sexually assaulted after a Valentine's Day party, revealing how police solved the complex crime

• Vampire Cult Killers

  Rob Butler narrates an investigation into why a teenage girl allowed herself to be drawn into a vampire cult whose members ultimately killed her parents

• Vegas Dancer Stalked

  Rob Butler tells the story of a Las Vegas showgirl who was shot by a demented stalker, but survived to identify the perpetrator. In spite of the exotic dancer's testimony, the case was hampered by lack of hard evidence and the police had to come up with some ingenious detective work to secure a conviction

• A Very Evil Man

  Investigations into real-life crimes, focusing on an American serial sex offender who terrorised the female population of Charleston, South Carolina, for more than a year, targeting them in their own homes. His youngest victim, only 13 years old, committed suicide when he returned to attack her mother. A tip-off eventually led to his arrest. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Volatile Marriage Ends in Murder

  The case of nightclub owner Harry Wham, who was shot dead outside his home, the victim of a contract killing. Immediate suspicion fell on his wife, a famously volatile lounge singer, but the problem was proving her guilt : until her sister finally came forward to reveal a sinister plot involving drugs, murder and betrayal

• War on Drugs

  Courageous men and women fight the war against drugs.

• Wasted Youth

  The growing phenomenon of teenage killers.

• West Hills Bandits

  The trial of two men who planned a 'doomsday operation' claiming it was a mission from God. Narrated by Rob Butler

• While Innocents Sleep

  Caught in the middle of a gang war, a 6-year-old girl is shot to death.

• White Collar Criminal

  A priest reports a burglary at his home, where several precious religious artefacts were stolen

• Woodland Hills Murder

  Real-life crimes, focusing on a harrowing case in which a girl was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered. An intensive investigation led to the arrest and successful prosecution of a neighbour. Rob Butler narrates

• World Trade Center

  World Trade Center bombing.

• Worth More Dead

  A man reports his wife's death, but when it is discovered he recently increased her insurance, detectives aren't so sure her demise was an accident

• The Wrong Hit

  Detectives investigate the shooting of a state trooper and begin to suspect the gun-man was aiming for someone else

• Wrong Man

  How DNA tests helped clear an innocent man accused of killing his girlfriend. Narrated by Rob Butler

• Wrong Man

  A reserve police officer discovers his girlfriend has been killed, and his cousin is put on trial for the murder - but a surprise witness changes the direction of the investigation

• Wrong Prescription

  Crime documentary series, focusing on the police investigation into the murder of a chemist found shot dead on his doorstep. Narrated by Rob Butler

• You're Getting Very Sleepy

  Investigation into how a kidnapping victim made a daring escape and subsequently underwent forensic hypnosis : a technique which uncovered vital information that led to the capture of her abductor. Narrated by Rob Butler