Unusual Suspects
Overview
Unusual Suspects, which premiered on June 21, 2010, on Investigation Discovery, offers a gripping look into some of law enforcement's most perplexing and startling cases. Each episode delves into the intricate investigations that ultimately led to the capture of elusive criminals. By focusing on the unexpected twists and turns of these stories, the series not only reveals the complexities of criminal cases but also highlights the dedicated efforts of law enforcement in solving them. Viewers can expect a mix of suspense and insight as they explore the darker side of human behavior.
Episodes
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1
The Killer Nearby
In the dead of night, a 40-year-old mother vanishes from her house, prompting police to explore various leads that ultimately lead nowhere. Nearly a y...
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2
Betrayal of Trust
On an isolated highway, a couple is discovered dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators delve into their phone records, revealing a botched contract ki...
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3
A Mother's Conviction
In the dead of night, a young boy is tragically murdered, and his mother is wrongfully found guilty of the crime. Years later, an author delves into t...
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4
Will To Murder
A delivery worker brutally murders a wealthy couple, leaving their young son as the sole survivor. As detectives delve into the case, they uncover a ...
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5
Murder in Biloxi
When a respected judge and his spouse are brutally murdered in their residence, the investigation uncovers a web of potential suspects that includes e...
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6
Monster in Spokane
As a string of murders sends shockwaves through Spokane, law enforcement is compelled to revisit a decades-old piece of evidence. With the community g...
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7
Millionaire's Murder
When a affluent widow is found murdered, investigators delve into her past to unearth clues. The victim's documents and personal history hold vital in...
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8
Missing Executive
The abduction of prominent oil executive Sidney Reso sparks a frantic search, yet investigators struggle to find substantial leads. Mysterious letter...
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9
Burned
A wave of wildfires sweeps through California, prompting a dedicated team of investigators to track down a serial arsonist. As they tirelessly comb th...
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10
Lovers and Liars
In rural Georgia, a pair of young lovers meet a tragic fate when they are shot while parked on a secluded lane. Meanwhile, in a quiet Chicago suburb,...
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11
Overkill
In a quiet Wisconsin town, a peculiar resident is found dead in his house, sparking intrigue and fear. Meanwhile, in Lake Elsinore, California, a stri...
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12
Happy Face Killer
This episode explores the chilling story of serial killer Keith Jesperson, infamously dubbed the "Happy Face Killer." It delves into his heinous acts...
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13
Cold-Blooded
A young woman vanishes after her car suffers a flat tire, forcing her to stop on the roadside. Meanwhile, a neighbor is brutally killed while watching...
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1
Never Came Home
In 1996, a young Joey Martin quietly slips out of his bedroom window to observe a comet from a secluded cabin in the woods, but he never returns. For...
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2
Getting Even
In 1985, the murder of welder Danny Paquette sends shockwaves through his neighborhood after he is shot dead in his own front yard by a sniper from af...
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3
Little Lost Girl
In a quiet Indiana town, the tragic murder of 10-year-old Katie Collman sends shockwaves through the community and captures national attention due to...
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4
Who Wanted Them Dead?
In 2004, affluent Coral Gables couple, John & Susan Sutton, are attacked at home. Susan doesn't survive. Investigators look at an adulterous busin...
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5
Hiding In Plain Sight
The lifeless body of FBI office manager Melissa Mooney is discovered in her residence, sparking an investigation that initially focuses on various pot...
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6
Terror in the Gulfport
In 1984, chilling cries echo through the Florida darkness. The following day, the lifeless body of a woman is discovered, brutally stabbed. Detective ...
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7
Where's Becky
Fifteen-year-old Becky Stowe vanishes after leaving a cryptic note that reads, "Went 2 Talk 2 Rob." As speculation swirls, questions arise about wheth...
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8
Blood on the Badge
In 1985, a Los Angeles County Sheriff is brutally murdered while sitting in his patrol car. As detectives sift through the deceased officer's list of ...
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9
Cop Killer
The lifeless body of San Diego Police Officer Kirk Johnson is discovered in his patrol car, and initial clues suggest a shocking connection to anothe...
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10
Death of a Freshman
Following Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, the body of an 18-year-old freshman is discovered, shot dead in the woods near the campus. Investigators delv...
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11
Murder in the Mansion
The brutal stabbing of tycoon Andrew Kissel inside his opulent Greenwich mansion sends shockwaves through his social circle, leaving detectives with ...
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1
The Perfect Family
In the opening episode of Season 3, the story unfolds around a tragic assault on a family in Pennsylvania, which resulted in only one member managing...
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2
A Monstrous Act
The 1994 murder of Missy Grubaugh is discussed.
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3
Murder on Miguel Lane
The episode delves into the tragic murders of three teenagers in Arlington, Texas, in 1985. It examines the chilling circumstances surrounding their d...
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4
Innocent Bystander
An exploration unfolds around the tragic murder of a couple in Brunswick, New York, in 2002. As detectives delve into the case, they uncover a web of...
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5
Clairemont Killer
In 1990, the San Diego police launch a frantic manhunt for a serial murderer following the brutal deaths of six women. As the investigation unfolds, d...
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6
Left for Dead
The episode delves into the 1997 homicide of Henry Caneva, exploring the chilling details surrounding his death. It highlights the subsequent investig...
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7
Murderous Intentions
This episode delves into the investigation of a tragic burglary that resulted in the death of a Lafayette, Louisiana man, occurring just a day after H...
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8
Death of an Angel
This episode delves into the tragic 1992 murder of Angel Ormston, exploring the details surrounding her untimely death. It follows the gripping inves...
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9
Hotel Homicides
This episode delves into the chilling cases of three women who were murdered in various hotels across Iowa between 1993 and 1997. It explores the har...
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10
Elemental Murder
A waitress in Florida is found dead from a deadly poisoning, prompting a thorough investigation. As detectives delve into the case, they uncover a web...
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11
Deadly Denial
The assassination of a firearms supporter in Kentucky is examined, alongside the inquiry that ultimately led to the capture of her murderer.
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12
Random Act of Madness
A man is found dead in Maine, and the investigation reveals a surprising link to an unsolved case from years past. As detectives delve deeper, they un...
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13
Bathtub Killer
The chilling story of the Texas Bathtub Killer unfolds as investigators delve into the series of heinous crimes linked to this notorious figure. The n...
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1
Pure Evil
The Season 4 premiere delves into the 1995 murder of a Chicago woman, whose lifeless body was discovered along a highway in Wisconsin. This harrowing ...
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2
The Perfect Suspect
Over a span of three years in Arkansas, the lives of three women are tragically cut short by murder.
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3
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
In 1995, the tragic murder of an eight-year-old girl ignites a desperate search for her assailant. As investigators delve into the case, they uncover ...
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4
Blood Trail
The brutal murder of a young woman in Germantown, Wisconsin, in 1999 is revisited. The episode delves into the chilling details of the crime, explorin...
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5
Mother's Day Murders
An investigation unfolds surrounding the tragic 1985 killings of a young wife connected to the military and her two daughters. As detectives delve int...
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6
Gruesome Discovery
The story revisits a harrowing murder from 1994, where a young mother tragically lost her life after being brutally assaulted and discarded in a trash...
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7
A Bike Ride to Murder
In San Diego, a chilling case unfolds as detectives delve into the 1991 homicide of a young girl. As they sift through evidence and witness testimoni...
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8
Murder on the Menu
A shocking incident unfolds in 2004 when a renowned chef is brutally murdered and dismembered. As investigators delve into the case, they uncover a w...
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9
Triple Threat
The investigation delves into the 1993 murder of a young mother in California, whose life was tragically cut short by strangulation. As detectives sif...
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10
City Under Siege
This episode delves into the tragic shooting of a young employee from a nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona, that occurred in 2006. It explores the even...
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11
Killings in Kentucky
In 1993, a horrific triple murder shakes a small Kentucky town, claiming the lives of a beloved veterinarian and his family. As the community grapples...
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12
No Mercy
In 2001, the tragic strangulation of a mother raising triplets in Puyallup, Washington, is the focus of a thorough investigation. As detectives delve ...
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13
Maritime Murder
In 1982, the suspicious poisoning of a naval officer sparks a thorough investigation. As detectives delve into the case, they uncover a web of intrig...
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Deadly Forest
The fifth season kicks off with a chilling investigation into the unsolved murder of a teenage girl from 1985. As the team delves into the details of...
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2
Christmas Mourning
A Georgia woman is murdered just before Christmas.
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3
Burning Fury
The long-unsolved murder from 1988 in Sunset Beach, California, resurfaces as investigators delve into the chilling case. As they uncover hidden trut...
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4
Driven to Murder
An investigation unfolds surrounding the 1992 shooting of a Maryland entrepreneur. The case delves into the circumstances leading up to the tragic in...
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5
Phantom Predator
A chilling cold case from the 1990s resurfaces as detectives in St. Louis revisit the hunt for a serial rapist. As new evidence comes to light, the te...
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6
Deathbed
Investigators delve into a chilling unsolved mystery surrounding the 1972 murder of a San Diego mail carrier. As they sift through old evidence and i...
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7
The Deacon's Demise
In 1992, the shocking murder of a beloved church deacon sends ripples through the community. As detectives delve into the case, they uncover secrets...
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8
Sin City Slaying
A deep dive into the 1992 murder of a woman in Las Vegas uncovers layers of secrets and intrigue. As detectives sift through clues and witness testi...
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9
Manufacturing Murder
A team delves into a chilling quadruple homicide that took place in Bartow, Florida, back in 1997. As they sift through old evidence and witness stat...
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10
Little Boy Lost
A devoted mother embarks on an unrelenting journey to seek justice for her son's tragic death, pushing investigators to uncover a vital piece of evide...
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11
When Evil Strikes
A former Marine goes missing from his home.
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12
The Last Resort
In a shocking turn of events, a hotel manager becomes the target of a brutal acid attack in the middle of a bustling day. As chaos erupts among guests...
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13
Dangerous Fortune
In 2005, a shocking double homicide occurs when a psychic and her child are viciously slain. As detectives delve into the case, they uncover a series...
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Vanished in Reno
The sixth season begins with a chilling case involving a serial rapist in Reno. As the investigation unfolds, the team faces numerous challenges in t...
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2
High School Homicide
In the year 1989, the shocking murder of a beloved high school student sends ripples through the community. As detectives delve into the investigatio...
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3
Brute Force
Authorities uncover the body of a Kentucky woman hidden in the trunk of her vehicle. As investigators delve into the case, they unravel a web of secr...
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4
Murder in Room 348
A business traveler is killed in his hotel room.
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5
Wicked Impulse
In a small California town, a murder that took place in 1997 comes under scrutiny. As detectives delve into the cold case, they uncover a web of secr...
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6
Death of Innocence
The tragic killing of an eight-year-old child ignites a lengthy investigation that spans several decades. As the years unfold, detectives and the vict...
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7
Hometown Homicide
The story unfolds around the 1980 killing of a California entrepreneur's spouse, exploring the circumstances surrounding the crime and its impact on ...
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Stone Cold Killer
A March 2000 murder in Anchorage is investigated.
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9
Blood in the Water
A deep dive into the chilling murder of a young girl in Colorado during 1980 unfolds as investigators work to unravel the mystery. As they sift thro...
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10
Sinister Secret
The murder of a Wyoming teenager is investigated.
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11
Dead End Trail
The investigation unfolds following the shocking murder of a student from Southern Illinois University. As detectives delve into the case, they uncov...
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12
Nightclub Nightmare
In Arlington, Texas, detectives delve into a shocking daytime heist at a nightclub that ended tragically with the death of one of the staff members....
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13
Death Comes Calling
In a quiet Oregon neighborhood, an elderly couple is found dead in their residence under mysterious circumstances. As the local authorities investigat...
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Deadly Desire
Just days ahead of Thanksgiving, a quiet suburb of Philadelphia is shaken by the shocking murder of 67-year-old Alice Hufnagle. As the community grapp...
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2
Last Dance
In Portsmouth, Virginia, the tragic murder of a 16-year-old ballet dancer in her own home sends shockwaves through the community. As detectives delve ...
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3
No Good Deed
After a college student is discovered dead in his Arlington, Texas, apartment, detectives begin to suspect that his compassionate nature might have at...
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4
Deadly Accusation
Following a brutal incident involving the rape and stabbing of a naval officer, a videotape emerges that raises unsettling questions. The footage impl...
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5
Death and Taxes
In Fort Pierce, Florida, the murder of a tax attorney, discovered strangled, sends detectives on a challenging investigation. They delve into the live...
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6
Murder in the Mirror
In the quaint town of Hubbardston, Michigan, the mysterious murder of a cherished matriarch sends shockwaves through the community. As detectives del...
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7
An Eye for Murder
In a tragic turn of events, a young Navy spouse is discovered murdered in her residence close to the Mayport Naval Station in Jacksonville, Florida. T...
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8
Absent Teacher
Following her inaugural day at a new elementary school, a teacher mysteriously vanishes, prompting a thorough investigation. As detectives delve into ...
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9
Left Alone
In the Orlando, Florida, residence of family friends, 13-year-old Mollie Pittman is brutally attacked and murdered, with no evidence of forced entry....
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10
Flames in Paradise
In La Jolla, California, the charred remains of telemarketing manager David Stevens are discovered in his torched vehicle, prompting detectives to div...
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11
Nightmare Field
In Stockton, California, authorities launch a frantic search for 23-year-old Dalene Carlson, who has mysteriously vanished. The investigation takes a ...
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12
Little Girl Gone
In 1988, a nine-year-old girl vanishes without a trace in Great Falls, Montana. The investigation stagnates for years, leaving her family in despair....
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13
Barefoot Homicide
In Philadelphia, detectives uncover a chilling obsession that led to the tragic murder of university student Deborah Wilson. Her lifeless body was dis...
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New Years Evil
Authorities delve into the shocking homicide of a beloved young woman in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as the community grapples with the tragedy....
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Silent Night
In Portland, Oregon, the shocking murder of a young woman in her own apartment sends shockwaves through the community. A determined detective dives d...
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3
Ashes To Ashes
In Ocean Shores, Washington, authorities delve into the tragic case of an 8-year-old girl who has been found strangled. As detectives sift through evi...
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4
Vicious Voyeur
The story unfolds as detectives delve into the homicide of a young woman from North Carolina. Through their relentless pursuit of the truth, they unc...
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Drive With Danger
What begins as a fun evening out turns tragic when a stunning young woman is murdered, leading to her body being buried in a shallow grave. As the in...
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Knives And Lies
In a typically peaceful Salt Lake City, UT, the shocking murder of a beloved teenager sends ripples through the community. When the young boy is disco...
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Last Curtain Call
In a scene reminiscent of his classic Western films, a retired actor meets a tragic end in Yuma, Arizona. As authorities pursue leads throughout the S...
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Murder Down Memory Lane
When a young girl recounts her mother's murder, she describes the assailant as a ninja, prompting police to unravel the mystery surrounding her vivid ...
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Housebound Homicide
Authorities successfully identify the murderer of a disabled woman from Denver and investigate the underlying reasons for her death. They delve into w...
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Kill Now, Pay Later
A California entrepreneur is found dead, and investigations reveal a connection to an assassin for hire.
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11
End of the Line
After a first-year college student is found brutally raped and murdered, a rookie police officer steps up to the challenge. Determined to solve the c...
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12
Final Lesson
The murderer of a Santa Monica art instructor evades capture for years, prompting law enforcement to exhaust all resources and tactics in their relent...
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13
Stone Cold Fusion
A prominent supporter of the contentious cold fusion theory is brutally murdered, prompting investigators to explore a wide range of potential suspec...
