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January 2, 1995

Season 4

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.

01. The Quiz-Show Scandals and Other Frauds

Quiz-show scandals of the '50s; Clifford Irving's "biography" of Howard Hughes; Tawana Brawley.

43min
January 3, 1995

02. Kidnapped

The abductions of biathlete Kari Swenson and Exxon executive Sidney Reso are used to explore how law enforcement agencies respond to kidnappings.

43min
January 4, 1995

03. Godfathers vs. the Law

The FBI adapts methods to catch racketeers; "most-wanted" list; wiretapping.

43min
January 11, 1995

04. Celebrities on Trial

Celebrity and equal justice; director John Landis; James Brown; Zsa Zsa Gabor; Christian Brando..

43min
February 8, 1995

05. Spies: Betraying a Nation

Espionage and national security; Walker family spy ring; Jonathan Pollard and Israel; double agents.

43min
February 25, 1995

06. Defending the Mob

Frank Ragano defends Santo Trafficante, Jimmy Hoffa; Bruce Cutler defends John Gotti.

43min
March 15, 1995

07. Witness Protection

Witnesses gain new identities in return for testimony.

43min
March 29, 1995

08. Bad Medicine

Convicted murderer Genene Jones is one of a breed of medical professional who harm rather than heal their patients.

43min
April 19, 1995

09. Mob Ladies

Women and organized crime; Virginia Hill and Bugsy Siegel; Arlyne Weiss Brickman; Marianne DelGiorno; Antoinette Giancana.

43min
May 10, 1995

10. Lights, Camera ... Courtroom

Publicity and high-profile cases; Scopes trial; Lindbergh case

43min
May 24, 1995

11. Autopsy

Medical examiners and forensics experts solve difficult

43min
June 14, 1995

12. Hired Guns

A businessman has his partner killed; a millionaire has his wife murdered.

43min
June 28, 1995

13. Cruel and Unusual

Although specifically prohibited by the United States Constitution, instances of cruel and unusual punishment still occur.

43min
July 5, 1995

14. Military Justice

Courts-martial of Eddie Slovik, Bobby Garwood and Clayton Lonetree.

43min
August 9, 1995

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

43min
August 16, 1995

16. Undercover: The Infiltrators

Stings: escort service; money laundering; judicial corruption; art forgery.

43min
September 6, 1995

17. Baby Snatchers

Infant abduction: kidnapper profiles; baby-selling.

43min
September 13, 1995

18. Jailhouse Lawyers

Prison inmates become legal experts.

43min
September 20, 1995

19. Assassins

Profiles of three assassins: Sirhan Sirhan; James Earl Ray; Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme.

43min
October 11, 1995

20. LAPD

Profile of the Los Angeles Police Department from the 1950s to the present.

43min
October 25, 1995

21. Bombers

Bombs: Unabomber; George Matesky, New York's Mad Bomber; World Trade Center.

43min
November 8, 1995

22. Deadly Force

A review of controversial cases raises questions about citizens or suspects dying at the hands of law enforcement officials.

43min
December 13, 1995

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.

43min
December 23, 1995