American Justice

Season 13

Bill Kurtis hosts this documentary series that profiles criminal cases involving high profile murders, serial killers, and organized crime. Each episode culminating with the justice dispensed by the American legal system in each case.

Where to Watch Season 13

30 Episodes

  • A Deadly Dose
    E1
    A Deadly DoseThe case of Brian Eftenoff, who was convicted in 2001 of murdering his wife in 1999 by forcing her to ingest cocaine.
  • Case of Robert Blake
    E2
    Case of Robert BlakeAn examination of the case against Robert Blake, the actor accused of murdering his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley, in May 2001. Included: profiles of the victim and the accused. Among those commenting: L.A. Times reporter Jean Guccione; author Dennis McDougal (“Blood Cold”); and the victim's sister, Margerry Bakley.
  • Murder by Mercedes
    E3
    Murder by MercedesThe case of Clara Harris, a Texas woman who killed her husband in 2002 by running him over with a Mercedes-Benz.
  • The Happy Face Killer
    E4
    The Happy Face KillerThe case of serial killer Keith Jesperson, dubbed “The Happy Face Killer,” who received a life sentence for the murders of eight women.
  • Playing with Fire
    E5
    Playing with FireA death resulting from arson and the case against the suspect are examined.
  • Traces in Blood
    E6
    Traces in BloodRecalling the 1999 murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft by her estranged husband, Diazien Hossencofft, and his girlfriend, Linda Henning.
  • The Excedrin Killings
    E7
    The Excedrin KillingsRecalling the case of Stella Nickell, who was convicted in 1988 of murdering her husband and a woman using cyanide-laced Excedrin.
  • A Soldier's Secret
    E8
    A Soldier's SecretRecalling the 1999 beating death of Pfc. Barry Winchell, a supposedly gay soldier assigned to the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky.
  • Blood Relations
    E9
    Blood RelationsThe 1995 murders of sisters Martha Parmer Durrett and Lindar Parmer Harrison are recalled.
  • Sins of a Priest: The John Geoghan Story
    E10
    Sins of a Priest: The John Geoghan StoryRecalling the case of pedophile priest John Geoghan, who was killed in 2003 while serving a prison sentence.
  • Under Suspicion: The Case of Catherine Shelton
    E11
    Under Suspicion: The Case of Catherine SheltonThe case of a lawyer accused of being involved in a murder.
  • Thrill Killers
    E12
    Thrill KillersRecalling the case of Erika and Benjamin Sifrit, convicted of murdering a Virginia couple who were vacationing in Ocean City, Md., in 2002.
  • Stacey's Story
    E13
    Stacey's StoryRecalling the case of Stacey Lannert, who's serving a life sentence for killing her father while he slept in 1990. Lannert claimed she shot her father as a result of years of sexual abuse.
  • The Black Widower
    E14
    The Black WidowerRecalling the case of Gerald Hand, who was sentenced to death for the 2002 murders of his fourth wife and a longtime friend. Hand is also suspected in the deaths of his first two wives.
  • Murder and Mrs. B.
    E15
    Murder and Mrs. B.The case of Diane Borchardt, serving a life sentence for hiring three teens to kill her estranged husband in 1994.
  • Murder in Paradise
    E16
    Murder in ParadiseThe case of Dana Ireland, who was murdered in 1991 by three men who were convicted in 2000.
  • Child's Play, Deadly Play
    E17
    Child's Play, Deadly PlayThe case of Lionel Tate, a 12-year-old who was tried as an adult for his actions that resulted in the death of a 6-year-old neighbor in 1999 is reviewed.
  • Double Life, Double Murder
    E18
    Double Life, Double MurderThe case of murderer Lewis Joyner, convicted of the 1995 killing of his wife, Ruby.
  • The Doctor's Wife
    E19
    The Doctor's WifeThe murders of a doctor and his wife are recalled.
  • Gangbusters Al Capone
    E20
    Gangbusters Al CaponeAl Capone's takeover of bootlegging and vice operations, his ordering of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, his conviction for tax evasion in 1931 and subsequent imprisonment.
  • The Bully of Toulon
    E21
    The Bully of ToulonThe case of Curtis Thompson, sentenced to death for killing three people in 2002 during a shooting spree, is examined.
  • Daughter Dearest
    E22
    Daughter DearestThe case of Valessa Robinson, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 1998 stabbing death of her mother.
  • A Model Murder
    E23
    A Model MurderThe 1995 murder of former Los Angeles Raiders cheerleader Linda Sobek by photographer Charles Rathbun is recalled.
  • The Susan Smith Story: A Mother's Confession
    E24
    The Susan Smith Story: A Mother's ConfessionA report on Susan Smith outlines the South Carolina woman's 1994 murder of her two sons, her fictitious story of a carjacking at gunpoint, and her subsequent confession and trial. Included: interviews with defense and prosecution attorneys, the trial judge, jurors and the victims' grandfather.
  • Who Whacked Zack
    E25
    Who Whacked ZackAn execution-style murder is examined.
  • Love Triangle
    E26
    Love TriangleThe case of Michael Fletcher, sentenced to life in prison in 1999 for the second-degree murder of his pregnant wife, Leann. Included: interviews with Fletcher, his defense attorney and the assistant prosecutor.
  • Serial Wife
    E27
    Serial WifeThe murder of a husband is recalled.
  • The Wrath of Mrs. Jones
    E28
    The Wrath of Mrs. JonesThe case of Linda Jones, convicted of the murder-for-hire of her husband in 1995.
  • Accused in Appalachia
    E29
    Accused in AppalachiaThe case of Merry Pease, convicted of the 1993 murder of her husband in their mobile home.
  • The Perfect Wife
    E30
    The Perfect WifeThe case of Roger Scaggs, a Texas businessman who was convicted in 1998 of murdering his wife.

 

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