American Justice

Season 14

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 14

15 Episodes

  • The Scott Peterson Trial
    E1
    The Scott Peterson TrialBill Kurtis narrates an in-depth look at the evidence in the death of a seven months pregnant Laci Peterson on Christmas Eve 2002, primarily focusing on the murder trial of her husband Scott for the crime. American Justice interviews two of the jurors who give their thoughts on the case that captured the attention of millions of Americans.
  • A Warrant to Kill
    E2
    A Warrant to KillThe murder of a woman by off-duty former sheriff's deputy Joseph Kent McGowen in 1992 is recalled.
  • Countdown to an Execution
    E3
    Countdown to an ExecutionDarnell Williams is one of two men convicted of murdering John and Henrietta Rease in 1986 and sentenced to death for the crime. However, a new public defender fresh out of college is determined to get him off of death row. American Justice is there to follow his case.
  • The Brit and the Bodybuilder
    E4
    The Brit and the BodybuilderRecalling the 1997 murder of Farah Fratta after her husband hired a hitman.
  • Murder in the Court
    E5
    Murder in the CourtAn examination of violence in courtrooms includes a meeting between three Texas judges who were attacked.
  • What Happened to Carrie Culberson?
    E6
    What Happened to Carrie Culberson?The case of Carrie Culberson, who disappeared in 1996. Her boyfriend, Vincent Doan, was convicted of her murder, but the body was never found.
  • Bad Medicine
    E7
    Bad MedicineNotorious cases of bad medicine, including a physician and a nurse who were convicted of murdering patients, and a cosmetic surgeon who was, host Bill Kurtis says, “one of the most sued doctors in U.S. history.” Also examined: malpractice-suit cap laws; the Georgia Medical Board's “tough approach to bad medicine.”
  • A Confession in Question
    E8
    A Confession in QuestionThe case of Martin Tankleff, convicted of murdering his parents in 1988.
  • The Bridge Murders
    E9
    The Bridge MurdersThe case of Tom Cummins, who was wrongfully suspected of the rape and murder of his two cousins in 1991. Four men were later convicted of the crime. Cummins is interviewed.
  • The Brothers Kimble
    E10
    The Brothers KimbleThe case of Ted Kimble, who was sentenced to 107 years in prison in 1999 for arranging to have his wife murdered by his brother, Ronnie Lee Kimble. Included: interviews with the siblings.
  • Hamptons Murder Mystery
    E11
    Hamptons Murder MysteryTed Ammon, a well to do financier and investment banker is found murdered at his mansion in The Hamptons, New York. The prime suspects are his soon to be ex-wife Generosa and her boyfriend Daniel Pelosi. American Justice takes a look at numerous details in this case.
  • The Deer Hunting Murder
    E12
    The Deer Hunting MurderOn November 29th, 1992 Julie Blake Moilanen is shot through the heart while walking her dog in the wooded area of Ontonagon, Michigan in what initially appeared to be a hunting accident. Investigators soon learn that her husband Bruce, who was hunting in the area, had recently taken out life insurance policies worth $330,000 on her. American Justice is there to tell the story of murder and greed.
  • Blood on the Staircase
    E13
    Blood on the StaircaseAuthor and columnist Michael Peterson is accused of murdering his wife Kathleen at their home in Durham, NC. American Justice looks at the investigation that reveals another woman in his past also died under similar suspicious circumstances.
  • Lies of a Friend
    E14
    Lies of a FriendThe case of George Lewis, convicted for the 1984 rape and murder of Karen Gregory, in Gulfport, Fla. Included: an interview with Lewis.
  • Palm Beach Law
    E15
    Palm Beach LawExamining the professional and personal lives of two women who run an all female law office in West Palm Beach, Fla.

 

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