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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 American Justice • Seizoen 5

28 Episodes

  • Cop Killers
    A1
    Cop KillersChronicling examples of cop murders, what host Bill Kurtis calls “the ultimate criminal act.” In one case, a dashboard-mounted videocam recorded the shooting of a Texas trooper. Included: police re-creations; interviews with prosecutors and defense lawyers.
  • Chicago Mob
    A2
    Chicago Mob"The Chicago Mob" profiles Windy City crime bosses, including Al Capone, who became Chicago's gangland kingpin in his 20s; 1960s gangster Sam Giancana; and Anthony Accardo, reportedly the trigger man at the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre.
  • The Sam Sheppard Story
    A3
    The Sam Sheppard StoryA detailed examination of the case of Dr. Sam Sheppard, the Cleveland surgeon convicted of murdering his wife in 1954. Included: crime scene photos; the investigation and trial; legal appeals resulting in Sheppard's release; his son's effort to exonerate him.
  • Murder in the Family
    A4
    Murder in the FamilyThe cases of the Freeman brothers and Jeffrey Howarth highlight an examination of murder in the family.
  • Vegas and the Mob aka (Secrets Unveiled)
    A5
    Vegas and the Mob aka (Secrets Unveiled)How organized-crime figures built a "Niagara Falls of money" in Las Vegas in the 1930s and '40s, which they enjoyed until "paradise came crashing down." Included: an interview with casino manager Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, who inspired the Robert De Niro character in "Casino."
  • Long Island Railroad Massacre
    A6
    Long Island Railroad MassacreIn 1993 Colin Ferguson methodically shoots passengers aboard a Long Island Railroad commuter
  • Bounty Hunters
    A7
    Bounty HuntersA look at the work of bounty hunters, or "fugitive recovery agents," who track down individuals who jump bail. Included: interviews with bounty hunters and footage from actual arrests. Also: training and licensing
  • Crime of Passion: The Pamela Smart Story
    A8
    Crime of Passion: The Pamela Smart StoryAn examination of the Derry, N.H., murder case, in which a former high-school media director, Pamela Smart, convinced her teenage lover to kill her husband. Included: an interview with Pamela Smart and footage of her trial.
  • John Wayne Gacy: Buried Secrets
    A9
    John Wayne Gacy: Buried SecretsJohn Wayne Gacy's lawyers discuss the man, the crimes and the case now that his execution has lifted the constraints of their attorney-client privilege.
  • When Cops Kill
    A10
    When Cops KillTechnology creates police weapons designed to stun rather than kill.
  • Hot Pursuit
    A11
    Hot PursuitStrict departmental policies govern high-speed police chases.
  • Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer
    A12
    Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly KillerThe case of Dennis Nilsen, a one-time British police officer who became known as “the kindly killer” after killing as many as 16 young black men in the 1970s. Nilsen was convicted of six murders in 1983 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
  • Mob Hit Men
    A13
    Mob Hit MenInterviews with Nicholas "The Crow" Caramandi, former hit men and other experts highlight an examination of the mob hit man. Host: Bill Kurtis.
  • Bamber Family Murder
    A14
    Bamber Family MurderAn investigation into the 1985 Bamber family murders in England, in which Jeremy Bamber killed his adoptive parents, his sister and her twin sons in hopes of inheriting his family's fortune.
  • Richard Ramirez: Night Stalker
    A15
    Richard Ramirez: Night StalkerAn examination of the "Night Stalker" murders that haunted Southern California during the summer of 1985, in which Richard Ramirez killed 13 persons. He was subsequently sentenced to death for the crimes.
  • Menendez Murders
    A16
    Menendez MurdersA report on the 1989 killings of Kitty and Jose Menendez, and the murder trial against their sons, Lyle and Erik. Included: the "abuse excuse" used by the defense; and comments from jurors, who discuss reasons why the brothers' first trial ended in a hung jury.
  • Hammersmith Murders
    A17
    Hammersmith MurdersRecalling the case of the unidentified serial killer British police called "Jack the Stripper," who's believed to be responsible for the murders of six prostitutes in London in 1964.
  • I Confess
    A18
    I ConfessConfessions play a part in three unique criminal cases; coercion; admissibility.
  • James Hanratty
    A19
    James HanrattyRecounting the case of James Hanratty, who was hanged, many believe wrongly, for the shooting deaths of two lovers in London.
  • To Catch a Killer: Homicide Detectives
    A20
    To Catch a Killer: Homicide DetectivesProfiling the lives of men and women who choose to work as homicide detectives.
  • The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
    A21
    The Disappearance of Jimmy HoffaThe unexplained disappearance of labor leader Jimmy Hoffa (1913-75?). Included: his controversy-filled life and evidence regarding his fate.
  • The McKay Kidnapping
    A22
    The McKay KidnappingThe cruel story of mistaken identity in the Muriel McKay kidnapping case.
  • Free to Kill: The Polly Klaas Murder
    A23
    Free to Kill: The Polly Klaas MurderThe case of Polly Klaas highlights an examination of repeat offenders who are set loose upon society.
  • The Massacre of the Tsar
    A24
    The Massacre of the TsarThe execution of Nicholas II and his family by the Bolsheviks in 1918.
  • Death Row Women
    A25
    Death Row WomenHow society ultimately copes with the prospect of executing a woman.
  • Neville Heath: The Lady Killer
    A26
    Neville Heath: The Lady KillerEnglishman Neville Heath was hanged for murder.
  • The Defenders
    A27
    The DefendersThe United States is the only country to provide free legal counsel for poor defendants.
  • Mafia Story aka the showdown
    A28
    Mafia Story aka the showdownChronicling the power struggles between New York's Gambino family and rival clans. Included: the conflicts among top Gambino bosses that culminated in the 1985 murder of Paul Castellano on the order of John Gotti.

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