The pursuit of justice can be impacted by the smallest detail. “American Justice” from A&E explores recent compelling criminal cases, from those that made national headlines to gripping lesser-known cases, through the prism of our justice system. Driven by first-hand perspectives of loved ones, survivors, investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and sometimes even the perpetrators, the series dives into significant crimes that reveal how our justice system works, and, sometimes, how it doesn’t. One of the original true crime documentary series, “American Justice” originally aired for 13 years on A&E.
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The pursuit of justice can be impacted by the smallest detail. “American Justice” from A&E explores recent compelling criminal cases, from those that made national headlines to gripping lesser-known cases, through the prism of our justice system. Driven by first-hand perspectives of loved ones, survivors, investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and sometimes even the perpetrators, the series dives into significant crimes that reveal how our justice system works, and, sometimes, how it doesn’t. One of the original true crime documentary series, “American Justice” originally aired for 13 years on A&E.
When beloved Texas priest Father Patrick Ryan is found brutally murdered in a motel room, suspicion soon turns to James Harry Reyos — a troubled young Native American man who shocked investigators by confessing to the crime. But Reyos later recants, claiming guilt and shame over a secret relationship with the priest drove his false confession. This episode examines how remorse, religion, and repression combined to send an innocent man to prison for years.
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Examines the murder of Gladys Ricart, a New Jersey woman shot to death in her home on her wedding day by her ex-boyfriend, Augustine Garcia, that was captured on home video. The episode follows the investigation, Garcia’s capture and trial, and the public outrage that turned Ricart’s killing into a symbol of domestic violence awareness.
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American Justice explores the shocking case of Sharee Miller, who used an internet romance to manipulate her online lover into murdering her husband, Bruce Miller. When the lover later took his own life, investigators uncovered emails and chat logs exposing the deadly deception. The episode reveals how digital evidence unraveled a web of lies, showing how the virtual world led to very real tragedy.
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Chronicles the case of respected Mississippi cardiologist, Dr. David Stephens, whose death initially appeared natural but was later ruled murder. Investigators uncovered that his much-younger wife, Stephanie Stephens, and a hospital nurse with whom the doctor had an affair were both complicit in the plot — exposing greed, betrayal and a deadly cover-up.
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American Justice examines the shocking 1996 murder of Anne Marie Fahey, the scheduling secretary to Delaware’s governor, and the powerful attorney accused of killing her. The episode follows the intricate investigation, Thomas Capano’s high-profile trial, and the evidence that ultimately exposed his deception and led to his conviction.
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A Florida woman is accused of having her husband murdered after he's found cheating with an 18-year-old.
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The tragic tale of Linda Sobek, a pretty, vivacious Los Angeles model who turns up missing after a photo shoot. The police investigation leads to photographer Charles Rathbun, who, after much back-and-forth, says he killed her by accident.
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Peachtree, Georgia, 1995. The shocking case of Lewis Joyner, a man leading two secret lives that ended in the brutal murders of two women. Lewis Joyner sits down with American Justice tell his side of the story.
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In 1995, serial bigamist Jill Coit is convicted of murdering Gerald Boggs in Steamboat Springs, Co. Coit and Boggs had been married for only seven days when Boggs found out she was still married to someone else and had the marriage annulled. American Justice interviews Jill Coit from prison about the murder.
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The case of Merry Pease, a Virginia woman accused of orchestrating her husband’s murder in rural Appalachia. Through dramatic reenactments, witness testimony, and courtroom footage, American Justice explores her troubled marriage, alleged motives, and the community’s divided opinions, ultimately questioning whether justice was truly served in this gripping case.
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American Justice examines the 1992 case of Houston Deputy Sheriff Kent McGowen's longstanding dispute with Texan resident Susan White that ended with a death and a prison sentence.
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The case of Farah Frattah, a Texas woman who was murdered after claiming that her husband, Bob, was a sexual deviant and a threat to their children's safety.
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In 1994, a high school study hall monitor, Diane Borchardt, hired three students to murder her husband amid a nasty divorce.
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Examines the 1996 disappearance of Ohio woman, Carrie Culberson, the investigation into her abusive boyfriend Vincent Doan, and the community’s desperate search. Through interviews and evidence, it reveals the chilling details, legal battles, and enduring mystery surrounding Carrie’s fate.
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The sudden death of infant Conor McInnerney sparks a shocking investigation. Dr. Eugene Turner is accused of smothering the child after a nurse claims to witness suspicious actions. Six weeks later, ER doctor Bruce Rowan—who treated Conor and supported the case against Turner—murders his wife during a psychotic break, citing trauma from the infant’s death. The episode explores how one tragic medical case spiraled into suspicion, scandal, and psychological collapse within a small-town hospital.
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Philadelphia mob hit man Nicholas "the Crow" Caramandi turned against his former boss, Nicodemo Scarfo, after the bloody Scarfo-Riccobene war in the 1908's and early 90's.
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On November 13, 2012, 37-year-old single mother Cari Farver mysteriously vanishes into thin air. In the days and months that follow, Cari’s loved ones receive a string of increasingly strange texts from her, indicating she is alive and well, but apparently hell bent on harassing her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. By the time police piece together the shocking, twisted truth behind her disappearance, one woman is dead, and another woman stands accused of her murder. But with no body, no weapon, and no witness to the crime, prosecutors must try and secure a conviction based on a trail of texts and emails. Features in-depth interview with Dave Kroupa, Cari’s love interest at the time she disappeared and the focus of the perpetrator’s deadly obsession.
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American Justice examines the case of a Florida man convicted in 1991 of the poisoning death of a neighbor, with whom he'd been feuding. George Trepal, an amateur chemist, had injected the family's soft drinks with a lethal substance.
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After serving time for several murder attempts, a woman is free on parole.
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In a murder case that makes headlines around the globe, professional football player Aaron Hernandez stands accused of killing his friend Odin Lloyd in cold blood.
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The pursuit of justice can be impacted by the smallest detail. “American Justice” from A&E explores recent compelling criminal cases, from those that made national headlines to gripping lesser-known cases, through the prism of our justice system. Driven by first-hand perspectives of loved ones, survivors, investigators, prosecutors, defense attorneys, jurors, and sometimes even the perpetrators, the series dives into significant crimes that reveal how our justice system works, and, sometimes, how it doesn’t. One of the original true crime documentary series, “American Justice” originally aired for 13 years on A&E.
