Joe Dziemianowicz

The series aims to take a closer look at Gacy's life and the impact his crimes had on those around him.

While serving multiple life sentences for three murders, Freddie Hammer revealed he also killed his own nephew.

What was behind the grisly deaths of two members of a Florida hotel dynasty? “Greed and vengeance,” said a retired cop.  

The defendant, a three-time widow, was described in court as “somebody who can’t get enough of killing her husbands,” said a reporter.

Kim Wall was meeting with Peter Madsen for an interview when the horrific crime occurred.

Maurice Colly, a beloved community elder, died by asphyxiation. He also suffered a broken neck and ribs and contusions.

Police received a frantic cry for help at a North Carolina residence. Jennifer and Kirk Turner, a well-to-do couple, had both been stabbed.

A criminologist who studies the cruise industry gave his perspective on their safety.

“I realized that … my life was going to be on the ocean," said the seaman at the helm of Deadly Waters with Captain Lee.

“I need to report a shot man, and he’s dead,” arms heiress Susan Cummings told 911. "I had a gun ... he tried to kill me."