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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.
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
American Justice makes criminal investigations legible by tracing how evidence, testimony, forensic limits, and appeals shape a case.
American Justice reconstructs murder cases through documentary narration, first-person accounts, investigative turns, and courtroom outcomes. Its anthology format moves from the disappearance of Helen Brach to the killings of Ashley Biggs, Shannon Moore, Lisa Teckel, and Shakita…
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A defense attorney's killing first points toward her clients before the case turns painfully personal.
Shakita Tate's killing brings a Baton Rouge criminal defense office under scrutiny, with dangerous clients, a missing wallet, and a husband searching the State National Life building before dawn shaping the early questions.
A late-night pizza delivery leads into a violent investigation and an unsettled courtroom aftermath.
American Justice follows the disappearance and murder of Ashley Biggs, a Domino's driver who went out on a late delivery in New Franklin, Ohio, and did not return.
A small-town shooting case turns on divided loyalties, an alleged affair, and grief that lingers beyond the verdict.
A 911 call pulls this single-episode review into a case that stretches from a shooting on Foxhills Road to the uneasy loyalties of a small Indiana community.
A horseback ride opens a case where forensic science turns an almost invisible weapon into evidence.
Shannon Moore Davis's death centers on a grim puzzle: how could a murder leave injuries behind, yet almost no chemical trail investigators could use?
A stolen head and a spray-painted accusation make the Brach case feel stranger and less settled.
The episode moves into especially grim territory as Mrs. Brach's body reaches a Chicago morgue and the head is stolen. From there, attention shifts back toward the Brach estate, where spray-painted accusations appear nearby.
Measured true crime with uneasy questions.
This episode investigates the mysterious murder of Bruce Miller in Michigan, uncovering a conspiracy planned online through emails.
This episode examines a series of abductions and murders in a college town, focusing on the case of a paroled sexual predator and the failures in the criminal justice system that led to tragedy.
This episode explores the infamous 1976 double murder case involving Texas oil heir Cullen Davis, delving into the conflicting accounts of the crime and its impact on Texas folklore.
This episode explores a tragic case in Port Angeles, Washington, where two doctors were accused of murder following the death of a three-day-old infant, highlighting the complex relationship between medicine and the legal system.
This episode investigates the mysterious drowning of Julie Post in a St.
This episode explores the 1996 disappearance of Carrie Culberson, her boyfriend Vincent Doan's murder conviction, and the conflicting perspectives between Doan's claims of innocence and the victim's family's belief in his guilt.
This episode explores a bizarre true crime case involving an obsessive woman, digital forensics, and a mysterious disappearance that raises questions about murder and justice.
This episode explores the 1993 double shooting case of Mary Pease in Appalachia, where she was accused of murdering her husband despite claiming self-defense and innocence, leading to a decade-long legal battle.
This episode profiles the shocking case of Tim Buskovsky, who murdered two wives with striking similarities, focusing on the day his children discovered their stepmother's death.
This episode examines the unsolved murder of 18-year-old Hannah Hill in Akron, Ohio, highlighting systemic failures in the police investigation and prosecution that prevented justice from being served.
This episode explores the case of James Harry Rios, who confessed to murdering a priest in 1982 but claims innocence, examining how secrets and loneliness may have led to a false confession.
This episode examines the groundbreaking criminal case where Michelle Carter was convicted of manslaughter for encouraging Conrad Roy to commit suicide through text messages.
This episode explores the life of mob hitman Nicky the Crow Caramondi and his involvement with Philadelphia's ruthless mafia boss Nicodemo Scarfo in the 1980s.
This episode investigates the disappearance of 13-year-old Nicole Lovell, focusing on her social media relationships and the disturbing clues left behind.
This episode recounts the mysterious death of Dr.
This episode of 'American Justice' investigates a murder case where a suspect is acquitted despite strong evidence, focusing on the 1988 disappearance of Brenda Schaefer in Kentucky.
This episode investigates the 1988 death of Russ Stager in Durham, North Carolina, exploring whether his wife Barbara was involved in his shooting.
This episode explores a chilling case involving a doctor, Leon Jacob, whose obsession leads to a murder-for-hire plot, captured through a police sting operation.
This episode explores the controversial case of Michael Pardue, who spent 28 years in prison for murders he may have been wrongfully convicted of, highlighting the complexities of the justice system.
This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Anne Marie Fahey and the subsequent investigation that implicated powerful Delaware figure Tom Capano in her murder.
This episode explores the case of Linda Jones, convicted of murdering her husband after his affair, as she maintains her innocence in a rare interview.
This episode explores the case of Jill Coit, a woman convicted of murdering one husband and suspected in others' deaths, who married nine men and claims innocence while others view her as a dangerous sociopath.
This episode of American Justice investigates a serial killer case in rural Ohio where multiple men went missing after answering a farm job ad, featuring survivor testimony and law enforcement insights.
This episode explores the controversial case of Leonard Peltier, convicted for killing two FBI agents during a 1975 reservation conflict involving Native American activists and law enforcement.
This episode explores a 1988 Florida poisoning case where a woman's mysterious death leads authorities to suspect her brilliant, reclusive neighbor, despite a lack of concrete evidence like a confession or fingerprints.
This episode explores the shocking case of Kathy Bush, a mother once celebrated for caring for her seriously ill daughter Jennifer, who was later convicted of child abuse for allegedly keeping her daughter sick for attention.
This episode explores the criminal life of Patricia Taylor Allenson, focusing on her trail of murder and deception, beginning with a 1974 break-in at her family's home in Georgia.
This episode examines the 1992 fatal police shooting of Susan White during an arrest warrant service, exploring Deputy Kent McGowan's controversial past and the investigation into whether it was justified self-defense.
This episode investigates the 2015 double homicide of Bill Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth in Mountain City, Tennessee, where their baby was found alive at the scene.
This episode recounts the harrowing 1991 case where three cousins were robbed, assaulted, and forced off a bridge into the Mississippi River, leading to two deaths and a wrongful accusation.
This true crime episode explores the case of Bob Frada, convicted of murdering his wife Farrah during a bitter divorce and custody battle, while maintaining his innocence from death row.
This episode recounts the shocking 1989 parole of notorious killer Kenneth Allen McDuff and details his brutal 1966 murder of teenagers in Texas.
Bob Lowe recounts his experience as a star witness in a Chicago mob trial, revealing the personal costs and lifelong impact of his decision to testify.
This true crime episode investigates the 2004 murder of a mother in Westminster, California, exploring the disturbing details and police investigation through detective accounts.
This episode explores the bizarre murder trial of Margaret Rudin, a seemingly gentle grandmother accused of killing her husband in Las Vegas, revealing a complex web of deception and family conflict.
This episode investigates the 1995 murder of model Linda Sobeck after she went missing following a photo shoot in Southern California.
This episode explores the mysterious 1996 double murder case of Louis Joyner, who was convicted of killing both his wife and mistress but maintains his innocence despite prosecutors lacking a clear motive.
This episode examines the murder case of NFL player Aaron Hernandez, focusing on the discovery of Odin Lloyd's body and the initial police investigation in North Attleboro.
This episode investigates a mysterious infant death initially attributed to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, where the mother later suspects her husband of murder after years of silence.
This episode explores the case of Dr.
This episode examines the murder conviction of Michael Peterson for killing his wife Kathleen, featuring perspectives from Peterson, his stepdaughter Caitlin Atwater, and law enforcement officials.
This episode explores the 1999 murder of Gladys Ricker on her wedding day, examining the shooter's use of the passion provocation defense and the subsequent public response through a 2002 bridal march against domestic violence.
This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of America's most famous atheist, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, along with her son and granddaughter, and the investigation that followed.
This episode explores the case of Billy Crowder, who murdered his abusive grandfather and claims prison offers him more safety and peace than his previous life.
This episode investigates the mysterious disappearance and potential murder of millionaire Dale Ewell and his family after a housekeeper discovers their ransacked home in Fresno, California.
A mother recounts the disappearance of her four-year-old son Christopher Milkey from a crowded Arizona mall in 1989, detailing the frantic search and initial suspicions.
This episode explores the case of Diane Borchardt, a high school study hall monitor convicted of hiring teenagers to murder her husband Ruben in a small Wisconsin town, while she maintains her innocence.
This episode investigates the 2018 New Year's Eve shooting of Tyrone in Benton Harbor, Michigan, exploring police response, witness accounts, and potential motives like retaliation.
Shakita Tate, a Baton Rouge defense attorney, is found stabbed multiple times in her downtown office, and her wallet later turns up on Gardier Lane with cash and cards still inside.
American Justice's Hiding in Plain Sight follows Ashley Biggs, a 25-year-old Domino's driver in New Franklin, Ohio, who vanished after leaving for a 11:42 p.m.
American Justice's Internal Affairs follows the shooting death of 23-year-old reserve deputy Lisa Teckel in Agency, Indiana, after a 911 call from 8723 Foxhills Road.
American Justice explores compelling criminal cases through firsthand perspectives, revealing how the justice system works.
American Justice explores compelling criminal cases through the perspectives of those involved, revealing how the justice system works.
Jay Shetty introduces his wellness podcast 'On Purpose' with a promo for a VIP experience and a teaser about an upcoming episode with Michelle Obama discussing therapy and personal growth.
A tech journalist explores the implications of AI and innovation on society, featuring interviews with builders of the future.
David Davis sold Shannon Moore a rags-to-riches story about Vietnam, orphanage life, and real-estate success before their seven-week courtship ended in a Las Vegas elopement.
American Justice's episode on Helen Voorhees Brock follows her disappearance after a February 17, 1977 Mayo Clinic visit and frames her as a 65-year-old widow with a $20 million estate.
This episode examines the case of Kenny Ritchie, convicted of arson and murder of a child, questioning the evidence and whether his death sentence is just.
A 911 call leads police to a home invasion and murder, with detectives uncovering a complex case.
A 911 call reports a husband shot on New Year's Eve, and police respond to the scene.