The murder of Colleen Slemmer
Christa Pike & Colleen Slemmer
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The story behind the headlines
Melinda Loveless
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Explore The CaseThe Burning Bed
Francine Hughes
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Explore The CaseFrom court coverage to screen portrayals
Betty Broderick
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Explore The CaseSmall Sacrifices
Diane Downs
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Explore The CaseThe Lazarus Files
Sherri Rasmussen & Stephanie Lazarus
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Explore The CaseAnd Never Let Her Go
Anne Marie Fahey & Thomas Capano
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Explore The CaseFact and fictional influence
Ed Gein
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Explore The CaseA case seen through different accounts
The West Memphis Three
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Explore The CaseBehind Inventing Anna
Anna Sorokin
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Explore The CaseA real story beyond true crime
Erin Brockovich & Hinkley
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Explore The CaseScience, consent and a lasting legacy
Henrietta Lacks & the HeLa cells
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