Investigators work with the FBI to develop a profile of the suspect in Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping. The profile suggests that the crime was premeditated, motivated by sexual desires, and the abductor likely had been keeping track of the case through the media.
James, a co-worker of Dorothy Jane Scott became a person of interest in her case as well as another murder case in the same area within a month. Despite the suspicious activities in his yard, he was let go due to lack of evidence.
Private investigator David Marshburn gradually gains the confidence of suspect Stephen Holbert, leading to a confession about the murder of Kelly Wardlow.
After Jennifer Casper-Ross went missing in 1995 in Illinois, rumors spread that her biological father was involved. These rumors caused concern for the safety of Jennifer, but ultimately the father's involvement was never confirmed.
The West Memphis Three case gained notoriety due to the bizarre and cruel nature of the murders and the resulting wrongful conviction of three men. The investigation and trial were riddled with issues, including false confessions, mishandled evidence, and a biased judge, leading to an eventual release after 18 years in prison.