A resident living in a rural area noticed an increase in car activity during the night and the disappearance of their pet goat.
A 911 dispatcher receives a frantic call from a 17-year-old boy reporting that he woke up to find his mother with an axe in her head.
A person on the phone is trying to ensure the safety of someone until help arrives. They took steps to preserve the evidence and secure the area so that no one would disturb it.
The speaker shares a heartwarming story of a friend who adopted a child and their journey as the child grew up to be an outstanding individual.
Denise Starr was found dead in her bedroom with an axe in her head, leaving her family in shock and disbelief.
A man recounts how his dogs woke him up from a nap after they had gone missing and how he eventually found them with his mother's help.
A look into the disappearance and abuse of Denise Holloway, whose case was initially categorized as a runaway before being revealed to be a case of child abuse. The investigation required going back in time to uncover details about the victim's past.
A mother and a teacher are accused of child abuse after Angel tells a similar story to deputies when he runs away, but the bruising and scratches on his body might have another explanation.
A journalist investigates a troubled family and uncovers more information by reviewing records and conducting interviews.
Carlos defended his mother against years-old child abuse charges during the investigation into his mother's murder. The investigators were also looking into the abuse case for a possible connection to the murder.
Detectives investigate Denise's history with her younger son who accused her of child abuse as they suspect that Denise may be in trouble but isn't confiding in anyone. A tip from neighbors about unfamiliar cars entering their neighborhood adds to the mystery.
Investigators searched Rick's home grid by grid after ruling out footprints as belonging to deputies or Carlos. Once they obtained a search warrant, they were able to enter the house.
After discovering a security camera manual in Denise's bedroom, the investigation shifted to searching for evidence around the lake behind her house. The dive team found crucial evidence in waist-deep water only 20 yards from the house.
Cell phone records and security camera images are being analyzed by investigators and the state attorney's office in a murder case. Although security camera images were recovered from the victim's waterlogged phone, none of them provided crucial information about the murder.
Detectives work to uncover clues surrounding the death of Denise Pikka Thiem, while friends and family struggle to come to terms with her untimely passing and the fear of the suspect.
Investigators were able to track detailed phone usage data in a murder case, which synced with other evidence in the investigation.
A mother confided in those she trusted that she was afraid of her son in the months prior to her murder. As the investigation continued, it was revealed that she may have been killed by him.
The defense argued that Carlos had struggles with lifelong abandonment issues and, therefore was not in his right mind when he committed the crime, whereas the state portrayed Carlos as a teenager fed up with his mom's rules.
A defendant is accused of premeditatedly killing his mother with an axe while the speaker expresses regret for siding with his mother during allegations of child abuse.
Carlos recalls his mother's alleged words of rejection towards him during fights, which ultimately led up to the day of her murder.
A tribute to a kind-hearted woman, Denise, who was caring, compassionate, and a good friend. She adopted two children in need and had inspiring family history.