True Crime Xtra Thursday

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A bizarre murder case began when police attended the scene of a dog barking outside a campervan. Inside, they found its owner - Tony Robinson - murdered

Despite only being trialled and convicted for the death of a single victim, Mary Ann Cotton is often classed as Britain's worst female serial killer.

When the wife of a farmer goes missing, the study of tree ring growth helps investigators to solve the case. Contains disturbing scenes

When a woman is convicted of her husband's murder, her son goes to great lengths to prove her innocence, including enrolling for law school

When a grandmother is found murdered in her hotel room, the killer wounds himself and inadvertently turns himself in

The story of two brothers who hit the big time on America's porn market, but whose rocky relationship ended in disaster

The body of a female prison guard is discovered and a signature clue suggests that the killing could be linked to a previous murder

Investigators turn to satellite surveillance to track down the abductor of a young girl. When they find her, a hidden fingerprint helps solve the case

In the 1970s, a murderer terrorised Edinburgh, killing young women in what became known as 'The World's End Murders'. 37 years later, Angus Sinclair would be convicted.

Emily Kaye was not aware of the past dealings of the handsome Patrick Mahon when she fell head over heels in love with him.

When a state trooper is attacked, investigators uncover a 'signature' that links the assault to the murder of a young woman

When a woman vanishes under mysterious circumstances, investigators use cat hairs and insects to track her down

When the wife of a successful attorney is found shot in the head, DNA testing on blood spatters helps to solve the case

When a little girl was run over, her mother took the case into her own hands and used her knowledge of murder mysteries to find the vehicle responsible

A mother and daughter vanish whilst out shopping, but when the young girl is found up dead, her mother is treated as the initial suspect

The 1983 disappearance of Walter Scott, lead singer of 1960s band Bob Kuban and the In-Men, who was found dead in 1987

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Racial profiling during a routine traffic stop is the accusation laid against a veteran California cop who sues motorists for filling an allegedly false complaint against him

A woman claims her ex-lover asked her to prostitute herself and then stranded her when she refused; she accuses her ex-lover's friend of assault at a nightclub

After allegedly playing beer pong violently, an intoxicated man is kicked out of a party; his friend claims he pitched a drunken fit and punched and kicked her car.

A grocery store worker befriends a customer who gives her money to pay her bills; she claims he was abusive and is suing her for payback because she wouldn't date him.

A die-hard Lady Gaga fan confesses that he knew he was committing fraud when he wrote checks he knew would bounce; he is sued by a friend for a loan to attend a concert

Custody of marijuana-growing equipment is disputed by a young man and his ex-landlords; he claims they wanted to learn how to grow medical marijuana

The sale of an exotic kinkajou (a rainforest mammal also known as the honey bear) is disputed by the animal's owner and the pet store that sold it for over $2,000

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Real-life small-claims cases on issues affecting family life, presided over by outspoken former New York judge Judy Sheindlin

Racial profiling during a routine traffic stop is the accusation laid against a veteran California cop who sues motorists for filling an allegedly false complaint against him

A woman claims her ex-lover asked her to prostitute herself and then stranded her when she refused; she accuses her ex-lover's friend of assault at a nightclub

When a state trooper is attacked, investigators uncover a 'signature' that links the assault to the murder of a young woman

When a woman vanishes under mysterious circumstances, investigators use cat hairs and insects to track her down

When the wife of a successful attorney is found shot in the head, DNA testing on blood spatters helps to solve the case

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