True Crime News (2015)
Synopsis
Former NBC News fixture Chris Hansen leads a team of correspondents on this series that explores the world of crime, mystery and drama through real-life criminal cases. Hansen brings to the show a modified version of a long-running segment he did at NBC. In "Hansen vs. Predator," he helps bring down predators who use social media to target children. Dirty politicians, financial scammers and celebrities are also targeted by Hansen's investigations. Hansen anchors the show from the streets of New York City, while most of the correspondents are based at the Los Angeles newsroom.
Episodes
Episode #1.1
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Episode #1.4
Ride-sharing company Uber X is accused of hiring drivers with criminal histories. Also featured: a Florida businessman who faked his own death and a murder that took place in a yoga store.
Episode #1.5
The investigation of UBER X continues, featuring an interview with a mother whose daughter was killed, after she was struck by a UBERX driver. Also: an interview with a father whose daughter was murdered and then dismembered.
Kimberly Long's Fight for Justice
The case of a woman jailed for the murder of her boyfriend, even though she maintains her innocence, is examined. Also: online dating apps are investigated and Matt visits Las Vegas for a social experiment.
Episode #1.7
Cyber stalking is spotlighted; new clues reignite the investigation of a murder from 40 years ago; part one of a series profiling a man known as "Zombie Hunter"; and a dog who put himself in harm's way, to save a group of children.
Episode #1.8
Part two of "Zombie Hunter"; an investigation into the killing of police officers; and an egg farmer, who knowingly sold bad eggs, is spotlighted.
Episode #1.9
A Texas oil Ponzi scheme is examined; part three of "Zombie Hunter"; and an update on Joey Buttafuoco.
Episode #1.10
"Zombie Hunter" continues, featuring an interview with the infamous man's ex-wife. Also featured: an investigation about hacking into nanny cameras; a profile of Heidi Fleiss, known as the Hollywood Madam; a look at how police hunt down sex offenders.
Episode #1.11
Featuring a former Georgia judge, who betrays the law; an in-depth look into the case of a woman convicted of murdering her husband with a stiletto heel; and a look at a former lottery official, who scammed the system.
Episode #1.12
Featuring a man, accused of killing his wife, who remains at large; an update on Joey Buttafuoco; an interview with the family of a sorority girl, who was found dead in her burning apartment; and an investigation into home security systems.
Episode #1.13
A look at a woman serving more than 60 years in prison for murdering her husband to collect on his life insurance, a case that was not solved for three years, and further updates on Joey Buttafuoco.
Episode #1.14
The widow of an Illinois police officer talks about her husband's death; a Baptist evangelist is convicted of video voyeurism.
Episode #1.15
A former police officer is accused of killing his wife; Matt Doran reports on a group of international non-profit bikers, who help wounded children; and a woman's account of how she survived a bank robbery.
Episode #1.16
Part one of a series that investigates a woman who shot two of her husbands, but was only convicted of killing one of them. Also: a look at "Woodlawn Jane Doe", whose murder remains unsolved, 40 years after it occurred.
Episode #1.17
The disappearance of a military wife and mother is spotlighted. Also: featured: the story of a man who married a woman serving a life sentence and built a shine for her in his home; and a look at Spokane, Washington's Police Department.
Details
Original Title
True Crime News
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
4
Episodes
32
Production
Lisa G., Telepictures
