Crime + Investigation Tuesday

Following events during the first 48 hours after a crime is committed, which can often provide the key to the case or undermine it completely

Retired Colorado detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda explains how he investigated the murder of the son of a prominent politician

A lovable ladies' man is shot at night, and Joe thinks his roommates are to blame. But then, a revelation points to a more wicked group of suspects

Judges, witnesses and victims recount their stories of the most dramatic moments to take place inside America's courtrooms. Dan Abrams hosts

A man ordered into custody attempts a daring escape from court, while a judge doesn't appreciate a defendant's constant interruptions

A man charged with murder attempts a bold escape, an attorney is attacked by his own client and a man blames his pet for cursing at a judge

A wrestling move lands a teenager in court, a man runs from the courthouse during a hearing, and a defendant's comment offends a judge

The murder of eight-year-old Victoria Climbie, who was tortured and killed in 2000 by her guardians in north London

Former detectives, victims' relatives and survivors reflect on the Real IRA car bombing that killed 29 people in Omagh, Northern Ireland, in 1998

When snake breeder Ben is found dead, it shocks Missouri's animal world. His seemingly happy marriage appeared perfect until detectives dug beneath the surface

Out celebrating her aunt's birthday at a pub in Arklow, Nadine returns home to her ex where he beats her to the point where she's barely recognisable

David and Tonya Ford lived what appeared to be a normal life, until David was found shot in their home, with investigations uncovering strains in their marriage

When 21-year-old Reagan Tokes was abducted, sexually assaulted and murdered in Ohio, Brian Golsby was quickly apprehended, before new legislations were then passed

When Ben Oxley was murdered in 2008, his ex-wife's involvement became a key development in the case - even being granted immunity despite her role in the killing

Following events during the first 48 hours after a crime is committed, which can often provide the key to the case or undermine it completely

In 1979, Susan Schwarz is found shot in her apartment. Decades later, a new witness exposes a chilling motive that finally reveals her killer

When snake breeder Ben is found dead, it shocks Missouri's animal world. His seemingly happy marriage appeared perfect until detectives dug beneath the surface

Father of four Gregory Rice vanished without a trace. Weeks later, his body is discovered unravelling a murder mystery steeped in deception

An ailing man isn't seen for weeks, and his family and friends grow concerned. When his wife is confronted about her changing stories, her revelation shocks the community

Detective Nick Davis investigates a homicide in the French Quarter after an innocent bystander is shot and killed, leaving minimal evidence at the crime scene

Sonia Oatley reflects on how her 15-year-old daughter, Rebecca Aylward, was murdered by her boyfriend in 2010, reportedly as part of a bet

Following events during the first 48 hours after a crime is committed, which can often provide the key to the case or undermine it completely

A Florida woman is shot in her vacation rental and the hunt for her killer connects back to a murdered Minnesota farmer

Retired Colorado detective Lieutenant Joe Kenda explains how he investigated the murder of the son of a prominent politician

A man charged with murder attempts a bold escape, an attorney is attacked by his own client and a man blames his pet for cursing at a judge

A wrestling move lands a teenager in court, a man runs from the courthouse during a hearing, and a defendant's comment offends a judge

When snake breeder Ben is found dead, it shocks Missouri's animal world. His seemingly happy marriage appeared perfect until detectives dug beneath the surface