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A&E will premiere the new two-hour special “Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper” expanding the groundbreaking true crime series and exploring the crimes of infamous serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. who preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles over a span of 25 years. Narrated by actress Regina Hall, the gripping true crime tale is interwoven with the real-life story of the search for an elusive killer and the fight for justice in a Los Angeles community. “Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper” premieres Friday, November 8 at 9pm ET/PT on A&E.
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Katie Pladl's death shows the irony of her biological mother's efforts to protect her from her father.
Journalist Brian Joseph tells us why sex trafficking is a complicated problem and how victims are further harmed by public perception and widespread corruption.
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On November 13, 1974, DeFeo killed his family in Amityville. Although he confessed, his motives remain unclear.
Terry McMillan on creating stories from scratch, the importance of diversity in literature and learning to use a new creative muscle.
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Edna Cowell Martin reflects on her bond with her serial killer cousin.
Despite evolving forensic technology, traditional investigative methods are still proving valuable to revisiting unsolved cases.
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Reginald Reed Jr. on the aftermath of the murder of his mother, Selonia Reed, and 35 years later, his father Reginald Reed Sr.'s conviction in the case.
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Police discovered 39 Heaven’s Gate suicides in California.
The mystery of the Zodiac Killer still enthralls the public.
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Ramirez terrorized California during the 1980s.
In the panoply of American killers, Gary Ridgway stands out.
Gein was notorious for his fascination with women’s body parts.
Letourneau's affair with her student stunned America in 1997.
The case of Hae Min Lee’s murder captivated the world.
Laci Peterson vanished in 2002—Scott was later convicted.
Broderick fired five shots at her ex-husband before fleeing.
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