C.M. Frankie

The Florida toddler's death led to 'Caylee's Law' in select states, making it a felony to not report a missing child promptly. Despite global outrage over the acquittal of Casey Anthony, after being charged with Caylee's murder, the law's effectiveness is questioned by critics.

In 2022, DNA extracted from the clothing of a murder victim, Kathy Halle, was linked to serial killer Bruce Lindahl, who had murdered other women in Illinois.

In 1989, Timothy Spencer, who murdered and raped four women, was the first U.S. serial killer convicted through DNA evidence.

Katie Pladl's death shows the irony of her biological mother's efforts to protect her from her father.

In the 2000s, the New Mexico desert became a graveyard for 11 females and an unborn child--their lives taken by a serial killer who became known as The West Mesa Bone Collector. His victims' stories echo for justice.

The convicted killer and father of 12 tortured and sexually abused his children for years, exerting such power that some of them murdered at his command.

The Austrian woman was abducted and imprisoned by Wolfgang Priklopil when she was 10 years old. She says a difficult childhood helped her survive.

When Mary Bailey was 11 years old, her mom asked her to shoot her abusive stepfather. She obliged. She speaks with us about how that action has affected her life.