True Crime Xtra Thursday

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In 1978, the body of 16-year-old Krisann Baxter is found in Washington. Investigators try to find Krisann's killer, but don't find any answers.

In 1989, Krista Martin's life is tragically cut short because of an intruder. A friend finds her and calls 911, starting an investigation that will span four decades.

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

The story of a woman who was raped and murdered in a pizza restaurant. A man was jailed after admitting to the crime, but, eight years later, a new confession reopens the case

An attack on two boys during a fishing trip, which police believe was perpetrated by local thugs, despite a lack of evidence

In Chandler, Arizona in 1991, an intruder viciously sexually assaults a woman in her own home. The case goes unsolved for decades until revolutionary science connects the dots.

In 1995 in Beaumont, Texas, the parents of Catherine Edwards find her body in her bathroom. The killer evades justice, that is, until forensic science catches up with him.

The murder of a prostitute who was found dead in an Ohio waterway. Investigators faced an uphill battle to find her killer, as DNA evidence had washed away

The murder of a high-school girl in a South Carolina town, which led to DNA testing of many local men. However, when a match was found, the donor had a solid alibi

How cat hair discovered in a car with the body of a woman helped investigators to trace her killer

A mass food poisoning in Oregon in 1984. Investigators tracked the outbreak to a cult who intended to use germ warfare to overthrow the American government

A bizarre case in which a woman was shot dead. Investigators initially suspected her husband of the crime, but forensic evidence gave the story a surreal twist

The disappearance of Madalyn Murray O'Hair, the founder of the organisation American Atheists. The discovery of a mutilated body helps reveal the culprit

A second DUI leaves a woman with 320 hours of community service to complete; she claims a pastor swindled her into free labor.

A PTA president sues the father of a promising scholarship winner after he fails to get her on the bus for a prestigious tour of colleges.

Afraid that her intoxicated friend was about to be raped, a woman claims she pushed through an already broken window to rescue her; she is sued for breaking the window.

Accused of being a crook after allegedly selling a $500 rug for $7500, a carpet shop owner denies all charges

A teenager accuses a teacher of punching him in the chest during an incident at school; the teacher countersues for attorney fees and punitive damages.

Teenagers brawl in a parking lot and the police are called in; damages form alleged kicking, spitting on and keying cars are disputed.

A little boy bursts into tears after taking the stand; he accuses another child of throwing a rock and hitting him in the eye. His mother sues for damages.

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Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A second DUI leaves a woman with 320 hours of community service to complete; she claims a pastor swindled her into free labor.

A PTA president sues the father of a promising scholarship winner after he fails to get her on the bus for a prestigious tour of colleges.

Afraid that her intoxicated friend was about to be raped, a woman claims she pushed through an already broken window to rescue her; she is sued for breaking the window.

Accused of being a crook after allegedly selling a $500 rug for $7500, a carpet shop owner denies all charges

A teenager accuses a teacher of punching him in the chest during an incident at school; the teacher countersues for attorney fees and punitive damages.

Teenagers brawl in a parking lot and the police are called in; damages form alleged kicking, spitting on and keying cars are disputed.

A little boy bursts into tears after taking the stand; he accuses another child of throwing a rock and hitting him in the eye. His mother sues for damages.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

The murder of a prostitute who was found dead in an Ohio waterway. Investigators faced an uphill battle to find her killer, as DNA evidence had washed away

The murder of a high-school girl in a South Carolina town, which led to DNA testing of many local men. However, when a match was found, the donor had a solid alibi

How cat hair discovered in a car with the body of a woman helped investigators to trace her killer

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