Nearly half of all murders in our country are committed within relationships. People who, driven by jealousy, fear of abandonment, sheer hatred, or a combination of all of these, kill their (ex-)partner. Most victims are women, occasionally men. Perpetrators often invoke arguments like love and passion to explain their heinous act. But love is never an alibi for murder. In "Murder Cases: Love is Not an Alibi," crime journalist José Masschelin, along with relatives, lawyers, criminologists, and clinical psychologists, reconstructs eight cases in which the perpetrators were convicted by a jury of the murder or manslaughter of a (ex-)partner. The focus is not only on the murder itself but also on the background. In many cases, alarm bells were already ringing, but no one considered it possible that it would ever actually happen...
Mom vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt preach discipline — and yet behind closed doors, their teachings fuel a cult-like system of control, isolation and abuse. When a child escapes, the truth unravels and echoes beyond prison walls.
When a cleaner is hired by a wealthy businesswoman, her life changes forever as their initial friendship threatens to become a manipulative, psychological game of cat and mouse.
Cheshire, the north west of England, May 2013. When a French-speaking man contacts local police confessing to killing his housemate several years earlier, two detectives set out to discover the truth. The discovery of a body buried in a concrete tomb in a seemingly ordinary neighbourhood triggers an investigation that uncovers a shocking story of betrayal, deception and brutal murder.
Ann Ming is distraught when her 22-year-old daughter Julie goes missing. The police suggest that Julie must have fled to London to reunite with Julie's estranged husband, but Ann knows that Julie would never leave 5-year-old Kevin behind.
This series from the regional homicide department in Hradec connects episodic cases with a larger central mystery—the unsolved case of a woman shot dead on the shore of a pond. This plot connects the individual episodes and gradually reveals that the perpetrator may be closer than anyone thinks.
When a teen is kidnapped by a sex trafficking ring, a river pirate and a fierce mother embark on separate quests to find her — until their paths cross.
Chained in a soundproof box by the man who stalked her for over a decade, Samantha must rely on her mind to survive. As she escapes, she faces a brutal choice: put Christopher behind bars on lesser charges or risk everything in pursuit of justice.
Jahuta is a gripping Sri Lankan drama series that explores the intricate layers of human relationships, psychological struggles, and the unpredictable nature of modern life. The story centers around Samadhi, a young woman navigating intense emotional pressure and the complexities of a challenging romantic relationship. As lives intertwine and secrets surface, the series delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fragile line between love and indifference. Directed by the renowned Jayaprakash Sivagurunathan, the drama captures the raw essence of societal changes in Sri Lanka with a blend of suspense and deep emotional resonance.