Control, manipulation, murder. The stranger-than-fiction true story of Carol & Stephen Baxter, a wealthy couple who fell prey to a callous killer with a string of online identities.
Spring Break Murders reveals the untold stories lurking beneath the sun-soaked surface of the most popular holiday destinations. Found brutally murdered on their vacations – students and young people are the collateral damage. Across the series, we expose the unseen threat facing millions of youth – surfacing tragic cases and uncovering the negligence of caretakers and local authorities. This is a parent's worst nightmare.
Exploring cultural and historical peculiarities of different nations around the world from the perspective of winemaking. Docuseries that reveals unusual wine destinations.
Maurice Papon, a high-ranking official under the Vichy regime, oversaw the deportation of hundreds of Jews from the Gironde prefecture in 1942. After the war, he enjoyed a prestigious career as a prefect, member of parliament, and minister without ever facing any repercussions.
In 1981, the newspaper “Le Canard enchaîné” revealed his role during the Occupation, backed by documents, leading to a complaint for crimes against humanity. After 16 years of legal proceedings, his trial began in 1997. Accused of complicity in the deportation of 1,600 Jews, he claimed he was merely obeying government orders and acting under coercion from the Nazi occupiers, while the prosecution emphasized his conscious responsibility. Sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in 1998 following a trial lasting more than six months, he was released in 2002 for health reasons. This trial, a belated symbol of the accountability of public officials, continues to fuel reflection on individual responsibility.
Paul Touvier, a former member of the Vichy Militia, was sentenced to death in 1947 for war crimes but evaded justice thanks to the support of the Church and the statute of limitations, which expired in 1967. In 1973, he received a presidential pardon from Pompidou, but an investigation led to the reopening of proceedings for crimes against humanity, for which there is no statute of limitations. Hunted down, he was arrested in 1989 at the Saint-Joseph Priory in Nice. His trial began in March 1994, shedding light on the role of the Milice, the armed wing of the collaboration, and of Vichy. Touvier was charged with complicity in crimes against humanity for the execution of seven Jews in retaliation for the assassination of a propagandist. His personal notebooks reveal his anti-Semitism. On April 20, 1994, he was sentenced to life imprisonment and died in 1997. This trial sparked a debate on the responsibility of the French state during the Occupation.
Fraud is becoming increasingly common. You may even know someone who has had to deal with it or have been a victim yourself. From stolen motorcycles that are suddenly on Marktplaats to the nasty suspicion that a neighbor is taking things from your elderly mother's house: these kinds of situations are unfortunately becoming less and less exceptional.
To do something about this, presenter Dennis van der Geest visits people who have to deal with this in Bureau Onrecht and listens to their stories together with a team of experts. He then investigates, tracks down those responsible and looks for a solution to the situation.
From ICE trains to regional trains: the railway is struggling with major problems. Last year, more than one in three long-distance trains was late. Large parts of the rail network are dilapidated. Trains are repeatedly canceled. The four-part series "In Action for the Railway" follows people from Deutsche Bahn, Nordwestbahn, and the Federal Police at Hanover Central Station, who are giving their all despite, or perhaps because of, the difficulties. It highlights the logistical and technical challenges facing the railway and shares emotional moments on trains and in stations.
When the Russians surround the city of Marioepol, thousands of residents from the city entrench themselves in the basements of the Azov steel mill. A reconstruction of the 82 dark days of recent Ukrainian history, in which courage, creativity and tolerance help them survive.
Using rare and never-before-seen footage, as well as one-on-one interviews, discover how the San Francisco 49ers rose from an also-ran into pro football's most glamorous franchise during the '80s and early '90s.
A two-part documentary about the abduction of single mother Tina Herrmann, her two children and a neighbour in the sleepy Ohio town of Apple Valley in 2010.
Each episode presents a new true crime case, modern or historical. Michael Winner hosts, providing exposition through voiceovers due to low production values. He often delivers a patronizing moral conclusion.
John Creedon is hitting the road on a journey to explore how music has shaped the identity of Ireland and the profound impact music has on Irish culture.
Castles are the powerhouses that dot across our islands. History Hit’s Matt Lewis discovers Irish castles, from ancient high points to Norman keeps to medieval citadels.
Featuring the minute-by-minute accounts of the brave soldiers who crossed deep into enemy territory in 1942, recounting these heroic top-secret operations.