Arrest & Trial

S2 · E1 · 29 sty 2001

M.O.: A Sinister Kiss Odcinek 1

A serial sexual attacker tormented his victims by insisting that they pretend he was their boyfriend.

S2 · E2 · 30 sty 2001

Trust Fund Murder Exposed Odcinek 2

The murder of a paraplegic man by a family friend led police to a cold-blooded killer. Police learned that he had earlier killed yet another friend and neighbor and then took over his victim’s identity in order to steal the victim’s trust fund.

S2 · E3 · 31 sty 2001

Evil Twin Odcinek 3

A desperate 911 call during a home invasion revealed a complicated murder-for-hire plot that uncovered a twisted sibling rivalry. The controversial case of the Hahn sisters captured national headlines.

S2 · E4 · 1 lut 2001

Miami Blues Odcinek 4

A young girl was on the telephone with her father when a trio of criminals entered their home at gunpoint.

S2 · E5 · 2 lut 2001

Baby Snatcher Odcinek 5

The police were called when a pregnant woman disappeared just days before giving birth. The investigation led authorities to a family friend who eventually claimed she’d made a deal with the young mother to raise her baby

S2 · E6 · 5 lut 2001

Riddle Me This Odcinek 6

Nine days after a 12-year-old girl disappeared on Halloween night, police received an anonymous letter leading them to her body. The killer taunted detectives with cryptic messages and threatened to kill again unless police solved the riddles.

S2 · E9 · 8 lut 2001

Slave Ranch Odcinek 9

A Texas Rangers investigation uncovered a family of men luring drifters to their ranch, torturing them and holding them at gunpoint.

S2 · E10 · 9 lut 2001

Three Out of Four Odcinek 10

After a Philippine mail-order-bride vanished, police questioned her husband, a retired Army Master Sergeant. The investigation uncovered that his first wife died 17 years earlier under suspicious circumstances. The older case was re-opened and further questioning revealed surprising leads in the current missing person's case.

S2 · E11 · 12 lut 2001

Slumber Party Abduction Odcinek 11

When 12-year-old Polly Klaas was abducted from her home during a slumber party, a manhunt immediately ensued. On day 58 of the search, authorities got a break in the case when they arrested a suspect with a record of kidnapping and sexual assault.

S2 · E12 · 13 lut 2001

Risky High-Rise Robber Odcinek 12

Over the course of five years, a daring thief scaled luxury, high-rise condominiums and walked away with millions in cash and jewelry.

S2 · E13 · 14 lut 2001

Burton Boys Odcinek 13

A small, sleepy South Carolina town became home to the Burton Boys, a highly sophisticated drug distribution ring. Their leader suspected that a teenage girl was working with police as an informant, and he was later charged in her death.

S2 · E14 · 15 lut 2001

A Very Evil Man Odcinek 14

For over a year, a serial sexual attacker terrorized women in their homes despite a special police task force set up to capture him. His youngest victim was just 13 years old. The predator left very few clues and later attacked the girl's mother.

S2 · E15 · 16 lut 2001

Operation: Gorilla Odcinek 15

U.S. Fish and Wildlife agents orchestrated an elaborate sting operation in order to stop smugglers from selling and transporting live gorillas from the U.S. to Mexico. The agents were unable to secure a live gorilla for the sting, so they had one of their officers dress in a gorilla costume and pose as one of the endangered species

S2 · E16 · 19 lut 2001

Ruthless Ricky Odcinek 16

The DEA, IRS, ATF and local police combined forces in an attempt to bring down a drug trafficker known for his extremely violent methods. A witness agreed to help authorities and set up an apartment with surveillance equipment to gather evidence.

S2 · E17 · 20 lut 2001

Husband Draws Deadly Bath Odcinek 17

A man returned to his hotel room to find his wife drowned in the bathtub.

S2 · E18 · 21 lut 2001

All-American Girl Odcinek 18

A massive group search was organized when an 18-year-old college student was missing. The investigation led authorities to two men who had befriended the girl. One of the two suspects attempted to lead police on a lengthy yet unproductive search for further clues. Once the victim's body was finally found, the two suspects were charged with her murder

S2 · E19 · 22 lut 2001

A Second Look Odcinek 19

A mother arrived at her ex-husband’s home to retrieve her two-year-old child and found that her baby had died, apparently from SIDS. The child’s grandmother was convinced this was a suspicious death and insisted upon further investigation.

S2 · E20 · 23 lut 2001

Pimp 'Till I Die Odcinek 20

The routine arrest of a 15-year-old girl led to an FBI investigation and eventual prosecution of a predatory pimp who kidnapped teenage girls and forced them to work for him as prostitutes

S2 · E21 · 26 lut 2001

Texas Prison Break (Part 1) Odcinek 21

The first episode in this special, two-part series focuses on the mastermind of the “Texas Seven” and the crime that originally put him behind bars. He robbed a toy store, held a dozen people hostage and was ultimately captured and sent to prison.

S2 · E22 · 27 lut 2001

Texas Prison Break (Part 2) Odcinek 22

In Part 2, we trace the gang’s escape and monthlong flight from authorities.

S2 · E23 · 28 lut 2001

Kiko Returns Odcinek 23

A DEA Special Agent and a drug trafficker turned informant collaborated in an elaborate sting operation to confiscate 1,800 kilos of cocaine from Mexican drug cartels and bring down a dirty police chief in the process.

S2 · E24 · 1 mar 2001

Deadly Greed Odcinek 24

Detectives suspected the murder of a Baltimore businessman was more than a botched robbery. The investigation turned up no leads for 18 months, but investigators finally received a break in the case that pointed to the controller of the victim’s company.

S2 · E25 · 2 mar 2001

White Collar Criminal Odcinek 25

A priest reported a home burglary wherein precious religious artifacts were stolen. One year later, when an identical incident was reported by the same priest, investigators began to suspect fraud.

S2 · E26 · 12 mar 2001

Almost Perfect Murder Odcinek 26

A mother of three was found dead in her car along the side of a road. Detectives quickly focused on her estranged husband as the lead suspect, but they believed he had an accomplice. After a year, a witness pointed the way to a second suspect.

S2 · E27 · 13 mar 2001

Beachside Attacker Odcinek 27

For nearly a year, a serial sexual predator stalked the beaches of San Diego, terrorizing more than a dozen victims.

S2 · E28 · 14 mar 2001

Evaporating Love Odcinek 28

A woman was found dead in her bathtub from an apparent accidental drowning, but pathological evidence indicated it was a homicide. Detectives suspected either the woman’s ex-husband or her new boyfriend.

S2 · E29 · 15 mar 2001

Murder by the Book Odcinek 29

After not showing up for work, a man was discovered shot to death in his living room.

S2 · E30 · 16 mar 2001

Patience Odcinek 30

Police were initially left with few clues to help them solve the murder of a female convenience store clerk. While questioning witnesses, they discovered the murderer had briefly posed as a clerk in an attempt to avoid being identified by a patron.

S2 · E31 · 19 mar 2001

Deadly Love Odcinek 31

When a mother of two disappeared from a department store parking lot, the subsequent media frenzy yielded several helpful leads. Detectives learned that the victim’s husband was openly having an affair and had made statements about wanting his wife dead.

S2 · E32 · 20 mar 2001

Pyro Robles Odcinek 32

An investigation into a large brushfire revealed a unique arson device. The following year, San Diego County suffered several devastating brushfires and other, identical devices were recovered at the scenes.

S2 · E33 · 21 mar 2001

Ninja Bandit Odcinek 33

A string of bank robberies were being committed by a man dressed in all black “Ninja”-type gear. During this time, a homicide that evolved out of an attempted car theft was also tied to this bank robber.

S2 · E34 · 22 mar 2001

Baby Seat Bait Odcinek 34

Two bikers discovered a woman's body in the desert. Investigation revealed that there was a serial rapist whose crimes had escalated to murder. The prior assault victims and a young woman who survived a recent murder attempt were able to identify their assailant in a line-up. Police arrested a mild-mannered family man that used his persona to lure women into his car

S2 · E35 · 23 mar 2001

Stolen Car Clue Odcinek 35

The president of a local company was found dead on the side of the road, and his luxury car was missing. Nine months later, the investigators hit a dead end. Then, miraculously, authorities located the stolen vehicle that led them to two suspects.

S2 · E36 · 16 kwi 2001

While Innocents Sleep Odcinek 36

A six-year-old girl appeared to be caught in the middle of a local gang war -- shot to death through her apartment door.

S2 · E37 · 17 kwi 2001

Snakeheads Odcinek 37

The grounding of a ship used to smuggle 287 Chinese nationals to the U.S. led to the drowning death of 10 of those immigrants. Interviews were conducted to separate the crew from the illegal aliens. During questioning, the aliens revealed the inhumane conditions under which they traveled. A search of the vessel uncovered information leading to the arrest of several key members of an illegal alien smuggling ring. The ringleader, still at large, was eventually located in Bangkok and extradited for trial. Shortly before the trial, he entered a guilty plea, but later attempted to have it withdrawn.

S2 · E39 · 19 kwi 2001

Las Vegas Black Widow Odcinek 39

The discovery of a mysterious skeleton led authorities to a Las Vegas oddsmaker who had vanished under suspicious circumstances.

S2 · E40 · 20 kwi 2001

Volatile Marriage Ends in Murder Odcinek 40

The owner of a popular Las Vegas nightclub was shot execution-style in his driveway. The investigation revealed a stormy marriage, and his wife quickly became the prime suspect.

S2 · E41 · 23 kwi 2001

Lethal Husband Odcinek 41

A woman became violently ill and later died from what appeared to be Toxic Shock Syndrome. Her family, however, insisted that there was foul play. The victim’s father related that his daughter had been fearful that her husband was poisoning her.

S2 · E42 · 24 kwi 2001

Doctor Beware Odcinek 42

A plastic surgeon and his secretary were gunned down in their office. The investigation quickly focused on disgruntled patients. All of the patients were eventually ruled out -- except for one woman.

S2 · E43 · 25 kwi 2001

Latin Lover's Murder Odcinek 43

The body of a young woman was found in a dumpster wrapped in plastic bags.

S2 · E44 · 26 kwi 2001

Die Hard Dad Odcinek 44

A bank robbery in New Hampshire evolved into a high-speed chase over state lines into Massachusetts.

S2 · E45 · 27 kwi 2001

Cold Blooded Cupid Odcinek 45

A prostitute working on the street was shot with an arrow and subsequently died. The media attention after the murder brought other victims forward who were able to give a description of the suspect. The investigation showed that all the victims were either prostitutes or had been attacked in known prostitution areas. Detectives were able to locate the suspect through his purchase of the bows and arrows. The defendant chose to defend himself.

S2 · E46 · 30 kwi 2001

Chilling Confession Odcinek 46

When a hospice nurse failed to make her daily call into work, two co-workers went to her home to check on her.

S2 · E47 · 1 maj 2001

Child Abductor Odcinek 47

A 17-year-old girl disappeared from her driveway two days before her high-school graduation.

S2 · E48 · 2 maj 2001

Iceman: Mob Killer Odcinek 48

An undercover ATF agent went into deep cover to catch a known member of organized crime suspected of murder, drug trafficking and gun running.

S2 · E49 · 3 maj 2001

Corridor Killer Odcinek 49

A young woman was found at a construction site having been tortured and murdered. It appeared her death would go unsolved until another victim was found murdered in the same way. Detectives realized a serial killer was on the loose and called in the FBI.

S2 · E50 · 4 maj 2001

World Trade Center Odcinek 50

On February 26, 1993, a terrorist’s bomb shook New York’s World Trade Center. Investigators were able to locate the vehicle that housed the bomb and retrieved the VIN number. This critical clue led to the apprehension of the terrorists responsible.

S2 · E51 · 7 maj 2001

Capano Case (Part 1) Odcinek 51

A missing person’s report was filed on a young woman last seen with her former lover.

S2 · E52 · 8 maj 2001

Capano Case (Part 2) Odcinek 52

Seventeen months after a young woman’s disappearance, the suspect in her murder was arrested. After he rejected an initial plea offer of federal kidnapping, he was charged instead with first-degree murder.

S2 · E53 · 9 maj 2001

Red Dog Case Odcinek 53

When state troopers were sent to check on a woman at her home, she was missing, and her son was found dead in the basement.

S2 · E54 · 10 maj 2001

Convenience Store Killing Odcinek 54

Incredibly, a clerk from a convenience store survived a vicious assault wherein her coworker was killed. Investigators were able to identify one of the four suspects through a redeemed lottery ticket that was taken from the store during the attack.

S2 · E55 · 11 maj 2001

Porteous' Print Odcinek 55

The victim of a rape had the presence of mind to leave on the tape that her attacker used to bind her hands. Investigators were able to recover a fingerprint from it and arrest a suspect.

S2 · E56 · 14 maj 2001

Multiple MO Killer Odcinek 56

A woman’s car had been sprayed with bullets and forced off the highway. Her body was found a mile away on the roadside.

S2 · E57 · 15 maj 2001

Fugitive on a Rampage Odcinek 57

S2 · E58 · 16 maj 2001

Sister's Revenge Odcinek 58

When only one of her two daughters returned from a visit with their aunt, their mother called the police to report a missing four-year-old. The aunt denied any knowledge of the younger girl’s disappearance, but blood was found in the trunk of her car.

S2 · E59 · 17 maj 2001

Romeo Escapee on the Run Odcinek 59

A sheriff was transporting two local prisoners for trial when they overcame him and stole his car. The sheriff who was transporting them was later found unharmed. But, during their time on the run, the escapees shot one police officer and killed another.

S2 · E60 · 18 maj 2001

Cleaning House Odcinek 60

Two seemingly unrelated murders were being investigated when a curious connection was discovered between them. The victims each had arguments with a mutual neighbor. When police brought the neighbor in for questioning, he quickly became a suspect and was arrested. Evidence recovered from both of the crime scenes and the suspect's belongings gave the prosecution a strong, albeit, circumstantial case.

S2 · E61 · 21 maj 2001

Cop's Son Kills Cop Odcinek 61

A policewoman was found in a snow embankment shot multiple times, her patrol car and gun missing.

S2 · E62 · 22 maj 2001

Freeway Killer Odcinek 62

Police believed they were dealing with a serial killer as week after week another teenage boy was found strangled and dumped in a remote area off of a freeway. They received their first break in the case when a teenage boy in custody came forward and claimed he knew who the killer was. Detectives determined that this person was a viable suspect and while searching his van, found blood that matched one of the victims. Of the twenty-two teenage boys authorities believed this predator killed, he was tried for twelve murders and convicted of ten

S2 · E63 · 23 maj 2001

Little Pink Nails Odcinek 63

A young mother was abducted from her car after winning $5,000 at a nearby casino. A month into the investigation, her body was found in a shed in rural Mississippi. Shortly thereafter, a woman came to authorities claiming her husband had confessed the kidnapping and murder to her. Police issued a bulletin for the suspect and he was apprehended while attempting to cross the Texas border. Prosecutors not only had the testimony of the suspect's wife, but they had overwhelming physical evidence to back it up

S2 · E64 · 24 maj 2001

Trick or Treat Murders Odcinek 64

S2 · E65 · 25 maj 2001

Gas Gangsters Odcinek 65

The investigation into a complex and ingenious white-collar crime syndicate required federal agents to set up an elaborate undercover sting operation.

S2 · E66 · 28 maj 2001

Botched Hit Odcinek 66

The second murder attempt on a hard-nosed businessman prompted him to give police a list of approximately 30 suspects. No one on the list proved a viable suspect, and the businessman went into hiding. Two years later, a FBI investigation provided a link.

S2 · E67 · 29 maj 2001

Operation Green Ice Odcinek 67

A female agent was asked to be the cornerstone in a dangerous undercover operation.

S2 · E68 · 30 maj 2001

Deadly Dad Odcinek 68

Although her baby had supposedly died of SIDS seven years earlier, a mother harbored fear that her husband had killed the child.

S2 · E69 · 31 maj 2001

Kiko Odcinek 69

A drug dealer turned informant who had assisted the DEA in the capture of numerous high-ranking drug dealers had a proposition for the special agent assigned to him.

S2 · E70 · 1 cze 2001

Femmes Fatales Odcinek 70

This special edition chronicles the crimes of three deadly women: a cocaine dealer who had her three henchmen shoot a philanderer, a sister who plotted to kill her twin and assume her identity, and the leader of a murderous bank-robbing gang.

S2 · E71 · 25 cze 2001

Uncle Hilty Odcinek 71

A father returned home and was unable to find his son. Moments later, he received a phone call from the boy’s kidnappers demanding a ransom.

S2 · E72 · 26 cze 2001

Wrong Prescription Odcinek 72

A drugstore owner was shot inside the doorway of his house, the apparent victim of a home invasion gone awry. Investigators determined the perpetrator must have had inside information, as he target of the crime was a large sum of money from the store.

S2 · E73 · 27 cze 2001

Noriega Odcinek 73

The DEA planned two subsequent investigations/sting operations to infiltrate a drug cartel. Their goal was to apprehend the ringleader who could testify to General Manuel Noriega's involvement in drug trafficking to the United States through his country of Panama. This investigation led to the arrest and prosecution of the General

S2 · E74 · 28 cze 2001

Caught by Surprise Odcinek 74

Detectives were called to a homicide at the apartment of a known drug dealer. A young man was dead in the kitchen, and the drug dealer was nowhere to be found.

S2 · E75 · 29 cze 2001

Serial Killers Odcinek 75

This special edition chronicles the crimes of three notorious serial killers that terrified Southern California. First... A man, who used murder to deal with his domestic disputes, was found guilty of the murders of two of his girlfriends and his best friend. Next... Two ex-cons plot the kidnap, rape and murder of teenage girls. Lastly... The story of the infamous "Night Stalker", who murdered 13 victims in the course of a year before he was apprehended, is profiled.

S2 · E76 · 2 lip 2001

Family Cover-up Odcinek 76

S2 · E77 · 3 lip 2001

Officer Down Odcinek 77

This special edition of Arrest & Trial pays tribute to those officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.

S2 · E78 · 4 lip 2001

Killer Movie Odcinek 78

A 22-year-old college student was abducted from the driveway of her boyfriend's home. After 5 days of intensive investigation, detectives apprehended 3 men believed to have kidnapped the girl. Two of these young men agreed to tell the story of her abduction in exchange for immunity. In doing so, they implicated the man who ordered the kidnapping. His intent was to make pornographic movies, but he subsequently ordered the girl's murder when the media attention around her disappearance became too great. Their testimony was the basis of the prosecution's case

S2 · E79 · 5 lip 2001

Double Double Cross Odcinek 79

Three young men were arrested in Ohio on federal firearms charges. One of the men revealed he had information, which implicated two other men in a murder that had taken place in Maryland. After questioning, this individual led authorities to the body.

S2 · E80 · 6 lip 2001

Cano Odcinek 80

A yearlong DEA investigation culminated in the arrest of a Colombian drug kingpin responsible for large amounts of drugs being smuggled into the U.S. The prosecution had to work furiously to compile the overwhelming amount of evidence needed to secure a conviction that would put this man behind bars for a long time.

S2 · E81 · 9 lip 2001

Silence Proves Deadly Odcinek 81

A young man is reported missing by his girlfriend after he had reportedly taken a walk and did not return. The search for him or any trace of him was unsuccessful. Some time later a body washed up on a Washington beach and was identified as the missing man. Detectives returned to question the girlfriend at the cliff where she said she last saw him and surprisingly, she confessed to pushing him off.

S2 · E82 · 10 lip 2001

Can't Escape Justice Odcinek 82

More than 20 years after an unsolved murder was committed, detectives were able to use modern fingerprint identification technology to generate a lead on a possible suspect. This led investigators to the suspect’s ex-wife.

S2 · E83 · 11 lip 2001

Cop Killer Odcinek 83

Two police officers were gunned down during a routine traffic stop. Immediately, witnesses came forward to offer information. One of these witnesses was hypnotized to help create a composite of the suspect. Simultaneously, a convict was claiming to know the identity of the shooter as well. When the police were unable to find the suspect and the media released his identity, he surrendered to a local TV reporter

S2 · E85 · 13 lip 2001

Wasted Youth Odcinek 85

This special edition of A&T examines the growing phenomenon of teenage killers. First... A missing 13-year-old boy was last seen with his best friend. This friend was eventually proved to be his killer, but seemingly had no motive. Then...A young girl disappeared on Halloween. Her killer sent riddles to the police daring them to catch him. Lastly... Two parents were found beaten to death in their home, their younger daughter missing. She was found with a band of teenagers - a vampire cult - who admitted to the murders. The daughter was exonerated in her parents' deaths.

S2 · E86 · 23 lip 2001

Smile Now, Cry Later Odcinek 86

The body of a teenage girl was found in the local mountains outside Albuquerque.

S2 · E87 · 24 lip 2001

Smack Smugglers Odcinek 87

With the cooperation of authorities from Spain and Switzerland, the DEA was able to bring down an international group of conspirators manufacturing and distributing heroin.

S2 · E88 · 25 lip 2001

Forensics Odcinek 88

This special edition of A&T explores the fascinating world of forensic science and its ability to aid detectives, including the use of forensics to gather evidence at crime scenes, disprove sketchy stories and identify skeletal remains.

S2 · E89 · 26 lip 2001

The Ride Odcinek 89

A highway worker found the body of a young woman alongside the road. Her family identified the victim, and her sister provided a possible suspect. The charges were dropped, until federal prosecutors were convinced to take on the case.

S2 · E90 · 27 lip 2001

Barking Up the Wrong Tree Odcinek 90

The body of a prostitute was discovered hidden under some brush in the desert.

S2 · E91 · 30 lip 2001

Holy Day Murders Odcinek 91

On the religious holiday of Yom Kippur, an elderly couple were the victims of an apparent contract killing, shot to death in their parking garage. The wife’s sister gave detectives the family background and implicated the couple’s two adult sons.

S2 · E92 · 31 lip 2001

Bad Love Odcinek 92

This special edition of A&T will explore the violent and deadly outcomes of three relationships gone awry, including a man and his lover who orchestrated the murder of his mother and his ex-girlfriend.

S2 · E93 · 1 sie 2001

Janitor Brought to Justice Odcinek 93

Two women were found at their place of employment, assaulted and stabbed to death. It appeared that the killer had tried to clean up the scene with janitorial supplies

S2 · E94 · 2 sie 2001

Tunnel Case Odcinek 94

With the aid of an informant, the DEA uncovered a vast number of safe houses used by one of Mexico’s biggest drug organizations. In the raid of one of these houses, a map leading to a warehouse was discovered.

S2 · E95 · 3 sie 2001

Delivery Man Odcinek 95

A woman was struck in the head but survived what appeared to be a home invasion robbery. Evidence in a seemingly unrelated case uncovered a conspiracy to have the woman -- who was in the middle of a contentious divorce -- murdered.

S2 · E96 · 10 wrz 2001

Stealing Was Not Enough Odcinek 96

Police officers on nightly patrol discovered a man shot to death in an alley.

S2 · E97 · 11 wrz 2001

German Tourist Tragedy Odcinek 97

What appeared to be a traffic fatality was actually the latest in a string of homicides targeting foreign tourists. Authorities requested assistance from the community and received a tip about a yellow moving van believed to be involved in the crime.

S2 · E98 · 12 wrz 2001

Carlos Lehder Odcinek 98

The DEA was called when three men purchased expensive vehicles with cash. A DEA agent put them under surveillance and started interviewing their constituents. During questioning, a pilot told authorities about the entire operation of marijuana and cocaine smuggling and fingered the leader of this group as Carlos Lehder, the notorious drug kingpin. The DEA's extensive international investigation culminated in the conviction of all the individuals in this smuggling ring, including Carlos Lehder

S2 · E99 · 13 wrz 2001

Forced Prostitution Odcinek 99

Believing they were being offered a ride to North Carolina, two teenage girls agreed to leave the bus station with a young man. He took them to a motel where he and his two friends sexually assaulted them and forced them to prostitute for them. One of the girls was able to escape and get to police with her story. The detectives believed that in order to capture the perpetrators and rescue the second girl they would need to put the first girl back on the street as a decoy.

S2 · E100 · 14 wrz 2001

Drugs and Murder in Vermont Odcinek 100

A violent drug trafficking gang moved into Burlington, Vermont from New York City. Authorities arrested an individual after buying drugs from this gang and he agreed to cooperate in the investigation of the dealers. An eight-month investigation involving the confidential informant supplied detectives with large amounts of evidence to arrest the members of the gang on both drug trafficking and firearms charges