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Crime Central

Two Houston parents are shot dead as they sleep, and their teenage son stands accused of murder; the legal battle deepens as new evidence is discovered.

Accused: Guilty or Innocent?

Cold-Blooded Killer or Bereaved Teen?

A former NFL player and his wife are shot dead in Houston while they sleep; with no signs of an intruder, suspicion falls on their 16-year-old son; charged with capital murder and facing life in prison, their son faces an intense legal battle.

Murdered My Parents or Innocent Son?

A veteran and his young family get confronted by an angry neighbor, resulting in harsh words that escalate to a fatal shooting.

Neighbor Killer or Family Defender?

A violent assault ends in a fatal stabbing when a young mother kills her boyfriend, in a bid to defend her child; considered innocent by police for four years, she was re-arrested and now faces up to 41 years in prison.

Murderous Mother or Protective Parent?

In 2018, 16-year-old Sakai French was charged with murdering an 18-year-old on school property; now, as he approaches a critical parole board hearing, Sakai's future hangs in the balance.

After the Verdict: Sakai

A 68-year-old father shoots and wounds his daughter's boyfriend when the couple arrive outside the family home; believing his daughter is trapped in an abusive relationship, he fires three shots to force the boyfriend to leave.

Vengeful Shooter or Protective Father?

A young father and his family come under attack at a busy drive-thru; terrified of his aggravated assailant, and with his young baby and girlfriend also trapped in the car, he fires his gun and allegedly injures an innocent bystander.

Drive-thru Shooter or Defensive Dad?

After a construction company boss is found shot dead in his office in 2005, no arrests are made. An employee helps police with their investigations. He says he'd been bound and gagged by a gang just before the shooting. But 14 years later police charge him with murder. Is he a cold-blooded murderer or an innocent employee?

Murdered My Boss or Innocent Employee?

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An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial as told by the perspective of the accused, their legal team and their family members.

S6 E5 | Murderous Mother or Protective Parent?