Laura Wallen of Columbia, Maryland and a former teacher of the year, is eagerly anticipating the start of a new school year and her upcoming engagement. That’s what makes it so shocking when she doesn’t show up for the first day of school. Unsure whether they have a missing person case, or a murder case, detectives zero in on three potential suspects. But as the case stalls and time runs out, detectives launch a bold and unconventional plan to uncover what really happened to Laura – and bring the truth to light.

Fake ‘em Out

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Untangle the Lies

When Joleen Cummings, a hairstylist and mother, goes missing, detectives discover strange behavior and hidden secrets that turn a missing person case into a more sinister investigation.

The murder of Connie Dabate in what appears to be a home invasion leaves a quiet Connecticut community stunned. A surprising piece of evidence surfaces, cracking the case wide open.

Step Back

A beloved teacher, Jocelyn Peters, is shot and killed in her bed. Her boyfriend's alibi checks out, but a new lead emerges from an unexpected discovery at the crime scene.

Don't Buy the Alibi

Hit the Road

A man named Mike Williams goes missing while on a duck hunt in Florida, and authorities initially suspect an alligator attack. The case is closed until a surprising turn in the investigation years later unravels a chilling tale of greed and betrayal

Never Give Up

Each episode offers unprecedented access into the step-by-step process of solving a murder case, from the first clue to the decisive moment that changes everything. Every story spotlights a unique tactic, expert insight or pivotal piece of evidence that ultimately leads to an arrest or conviction. From cutting-edge forensics to classic old-school detective work, each investigation reveals a different path to the truth. Jackson personally selects the cases, introduces the players, and guides viewers through the twists and turns, ending each story with an update on the defendant’s fate.

Fake ‘em Out

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