A Shot in the Dark
What happened in Cara Ryan's bedroom was a mystery. She admitted she shot her ex-husband, but investigators needed to know if it was murder or self-defense. Detectives heard several versions of the story, but for a jury, there was only one truth.
More from Season 7
Episode 1
Devil's Bathtub
Craig and Laura Rideout appeared happy but, after a contentious separation revealed an ugly secret, one of them would soon be dead. Clues pointed to four possible killers and left investigators wondering if this murder was all in the family.
Episode 2
Deadly Circumstances
It was an unthinkable crime. Brittany Eldridge was nearly nine months pregnant when she was found dead in her apartment. Investigators focused on two men with possible motives.
Episode 3
A Crack in Everything
For many, the holiday season is filled with joy but, for the Jennings family, the night before Christmas became a waking nightmare. A gunshot rang out and investigators had to unravel whether a secret lead to a tragic suicide or if this was murder.
Episode 4
The Night of the New Moon
Diana Lovejoy and her husband welcomed a baby boy, but then, their marriage crumbled. A bitter custody battle followed. Fearing for her safety, Diane turned to a man skilled in self-defense but, it turns out, someone else was in grave danger.
Episode 5
Twisted in Texas
When a woman reappeared just two days after her boyfriend reported her abducted, police accused a couple of perpetrating a hoax. When another similar crime takes place, police decide to re-examine the case and find an unlikely suspect.
Episode 6
Tangled Web
After a house fire in suburban New Jersey, investigators discover a twisted love triangle filled with jealously, love and murder.
