Taking the Stand

When a young Arizona businessman is found slaughtered in his bathroom, friends point police towards his ex-girlfriend; facing the death penalty, Jodi Arias takes the stand for 18 days in an attempt to explain how the killing was self-defense.

When an off-duty Dallas police officer shoots a man in his own apartment, the jury decides if it was murder or a tragic mistake; Amber Guyger takes the stand in her own defense to convince the jury not to lock her away for up to 99 years.

When a parolee is bounced from his job, he seeks retribution on a peaceful community when he kidnaps, tortures and kills a mother and caregiver; Scott Nelson takes the stand to give a convoluted explanation on why he blames his parole officer.

Shayna Hubers takes the stand to defend herself after murdering her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Ryan Poston; she willingly takes the stand to prove her actions were in self-defense, by showing Ryan's abusive side.

A 23-year-old Texas man facing the death penalty after being charged with killing an elderly West Virginia couple, decides to take the stand and points the finger at a surprising suspect he claims committed the crimes.