Crimes That Changed America

Name: Crimes That Changed America
Released: 2020-03-09T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Emily Compagno

TV Show · Crime

Emily Compagno travels throughout the country to investigate some of the most infamous cases in recent American history. Discover what really happened at the crime scenes – and the new laws that were put into effect as a result.

2020 · 15m

Starring Emily Compagno

EPISODE 1

Polly Klaas

Investigating the murder of 12-year-old Polly Klaas.

15m
EPISODE 2

Jay & Tanya

How police used genetic genealogy to convict a killer.

12m
EPISODE 3

Rebecca Schaeffer

Investigating the murder of a rising star on her doorstep.

14m
EPISODE 4

Son of Sam

In the late 70s, the women of NYC were terrorized by a serial killer. His crimes made him infamous, but he couldn't profit from his notoriety. Emily Compagno tell us why.

11m
EPISODE 5

Megan Kanka

In 1994, 7-year-old Megan Kanka was murdered by a convicted sex offender. Emily Compagno investigates the tragic story that inspired Megan's law.

12m
EPISODE 1

Joan D'Alessandro

Exploring the tragic story that inspired Joan's law.

21m