Madame Jeanne Du Barry was a poor, destitute sex worker who became the mistress of King Louis XV. She rose through the social echelons of Parisian court and was influential in leading the country. However, after the death of Louis XV, things started to spiral out of control for Jeanne….ultimately leading to her criminal trial. A trial at which a guilty verdi ... Show More
Jul 2024
Gilles de Rais: The World’s First Serial Killer or a Wrongly Convicted Martyr?
In 15th-century France, Gilles de Rais, a wealthy nobleman and celebrated war hero, descended into madness and infamy. Initially known for his bravery alongside Joan of Arc, he became notorious for the abduction, torture, and murder of over 140 children. His heinous crimes were d ... Show More
40m 10s
Feb 2024
Ep 6: : Trial of the Century
In the summer of 1936, New York watches with baited breath, as Lucky Luciano stands trial. He’s been charged alongside some of organized crime's most violent strongmen. Their fate sits in the hands of Eunice’s witnesses: a handful of sex workers, many of whom are experiencing bru ... Show More
45m 27s
Mar 2025
547. The French Revolution: The Execution of the King (Part 4)
The second revolution that engulfed France over the course of 1792 reached its climax in December, with an astonishing, world-changing spectacle, which held all the eyes of Europe spellbound: Louis Capet, formerly King Louis XVI of France, was on trial for his very life. A guilty ... Show More
1h 2m
Sep 2022
Chapter 3 | Trial by Ambush
Chapter 3 of 9 Facing the death penalty, Leo Schofield retains renowned Polk County defense attorney Jack Edmund, who must square off against an aggressive young prosecutor, John Aguero at trial. The prosecutor builds his case around testimony from numerous witnesses who describe ... Show More
53m 18s
Oct 2024
[1/2] Louis Poirson, la « brute épaisse » qui tue sans raison
<p>(Premier épisode). Le vendredi 19 mai 2000, Clémence, une femme de 38 ans, est enlevée par un homme, alors qu’elle fait du stop près de Bonnières-sur-Seine (Yvelines). Elle parvient à s’échapper et un suspect est rapidement appréhendé. </p><br><p>L’homme est tailleur de p ... Show More
11m 21s