Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.
"American Historical Crimes" span from brutal frontier violence and infamous 19th-century murders to organized crime and state-sanctioned violence. Key events include the 1929 St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till, and the 1968 My Lai Massacre. Other notable cases include the Lindbergh kidnapping and the Manson family murders.