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What's a 'Shoe Autopsy'? A Forensic Podiatrist Explains the Value of Foot Evidence in Solving Crimes
What's a 'Shoe Autopsy'? A Forensic Podiatrist Explains the Value of Foot Evidence in Solving Crimes

A&E True Crime spoke with forensic podiatrist Dr. Michael Nirenberg to learn about the differences between footprints and fingerprints and why foot evidence can be so valuable to law enforcement.
How to Escape if You're Being Held Hostage
How to Escape if You're Being Held Hostage

To find out how one might escape a captor, A&E True Crime spoke with Lt. Chris Zimmerman, commander of the New York Police Department's Hostage-Negotiation Team.
Body Cams in the Bathroom? Sgt. Sean 'Sticks' Larkin on the Advantages—and Limits—of Police Transparency
Body Cams in the Bathroom? Sgt. Sean 'Sticks' Larkin on the Advantages—and Limits—of Police Transparency

The Live PD analyst and host of 'Live PD Presents: PD Cam,' on misconceptions about how cops use body cameras.
Cruise Ship Violence: Murders and Other Crimes at Sea
Cruise Ship Violence: Murders and Other Crimes at Sea

There were three homicides or suspicious deaths on cruise lines operating in U.S. ports in 2017. And authorities have also reported over a hundred other crimes, including sexual assaults and kidnappings. But some advocates say even more crimes are taking place aboard.

Live PD's Dep. Addy Perez on Transitioning from the Military to Law Enforcement
Live PD's Dep. Addy Perez on Transitioning from the Military to Law Enforcement

The Richland County Sheriff's Department officer spoke with A&E True Crime about how being in the military and in law enforcement are similar, how social media has impacted policing and the importance of police transparency.
Working an Air-Crash Aftermath: D.C. Cop Recounts Recovery Efforts After the 1982 Air Florida Tragedy
Working an Air-Crash Aftermath: D.C. Cop Recounts Recovery Efforts After the 1982 Air Florida Tragedy

On January 13, 1982, there were two major accidents in Washington D.C.: a commercial plane crashed and plunged into the Potomac River, and a Metro train derailed. Police officer Steven O'Dell was deployed to the plane crash site and tells his story of working through the chaos.
Is There a Serial Killer in Chicago Right Now, Strangling Women and Burning Their Bodies?
Is There a Serial Killer in Chicago Right Now, Strangling Women and Burning Their Bodies?

Even though there have been 51 strangulation murders of women in Chicago that have gone unsolved between 2001 and 2017, Chicago police have been reserved about acknowledging they may have a serial killer on their hands.
A Surveillance Expert on Planting Bugs in Carpets, Cats and Cockroaches to Nab Suspects
A Surveillance Expert on Planting Bugs in Carpets, Cats and Cockroaches to Nab Suspects

James Atkinson, who has spent decades designing and installing listening devices for the FBI, CIA and other agencies, tells A&E True Crime about some of the dangerous undercover work he's done and unusual things he's bugged.
How Law Enforcement Is Using Drones to Aid in Search and Rescues
How Law Enforcement Is Using Drones to Aid in Search and Rescues

Sgt. Ryan Wisniewski, part of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's UAS (unmanned aircraft system) Unit, spoke with A&;E True Crime about how drones are used by—and against—law enforcement today.
If Google Can Have Your Data, Can Police Investigating Crimes Have It Too?
If Google Can Have Your Data, Can Police Investigating Crimes Have It Too?

As smart technology advances, so does the means for authorities to detect crime. A&E True Crime looks at some of the more memorable cases of criminal clues in the Wi-Fi age.

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