On Trial for Murder: America's Most Famous Murder Trials

Readers revisit Gilded Age NYC A seemingly clear murder case unfolds; The trial introduces the novel "insanity defense" Sensationalism grips the courtroom.

In Western Idaho, class tensions explode. A bomb kills ex-governor Steunenberg Miners' union clashes with government, the deadly conflict unfolds.

In Atlanta, Jewish businessman Leo Frank faces trial in 1913, accused of murdering a teenage girl in his factory, sparking public sensation and a complex legal battle.

The infamous Sacco and Vanzetti trial over a deadly robbery brings crucial questions to the fore regarding jury accuracy and the sway of public opinion.

Oklahoma's unsolved mystery endures as the "Killings of the Flower Moon" intrigue. The deaths of Osage tribe members baffle, and many fall victim in this chilling case.

A three-act story unfolds with Tommie Massie, his wife Thalia and Clarence Darrow's final courtroom chapter, forever changing Hawaii's politics.

The 1955 murder of Emmett Till, a famous American crime, shocks the nation and galvanizes the burgeoning civil rights movement.

This survey of the Dr. Sam Sheppard case explores the relationship between mass media and due process. It reveals the truth about the case that inspired Hollywood's "The Fugitive."

The story of the "West Memphis Three" unfolds, revealing how a trio of teenagers faces wrongful conviction for brutal child murders. Coercion and flimsy evidence lead to their unjust imprisonment.

Amanda Knox's conviction and acquittal highlight how cultural misunderstanding, media distortions, and systemic failures gravely impact high-profile cases.