Texas authorities have a killer riding the rails and leaving a literal trail of bread crumbs after eating at victims' tables; when more murders are linked, the FBI names a Most Wanted suspect and a national manhunt for The Railroad Killer ensues.

When the Hillside Stranglers are caught police realize they still have another serial killer running rampant in Los Angeles; he tortures and toys with his model victims while keeping pieces of their jewelry as he snaps their last photo ever.

A killer hijacks the highways of Sacramento as several women are found strangled with their clothing cut into precise but odd patterns; a survivor leads police to a sports car driving deviant posing as a good samaritan to poach potential victims.

Dallas police discover three women murdered with their eyes surgically removed; police believe they have a deranged doctor on the loose until two rookie cops find themselves on the trail of a man with a talent for taxidermy and a hatred for women.

In New Jersey four bodies are found dismembered, bagged, and thrown in roadside garbage cans; the "Last Call Killer" hunted his victims openly in piano bars but no one suspected he could be hiding in plain sight, working as a local nurse.

In 1990, a serial killer terrorizes the University of Florida's campus, killing five students in under four days; the Gainesville Ripper leaves behind a crime scene where all the victims have been stabbed but the females have been posed like dolls.

Some of the world's most notorious murders are the subject of "It Takes a Killer," which investigates the crimes from the perspective of the killers, trying to get inside their minds and determine their motives. Leading homicide investigators and experts from such agencies as the FBI and Scotland Yard take a look at the evidence pulled from crime scenes and profile the killer's behavior to try to piece together the details of each murder, explaining when, why and how each criminal committed the crime. For the wannabe detectives watching the show, the experts also reveal how the crime was solved -- which often requires authorities to think like a killer.

For more than 25 years, "Dateline" has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist Craig Melvin, the show explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.

Oxygen's long-running true-crime series "Snapped" tells stories of people who commit murder or attempt murder, with the cases usually involving a woman trying to kill her partner. This extension of the franchise shifts the focus to couples who commit crimes. Using re-creations and firsthand accounts, each episode digs into a case, telling the story of the couple's romance, how the relationship evolved from love to manipulation, and what ultimately led the couple to commit the crime. The stories range from teenage lovers who go on a multistate crime spree to lesbian lovers who want to eliminate one of their husbands.

"Murder for Hire" gives an exclusive look into the dark world of contract killings, showcasing some of the most fascinating murder for hire cases ever caught on tape. In an alarming trend, investigators are seeing a sharp increase in hired hits across the country, and those attempting shockingly include: housewives, wealthy bankers, military officers and even grandmothers. From scorned lovers to jealous relatives, the show explores in rare, never-before-seen footage, how a seemingly good relationship can go wrong and the emotions surrounding the reveal when an intended victim discovers a hit has been taken on their life. Each standalone episode features a different case of undercover agents immersing viewers into the real-life sting and investigation as they attempt to catch the perpetrator and ultimately prevent a murder.

This series delves into the psychological showdown that takes place inside actual police interrogation rooms and dissects what happens to yield a confession. Each hourlong episode takes viewers through the twists and turns of a real homicide case, from the crime scene to the suspects' questioning to the ultimate confession. The police officers and detectives assigned to each case reveal their methodology while interviews with the suspects' and victims' friends and family shed light on the crime. In every case, the interrogating officer will "break" the suspect and get a shocking reveal of what really happened.

Some lies are so life-changing that people are willing to kill to keep the truth from getting out; through twists and turns, investigators dissect how each complex lie turned into a horrific tragedy.

No one would suspect that the perfectly manicured lawns with trimmed hedges and fences lined up like toy soldiers would harbor such a secret, but sometimes things are not always what they seem. "Buried in the Backyard" examines true-crime stories about unfortunate victims found buried in the most unlikely of places -- the backyard. When the remains are unearthed, its the very beginning of an investigation, police piece together the person's identity and determine the cause of death before seeking the person responsible. Thrilling and captivating re-creations paired with firsthand knowledge from those closest to the victims can be seen as investigators track down the "why" and "how" and give viewers a shocking tale.

Stacy Keach narrates this dissection of the dark side of the American Dream, a survey of how far some people go to become rich, no matter the cost to themselves and those around them. Real-life cases are reviewed and involve such criminal activity as credit card scams, identity theft, counterfeiting and Ponzi schemes.

The series follows Paul Holes as he dives into unsolved homicides by analyzing the physical and emotional "DNA" left behind during the violent interaction. With unprecedented access to crime scene photographs, case files and evidence, Holes investigates each crime utilizing his unique forensic and behavioral skillset. He lends his expertise in the latest technological advancements from familial and genetic genealogy to latent fingerprint and DNA phenotyping.