In 1999, 17-year-old Nicole Sanchez was a bright, talented young woman with her whole life ahead of her. When she tried to end her controlling four-month relationship with her older boyfriend, Lionel Villarreal, he murdered her in a brutal act of violence. He was convicted of second-degree murder and given a "life" sentence that could see him walk free after just 20 years. This is the story of Nicole's tragic death and her sister's unwavering fight to keep a violent predator behind bars and to prevent him from harming another woman.

In 1969, Jane Mixer, a 23-year-old University of Michigan law student, was found shot and strangled in a cemetery. For 30 years, her case was unsolved. In 2001, DNA testing pointed to Gary Leiterman, who was convicted in 2005. But the conviction was controversial—three scientists later argued the DNA was likely lab contamination. Gary maintained his innocence until his death in prison in 2019. Was he truly guilty, or was Jane's real killer never caught?

On January 27, 1973, 20-year-old Dawn Magyar was abducted from a Michigan shopping center. She was found murdered on March 4, 1973—raped and shot three times. The case went cold for 28 years until DNA technology identified the killer: Jerald Leroy Wingeart. He was convicted in 2001. This is the story of a young mother whose life was stolen, a massive volunteer search, and the DNA breakthrough that finally brought justice nearly three decades later.

Alicia Fox was a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short by her partner Erin. Their relationship was marked by volatility and violence, but Alicia stayed, hoping things would change. On one devastating night, Erin’s violence escalated to murder. Alicia was killed in Michigan, and Erin was arrested for first-degree murder. And today, the search for the two children remains. This episode is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of recognizing warning signs. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.