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We cannot even begin to imagine a parent’s worry and anxiety when their child goes missing. However, Elizabeth Thomas’ parents had to go through such a tragic ordeal when she disappeared from Culleoka, Tennessee, on March 13, 2017. ABC’s ’20/20: A Captive Student’ chronicles this horrific incident and portrays how law enforcement officials finally brought Elizabeth home safely. So, let’s delve into the details surrounding the crime and find out more about the parents, shall we?...

Aron Gadson’s life started full of promise, only for it to get derailed over time. The latest episode of VH1’s ‘My True Crime Story’ focuses on Aron’s early life and the decisions that landed him in prison for over a decade. However, he chose not to let that define him, turning things around in a big way the second he gained his freedom. So, if you want to know more about Aron’s inspirational story and where he might be today, we’ve got you covered....

In its first season, ‘Netflix’s German historical drama series ‘Barbarians’ chronicles the events leading up to, during, and immediately after the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, in which the alliance of the Germanic tribes secured a decisive victory against the Roman empire, which put a permanent stop to the empire’s expansion into the Germanic territory. The main focus of the show is on Arminius, or simply Ari. Sent to Rome as a tribute when he was just a boy, he returns to Germania as an adult and becomes its liberator....

In October 2016, Bianca Rudolph suddenly died in what appeared to be an accident while on a hunting trip with her husband, Lawrence. But as the years rolled on, the authorities began to discover there was more to the story. Amidst insurance claims and extra-marital affairs, it became clear that Bianca was murdered. ABC News’ ‘20/20: The Last Hunt’ chronicles this very story. As part of the case against Lawrence, the prosecution had Brian Lovelace, a former bartender, testify about a conversation Lawrence had with the woman he was having an affair with, Lori Milliron....

In ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution,’ which effectively serves as the 16th season of ‘Criminal Minds,’ certain changes have been introduced to the plot. While our heroic BAU agents still go after a different monster in each episode, there is an overarching antagonist this season. Elias Voit (Zach Gilford) is arguably the most dangerous UnSub that the BAU has faced in over a decade. In episode 5, titled ‘Oedipus Wrecks,’ the BAU investigates the deaths of several government employees and discovers that the killer is murdering their victims after making them look like their mother....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Homicide Hunter: Christmas Day Murder’ enacts the investigation process that led to the apprehension of the perpetrators responsible for the homicide of 20-year-old Donald William Ott in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in December 1986. The detectives were shocked to learn the petty reason that led to the horrific murder of a young Donald. If you’re intrigued and want to learn more about the case and the identities of the perpetrators, we’ve your back....

During the early morning hours of December 18, 2014, an intruder broke into a home in Saco, Maine, fired at two people, and attempted to get at a third. The authorities learned that among the people injured was Rachel Owens, and the investigation revealed the intruder was none other than her husband, Gregory Owens. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Intruder’ focuses on the possible reasons behind Greg’s attack and what happened in the aftermath....

Directed by Grzegorz Jaroszuk and Jakub Piatek, ‘Dead End’ (also known as ‘Pewnego razu na krajowej jedynce’) is a Netflix dark comedy crime drama series. The plot follows a group of strangers on a road trip together. Their contrasting personality doesn’t make it a pleasant ride. They soon discover that the car isn’t the one they are supposed to be in, and there are two million zlotys in the trunk. They soon realize that the car has been used in a recent bank robbery, and the violent criminal responsible for it will do anything to get the money back....

‘Sprinter’ is a film directed by Storm Saulter that follows the life of a Jamaican teenager Akeem Sharp (Dale Elliot) who aspires to run track. The award-winning film explores the life of its central character Akeem and his family. Akeem’s mother works illegally in the US to provide for the family, whereas his father, a constant drunk, tries to take care of his two sons. Set in the rustic life of Jamaica, the film is an emotional rendering of Akeem’s dream to provide for his family....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘The Rookie‘ is an exciting police procedural show that follows John Nolan, the oldest rookie in LAPD. While he is a regular American citizen, he eventually decides to pursue his dream of becoming a policeman after helping authorities catch some bank robbers. Created by Alexi Hawley, the series features popular actors like Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, and Richard T. Jones, among others. So, do you wish to know more about the police show?...

NBC’s ‘Dateline: House of Horrors’ is an episode that profiles how a double homicide can turn a whole family’s world upside down, especially when it brings about suspicion, lies, betrayals, and an unexpected arrest. In 2007, the Wages’ and the Payne’s, a blended family, appeared completely idyllic in Wood County, Texas. However, when Nichole Payne and her son from a past relationship, 16-year-old Austin Wages, were discovered dead in their rooms, things worsened....

Investigation Discovery’s ‘Disappeared: Lost in the Dark’ chronicles the mysterious disappearance and death of 24-year-old teen Mitrice Richardson in Malibu, California, in September 2009. Her body was found approximately a year later in Monte Nido, California. The episode takes the viewers through the various theories about Mitrice’s perplexing demise, yet the authorities have never provided any official explanation. If you wish to learn more about the case, here’s what we know....

Netflix’s ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ focuses on the gruesome crime of the eponymous serial killer. The series considers the perspective of the victims and their families while showing how a criminal like Dahmer could escape the clutches of the law for so long. While the nature of his crimes is spine-chilling, there are other unsettling things that the show uncovers, underlining our failure as a society. One of the things that stands out about Dahmer’s victims is that most of them were people of color....

Lifetime’s made another addition to its roster of thrillers. Often focusing on tensions within families, these films are increasingly relatable and thus worrisome. ‘Beware of Mom’ plays on the trope where hanging out with a cool mother turns into a deadly and wild ride. When a new family moves into the cul-de-sac, Kylie, the teenager, quickly becomes friends with Jessie, the family’s daughter. Jessie’s mother, Anna, is a cool mom who lets the kids stay up late, goes on adventures with them, and even gets them into trendy nightclubs....

The reality show ‘My 600-lb Life’ on TLC showcases the inspiring tales of morbidly obese people who strive to alter their lives and typically weigh more than 600 pounds. They go through a difficult process of strict diets and exercises to lose that excess weight. Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, often known as Dr. Now, is a well-known bariatric surgeon who assists with the process by developing personalized treatment plans for each patient and assisting them in becoming suitable for weight-loss surgery....

‘Half Brothers’ is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of two half brothers who find themselves forced to go on a road trip that leads to some unexpected adventures. Renato is an aviation executive hailing from rural Mexico who never saw his father again after his father traveled to the USA to earn money when Renato was a boy. About to get married in a week, Renato learns that his father is on his deathbed in Chicago and wants to see him one last time....

Netflix’s ‘The Swimmers’ is a biographical drama movie based on the incredible true story of two sisters who survive all odds to achieve their dreams. Directed by Sally El Hosaini, it follows Yusra and Sara Mardini, two Syrian siblings and aspiring swimmers, whose house gets destroyed in the civil war. Forced to flee their homeland, they arrive in Turkey and board a dinghy with eighteen other refugees to escape into Greece....

Directed by Fran Torres, Netflix’s ‘Under Her Control’ (originally titled ‘La Jefa’) is a Spanish thriller movie that revolves around an unusual arrangement between an employee and her boss. When the ambitious and up-and-coming woman, Sofia, gets pregnant, she is afraid that the offspring can be the end of her promising career ahead. However, her boss, Beatriz, has been desperate to have a child for a while. So, she offers Sofia a deal that involves her adopting the child, and the latter will get compensated with a promotion....

Netflix’s ‘1899‘ is a sci-fi psychological thriller series that revolves around a group of migrants sailing from London to New York on Kerberos. Although the migrants come from various nations, one thread that connects all of them is trauma. Each of them harbors disturbing secrets and wishes to outrun their past by settling in America. When Kerberos mysteriously finds its sister ship, Prometheus, abandoned in the ocean, the story takes a dark turn....

Shudder’s ‘V/H/S/99’ is a found footage horror film presented in an anthology format. It is the fifth installment in the ‘V/H/S’ film series and features five individual short segments, each with its own unique and horrifying experience. The shorts are directed by Johannes Roberts, Vanessa & Joseph Winter, Maggie Levin, Tyler MacIntyre, and Flying Lotus. The movie follows a VHS tape belonging to a teenager containing footage of various paranormal events from 1999....