On the Case with Paula Zahn

Seasons

2009

USA

7.3

TV-PG

Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, and detectives.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Deadly Lessons

The journalist investigates the case of Illinois teenager Ashley Reeves, who was attacked by teacher Samson Shelton in April 2006 after she tried to end their relationship and left for dead in woods with a broken neck.

S1 • E2

A Murder in Pleasant Valley

After a mother is gunned down in a church parking lot, police uncover a tangled web of adultery, deception and corruption that ultimately led to her murder.

S1 • E3

Honeymoon Hit

When a beautiful young woman is murdered in her own home, police use high tech equipment and old fashioned police work to bring an unlikely killer to justice.

S1 • E4

Hit or Miss

An investigation into a deadly case of mistaken identity reveals a secret love triangle and an underworld web of intrigue.

S1 • E5

Date with Death

A woman meets a younger man at a night spot and survives his brutal attack. It triggers a series of investigations and leads to the discovery that a serial killer might be on the loose.

S1 • E6

Death in the Desert

Legendary Las Vegas casino owner Ted Binion dies under mysterious circumstances. Was it murder or just an accidental drug overdose?

S1 • E7

Love You to Death

A husband catches his wife having an affair with a mysterious lover, but just after she ends the affair she winds up dead and police must figure out if it is a tragic accident or murder.

S1 • E8

Millionaire Murder

A media mogul calls 911 and says he's been gravely wounded, but has no idea what happened. Police investigate and discover he's been shot. The investigation leads to a shocking motive and sensational trial.

S1 • E9

Last Stop Murder

A beautiful and talented woman's charred remains are found in a parking lot. Police race against the clock to discover the killer's identity before he gets away with murder. A minute by minute account of the investigation.

S1 • E10

Out of the Ashes

A man is convicted of a murder he says he did not commit. Can he prove he was framed from behind bars?

S1 • E11

Murder at Echo Lake

A successful lawyer calls 911 reporting that both he and his wife have been shot after being forced off the highway by an unknown assailant. Police investigate and unravel a shocking mystery.

S1 • E12

Newlywed Murders

Two men are convicted of murdering a newlywed couple. One faces the death penalty. Did they really do it or were they victims of small town corruption?