American Monster: Abuse of Power
From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities. However, when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.
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Ep 1Bodies of Evidence
The vile truth behind an Olympic gymnastic doctor’s methods comes to light.
Ep 2I Deserve to Live, They Don't
When a wealthy CEO’s colleague vanishes, the FBI uncovers a deadly plot.
Ep 3Blood Badge
The real reason cops fail to solve a woman’s murder becomes brutally clear.
The Pain-Killer
When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.
Without a Prayer
Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants, and when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.
I Am the Law
Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.
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