Crimes That Changed the World
CRIMES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD shows spectacular criminal cases that held the world in suspense and changed it forever. They include major judicial scandals, gruesome serial murders and historic assassinations.
Genre: Documentary, Crime
S1.E1 ∙ From Jack the Ripper to the Dreyfus Affair
The case surrounding the death of the Calas family's eldest son. The dubious entanglements between the state, the church and the judiciary inspire philosopher Voltaire to get involved and spark a discussion about religious freedom.
S1.E2 ∙ From Sarajevo to the Hitler Assassination Attempt
These crimes trigger wars, throw entire nations into turmoil and serve as crucial turning points in history. The Sarajevo assassination that sends the world into war, and the climax of a gang war that makes Al Capone "Public Enemy No. 1".
S1.E3 ∙ From Escobar to Columbine
The disappearance of the dream of an entire generation, and uncover social ills. Charles Manson's cult murders cause shockwaves around the globe. The drug war in Colombia escalates, placing Pablo Escobar in the sights of the American FBI.
