Monsters Among Us: Chilling True Crime Stories

Uncover the internal structure, global reach, and modern evolution of Mexico’s most notorious criminal syndicate. Following the 2016 incarceration of its former leader, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, this organized network adapted its strategy, expanded its operational footprint, and solidified its place in international trade.

Step back into August 1892 and unearth the chilling history behind one of America's most infamous true crime mysteries. Lizbeth: A Victorian Nightmare delves deep into the lingering legend, myth, and dark lore surrounding Lizzie Borden—the Fall River woman accused, tried, and ultimately acquitted in the gruesome hatchet murders of her father, Andrew, and stepmother, Abby. Was she a cold-blooded killer who got away with the ultimate crime, or a victim of sensationalized Victorian gossip trapped in a horrific nightmare? You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com

Thirty years after its dominant era in Sicily, Cosa Nostra is fundamentally transforming. Rather than relying on the open conflict of the 1980s and 1990s, modern organized crime has adapted to survive. Today, the Sicilian Mafia operates within the "gray zone", infiltrating legal businesses, finance, and covert networks to quietly rebuild its influence. Director: David Beriain Clandestino, Episode 8

Season 2, Episode 2: "Hired Gun" In 1993, a brutal triple murder inside a Maryland home claims the lives of Mildred Horn, her 8-year-old quadriplegic son Trevor, and his live-in nurse Janice Saunders. With few initial leads at the scene, local law enforcement calls upon the FBI to assist. Investigators uncover a complex conspiracy orchestrated by former Motown Records producer Lawrence Horn, who hired hitman James Edward Perry to execute his family so Horn could inherit a $1.7 million trust fund. The investigation focuses on forensic paper trails, financial records, and Perry’s strict reliance on the controversial instructional book Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors --- In May 1985, 17-year-old Sherri Faye Smith is abducted from her driveway, followed shortly by the kidnapping of 9-year-old Debra Helmick. The abductor, serial killer Larry Gene Bell, begins a sadistic campaign of phone calls to taunt the Smith family, giving malicious clues while forcing Sherri to write a "Last Will and Testament" letter before killing her. Working alongside local police, FBI profilers analyze the killer's psychological profile while forensic examiners analyze

A new generation of youth gangs has taken over the streets of Naples. This investigative documentary reveals how teenage leaders are reshaping one of Europe’s most volatile criminal empires, from the high-rise blocks of Scampia to illicit global supply chains. Featuring raw insights from former insiders, journalists, and local youth, we break down how structural poverty, black markets, and power vacuums created Europe's most unpredictable crime wave. Director: David Beriain Clandestino, Episode 2

Inside Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea’s fast-growing capital, severe economic inequality fuels intense urban tensions. Police face off against notorious local gangs while communities navigate deep poverty, crime, and ongoing institutional challenges. Beneath the surface of the region's rapid development lies a complex reality where vulnerable populations bear the heaviest burden and local leadership struggles to maintain order. Directors: Alexandre Spalaikovitch, Guillaume Lhotellier