On the Case with Paula Zahn

2009 - 2025

Deadly Lessons

18th October 2009

Episode 1

A seventeen year-old student is missing and a charismatic young teacher may be involved. The investigation leads to a shocking discovery.

A Murder in Pleasant Valley

25th October 2009

Episode 2

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.

Honeymoon Hit

1st November 2009

Episode 3

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.

Hit or Miss

8th November 2009

Episode 4

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

Date with Death

15th November 2009

Episode 5

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.

A Death in the Desert

22nd November 2009

Episode 6

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

Love You to Death

29th November 2009

Episode 7

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.

The Millionaire Murder

6th December 2009

Episode 8

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.

Last Stop Murder

13th December 2009

Episode 9

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.

Out of the Ashes

20th December 2009

Episode 10

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

A Murder at Echo Lake

3rd January 2010

Episode 11

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.

Newlywed Murders

10th January 2010

Episode 12

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?

The Boy Next Door

17th January 2010

Episode 13

A teenage girl is murdered in her backyard, but the he case goes cold. After more than 30 years police make an arrest, but do they have the right man?

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Crime Documentary

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

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Executive Producer

Allen Hotchner

Colorist

Julian Dezorzi

Producer

Scott Sternberg

Executive Producer

Eric Marcolina

Co-Executive Producer

Judy Artime

Producer

Sal Malguarnera Jr.

Director of Photography

Larry Israel

Executive Producer

Heather Walsh

Producer

Kevin Wilson

Post Production Supervisor

Scott Weinberger

Executive Producer

Patrick Murphy

Co-Executive Producer

Emily Smolar

Producer

Trey Gunn

Theme Song Performance

D. Carvell Cripton

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