72 Hours: True Crime
Fact: The majority of crimes are solved within 72 hours of being committed. Fact: The final 72 hours of a victim's life holds the key to the murderer's identity. Put these facts together and you have the premise for a 20-episode half-hour series that delves into the background of crimes based on Canadian police records. Utilizing documentary- style dramatic recreations, this series takes viewers into the world of forensic science, and the amazing technologies and investigative techniques applied to crime solving.
- 2003-2007
- 3 seasons
- TLC
- Documentary, Suspense
Fact: The majority of crimes are solved within 72 hours of being committed. Fact: The final 72 hours of a victim's life holds the key to the murderer's identity. Put these facts together and you have the premise for a 20-episode half-hour series that delves into the background of crimes based on Canadian police records. Utilizing documentary- style dramatic recreations, this series takes viewers into the world of forensic science, and the amazing technologies and investigative techniques applied to crime solving.
Season 3 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2006 - 2007
Episode 1
Bitter Truth
22 mins
A couple die very closely together when nothing seemed to be wrong, which arouses suspicion.
Episode 2
Vanished
22 mins
A normally extremely reliable school librarian fails to turn up one day, causing much concern, especially when she also cannot be found at her home.
Episode 3
Jeweler's Wife
22 mins
When his wife is late for work, a jeweler calls his neighbor who discovers her dead in the bath.
Episode 4
Fat Bandit
22 mins
In 2002, several bank robberies take place, all linked by an overweight man. But when his identity is eventually revealed it is a huge surprise for all.
Episode 5
Frenzy
22 mins
A baptist deacon persuades his granddaughter to get to bed as she has church the next morning, but neither of them ever make it to the service.
Episode 6
Pointing to Murder
22 mins
In 2002, some human remains are found in a safari park, but this person has not been attacked by the animals.
Episode 7
Good Doctor
22 mins
Hallowe'en 1992. A young single mother reports a respected doctor for having raped her, but an early DNA test tells a different story. But then she organizes her own DNA test . . .
Episode 8
Sweet Killer
22 mins
At Christmas, a loving father leaves his family celebration then is later found dead.
Episode 9
The Stranger
22 mins
A woman is found attacked and dying in a small community convenience store, but the homicide remains unsolved for many years.
Episode 10
Hunted
22 mins
In 2002, the homicide of a 30-year old woman is reported at her workplace by her sister.
Episode 11
Predator
22 mins
Two Asian sisters, aged 18 and 14, visiting Toronto are brutally attacked in the apartment where they are staying. There is no sign of sexual assault, and the motive is a mystery.
Episode 12
Evil Eyes
22 mins
In Ontario, a suspicious death is reported when a body is found in a park. She is identified as a selfless woman whose life was based around helping others.
Episode 13
Lust
22 mins
In 1996 Toronto, a woman's body is found in a public stairwell, the victim of a "lust murder".
Episode 14
Model Killer
22 mins
In 1981 Toronto, a beautiful model is reported dead at home by someone saying they are the superintendent of the apartment block.
Episode 15
Dead End
22 mins
In 1999 Ontario, an American man comes searching for his daughter who has gone traveling with her boyfriend, but from whom he has not heard.
Episode 16
Bull's Eye
22 mins
Police are called when a woman appears to have died in her sleep, but when blood is found, detectives feel there may be more to it.