On the Case with Paula Zahn
Emmy Award-winning Journalist Paula Zahn steps out of the studio and into the field to unravel criminal investigations, tracking the drama of each story featuring those closest to the case including lawyers, detectives, the victim's family and the convicted murderer, themselves.
- 2009-2026
- 29 seasons
- Discovery+
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-14
Emmy Award-winning Journalist Paula Zahn steps out of the studio and into the field to unravel criminal investigations, tracking the drama of each story featuring those closest to the case including lawyers, detectives, the victim's family and the convicted murderer, themselves.
Season 3 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2010 - 2011
Episode 1
Beauty Queen Killer
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 42 mins
A man is shot in his living room while his family is upstairs. Guns are scattered all over the lawn, and there's no assailant in sight, but then police get a huge break when they set up an on-camera sting that ultimately leads to a conviction.
Episode 2
Gallaudet Murders
Sun, Nov 14, 2010 44 mins
In September 2000, Eric Plunkett - a populat student known for his smile - was mysteriously murdered in his dorm room at Gallaudet University, plunging the campus into a state of shock and terror. Could police stop his killer from striking again?
Episode 3
Voices in the Dark
Sun, Nov 21, 2010 42 mins
When a beautiful college freshman is viciously assaulted in her dorm room, Police quickly zero in on a suspect... but when he points the finger at someone else, the search for the truth threatens to tear a small town apart.
Episode 4
Murder She Wrote
Sun, Nov 28, 2010 44 mins
When a man is found shot to death in his bedroom, police suspect the author of a threatening series of emails the victim had received. The trail leads them to a jilted lover but will it be enough to prove murder?
Episode 5
A Cry in the Night
Sun, Dec 5, 2010 44 mins
When a young woman disappears, police zero in on her violent ex-boyfriend. But the secret to solving the case is buried in a cold case file.
Episode 6
Cheating Death
Sun, Dec 12, 2010 44 mins
A woman asks her husband for a divorce but he has a very different plan for how to end their marriage... Which will prove stronger her will to survive or his desire to see her dead?
Episode 7
Internal Affairs
Sun, Dec 19, 2010 43 mins
"You've ruined my life! Get on the ground!" were the last words heard by 2007 Colorado murder victim, Heather Lynn Garraus, 35. Since the shooter wore a masked Halloween costume, witnesses could only see a brunette female, fleeing via truck. Within minutes, Shawna Nelson, former 911 dispatcher was summoned and questioned. The motive? She and one-time coworker, Officer Ignacio Garraus, are tangled up in a volatile affair. After Nelson's recent pregnancy (her husband had a vasectomy) the love triangle turned into town gossip. As in a soap opera, accusations of obsession, stalking, threats, blackmail and jealousy are fueled. Yet Shawna Nelson is blonde, and police only focused on her. Paula Zahn holds an exclusive interview with Ms. Nelson, seeking truth as only she can.
Episode 8
Run Bambi Run
Sun, Jan 2, 2011 43 mins
A sultry waitress gets fingered for brutally murdering her husband's ex-wife. After her brazen prison escape turns the convicted killer into a national celebrity, questions about the case against her come to light.
Episode 9
Sins of the Father
Sun, Jan 9, 2011 43 mins
A mysterious call about a decades-old murder baffles police. As they dig deeper they uncover the monster behind the crime and a son's terrible secret.
Episode 10
Blood Betrayal
Sun, Jan 16, 2011 43 mins
A beautiful young mother is savagely murdered in her own home. As police investigate, they discover a dangerous web of intrigue connected to an all American family.
Episode 11
Shadow of Doubt
Sun, Jan 23, 2011 43 mins
In Maricopa County, AZ "The Snaggled-Toothed Killer" was convicted on the basis of bite mark evidence - twice. Could he possibly be innocent? If so, how could his pro bono lawyer win his freedom?
Episode 12
Evil Twin
Sun, Jan 30, 2011 43 mins
When young girls Jessica Roach,Tricia Reitler, et al., go missing in the Illinois/Indiana/Wisconsin area, police find a suspect. However, despite a positive DNA match, Civil War Reenactor Gary Hall is unlikely to be guilty. He then discloses the reason. His identical twin brother. Larry Hall would possess the same DNA as Gary and also participates in Civil War Reenactments in areas where many girls disappeared. Traditional investigative tactics will reveal if the killer is Larry or Gary, or both. Then, comes speculation of a third-person's involvement.
Episode 13
Dark Side of a Dream
Sun, Feb 13, 2011 43 mins
When a young girl goes missing under mysterious circumstances, police must determine if her dreams of fame and Hollywood stardom lead her to tragedy...
