On October 10th 2004, Christopher Reeve died in hospital leaving the world heartbroken. The actor’s role as Superman had turned him into a global superstar but after a freak horse riding accident in 1995 had left him paralyzed, his determination to walk again and his campaigning for America’s disabled community transformed him into another type of hero. The world’s media reported the cause of death as heart failure but this raised more questions than answers. Conflicting reports emerged, one even suggested that Chris had suffered a severe allergic reaction to a drug just before his death. World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter will now investigates every aspect of Christopher’s life in forensic detail, using reports from the time and first-hand accounts to piece together what was going on in the body of America’s Superman to find the answers.

Martial arts superstar, Bruce Lee died in Hong Kong in mysterious circumstances aged just 32. An inquest concluded that his death was caused by a hypersensitive reaction to a prescription painkiller given to him for a headache. For more than forty years controversy has surrounded this conclusion with numerous theories emerging as to what might have caused his death. Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter has gained access to Bruce Lee’s autopsy and inquest report to dispel the rumors and reveal the real cause of Bruce Lee’s death.

On March 31st 1993, the world was shocked by the news that 28-year-old Brandon Lee, son of kung fu legend, Bruce Lee, had been fatally shot on a film set. But how could an accident like this happen when the gun that fired the fatal shot was supposedly loaded with safe, blank ammunition? And how did a supremely fit martial arts hero succumb to an abdominal gunshot wound when the chances of survival seemed to be stacked in his favor?

Midday, Friday August 28, 2020, Canyon Drive, Hollywood, the heroic ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman died at home surrounded by his family at the height of the Covid pandemic. He was just 43. Dr Michael Hunter, world renowned medical examiner, will investigate and analyze all the available evidence to find out how this globally-loved, highly-admired actor and gentle soul lived and died; he’ll explore Chadwick’s medical history and firsthand accounts from his life, to explain how he managed to overcome childhood trauma of a homicide and racism, to shine bright but briefly as a superstar and spokesperson for Black rights and learn how Chadwick’s death has since saved countless lives.

On November 30 2013, the shocking news that star of Hollywood action franchise Fast and Furious Paul Walker had died; in a tragic twist of fate the 40 year-old heart throb had passed in a high speed car accident. The ultimate action hero, blessed with stunning good looks, Paul had a thirst for thrills etched into his DNA. His maternal grandfather raced cars at the famous Bonneville Speedway, while his male side was dominated by wartime heroics. His grandfather was a Pearl Harbour veteran turned boxing champion and his father a Purple Heart winner. Ironically ocean lover Paul was a reluctant film star who had seen acting as a means to finance his passion for surfing. But at 25 the arrival of his daughter Meadow forced Paul to challenge his Mormon roots, deciding he wasn’t ready to be a full-time father. Paul and the action movie industry became a perfect fit, earning Paul a fortune, and the means to indulge his passion for fast cars. But after a decade contracted to the Fast and Furious series Paul wanted out; he had reconnected with his daughter and had launched his own disaster relief charity. During a Thanksgiving break from filming the latest turbo-charged outing of the multi-million franchise Paul hosted a charity event. Take a quick spin around the block in a Porsche supercar Paul and his business partner Roger Rodas lost their lives. So what happened? World renowned forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter analyses the details to determine what caused the crash.

The movie ‘Unbroken’ tells of the tale of American war hero, Louis Zamperini, but Hollywood ignores the most extraordinary part of his life story – his incredible journey to forgive those that had tortured him in the prisoner of war camps of Japan.

Hellcatraz. America’s Devil’s Island. The Rock. It was the world’s fiercest maximum security prison and home to legends like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and the Birdman, Robert Stroud. Over nearly thirty years, they all dreamed of escape and some actually tried. We’ll take a fresh look at the facts with never-before-seen interviews with inmates, guards and even the families of Alcatraz correctional officers. Plus, a newly discovered letter has surfaced that may reveal the fate of the Rock’s most infamous escapees. Find out why prisoners would do anything to break free of The Rock on Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes.

Over a hot summer holiday weekend tens of thousands of vacationers take to the ocean shore. One young man, a newly graduated college student from Philadelphia, goes for an afternoon dip and forty feet from shore is attacked and killed. Five days later the Bell Captain at a popular beachside resort is also attacked. Throughout the region beachgoers panic, hotels empty, and lifeguards with guns patrol the seas. Then seventy miles north and a mile inland a group of local boys are cooling off in a tidal creek. The shark strikes one of the youngest. The children run through town looking for rescuers. His only hope is an athletic, 24-year-old, home town favorite named Stanley Fisher. With the entire town watching from the creekside, he repeatedly dives in searching for the young boy and finally rises with the body in his arms, when the shark attacks again. Fisher escapes with massive injuries. Meanwhile down the creek another group of boys is swimming. Again the shark attacks. It’s a tug-of-war between the youngest boy, his friends and the shark. Will anything stop this serial killing shark?

Officers attempt to remove an intoxicated man from a bar; a suspect riding a motorcycle is pursued; a woman claims that new owners have her missing dog; a parolee is suspected of drug possession.

Las Vegas police respond to a domestic disturbance at a house; a man is suspected of hiding crack rocks in his mouth; a man who allegedly threatened a security guard with a knife is questioned; passengers in a car are suspected of smoking pot.

Officers break up a fight outside of a nightclub; a domestic disturbance between two brothers is investigated; a car accident is investigated that may be the result of drunk driving; police find marijuana in a car.

Officers chase occupants of a stolen vehicle; a woman in an abandoned parking lot is arrested when it’s learned there is a warrant out for her; police talk to juveniles suspected of throwing rocks from an overpass; cops respond to a domestic disturbance.

Starring Johnny Depp, Donnie Brasco is one the most critically acclaimed gangster films ever made. But the real story is even more remarkable than the film. Special agent Joe Pistone reveals the truth about his six years undercover in the New York Mafia.

Martin Scorsese’s film about the New York mafia is considered one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. It is based on a book by Nicholas Pileggi, called Wiseguy. Based on the life story of Henry Hill it features the Lufthansa heist at JFK where $6 million in cash and jewellery was stolen in 1978. The movie claims that Hill went clean from 1987, after having his identity changed as part of the witness protection programme. But he didn’t – as he was arrested for narcotics offences right up to his death in 2012. However he had a parallel career as chef and a cookbook writer and was a regular guest on the Howard Stern show.

The movie ‘American Sniper’ tells the tale of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. history, but is this version really an accurate portrait? The truth is that Kyle is a more controversial and complex character than anything seen in the movie.

Starring Johnny Depp, Donnie Brasco is one the most critically acclaimed gangster films ever made. But the real story is even more remarkable than the film. Special agent Joe Pistone reveals the truth about his six years undercover in the New York Mafia.

Martin Scorsese’s film about the New York mafia is considered one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. It is based on a book by Nicholas Pileggi, called Wiseguy. Based on the life story of Henry Hill it features the Lufthansa heist at JFK where $6 million in cash and jewellery was stolen in 1978. The movie claims that Hill went clean from 1987, after having his identity changed as part of the witness protection programme. But he didn’t – as he was arrested for narcotics offences right up to his death in 2012. However he had a parallel career as chef and a cookbook writer and was a regular guest on the Howard Stern show.

The movie ‘American Sniper’ tells the tale of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in U.S. history, but is this version really an accurate portrait? The truth is that Kyle is a more controversial and complex character than anything seen in the movie.