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A Tragic Start to the New Year

S4 : E2

TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.17.11

Los Angeles. Ivan Anders was at a party with a date and suddenly stabbed to death. Joel Lamas spent the last few hours ringing in the new year, but he never made it home.

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Unforgettable cases, featuring dedicated homicide detectives and forensic scientists to hunt down the perpetrators. Crime Stoppers is an 8-time Emmy award-winning program that exposes horrifying, unsolved homicide and kidnapping cases across the United States. The crime stories go behind the headlines to reveal compelling insights with reenactments, narrated by the detectives and victims' families to and involve the viewer to ensure justice is served.

Cast

Richard Masten, Lisette Guillen, Joy Benedict

Executive Producers

Richard Masten

full-episodes (15)

A Backyard Murder

S1 : E1 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 02.19.11

Miami. Security guard Jesus Mejias was murdered returning from the grocery store. “Please, not for me or my family, but for my little girl who no longer has a father.”
Midnight Murders

S1 : E2 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 09.25.11

Los Angeles. Music talent Anthony Prudhomme was murdered after his home was broken into while sleeping. Aspiring lawyer Edwinta Hereford was murdered with her body discovered on the side of a freeway.
Hit and Run

S1 : E3 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 09.10.11

Ohio. John Lundy was murdered after his vehicle out a garage. Aspiring aviation student Kyle Davis was found murdered just days before he was accepted to his new school.
Street Homicides in Miami

S1 : E4 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 02.26.11

Miami. Eric Pratt Jr. was murdered in broad daylight on a basketball court. Michael Garland was murdered while on a routine run. While walking home, Macario Ordonez was tragically murdered.
Murders Left a Community Heartbroken

S1 : E5 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 10.02.11

Los Angeles. outdoor adventurer Jonathan Muse was murdered on his bicycle in an underpass. Former local repair shop owner, Hector Urias, was murdered in his office in the late hours.
Fighter Falls

S1 : E6 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 09.17.11

Emmy Winner. Ohio. While visiting his mother, Anthony Waters was stopped by a group of teenagers who killed him. Longtime anti-crime activist, Frances Jones, was murdered in her driveway.
Heartless

S1 : E7 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 03.19.11

Emmy Nominee. Cleveland. Vidal Perez was opening his laundry shop when he was targeted in a shooting “I’m alive. I’m here because of the hands of the Lord. It’s a miracle that I’m here.”
Leslie Long's Kidnapping

S1 : E8 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.09.11

Los Angeles. Leslie Long, the mother of three was kidnapped during the robbery of a gas station. “This has been so long, 33 years, that old of a case, and this is something we’ve never talked about.”
Brutal Murders in Ohio

S1 : E9 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 09.24.11

Emmy Winner. Cleveland. Landlady Catalina Piedra was murdered in her own home. WWII veteran Phillip Gossett was tragically murdered in the comforts of his own apartment.
Smothered by a Pillow

S1 : E10 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 03.26.11

Miami. Kareem Berry was murdered down whilst riding his bicycle outside a shopping plaza. Carol Taylor was visiting her hairdresser friend and on her way back home, was stopped and killed.
15 Year Old Kidnapped on the Way to School

S1 : E11 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 10.16.11

Los Angeles. Jose Garci was murdered waiting outside his girlfriend’s house in his vehicle. Brenda Sierra was walking to school when she was kidnapped by suspects.
The Night from Hell

S1 : E12 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 09.24.11

Cleveland. Jermayne Mitchell was killed near his apartment. Gwen Bewley was found murdered after neighbors saw smoke. A 23-year-old victim was murdered in a case of what is believe mistaken identity.
Rage-Drive Killer

S1 : E13 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 04.02.11

Emmy Nominee. Miami. Shedrick Ursery was cycling to work when killed. Bradley Timpf was murdered when suspect was trying to steal his car. Dharmaniyah Moore now suffers permanent brain damage.
I DJ Now Because of Chris

S1 : E14 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 10.23.11

Los Angeles. DJ Christian Alcantar was murdered while loading his equipment into his car after finishing a late night party.
Gold Teeth

S1 : E15 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.16.11

Chicago. Javier Solis was tragically murdered in an alleyway after running from a gunman. Thomas Weathersby was murdered by a group of men in a vehicle.
Murdered in the Street

S2 : E1 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.29.11

Cleveland. Brittany Moir was murdered and passed away from her sustained injuries. Tyra Jones and Steve Jones sadly passed away.
Officer Shot in the Line of Duty

S2 : E2 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 04.16.11

Miami. Anthony Brady was heading home when he was attacked. Officer Octavio Avila was tragically murdered in the line of duty. Police Sergeant Chris Reyka was murdered in the line of duty.
A Cruel Twist of Fate

S2 : E3 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.30.11

Los Angeles. A gunman approached a backyard party and fired into the crowd. Father of three, Julian Jimenez Castaneda was murdered on his way home from his new job.
He Took my Dad

S2 : E4 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 11.05.11

Cleveland. Rashon Thomas was tragically murdered during robbery of a friend’s apartment. Gary Griffin Jr. went to cast his vote where he was then approached and shot.
The Liberty City Massacre

S2 : E5 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 04.30.11

Miami. Ladarius Frazer was shot after arguing with the suspect. 9 people were shot in what became known as The Liberty City Massacre. Ernesto Ardines was shot by a male who just started shooting.
Murderer Disguised in a Taxi Cab

S2 : E6 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 11.06.11

Miami. Dwayne Jackson was shot by an unknown passenger in a taxi cab. Security guard Frutoso Anguiano was taken by surprised by four armed men who killed him in the supermarket store he worked at.
Car Crimes in Cleveland

S2 : E7 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 11.12.11

Cleveland. Gregory Fitz and three friends were returning from a night out when two males attempted to rob them. Jaylin Smith and friend were victims, instantly killing Jaylin.
Gold Chain

S2 : E8 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 05.07.11

Miami. Keanthony Evans was riding his bicycle when ambushed by two heavily armed males from whom he could not flee. Rashad Charles was tragically killed in after playing in a game of dice.
Shooting the Innocent

S2 : E9 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 11.13.11

Los Angeles. LAPD respond to the scene where they found Waymon Weston shot while in conversation with his girlfriend. Caught on camera, three armed men holding firearms robbed a drug store.
Driver Nightmares

S2 : E10 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 11.19.11

Cleveland. Amir Devaughn was shot twice while driving near Princeton Avenue. Ronald Miller was shot by two juvenile suspects riding bikes in a park.
Lurking Around a Car Park

S2 : E11 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 12.31.11

Miami. Dharmaniya Moore was shot and now suffers permanent brain damage. Starsky Garcia was murdered while visiting family. Bradley Timpf was murdered after someone was trying to steal his car.
Days Before Christmas

S2 : E12 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 11.20.11

Los Angeles. Business owner Nabil Tawab, was holding his company’s Christmas party, but never made it back to that party. Unidentified thief at a robbery of the McDonald’s store.
Beloved Brother

S2 : E13 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 11.26.11

Cleveland. Moussa Salti was working at his market when several thieves entered the store, one with a gun. Lamar Lewis was killed by someone riding the car he was in.
Tragic Case

S2 : E14 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 07.16.11

Miami. Rodger Davis was killed by multiple gunshot wounds. Shane Beacham was shot when meeting an acquaintance. After visiting her hairdresser, Carol Taylor was stopped by a vehicle and murdered.
Veteran Murdered in Front of His 2 Year Old Son

S2 : E15 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.20.11

Chicago. Iraq war veteran Willie Cook Jr. was gunned down as he sat innocently in his car with his 2-year-old son. Detectives found Deeondra Dawson lying in a pool of blood viciously murdered.
Drive-by Shooting

S3 : E1 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 12.04.11

Los Angeles. Anthony Valle and Nelson Medrano, were killed and caught on surveillance video. Torrey Jones was walking home to his apartment when he was approached by a stranger and immediately shot.
Victim Missing for 29 Days

S3 : E2 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 12.03.11

Cleveland. Father of 6, Lonzelle Booker was found lying in his backyard dead from gunshot wounds. The body of Vincent Nasca was found in a vacant field.
Cases in Miami Beach

S3 : E3 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 07.23.11

Miami. Jason Norris, was brutally gunned down. Vincent Mckoy was killed when a bullet came through the door. Michael Beatty II was targeted outside a convenient store. Keanthony Evans was ambushed.
Mother Still Searching for Kidnapped Daughter

S3 : E4 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 02.12.11

Los Angeles. Kamelia Spencer was kidnapped by her father and grandmother and is still, to this day, missing.
Untraceable Trail

S3 : E5 | TV-14 | 18 min | Aired: 10.02.11

Cleveland. Jeron Morrison was killed while walking to a store. Eligio Galarza was shot during a street brawl.
In the Line of Duty

S3 : E6 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 07.30.11

Miami. James Belhomme was walking home and killed. John Agudelo never even made it to his car. Dharmaniya Moore now suffers brain damage. Officer Octavio Avila was murdered in the line of duty.
Dangerous Woman

S3 : E7 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 02.19.11

Los Angeles. Lanell Barsock was murdered in the living room of her very own Palmdale home. She was just 29-years-old.
Attempted Robbery Leaves 16 Year Old Paralyzed

S3 : E8 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 12.24.11

Cleveland. Isaac Hardges was shot and after 14 years in a wheelchair, he eventually died. Moussa Salti was working at his market when several thieves entered the store.
Just Chill Man

S3 : E9 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 08.20.11

Miami. Macario Ordonez was walking home and attacked. Donald Jones was approached by gunman. Starsky Garcia was murdered while leaving his apartment. Anthony Brown was ambushed by gunmen.
My Son's Last Words

S3 : E10 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.04.11

Los Angeles. Cedric Hurd was shot and killed in front of his own daughter. Isaac Ramirez was walking in Compton when shot and killed, leaving a young girl with no father and no-one knows why.
Intruders-Murders

S3 : E11 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 12.31.11

Cleveland. After the December 2009 murder of Deondre Williams, his family was rocked again by tragedy. This time by the murder of Terrence Nicholson in Cleveland’s east side.
Somebody Got Hit!

S3 : E12 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 08.27.11

Miami. promising young Rachel Louis’ life came to an end. Anthony Williams was killed while sitting in his car at an apartment community.
Lost Son

S3 : E13 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.11.11

Cleveland. Jesus Castro was shot numerous times leaving three children without their father. Jerill Dulaney was walking home from a friend’s house when he was tragically shot and killed.
Security Guard Shot in the Back

S3 : E14 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 01.14.11

Cleveland. Antoine Alexander was killed in the hallway of his brother’s home. Security guard Iverson Wilson was shot in the back in an apparent robbery.
Child in Car

S3 : E15 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.30.11

Chicago. As a mother was leaving with her son, Josiah Shaw, a masked gunman shot her and drove off with him in her car. Detectives discovered victim Fernando Alcazar.
Officer Down

S4 : E1 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 09.03.11

Miami. Sergeant Chris Reyka was murdered in the line of duty. Elites Morin was waiting for a bus when killed. Keanthony Evans was riding his bicycle when he was ambushed by two armed males.
A Tragic Start to the New Year

S4 : E2 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.17.11

Los Angeles. Ivan Anders was at a party with a date and suddenly stabbed to death. Joel Lamas spent the last few hours ringing in the new year, but he never made it home.
Victim Tries to Flee from Killer With a Gun

S4 : E3 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 01.21.11

Cleveland. Michael Carter Jr. was a nice kid who was unexplainably killed. This family needs your help. Albert Austin Jr. was gunned down in front of his girlfriend’s apartment.
Accidental Armed Robbery

S4 : E4 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 09.04.11

Miami. Isabel Torres had no idea he was walking into an armed robbery. Keith Washington was killed on his way to pick up a friend. Rachel Louis was killed on her way to her boyfriend’s house.
Twist of Faith

S4 : E5 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.31.11

Los Angeles. Two people ended up dead and in a cruel twist of fate, they were brother and sister. Julian Jimenez Castaneda, was murdered on his way home from his new job.
Burn the Business

S4 : E6 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 02.04.11

Cleveland. Two thieves who went on a one-night crime spree robbing three different stores. John Kearney left home to give a friend a ride but never made it back that Christmas day.
Male Dressed Opens Fire on Victim in a Car

S4 : E7 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.08.11

Miami. Jahyna Ware was tragically murdered. Ernesto Ardines was outside school when killed. Sergeant Chris Reyka was murdered in the line of duty. Michael Garland was murdered while on a routine run.
Heist

S4 : E8 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 05.12.11

Los Angeles. David Flores was stabbed when walking down the street. Three armed and masked men rob a store.
Strangled by Her Own Clothing

S4 : E9 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 02.18.11

Cleveland. Kirsten Prescott was found strangled by her own clothing. Her killer has never been caught. Deshaun Napier was celebrating his birthday when he was shot and killed.
Mr. Nice Guy

S4 : E10 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.22.11

Miami. Antonio was shot after leaving a family members home for his golden necklace. Andre Lowe and 30-year-old Kevar Bain were kidnapped at a restaurant in Little Haiti and later they were executed.
Gangsta Killed my Son

S4 : E11 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 06.09.11

Los Angeles. Willie Pigram, who was preparing to go to college, was killed. When WWII veteran Herbert Pryor witnessed 2 suspects breaking into his home; when confronted, he was beaten to death.
A Robbery Gone Bad

S4 : E12 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 02.25.11

Cleveland. James Lennon and Wayne Weber and were attached in a robbery gone bad. Jeffrey Brown was killed when two men shot him while visiting his mother.
Murder at Miami Nightclub

S4 : E13 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 11.26.11

Miami. Juan Allayo was killed outside a Miami nightclub. Dean Young was attacked by machine gun fire when in the car with some friends.
No One is Safe

S4 : E14 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 06.23.11

Los Angeles. Ivan Anders was at a party with a date. Moments later he was in the street dying. Joel Lamas was shot and killed while walking home. “I miss him so much. There’s no way to describe it.”
Nobody Wants to Get Involved

S4 : E15 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 04.06.11

Chicago. Drake Morris, Jr. was killed after a night out of drinking with his cousin. family-man Eddie Chaffee was robbed and shot in the stomach and later died.
Killed by Robbers

S5 : E1 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 05.04.13

Cleveland. Jason Cummings was robbed at gunpoint and killed. Grady Smith II was working on his car installing stereo equipment when was suddenly shot.
No Comfort Zone

S5 : E2 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 03.17.12

Miami. Nilo Vila was gunned down during an attempted arm robbery. Norman West found murdered near an alley.
Wrong Place, Wrong Time

S5 : E3 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 04.20.12

Los Angeles. 3-year-old, D’Ancee Barnes was victim to a hit and run. WW II veteran Hebret Pryor was killed by two burglars as he walked into his home.
Father & Son

S5 : E4 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.12.12

Cleveland. While returning home from his job at a night club, Migel Campbell was gunned down in a robbery. Jason Henderson’s life was ended when someone wanted to steal his car.
Man Punches 88 Year Old

S5 : E5 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 10.05.13

Miami. A 20-year-old beat an 88-year-old, Felix Espinosa, when her learned he had no money. Daniel Telfort was shot in his vehicle as he pulled up to his house.
Mother's Day Shooting

S5 : E6 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 12.11.12

Los Angeles. While celebrating Mother’s Day, a stray bullet flies through the front door and the grandfather is shot.
Saddest Thing

S5 : E7 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 03.17.12

Cleveland. John Lundy was driving while ambushed by multiple gunmen. 17-year-old Harun Frizzel was killed for his car keys, money, and sneakers.
Firefighter Robbery

S5 : E8 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 12.17.11

Miami. While two men are headed to work, one is shot during a robbery. While a firefighter was inspecting fire hydrants, a thief stuck a gun in his face and demanded his jewelry.
Couple on the Run

S5 : E9 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 02.02.13

Los Angeles. escaped inmate, Darnell Washington, and his wife Tania Washington got into a gun battle with a police officer and remain on the run. Waymon Weston was killed while on the phone.
Pray for Amy

S5 : E10 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.12.12

EMMY NOMINEE. Cleveland. 10-year-old missing Amy Mihaljevic was kidnapped and her body was later discovered in a field after a long search with the community’s help.
Homie with a Machine Gun

S5 : E11 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 03.05.11

EMMY WINNER. Miami. Dwayne Whitehead was mulled down while in a parking lot. Michael Beatty II was targeted outside a convenience store. Andre Lowe and Kever Bain were executed behind an abandoned house.
Out for a Jog

S5 : E12 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 08.18.12

Miami. Michael Garland was shot while jogging around a school. Carol Taylor was killed after getting her hair done.
Teenage Boy Killed

S5 : E13 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 04.07.13

Chicago. While at a stop light, Oscar Marquez Jr. was ambushed by two gang members. Police found Tanya Ward dead in the street after the sounds of gun fire.
U.S. Serviceman Killed

S5 : E14 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 01.07.12

Miami. While closing-up after work, 28-year-old Yosbel Millares was killed when two armed killers robbed him of the store’s cash and his life. “The family, the family has been destroyed.”
Pee-Wee Point-Blank

S5 : E15 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 12.24.12

Chicago. Martin Navarro was sitting on his porch with his girlfriend when moments later, he was shot dead. Lorenzia Tucker disappeared and still has not been seen or heard.
Robbery Murder

S6 : E1 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 01.13.13

Los Angeles. Sheridan Spencer was shot by home intruders and later died. A man was robbed when unloading groceries from his car. Young mother Leslie Long was raped, and her body was found.
WWII Veteran Killed

S6 : E2 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 05.12.12

Cleveland. Phillip Gosset was beaten to death in his own apartment. John Kearney was killed when giving a friend a ride. “My life has felt very empty without John there.”
Christmas Killer

S6 : E3 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 01.04.12

Miami. Officer Walter Stathers was killed by the suspect who he apprehended. “We’re asking for the public to please come forward with any information.”
Test Drive

S6 : E4 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 02.04.12

Los Angeles. Joe Telles was found dead in his truck. Dorian Holt was walking from his car to his front door when he was shot and killed. Eddie Magana-Navarro was killed outside a convenience store.
Gang Victim

S6 : E5 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 06.09.12

Los Angeles. Jose Garcia was waiting outside his girlfriend’s home when two men approached him and opened fire. While walking home from a friend’s house, Jerrill Dulaney was shot and killed.
Mobile Selling Gone Wrong

S6 : E6 | TV-14 | 19 min | Aired: 02.18.12

Miami. An 18-year-old man was shot in a robbery over a cell phone. After a night of drinking with friends, Eduardo Castillo Badillo, was shot and killed.
It's a Fake

S6 : E7 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 01.26.13

Los Angeles. Get an in-depth look at counterfeiting and piracy. “Many don’t realize the true cost of buying fake goods.”
Burnt Alive

S6 : E8 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 06.21.12

Chicago. Maria Mora’s body was found beaten, strangled, and burnt when police came to investigate a house fire. Police efforts have gone cold and they ask for the public’s help.
Good Brother

S6 : E9 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 03.03.12

Miami. Armando Contino was killed in a parking lot outside a motel. Rico Thomas’ body was found deceased in an open field. Christopher Headley was found shot dead in parking lot.
Stalked by Gunman

S6 : E10 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 03.17.12

Miami. Jacqueline Paul was stalked and killed in the street. A firefighter was robbed at gunpoint. Two armed killers robbed a store and killed employee Yosbel Millares.
Gunned Down

S6 : E11 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 09.01.12

EMMY NOMINEE. Cleveland. Antoine Alexander was killed in the hallway of his brother’s home. Albert Austin Jr. was gunned down in front of his girlfriend’s apartment.
Shot in an Alley

S6 : E12 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 04.21.12

Miami. Francis Rosario Rodriguez was killed in an alley by her home. Carey Russel, Jr. was shot in an alley. Daniel Telfort was shot in his vehicle as he pulled out to his house.
Shot Dead in Front of His Daughter

S6 : E13 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 10.19.13

Los Angeles. Cedric Hurd was shot and killed in front of his 3-year-old daughter. While crossing the street, 3-year-old D’Ancee Barnes was victim to a hit and run. Today the case still remains open.
My Son… Please

S6 : E14 | TV-14 | 20 min | Aired: 07.28.12

Miami. Willie Latson and Devon Broughton were gunned down in their home’s development. Terry Brown was shot with friends outside. Dharmaniyah Moore was shot and lies in bed with severe brain damage.
Beaten to Death

S6 : E15 | TV-14 | 21 min | Aired: 04.13.13

Los Angeles. Dwayne Johnson was gunned down just a few feet from his front door. While walking to school, Brenda Sierra was lured into a car, kidnapped, and beaten to death.

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