American Monster: Abuse of Power

7.020251 season

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From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities. However, when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.

Directed by Bill Thomas

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Chris Cox

Billy Fields

Stephen Samson

Jimmy Springer

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Bodies of Evidence

2025-05-18 · 42m

The vile truth behind an Olympic gymnastic doctor’s methods comes to light.

I Deserve to Live, They Don't

2025-05-25 · 42m

When a wealthy CEO’s colleague vanishes, the FBI uncovers a deadly plot.

Blood Badge

2025-06-01 · 41m

The real reason cops fail to solve a woman’s murder becomes brutally clear.

The Pain-Killer

2025-06-08 · 42m

When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.

Without a Prayer

2025-06-15 · 42m

Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants, and when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.

I Am the Law

2025-06-22 · 42m

Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.