The WORST episodes of City Confidential

#1 - California Scheming

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/1/2025

When one of Redlands, California newest residents goes missing, the distraught community bands together to help find her. But when the case shifts from missing to murder, everyone learns their tranquil little town has a much darker side.

#2 - San Francisco: Betrayal by the Sea

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/9/1999

The case of pornographic-film producer Jim Mitchell, who was convicted in 1991 for the shooting death of brother Artie, who was also his business partner. The documentary includes a look at Mitchell's high-powered defense.

#3 - Fairbanks: Mining for Murder

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/21/1999

A political activist mysteriously disappears after befriending a man and former convict who shared his distaste for government control. Could this man have been the killer, or could his outspoken nature have created another enemy?

#4 - Soho: The Art of Murder

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 10/12/1999

In 1985, artist Ana Mendieta fell from a building while she and her husband fellow artist, Carl Andre, were fighting. Andre was arrested for the murder after it is discovered she had a desperate fear of heights and a bellman heard her pleading for her life.

#5 - Skidmore: Frontier Justice

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/16/1999

Ken McElroy, who terrorized Skidmore, Missori, is finally killed by vigiante farmers who are fed up with his criminal ways.

#6 - Carlsbad:Danger in the Desert

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/12/2000

Carlsbad is divided over the outcome of popular politician and pharmacist Johnny Volpato's murder trail.

#7 - Atlantic City: The Mayor and the Mob

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/13/2000

In the early 80's Michael Matthews worked with a mob boss, Nicodemo Scarfo, to win the mayoral election which led to a ring of corruption that forever changed Atlantic City.

#8 - Philadelphia: Double Dutch Bust

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/24/2000

A report on Larry Lavin, a one-time prominent Philadelphia dentist, who was convicted in 1986 of running a nationwide cocaine ring and was sentenced to 42 years in prison.

#9 - Bigfork: Silent Night, Deadly Night

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/16/2001

In 1997, the body of Larry Streeter, a local building contractor, was found dead in the snow. After the police began looking for the murderer, they found that a local hero, Teddy Ernst, was behind the murder and led a dangerous secretive life.

#10 - Bad Medicine in Bangor

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/30/2002

In 1997, Dr. John Malmstrom is found dead of five gunshot wounds in his house, and his wife, Geraldine, is the main suspect when her alibi falls through and the murder weapon is discovered to belong to her family.

#11 - Miami Beach, FL: Smugglers & Speedboats

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/5/2003

Recalling the 1987 murder of powerboat pioneer Don Aronow, who was gunned down in Miami. Narrator: Paul Winfield.

#12 - Portland, ME: Unfriendly Fire

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/2003

A murder case in Portland, Maine, involving a tavern owner, is recalled. Paul Winfield narrates.

#13 - Los Angeles, CA: Silenced Partner

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/2/2003

Recalling the 1989 contract murder of strip-club owner Horace McKenna, whose hit was ordered by former business partner Michael Woods. Narrator: Paul Winfield.

#14 - San Diego, CA: Badge of Dishonor

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2003

The case of former California Highway Patrolman Craig Peyer, who was convicted of murdering college student Cara Knott in 1988. Narrator: Paul Winfield.

#15 - Gibsonton: The Last Side Show

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/16/1999

Grady Stiles, a circus act named "Lobster Boy",was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head in 1992. The police found out that his ex-wife Mary Theresa Herzog, her son Glenn Newman, Jr., and his friend Chris Wyant all plotted to kill Stiles for his alcoholism and abusive ways.

#16 - Ruthton: Tragedy in the Heartland

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/11/2000

When 2 bankers are murdered in Ruthton, Minnesota1983 the small town is shocked. The case draws national attention to the farm crisises of the 1980s.

#17 - Rock Springs: Deadly Draw in the Wild West

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/25/2000

An old fashion old west shootout or murder?

#18 - Gatlinburg: Smoky Mountain Nightmare

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/12/2000

#19 - The Dark Days of Bucks County

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2023

Historical Bucks County, Pennsylvania, is alarmed when several young men vanish one after the other within a week. With the support of residents, detectives unearth a ruthless murder spree in this seemingly picture-perfect farming community.

#20 - Nightmare in New England

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/18/2023

East Millinocket, Maine is brought to its knees when its most popular teen turns up dead. For 38 years, answers elude police. But with the help of a dedicated mother and a community that never forgets, the secret killer is finally exposed.

#21 - Death Comes to Battletown

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/11/2023

When a city official is shot to death in Berryville, Virginia, residents wonder who is a cold-blooded killer among them.

#22 - Devastation in Delta Township

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2023

Murders are rare in tranquil Delta Township, Michigan. So when a well-liked couple is gunned down in their home, residents are terrified--until police discover the monster accidentally left a trail of breadcrumbs leading right to his door.

#23 - Boston's Little Girl Lost

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/23/2023

When an infant's body washes up on the shores of Deer Island, Massachusetts, residents rally to find out who she is, and what happened to her. Their unprecedented solidarity gets nationwide attention, helping police solve a heartbreaking mystery.

#24 - Bermuda: Death on the Rock

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/13/1999

Chronicling the 1996 rape and murder in Bermuda of teenage tourist Rebecca Middleton, a crime for which her suspected killer was set free. Included: her family's efforts to appeal the case; how the incident has affected Bermuda's reputation for safety.

#25 - Bloodshed in Brookland

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/11/2021