The BEST episodes of Criminal Confessions
Every episode of Criminal Confessions ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Criminal Confessions!
Criminal Confessions delves into the psychological showdown that transpires inside actual police interrogation rooms between investigators and suspects and dissects what it takes to yield a confession. Each hour-long episode takes viewers through the emotional twists and turns of a real homicide case from the 911 call to the crime scene and leading up to the interrogation room where detectives corner their prime suspect. The police officers and detectives will walk us through their strategy while interviews with the suspects' and victims' friends and family shed light on the heartbreaking details, taking viewers on an emotional journey with the hope of finding justice. In every case, the interrogating officer will "break" the suspect and get a shocking reveal of what led to the atrocious crime.
#1 - Killer Friends
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2020
After a divorced mother is found murdered in her home, police discover she had an unusual array of people involved in her life. In order to figure out if one of them was her killer they must separate truth from lies.
#2 - Renton, WA
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2018
#3 - Tazewell, VA
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2018
#4 - Canton, PA
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/2018
#5 - Grove City, OH
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/22/2018
#6 - Chris Watts: Confession Untold
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/7/2019
Investigators speak for the first time on one of the most baffling cases they've encountered, exposing the devastating truth about what happened to Shanann Watts and her two daughters at the hands of a seemingly devoted husband and father, Chris Watts.
#7 - Vanished In The Night
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/14/2019
After getting a call that a wife and mother had been missing for 10 years, sheriffs launch an investigation that uncovers a threesome relationship, an eerie deathbed confession, and a web of lies spanning a decade that leads them to the truth.
#8 - A Killer App
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/21/2019
A crazed rideshare app driver goes on a seven-hour shooting spree, killing six people and critically injuring two. He claims the app took over his body and made him do it, while those suffering the loss of loved ones struggle to understand why.
#9 - She Never Came Home
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/28/2019
When 19-year-old Kenia disappears, her family immediately begins conducting their own investigation to find her. As the police join them in their efforts, they follow alarming leads that cause them to believe Kenia won't be found alive.
#10 - The Kill Club
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/4/2020
A beloved member of the local community is brutally murdered with part of his body apparently taken as a souvenir by the killer. Detectives try to make sense of this horrifying crime despite conflicting stories and a possible false confession.
#11 - King County, WA
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2018
#12 - Who Killed Little Mama?
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/18/2020
When an elderly, free spirit comes into a large sum of money she is mercilessly attacked to within an inch of her life. Investigators uncover a twisted trail of addiction, brutality and betrayal with a surprise killer in plain sight.
#13 - The Worst Betrayal
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/25/2020
After a sheriff’s deputy discovers a missing woman murdered in the backyard of her family home, investigators must determine whether the victim was killed by a mysterious driver seen lingering outside the house, or someone unexpected.
#14 - His Final Fight
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/1/2020
A Navy veteran is brutally beaten during a home robbery. In order to find the killer, police must sift through various lies as several suspects desperately attempt to cover their tracks.
#15 - Not My DNA
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/8/2020
When a beloved school teacher is gunned down in public, a known felon’s DNA and phone records link him to the crime. But when Gwinnett County Police investigators arrest the man, they discover the real killer might actually be someone else entirely.
#16 - Professional Suspect
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/15/2020
When a loving mother and wife is found shot in her own bed, investigators know they are dealing with a homicide. The case goes cold for two years until two determined detectives set their sights on justice and reveal a murder-for-hire plot.
#17 - Two Fires, One Victim
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/22/2020
When a young woman’s body is found burning in the woods just off the side of the road, investigators are left wondering not only who she is, but who could have done this to her. They follow a trail of fire, fury, and falsities to get to the truth.
#18 - A Helpful Witness
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/29/2020
When Kim Allen is found murdered in her home, her estranged and abusive husband is the likely suspect. A risky bluff by detectives takes the case in a surprising direction.
#19 - Cold Justice Confessions
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2020
Mearl Mackey told law enforcement various conflicting stories about the whereabouts of his wife, Evelyn “Laverne” Mackey.
#20 - Seneca Falls
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/2017
An accidental death in upstate New York becomes a possible murder scene and a wife and mother provides a crucial piece of evidence. Investigators confront the darkest side of humanity to discover an unspeakable truth.
#21 - Waterloo
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2017
A shooting in broad daylight in the city of Waterloo, Iowa leaves two dead. Investigators Camarata and Moller follow a trail of bloody footprints to a list of suspects and an unexpected lead from a knowledgeable confidential informant.
#22 - Baton Rouge
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2017
Women are found brutally murdered and panic strikes Baton Rouge, LA. The city suspects a serial killer is on the loose. In an example of police work at its finest, detectives lead investigators to an unlikely suspect hiding a dark secret.
#23 - Edmonton
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2017
When a hardworking single mother with a history of heart issues is found dead on the front steps of her home, detectives assume she died of natural causes. However, as the investigation progresses, it becomes clear foul play was involved.
#24 - Martin County
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2017
A 2-Hour Special takes us to Florida, where a devoted mother disappears into the night after tucking her daughter into bed. Investigators chase down a trail of leads that include multiple suspects, culminating in a horrifying discovery.
#25 - Placentia
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2017
A mother's only hope of finding her missing 20-year old daughter rests in the hands of a seasoned investigator from the DA's office, who takes on her case after it's gone cold for seven years.