7.4They look like us. They live among us. But behind closed doors, they hide deadly secrets. American Monster uses real home videos and interviews to reveal shocking true crimes committed by seemingly ordinary people.
Gary and Tasha Bentley live lavishly with lucrative careers and tropical getaways. Marital bliss shatters when one hatches a murderous plot before their 5th anniversary.
Gary and Tasha Bentley live lavishly with lucrative careers and tropical getaways. Marital bliss shatters when one hatches a murderous plot before their 5th anniversary.
Divorced father Daniel Halseth lives for visitations with his three kids. His teenage daughter Sierra says she wants to live with him, drawing Daniel into a web of lies ending in a deadly house fire.
Divorced father Daniel Halseth lives for visitations with his three kids. His teenage daughter Sierra says she wants to live with him, drawing Daniel into a web of lies ending in a deadly house fire.
Carla Lewis funds her husband John's medical marijuana business, but rising costs, infidelity, and illegal rumors lead to tragedy. On August 13, 2017, John is arrested for murdering Carla in their Niles Township home.
Carla Lewis funds her husband John's medical marijuana business, but rising costs, infidelity, and illegal rumors lead to tragedy. On August 13, 2017, John is arrested for murdering Carla in their Niles Township home.
Jeffrey Glanda murdered his estranged wife Jeannine in 1997. He drowned her with an accomplice's help and made it look like a car accident. Jeffrey received life without parole and died in prison. His accomplice got 20 years to life.
Jeffrey Glanda murdered his estranged wife Jeannine in 1997. He drowned her with an accomplice's help and made it look like a car accident. Jeffrey received life without parole and died in prison. His accomplice got 20 years to life.
Mystery shrouds the Iraqi community in Michigan when a devoted father of two is found hacked to death in his home. As the search for his killer intensifies, investigators unravel a web of digital clues that reveal an evil conspiracy.
Mystery shrouds the Iraqi community in Michigan when a devoted father of two is found hacked to death in his home. As the search for his killer intensifies, investigators unravel a web of digital clues that reveal an evil conspiracy.
In October 2014, Salt Lake student Tawnee Baird, 21, was stabbed 46 times by abusive girlfriend Victoria Mendoza. The couple met in 2010 at a youth center. Mendoza admitted killing Baird during a car argument and was convicted of murder.
In October 2014, Salt Lake student Tawnee Baird, 21, was stabbed 46 times by abusive girlfriend Victoria Mendoza. The couple met in 2010 at a youth center. Mendoza admitted killing Baird during a car argument and was convicted of murder.
After three divorces between them, Roberta and Ken Samard seem to have finally found a lasting marriage. 15 years on, they appear to be living their dream life in Oregon, until an early morning call to 911 exposes the ugly truth.
After three divorces between them, Roberta and Ken Samard seem to have finally found a lasting marriage. 15 years on, they appear to be living their dream life in Oregon, until an early morning call to 911 exposes the ugly truth.
In 2004, Ariet Girgis, a devoted wife and mother, is found murdered. After an 8-year investigation, a sting operation reveals her husband, Magdi, hired a hitman to kill her. Their sons share the lasting pain of losing their beloved mother.
In 2004, Ariet Girgis, a devoted wife and mother, is found murdered. After an 8-year investigation, a sting operation reveals her husband, Magdi, hired a hitman to kill her. Their sons share the lasting pain of losing their beloved mother.
Heavily pregnant Shanna Vandewege supports her husband’s move to Texas for work. Though a new baby brings joy, her isolation soon becomes a target—someone close turns her distance from family into a deadly outlet for rage.
Heavily pregnant Shanna Vandewege supports her husband’s move to Texas for work. Though a new baby brings joy, her isolation soon becomes a target—someone close turns her distance from family into a deadly outlet for rage.
Buchanan family of Adam, Molly, son Gavin found shot dead in burned cabin. Investigation reveals Adam's teenage son Nolen from previous marriage as killer. Nolen convicted, sentenced 150 years to life, parole eligible 2039.
Buchanan family of Adam, Molly, son Gavin found shot dead in burned cabin. Investigation reveals Adam's teenage son Nolen from previous marriage as killer. Nolen convicted, sentenced 150 years to life, parole eligible 2039.
They look like us. They live among us. But behind closed doors, they’re hiding deadly secrets. American Monster takes you inside the lives of seemingly ordinary Americans—captured through real home videos—only to reveal shocking crimes committed by the people you least expect. With candid interviews, chilling reenactments, and never-before-seen footage, each gripping episode uncovers stories of murder, betrayal, and double lives. You think you know your neighbors? Think again.
1 Season
2016
Bill Thomas
Chris Roberts
Robert Firth
Tom Streithorst
Grant Ross
