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Season 1 – Taking the Stand

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The story of crimes from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand, featuring exclusive interviews and responses from the defendants themselves, to provide an in-depth look at dozens of raw and real cases.
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Taking the Stand — Season 1

Taking the Stand — Season 1

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Dan Abrams

Host

Amira Lewally

Supervising Producer

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Episode 1 Aired Jan 13, 2022 Jodi Arias When a young Arizona businessman is found slaughtered in his bathroom, friends point police towards his ex-girlfriend; facing the death penalty, Jodi Arias takes the stand for 18 days in an attempt to explain how the killing was self-defense. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 20, 2022 Amber Guyger When an off-duty Dallas police officer shoots a man in his own apartment, the jury decides if it was murder or a tragic mistake; Amber Guyger takes the stand in her own defense to convince the jury not to lock her away for up to 99 years. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 20, 2022 Scott Nelson When a parolee is bounced from his job, he seeks retribution on a peaceful community when he kidnaps, tortures and kills a mother and caregiver; Scott Nelson takes the stand to give a convoluted explanation on why he blames his parole officer. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 27, 2022 Shayna Hubers Shayna Hubers takes the stand to defend herself after murdering her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Ryan Poston; she willingly takes the stand to prove her actions were in self-defense, by showing Ryan's abusive side. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 3, 2022 Eric Campbell A 23-year-old Texas man facing the death penalty after being charged with killing an elderly West Virginia couple, decides to take the stand and points the finger at a surprising suspect he claims committed the crimes. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 10, 2022 Leon Jacob Former Houston doctor Leon Jacob takes the stand to defend his past after being found guilty of plotting, along with girlfriend Valerie McDaniel, the murder of his ex-girlfriend and Valerie's ex-husband. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 17, 2022 Sean Foley Sean Foley stands accused in the death of his girlfriend's stepfather, Jimmy Shelton, fatally shooting him after a booze-filled evening; Sean claims that Jimmy was the aggressor and was trying to sexually assault his girlfriend. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 17, 2022 Sabrina Limon When railroad mechanic Robert Limon is shot and killed by Jonathan Hearn, an investigation leads to Robert's widow and spurs questions about her involvement in the crime; Sabrina Limon takes the stand to contest Jonathan Hearn, her former lover. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 17, 2022 Luke VanHemert Luke VanHemert takes the stand to defend himself on a second-degree murder charge after a university student and athlete is stabbed to death following a minor traffic incident. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 2, 2021 George Burch George Burch stands accused of the brutal murder of Nicole VanderHeyden, a 31-year-old mother of three; he willingly takes the stand to prove he is not guilty and provide the jury with an alternative suspect. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 2, 2021 James Scandirito When a son finds his father slumped over dead near a pile of cocaine, he dismembers the body to conceal the crime; James Scandirito Jr. takes the stand to explain why he thought he had to dismember and bury what he claims was his deceased father. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 9, 2021 Claudia Hoerig When a woman shoots her pilot husband and flees to Brazil, she sets off a long battle for her extradition and trial in the United States; she'll go under oath to convince a jury that anyone in her place would have done the same. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 9, 2021 Todd Kendhammer What started out looking like a freak traffic accident soon becomes a suspected murder cover-up; Todd Kendhammer has to take the stand to convince a jury that he would never hurt his wife, Barbara. Details Episode 14 Aired Jun 16, 2021 Katie Magbanua A beloved college professor is executed in Tallahassee, Fla., and the suspects include a mother with two children, a violent gang member and a family of wealthy dentists. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 23, 2021 Lindsay Partin When 3-year-old Hannah Wesche dies of head trauma, the babysitter who cared for her is indicted for her murder; Lindsay Partin takes the stand to defend her innocence and to try to explain several suspicious statements she gave to police detectives. Details Episode 16 Aired Jun 23, 2021 Roy Oliver A routine response to a noise complaint takes a devastating turn when Roy Oliver, a Dallas police officer, shoots and kills unarmed 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 30, 2021 Henry Segura When a young mother and her three children are brutally murdered in their suburban Florida home, an ex-boyfriend is charged with the killings; the jury has to decide if this was a crime of passion or a professional hit ordered by the cartel. Details Episode 18 Aired Jul 7, 2021 Jessica Groves A couple from a small Ohio town are charged with 11 felonies, including the death of their infant son, whose injury-riddled body was found in a well; Jessica Groves claims her son's death was an accident. Details Episode 19 Aired Jul 7, 2021 Todd Mullis An Iowa pig farmer stands accused of impaling his wife with a corn rake; the jury has to decide if it was cold-blooded murder or a tragic accident; Todd Mullis takes the stand in his own defense. Details Episode 20 Aired Jul 14, 2021 Tammy Moorer Heather Elvis, 20, went missing on Dec. 18, 2013, and has never been found; Tammy Moorer, Heather's boyfriend's wife, is on trial for her kidnapping. 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Season Info

Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 13, 2022