Michael Jackson is one of pop culture’s greatest icons and noted philanthropists. But to the public over the years he was a mass of contradiction.

Robert Blake shocked and captivated viewers with his aggressive prison interview with Barbara Walters as he sat in jail waiting for a court date for the murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. Blake cries for his daughter Rosie and trashes Bakley. This explosive prison interview is one of Walters' most compelling, as Blake rants about the injustices he said he faced. Two weeks after the interview aired, Blake was freed on bail, and he credits Barbara Walters with saving his life. But did he get away with murder?

Barbara Walters revisits the country’s most notorious teacher-student sex scandal.

Jim Bakker had it all: fame, fortune, and respect as the world’s most successful televangelist. But a sexual tryst and financial troubles caused him to lose his ministry, his marriage, and ultimately landed him in prison. Barbara Walters takes a closer look at one of the ‘80s most colorful scandals, involving big money, big hair and the “prosperity” gospel. Her interviews with Bakker and his family reveal what life was really like for the family behind the “PTL Club.”

On December 8, 1980, music legend John Lennon crossed paths with a lonely, suicidal fan in front of his New York City apartment. Hours later, Lennon was murdered in cold blood, shot in the back four times. Barbara Walters shares her disturbing interview with Lennon’s murderer, Mark David Chapman, and traces his steps leading up to the crime.

Two baby girls born at the same Florida hospital were sent home with the wrong families. While one died tragically, the other became embroiled in a dramatic tug-of-war as both families fight for custody of the girl each believed to be their daughter. Who sent the babies home with the wrong families? Was it an accident or foul play? And what happened to Kimberly Mays, the young girl who survived? Barbara talks to both families and has an emotional reunion with Mays to find the truth behind a mystery that has taken more than 20 years to unravel.

Celebrity diet doctor Herman Tarnower was discovered shot dead at his home within hours of a visit from his lover Jean Harris. What really happened that night? Broadcast legend Barbara Walters takes viewers behind the scenes of one of the most lurid murder stories she has ever covered. For the first time, Harris’ son, Jim Harris, sits down with Barbara Walters and shares what life was like with “mother.” And later, Walters shares personal commentary on why she grew close to Jean Harris and even risked her own reputation to save her.

Barbara Walters has a very unusual pen pal: a young man who killed his parents. Erik Menendez and his brother, Lyle, brutally shot their mother and father to death in their Beverly Hills mansion one evening. Was the family hiding a horrible secret? Barbara reveals chilling details about the crime, the trials, and her exclusive interview with the brothers. Walters interviews Erik Menendez’s wife, Tammi, and shares never-before-seen letters from Erik, describing his life in prison, his hopes, and regrets. Finally, Walters uncovers a stunning message from Erik’s childhood, a bombshell that could possibly grant the brothers a new trial.

In one of the most famous murder stories of all time, Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman were stabbed to death. The evidence pointed to Nicole's ex-husband O.J. Simpson but the jury found him not guilty. 20 years later, Barbara talks with Kato Kaelin again.

Nineteen years after the murder of 6 year-old JonBenét Ramsey grabbed the national media spotlight, Barbara Walters sat down with Jonbenét’s father, John, to discuss the toll years of speculation and suspicion took on the Ramsey family.

When 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey turns up dead in 1996, her parents are the only suspects. After an exhaustive investigation, they are finally cleared of the crime. Nineteen years later, Barbara Walters re-interviews her father.

Jim Bakker had it all: fame, fortune, and respect as the world’s most successful televangelist. But a sexual tryst and financial troubles caused him to lose his ministry, his marriage, and ultimately landed him in prison. Barbara Walters takes a closer look at one of the ‘80s most colorful scandals, involving big money, big hair and the “prosperity” gospel. Her interviews with Bakker and his family reveal what life was really like for the family behind the “PTL Club.”

Barbara Walters revisits the country’s most notorious teacher-student sex scandal.

Robert Blake shocked and captivated viewers with his aggressive prison interview with Barbara Walters as he sat in jail waiting for a court date for the murder of his wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley. Blake cries for his daughter Rosie and trashes Bakley. This explosive prison interview is one of Walters' most compelling, as Blake rants about the injustices he said he faced. Two weeks after the interview aired, Blake was freed on bail, and he credits Barbara Walters with saving his life. But did he get away with murder?

The harrowing calls are difficult to hear. They provide insight into the stormy relationship between Nicole Brown Simpson and O.J. Simpson.

In the trial, O.J. Simpson appears to struggle to put on one of the gloves recovered from the crime scene, claiming "They don't fit" which would lead Johnnie Cochran to famously quip in closing arguments "`If it doesn't fit, you must acquit.''

Authorities examine writing samples that John and Patsy Ramsey submitted at the beginning of the JonBenét investigation. Expert Cina Wong ruled out John as the ransom note writer, but found similarities between Patsy's writing and the ransom note.

Police question the Ramseys' inner circle and learn that bed-wetting was an issue for JonBenét. They then envision an alleged theory with Patsy Ramsey as the killer- covering up a tragic accident and staging the murder scene.

Jeff Vilencia, a filmmaker who produced Crush videos, talks about the different variations of crushing people are interested in and what their trigger point might have been to start the fetish.

Professor of Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Ralph Hood talks about the myths, practices, and the dangers of the serpent handler churches.

When Alabama preacher's wife Darlene Summerford is bitten by rattlesnakes, she tells cops it's no accident: it's attempted murder, and Darlene's husband is to blame.

Dr. Stephen Diamond breaks down the history of vampires and blood suckers, he explains why they have been popular in cultures over the centuries.

If the shoe fits… Dr. Eric Hickey, author of 'Serial Murderers and Their Victims' talks about Jerry Brudos, an American serial killer and necrophiliac, also known as "The Lust Killer" and "The Shoe Fetish Slayer" and how his fetish for shoes came ...

Tinsel Town in the 1950's lures hundreds of gorgeous young starlets hoping to hit the big time. It also lures a dangerous predator named Harvey Glatman with a dark temptation. A man who feeds off the innocence of glamorous pin-up girls to fuel hi ...

This cult leader believes he is the Son of Satan, and he wants to please his father with a string of horrifying deeds.

Crime writer Sondra London talks about "The Vampire of Paris," Nicholas Claux's personality and why he decided to start eating human flesh.

When a restaurateur is killed, police trace the murder to a man with a taste for human flesh.