The mystery of what happened in the Hart family's fatal crash off a California cliffside remains under investigation. But much of the family's troubled history leading up to that point is known, and it provides vital clues to understanding why Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman said he is investigating the case as a crime. The bodies of Jennifer and Sarah Hart, both 38, were found inside their SUV on March 26. The bodies of children Markis, 19, and Jeremiah and Abigail, both 14, were found nearby. But there was no trace of Devonte, 15, Hannah, 16, and Sierra, 12.

Court documents reveal new details in the case of a Maryland teacher found dead in a field. Laura Wallen's boyfriend, Tyler Tessier, cried in front of cameras last September. After his arrest, police say he told vastly differing stories as to what happened to Wallen. In one, Tessier actually paints Wallen as the aggressor-coming at him with a pair of scissors.

20-year-old Brittany Velasquez is accused of killing her two children after they were found dead in a car, strapped into their car seats last week. Newly released search warrants reveal the disturbing plot Velasquez allegedly came up with to blame the deaths on her own grandparents. Investigators say the evidence they found does not match up with Velasquez's story. The preliminary cause of death for Christopher, 2, and Brooklyn, 10 months, are dehydration and exposure.

HLN intensifies the manhunt for one of the nation's most prolific uncaught serial killers with a new true crime original series 'Unmasking A Killer' premiering Sunday, March 18 at 9pm ET/PT, only on HLN. The five-part docuseries profiles the terrifying real-life story of the Golden State Killer-a man responsible for a staggering 51 attacks and 12 murders in California. Investigators have searched for the sadistic criminal for forty years and with recent evidence suggesting he may still be alive. In 2016, the FBI Sacramento announced a national campaign and $50,000 reward to identify the perpetrator-making the investigation hotter than ever. via Knit