Sometimes, would-be criminals are their own worst enemies. This episode highlights crime "fails," and the officers - and ordinary civilians - who save the day.
A look at daring escapes from custody and the breakouts that take on many forms - yet always involve finding and exploiting the weakest parts of the system.
Crimes exploiting online generosity are a growing trend. These real-life stories show people going to great lengths to con unsuspecting donors out of their money.
Witness extreme car chases captured on video, from fleeing via fire truck to off-roading into a corn field. Fortunately no one is seriously hurt - except, at times, the vehicles.
These criminals may not have blood on their hands, but they still leave despair in their wake. From shady non-profits to fraudulent contractors, here are some of the most devastating white-collar crimes to be attempted across the country.
