An unprecedented look at Amish teenagers at a crossroads, as they come of age and decide their future. For a year, Primetime followed a group of Amish teens in central Ohio as they experience an Amish tradition called "Rumspringa" - where the young have a chance to explore the usually forbidden modern world before forever committing themselves to the Amish way of life. That way of life includes having no electricity, no c…more
An investigation involving a mystery that's been buried for 18 years. When 16-year-old Janie Ward died at a party on September 9, 1989, at a rural cabin in the Arkansas Ozarks, her parents were told that she died falling off a porch. There was only one problem: the porch was just 9 1/2-inches high. For nearly two decades Janie's parents have been fighting to prove that Janie was murdered and that the crime was covered up …more
People who keep monkeys as pets and raise them as their children. An extremely obese man who is losing weight and getting back into society. Accident-scene photos online and the people who post them.
A 40-year old mother of two leaves a note with a neighbor about being suspicious of her husband. The next day, she is found dead in her bedroom. The husband is put on trial for her murder.
For the first time, "What Would You Do?" travels overseas to find out how American tourists, oblivious to French culture, will be received in Paris. The Americans in this situation are loud, annoying and don't know the difference between haute couture and oat bran. John Quiones finds out what the French will do with these 'obnoxious Americans.' Then, they explore how people react when they witness bl…more
Often people speculate on how they might act in a difficult situation, but in this scenario "What Would You Do?" shows what people actually do in the face of everyday dilemmas that test their character and values. Gas Theft – Despite slumping gas prices, some people are willing to take desperate measures to fill up their tanks. Date Rape Drug – hidden cameras capture customers’ reaction when a stranger sli…more
What if you witnessed two well-dressed women stealing from an open house? What if an obviously confused elderly man was about to get behind the wheel of a car? What if you noticed wedding crashers at a relative's or friend's special day? John Quiones reports on peoples' split-second and often surprising decision-making processes.
What if you noticed a baby left alone in a hot car on a hot summer day? What if it was a dog left alone in the sweltering heat? What if your date showed up looking nothing like his/her attractive online photograph, totally misrepresenting him/herself? And what if you witnessed a mother verbally abusing her child's nanny? Whether people are compelled to act or mind their own business, John Quiones reports on their spli…more
Scenarios include: Your best girlfriend invites you to dinner to meet a man she's been seeing for the last month. The only problem is the man is half her age and she says she wants to marry him. And what if he has a secret reason for wanting to marry her in a hurry? What would you do? Then, Drivers over 70 have the second-highest fatality rate per mile, only after people under age 25. When confronted by an obviously c…more
Often people speculate on how they might act in a difficult situation: Shoplifting Parents With Kids In Tow: As the economy stalls, shoplifting is on the rise. In a story ripped from the headlines, a mother shoplifts clothing and accessories from a trendy store and uses her daughter as an accomplice, placing the stolen items in her child's backpack. Begging For Gas: With high gasoline prices and a falling economy, peo…more
What would you do if you saw college students hazing their peers, making them participate in potentially harmful activities in a public place? Will strangers step in to help a bride-to-be when her controlling mom berates her while trying on wedding dresses? How will people react when a woman collapses on a busy street during morning rush hour. Will anyone to come to her aid? What if it's a homeless man who needs the h…more
Polygamy: At a restaurant just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, a 65-year-old man and his three wives are celebrating his impending marriage with a 15-year-old girl, who is visibly upset about the arrangement to become wife #4 against her will. This restaurant is just a few hour away from two of the largest strongholds of the Fundamentalist Church of Latter Day Saints, the breakaway sect of the Mormon Church that still pract…more
Teenagers having sex often starts out as something exciting and forbidden -- and they just don't believe that one night in bed could change their lives forever. But all too often, the result of teens' secret sex lives is an unexpected and unwanted pregnancy. From a 14-year-old who got pregnant the first time she had sex to a teen dad raising his infant son and hoping to finish his senior year in high school, Jay S…more
Mary Fulginiti unravels the murder case of a San Diego defense lawyer who was found dead in his house and his stepchildren were charged with the crime.
The children of late pop icon Michael Jackson. A rare interview with Michael Jackson's former wife, Debbie Rowe.
Jim Avila unravels the case of Melanie Goodwin, a 19 year old college student whose snack stop turns tragic.
Chris Connelly interviews Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the Jackson family, who says that he suspects foul play may be involved in the death of his son, Michael Jackson.
Those who date online might expect a certain amount of innocent fudging in others' profiles. There's always the risk of encountering a liar whose online self-description is far from the real person. But police say when Jeffrey Marsalis created his Match.com profile, his intentions were far less innocent than getting a date. Many of the women who dated him say he wasn't just a conman. In fact cops and criminal …more
From a distance, it seemed like 27-year-old Justine Abshire had everything going for her. The beautiful young woman from Barboursville, Va., was living her dream of teaching a kindergarten class full of children who adored her; a newlywed, she had hopes of having her own children. But this picturesque life met a mysterious death in early November 2006 after a hit and run left no clues. Ever since, her family has been see…more
Two moms living together raising their two sons may not be traditional, but it's no longer unheard of. However Rene and Chloe Prince are not a typical lesbian couple. Chloe is a male to female transsexual who underwent gender reassignment surgery in May of 2008. For the past year, cameras have been allowed to follow Chloe as she took the plunge into womanhood and unintentionally forced her wife and children into the u…more
Circumstances around the death of Michael Jackson are examined; a look at the life of Dr. Conrad Murray.
David Muir reports about the lives of the children who are truly suffering from OCD and reveals something far more crushing than most of us could ever imagine.
Jay Schadler travels to Africa to report on the unforgettable journey of two men living with lions, both of whom are challenging the boundaries of the natural world and ultimately, what it means to be human.
John Quinones reports about a 17 year old girl, Alissa Turney who vanished without a trace.
Juju Chang meets people who give extraordinary accounts of encounters with the unexplained and interviews Harvard scholars who have a medical explanation of how people could believe they are experiencing life with extraterrestrials.
Jim Avila reports about Isaac Grimes who is serving a 60-year sentence for viciously killing his onetime best friend, Tony Dutcher, as well as Tony's grandparents when he was only 15. Isaac Grimes speaks to Jim Avila, saying he did it because of a twisted version of the children's game Simon Says.
Jay Schadler reports about the inmates taming wild horses and transforming themselves, as they learn the importance of patience and trust, and gain a sense of accomplishment -- some for the first time in their lives. Deborah Roberts reports about people with Psychiatric Conditions who say they have the right to reject medications.
The latest information on the murder of model Jasmine Fiore.
Jay Schadler reports about a retired teacher from Anchorage, Alaska living in the wilderness with the most dangerous wild black bears and grizzlies. His report includes an unexpected subject -- friendship between Charlie and the bears. Despite the fact that these animals can quickly turn into killers and that the Alaskan State is watching Charlie closely, he continues, as he has the past two decades, to live among the bea…more
Kidnapping victim Jaycee Dugard is reunited with her family after 18 years.
Jon Gosselin speaks to Chris Cuomo about being vilified in the tabloids and discusses his true feelings for his soon-to-be ex-wife, Kate Gosselin. He tells Cuomo that his wife verbally abused him. He also addresses allegations of cheating and opens up about his new jet-setting life, including his relationship with 22-year-old Hailey Glassman. John Quinones reports how McCay and Burgess say they were simply Mary Ellen…more
The state of Missouri has cast aside the familiar model of juvenile jails in favor of a radically different approach therapy and rehabilitation. At the Waverly Regional Youth Center in Waverly, MO, the walls are brightly colored and cell-blocks have been replaced with dorm-rooms. At the Rosa Parks Center in Fulton, MO, kids live in small teams, where they help and support one another. Inmates must get to the root of the p…more
Three parents work toward breaking the cycle of abuse.
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