Cheryl Crane

A rare behind the scenes look at the tragedies and bitter disappointments that plagued one of MGM's most popular leading ladies

One way or another, the Hollywood police have been kept busy with murders on their ground. There are numerous theories about the killings of Thelma Todd, Jack Healy (Three Stooges), Elizabeth Short, alias The Black Dahlia, Bugsy Siegal and Johnny Stompano. The files of William Desmond Taylor, Raymond Navarro and Sal Mineo are also re-opened. Femmes fatales are often deadly for the man's wallet or reputation -- these ladies killed for real. From Calamity Jane, gang boss Ma Baker and New York madame Polly Adler to axe-murderess Winnie Ruth Judd and others, we look at the Black Widow Spider syndrome. Rare archival footage and many hitherto unseen interviews, film, video clip tapes, and photographs are included in this hour-long program.

Portrait of Julia Jean Turner, from her childhood to her rise of fame as Lana Turner, to her last role.

TV review of a litany of Hollywood impropriety.

From Jack the Ripper, whose identity is still a mystery, and the Boston Strangler, to Richard Speck, who murdered nine nurses, and Ted Bundy, whose manner captivated his victims. All these murderers - and more - who terrorized, stalked, and murdered women are analyzed and exposed. Rare archival footage and many hitherto unseen interviews, film, videoclip tapes and photographs are included in this hour-long program.