Crime Dive with Lexi

When your community is grappled with racism and prejudice practices at the hands of people you have to interact with frequently, tensions can rise. This was the climate of the South Central region of Los Angeles in the late 80s and early 90s. Things would only get worse for the black community when a black man is beaten by police on camera, and a teenager, Latasha Harlins, is killed by a storeowne...

Living in a rough neighborhood can be scary. But, you love your neighbors, and all of your friends and family are close by. It's your home, even though the streets are ruled by violent gang members. This was the case for the Alexander family. Kermit, the oldest of his 11-sibling family, became an NFL player and decided to get out of his dangerous neighborhood. His siblings followed suit, but his m...

Imagine having your dream job as a professional wrestler. You love your job and you have thousands of adoring fans. You can't wait to get in the ring every night and do what you love. Over time, you start to plan for your future, and you decide to invest in the business you're working for. You want to transition to working behind the scenes and start having more of a say of what goes on. Your firs...

Going out on the 4th of July is what almost every person does. It's a great time to unwind and enjoy summer. Natalie Jones couldn't wait to get out of town and hang out with some friends at a party for that day. Being a single mom can be tough, and she was looking forward to getting some alone time. But when she never made it home after the party, her family got worried. There was no sign of her i...

When Ally Kostial arrived at her dream school, Ole Miss University, she was set on meeting great people. But what she really wanted was to find a soulmate. Ally had been longing for love, and she believed she found that in Brandon Theesfeld, a fellow student from Fort Worth, Texas. Ally was head-over-heels for Brandon, and she wanted to take their casual relationship to the next level. For some re...

If your husband was cheating on you, would you want to know? Or would you want to live in ignorant bliss? Bianca Rudolph claimed to know nothing about her husband Larry's affairs, but her personality seemed to dim as time went on. They continued to work on their marriage by going on special safari trips to Africa to hunt and spend time together. Things appeared fine between them. That was, until,...

Being an adult isn't always easy, especially when you have kids to raise. Tamla Horsford had six. She stayed home to raise them while her loving husband went to work to support his family. On rare occasion, Tamla would get to go out and get some time to herself. She got this chance when the mother of a fellow teammate of her son invited her to her house for a sleepover with a few of her friends. T...

Growing up on the south side of Chicago can be difficult. Knowing somebody whose been affected by gun violence is normal, drugs seem to be ravaging the streets, and supporting a family seems to be next to impossible. To make matters worse, getting caught in the crosshairs of gang violence is an everyday thing. 11-year-old Yummy Sandifer was a young kid with very little guidance in life. With 9 sib...

New Years Eve is supposed to be a time of joy, care-free fun, and a chance to reset. Ben Smart and Olivia Hope were two young, fun-loving friends who couldn't wait to go out on New Years Eve. They spent their day hanging out with friends before meeting up at the biggest New Years Eve island party in town. Their night went great, even though they left the party without anywhere to stay. After board...

Being a journalist will take you to the corners of the Earth chasing for the perfect story. Kim Wall did everything she could to find the story behind the story. There were no limits to what she could accomplish, and she boldly followed her passions. Kim's daring nature led her to pursue an interview with an oddly eccentric inventor who lived just steps away from her. Well known in their town, Pet...

Imagine going to your daughter's apartment after not hearing from her for a few days. Imagine finding a note on her door with a phone number saying to call it if you're looking for her. Imagine calling this number only to be met with your daughter's landlord, who tells you that she passed away just the day before. Imagine the shock you would feel finding this out from a handwritten note taped to h...

Moving across the country in your early 20s can be exciting and scary at the same time. Taking the time to grow and live in a city completely different than where you're from can feel liberating. 24-year-old Chandra Levy was working towards her Master's Degree, finishing up her last requirement for graduation at a Washington D.C. internship. Right before she was set to return home to attend her gr...

From a young age, Molly Martens struggled with mental and physical health issues. She aspired to become a doctor to help others. Unfortunately, this proved hard to accomplish. After dropping out of school, Molly was desperate to please her privileged, well-accomplished family. Unable to find anything that piqued her interest enough to pursue, she decided to take a leap of faith and moved to Irelan...

Imagine graduating college at the top of your class studying something you're really passionate about. Then, you get into the grad school of your dreams very easily because you're just that smart. It seems like your life is falling into place and you're one step closer to getting your dream job. Your family is tight-knit and full of scholars, and they couldn't be more proud of you. You talk to the...

Living in an apartment as a young woman can be so freeing. The independence that most people crave finally becomes a reality. Miya Marcano moved away from home, excited to start a new journey in college and live on her own. She even got a job working in her apartment building to get to know people a little better. But somebody who worked at the apartment building wanted to get to know Miya a littl...

If you were a pilot and struggling with suicidal thoughts, would you tell your boss knowing it could end your career but save the lives of others? This was the decision that 27-year-old Andreas Lubitz was left to make. Only he chose wrong. What was more wrong was the fact that he was even given the choice. His doctors knew what he was going through, yet it was left up to Andy's to tell his bosses....

We all probably know at least one person who seems to have everything together. They're on top of their stuff, everything in their life seems planned out perfectly, and they get everything done that they need to. They appear to be strong, no-nonsense, and never take a break. But do you ever think about what it takes for them to keep this up? The dedication, the time, and the mental strength all co...

Boxing has always come with a risk of brain damage and health issues. Over time, the hits you receive as a boxer can take their toll on you. So, it's no surprise that certain types of punches are banned so as to not speed up the process of this deterioration. But what do you do when these illegal punches aren't corrected during a match? Do you keep fighting or do you decide to play dirty too until...

Every child remembers riding around the neighborhood on their bikes with their siblings or friends. You felt free, you could go as fast as you wanted, and you could do it for hours without getting tired. Most parents, however, usually have two rules when it comes to riding your bikes: Don't go too far and stay together. This is what Donna Williams told her two kids, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman and 5...

The music industry seems to be almost impossible to break into. Especially when your genre of music is dominated by the gender opposite of you. Your product has to be consistent and really special to stand out against everybody else's. Selena Quintanilla's father struggled sometimes to raise their family. But when he heard her sing, he knew he could turn her into a star. With her brother and siste...

Going on a trip alone as a young woman can be intimidating. Oftentimes, women are seen as being more vulnerable, especially when they're alone. 21-year-old Elisa Lam's parents feared that their daughter would be viewed this way and taken advantage of during her solo trip to California. Despite her parents' concerns, Elisa was determined to get away from the stress of school and take some time to h...

Have you ever had a family member who you weren't related to, but they're so close to your parents that they're pretty much another aunt/uncle? This was the case for Hannah Anderson. Hannah, being a 16-year-old girl, liked having an uncle like her dad's best friend, Jim. He allowed her and her friends to have parties, drink, and gave her rides wherever she wanted. Hannah could pretty much do whate...

Being on vacation is like being in an alternate reality. You get a break from your everyday life of working and stress. You get to party, have fun, and not worry about any responsibilities. This is what Shanquella Robinson was looking forward to when she took a trip to Mexico with seven other people. She couldn't wait to let loose, enjoy herself, and stay in a luxury villa. But nobody expected tha...

What would you do if your jealous, estranged brother randomly showed up on the boat that you had been living on with your girlfriend for weeks? What would you do if he asked to crash with you for a few weeks? What if he never left? What if the whole reason he showed up in the first place was to squeeze more money out of you because you're a millionaire? What would you do if he knew your boat would...

The Murdaughs were a longstanding, honorable family that ran the biggest law firm in Hampton, South Carolina as far back as the early 1900s. For over a century, this small, southern town saw them as being prestigious, wealthy, and respected. That was, until, the youngest of the brood made a mistake that took the life of one of his best friends. As the time neared for him, as well as his father, wh...