Crimes Across America
“Crimes Across America” takes you deep into the nation’s criminal underworld, uncovering shocking cases, untold stories, and the dark realities of crime. From organized crime syndicates and financial masterminds to violent offenders and high-profile frauds, we break down how these criminals operated, how law enforcement caught them, and the lasting impact of their crimes. Through in-depth research and storytelling, we go beyond the headlines to expose the greed, power, and deception that drive America’s most gripping cases. Every crime has a story—we’re here to tell it.
Crimes Across America
The Philadelphia 5: When Cops Became the Criminals They Swore to Fight
In the 1980s, five Philadelphia narcotics officers—the Philadelphia 5—ran drugs, extorted dealers, and stole hundreds of thousands while hiding behind their badges. Their reign ended in 1985 when a federal investigation exposed their crimes, leading to convictions and long prison sentences in one of the city’s biggest police corruption scandals.
