America Undercover - Season 6 / Year 1988
Season 6 / Year 1988
Episodes
Murder or Mercy: Five American Families
American Undercover looks at the families of five terminally ill patients and examines how they deal the with question of end of life care. Some families choose to facilitate the death of a loved one while other choose to extend life at any cost.
Execution: Fourteen Days in May
America Undercover examines the death penalty. It talks to convicted murderer Edward Earl Johnson who was executed for a crime that he claims he did not commit. It also talks to lawyers, prison staff, and inmates about the ethics of capital punishment.
Confessions of an Undercover Cop
American Undercover examines the story of undercover police officer Mike Russell who helped to bring down an entire organized crime organization in one of history's largest sting operations. Russell's undercover police work was crucial in bringing to justice several members of the Genovese crime family.
Warning: Medicine May Be Hazardous to Your Health
American Undercover looks at medical practices that may be more harmful than helpful including unreliable medical rests, unnecessary hysterectomies, problematic prescription drug interactions, and dangerous vitamin and radiation treatments. It also looks at the growing problem of alcohol and drug abuse in the medical profession.
Why Did Johnny Kill?
America Undercover examines how some seemingly normal teenagers can sometimes commit murder. It profiles several teenage murderers including John Justice, David Mancuso, and Ryan Unruh. It also interviews that family and friends of their victims.
Transplant
America Undercover examines the controversial issues surround organ transplantation. While transplantation can create medical miracles, it also comes with a high financial and emotional price where doctors must decide who will live and who will die and grieving families must make the difficult decision whether to donate a love one's organs.
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