American Monster: Abuse of Power

Synopsis

From police officers to pastors, doctors to business leaders, they are the pillars of our communities. However, when power seduces and corrupts, it opens the door to evil, and some will stop at nothing, even murder, to protect themselves.

First Air Date: 2025-05-18

Last Air Date: 2025-06-22

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Investigation Discovery

Top Cast

Chris Cox as Billy Fields
Stephen Samson as Jimmy Springer
Rachael Denhollander as Self
Simone Biles as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Bodies of Evidence (2025-05-18)

The vile truth behind an Olympic gymnastic doctor’s methods comes to light.
Ep. 2: I Deserve to Live, They Don't (2025-05-25)

When a wealthy CEO’s colleague vanishes, the FBI uncovers a deadly plot.
Ep. 3: Blood Badge (2025-06-01)

The real reason cops fail to solve a woman’s murder becomes brutally clear.
Ep. 4: The Pain-Killer (2025-06-08)

When the medical board strikes off popular Arkansas pain doctor Randeep Mann amid allegations about his practice, they also uncover a monster; he stops at nothing to regain his practice, unleashing an explosive plot to regain power.
Ep. 5: Without a Prayer (2025-06-15)

Pastor Schirmer wields power over his congregants, and when one takes their own life, investigators question the accidents that killed this minister's two wives, revealing a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Ep. 6: I Am the Law (2025-06-22)

Sidney Dorsey is the first African American sheriff in DeKalb County, Ga.; after he wins on an anti-corruption ticket, revelations of him abusing the power of the office for money, sexual favors and deadly vengeance shock voters.