The Supremes were the greatest girl band ever. Over the course of the 60’s they had 12 Billboard chart topping hits, including 5 consecutive number 1’s – still a record for a girl band. They were an international sensation – three teenage, African American girls from the Detroit projects who conquered the world. Berry Gordy, the boss of Motown, moulded Mary Wilson, Flo Ballard and Diana Ross into music stars as The Supremes. When they first got together, they were inseparable, but as their fame grew something happened to shatter the bonds between these friends. Diana Ross rose to become a superstar, but for another band member it would end in a tragedy of drink, despair and death. Told through the first hand testimony of those that were there, including original band member Mary Wilson, and with expert psychological analysis from Dr Linda Papadopoulos, this is the story of the Break Up of the Supremes.

Florence Ballard was the founding member, and original leader, of the Supremes – the most successful female group in history. With enduring classics such as Stop! In the name of Love, they had 10 number one hits in just 3 years. But for Flo, the fame and the pressures of the business were just too much to cope with. She turned to alcohol, and was kicked out of the band she founded at the age of just 23. Within a few years she was a single mother of three living on welfare, and by the age of 32 she was dead. Expert pathologist Dr Michael Hunter uncovers the truth behind her tragic early death.

Natalie Cole was a unique singing legend. The daughter of crooning icon Nat ‘King’ Cole became a huge success in her own right, winning nine Grammies in the process. After falling deep into drug addiction and overdosing on several occasions, she turned her life around in the 1980s and found renewed success. But Dr. Michael Hunter discovers that in 2008 her dark past catches up with her and sets off an extraordinary chain reaction of medical conditions. Through all her health battles, Natalie bravely continues to perform all over the world and has an extensive tour lined up for 2016. But on New Year’s Eve, 2015, after yet another hammer blow, her multitude of illnesses finally prove too much for her body.

In September 1991 the legendary Jazz trumpet player Miles Davis died suddenly after going in to hospital for what he described as a ‘routine tune up’. He was just 65 years old. Rumors of addiction and ill health plagued him throughout life, but the exact cause of his death has remained obscure. Now, expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter is re-examining his medical history in order to finally reveal the true cause of Miles Davis’ death.

On the afternoon of April 1, 1984, the day before his 45th birthday, Marvin Gaye was shot by his father. Now renowned forensic pathologist Dr Michael Hunter is reopening this bizarre case to discover what was happening both psychologically and physiologically to the bodies of Marvin Gay senior and Marvin Gaye junior at the time of the shooting that may explain the reason behind this tragic case of filicide.

On July 4th 2003 ‘The Guru Of Love’ singer/songwriter and producer Barry White died of a cardiac arrest at just 58 years of age. A self-taught pianist who couldn’t read music, he rose from the tough streets of Los Angeles to become a 100-million-album-selling superstar whose deep-voiced soul music became the seduction theme of the 1970’s. Not only was the star dedicated to his music, he was also a doting father to his eight children, but for much of his life he was plagued with ill health. In this episode leading forensic pathologist, Dr Michael Hunter, investigates the star’s medical history to try get to the bottom of what caused his untimely death.

Luther Vandross was one of the brightest stars in the music business in the 80 and 90’s, notching up a raft of hit albums, including his “party starter” single , “Never Too Much” and his album “Dance With My Father” which went straight to No1 in the charts. Luther’s career faltered in the 90’s but in the early 2000’s he was making a successful comeback when disaster struck – he was the victim of a massive stroke in April 2003, which left him in a coma for nearly 2 months. Luther survived and seemed to be coping with his condition at a rehabilitation centre – but less than 2 years later his life was cut tragically short when he collapsed and died following what medical reports described as a cardiac arrhythmia – a catastrophic disruption to his heartbeat.
Forensic Pathologist Dr Michael investigates what really killed Luther Vandross, uncovering through his medical investigation the story of a man tormented by an addiction to one of life’s basic necessities – food. Luther’s extreme weight gain, tipping the scale at 340 pounds with a BMI in the 40, made him morbidly obese – a condition that will lead to heart problems, but Dr Hunter discovers that a hereditary disease, poor lifestyle choices and a disastrous decision on drug taking, combined with Luther’s obsessive desire to take control of his career, may have played a part in his death.

On August 6th 2004, the music world was stunned when outrageous entertainer and colourful funk star Rick James was found dead by his housekeeper in his LA home. He was 56 years old. Adored by women, Rick James was an 80s Motown sensation and lived the classic drug-fuelled rock-n-roll lifestyle. However, his excesses took a dark turn when in 1991, he was accused of kidnap and torture, resulting in a prison sentence. Upon release, he turned his life around but something went terribly wrong and things took a turn for the worse.
Renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter is investigating Rick James’ death and will look into his autopsy report, witness statements and first-hand accounts to reveal why this accomplished, charismatic and popular star died suddenly, alone at home.

A discussion of what’s in store for the upcoming episode of “On Patrol: Live” and a sneak peek of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night; the hosts also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

A Live Series following Law Enforcement Officers On Patrol across the country – all live and in real time.

In Sarasota, FL an unruly detainee is sent to isolation, twice. In Multnomah county a young man feverishly waits for his release. In Portland, OR a man is jailed for biting his girlfriend.

In Las Vegas, NV an honest offender turns himself in. Officers arrest an underage woman who admits to driving under the influence. A woman is taken into custody after harming herself with a pair of scissors

In Sarasota, FL a man is busted for an open container of beer. In Salt Lake City, UT a woman is stunned as to how drug paraphernalia wound up on her person. In Las Vegas, NV a former bus driver relays sad details about his past. In Portland, OR a shoplifter receives some sage of wisdom from one of the officers.

In Salt Lake City, UT officers break up an altercation between two inmates. In Portland, OR a belligerent man questions the authorities. In Sarasota, FL a man is busted for DUI. In Las Vegas, NV a woman is taken into custody for battery.

In Salt Lake City, UT a disorderly man in the detention center is sent to the padded room. A Sarasota, FL man hurls insults at officers while in custody. In Portland, OR a drunk and destructive young man is placed in the drunk-tank. In Las Vegas, NV a woman tries to lie about the reasons behind her detention.

In Portland, OR a man in custody accuses officers of being involved in the 1992 event at Ruby Ridge. In Sarasota, FL a drunk man falls off his bike and purports to have been hit by a car. In Las Vegas, LV a daring inmate attempts to make a break for it while the supervising officers attend to a disturbance.

In Sarasota, FL an unruly detainee is sent to isolation, twice. In Multnomah county a young man feverishly waits for his release. In Portland, OR a man is jailed for biting his girlfriend.

In Las Vegas, NV an honest offender turns himself in. Officers arrest an underage woman who admits to driving under the influence. A woman is taken into custody after harming herself with a pair of scissors

In Sarasota, FL a man is busted for an open container of beer. In Salt Lake City, UT a woman is stunned as to how drug paraphernalia wound up on her person. In Las Vegas, NV a former bus driver relays sad details about his past. In Portland, OR a shoplifter receives some sage of wisdom from one of the officers.

In Salt Lake City, UT officers break up an altercation between two inmates. In Portland, OR a belligerent man questions the authorities. In Sarasota, FL a man is busted for DUI. In Las Vegas, NV a woman is taken into custody for battery.

In Salt Lake City, UT a disorderly man in the detention center is sent to the padded room. A Sarasota, FL man hurls insults at officers while in custody. In Portland, OR a drunk and destructive young man is placed in the drunk-tank. In Las Vegas, NV a woman tries to lie about the reasons behind her detention.

In Portland, OR a man in custody accuses officers of being involved in the 1992 event at Ruby Ridge. In Sarasota, FL a drunk man falls off his bike and purports to have been hit by a car. In Las Vegas, LV a daring inmate attempts to make a break for it while the supervising officers attend to a disturbance.