Some compelling crime short stories that I would recommend for a thrilling read include "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" by Arthur Conan Doyle, and "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
Crime Stories - 1998 The Scottsboro Boys was released on: USA: 28 July 1998
Suspect True Crime Stories - 2002 was released on: USA: October 2002
Crime Stories - 1998 Al Capone was released on: USA: 13 March 2000
A centralized main character, a compelling crime, and a plot twist.
Yes. If there is compelling evidence, even in the absence of a witness, you can be convicted of a crime. Also, if there is a proven motive in addition to the evidence, that will add to the probabibility of a conviction.
True Crime Stories with Ed Mundy - 2013 was released on: USA: 21 May 2013 (internet)
Crime Stories - 1998 A Way with Murder 8-6 was released on: USA: 9 December 2010
Crime Stories - 1998 The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann was released on: USA: 18 May 1999
Crime Stories - 1998 The Killer Schoolboys 8-7 was released on: USA: 15 December 2010
Crime Stories - 1998 The Russians Are Killing 8-5 was released on: USA: 8 December 2010
Suspect True Crime Stories - 2002 1-1 was released on: USA: 30 October 2002
It is 'legal' if its not a crime. But I would not recommend it. ;)