15K views · 48 reactions | Do we have a string of brutal murders in the 70's to thank for the a modern missing child notification system? Attorney Sam L. Amirante defended serial killer John Wayne Gacy and says he helped write the Missing Child Act of 1984 because of how one of his client's few survivors was treated by police. Amirante tells HLN's Mike Galanos that eventually "led to the Amber Alert." Hear his remarkable story on "Very Scary People -- Sunday, 9p on HLN. | HLN | Facebook

2.9K views · 11 reactions | In the new HLN Original Series, SEX & MURDER, detectives undercover dirty secrets, scandalous affairs, online sex addictions, dangerous jealousy, and stunning twisted fantasies which have all led to murder. Brand new episode: Monday night at 9 ET/PT ONLY on HLN | HLN | Facebook

52K views · 621 reactions | UPDATE: Woman caught on cam apparently trying to kidnap a 4-year-old in broad daylight from a L.A. area McDonald's, has been arrested. | HLN | Facebook

20K views · 242 reactions | California authorities are hoping YOU can help identify a young girl whose body was found partially inside a large duffel bag. They don't have a lot to go on, but she was wearing a shirt that said: Future Princess Hero. https://cnn.it/2EIzjdG | HLN | Facebook

WATCH FULL SENTENCING -- Ex-cheerleader gets 3 years of supervised release for burying newborn. | HLN

It began with a bizarre call to 911, police say. It ended about 12 hours later with a deputy dead, another injured and a suspect in custody. CNN: https://cnn.it/2DRdadM | HLN