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Homicide for the HolidaysHomicide for the Holidays
Oxygen, 2016 Running | Drama, Crime, Documentary
Rating: 4.3/5

The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's is often thought of as a celebratory period to spend time with friends and family. That is not always the case, though, as the period is not immune from experiencing the same types of violent crimes that occur throughout the year. This series documents stories of tragedy that struck during the holidays, with firsthand accounts from people who had friends or family members killed during the joyous time. Sometimes the victim is killed by someone close to them, such as a case of sibling rivalry turned deadly, but sometimes the killing is done by a stranger who interrupts a holiday gathering with gunfire.


Killer SiblingsKiller Siblings
Oxygen, 2019 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
Rating: 2/5

Killer Siblings tells the twisted stories of some of the most maniacal siblings in history. Through exclusive interviews and firsthand accounts, the series will delve into the evil minds of siblings who partnered together to commit some of the most heinous and sophisticated homicides. From teen brothers with a perverse dream to become prolific mass murderers, to a Sheriff's deputy who killed his wife's lover by employing his brothers, who were on the FBI's most wanted list, to do his dirty work, Killer Siblings will take viewers into the minds of family members committed to carrying out evil acts, no matter the cost.


The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn SmithThe Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith
Prime Video, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Mystery, Documentary, Mini-Series | ► Trailer
Rating: 3.7/5

Follows the cold case and controversial investigation into the murder of Beverly Lynn Smith in her home in Oshawa, Ontario. Woven together from firsthand accounts, expert interviews, family archives, and rare access to key participants, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith is an unpredictable tale that explores the unrelenting enigma of ethics and accountability in this provocative criminal case.


Strange World (2019)Strange World (2019)
Travel Channel, 2019 On Hiatus | Mystery, Reality
Rating: 4/5

Independent filmmaker Christopher Garetano investigates America's most mesmerizing conspiracy theories. He immerses himself in a rich panoply of eye-opening firsthand accounts, unexplained occurrences and peculiar people as he seeks to uncover evidence that life's strangest possibilities really do exist.


Texas True CrimeTexas True Crime
Hulu, 2021 Running | Crime, Documentary
Rating: 1/5

Everything is bigger in Texas, even the crime. The Lone Star state is home to some of the most brutal crimes in the country, and the most bizarre and outrageous. Texas True Crime takes you on a journey through firsthand bone-chilling accounts and never-before-seen photos and video from the investigations.


Most Terrifying PlacesMost Terrifying Places
Travel Channel, 2019 On Hiatus | Horror, History, Documentary
Rating: 3.3/5

Sinister, shadowy creatures walk among us, and Most Terrifying Places is uncovering their most horrifying haunts. Earth's gravest of locations are explored through spine-chilling firsthand accounts, eerie re-enactments and eye-opening interviews with locals and historians. Beware - this series is not for the faint of heart!


UFO FilesUFO Files
History, 2004 Cancelled/Ended | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Discovery/Science, Documentary
Rating: 5/5

Discover the most intriguing UFO sightings in history with the History Channel's documentary series. From the 1940s to the present, explore the mysteries of the unknown. Uncover the truth behind the most compelling cases of extraterrestrial encounters. Witness firsthand accounts and expert analysis in this fascinating investigation.


Most Terrifying with Jason HawesMost Terrifying with Jason Hawes
Travel Channel, 2020 On Hiatus | Horror, Reality
Rating: 4/5

World-renowned paranormal investigator, Ghost Nation's Jason Hawes invites you to the world's scariest locations: abandoned amusement parks, menacing medieval castles, shadowy fortresses and more. He reveals the details of the haunting at these locations through spine-chilling firsthand accounts, eerie re-enactments and eye-opening interviews with locals and historians.


Murder UMurder U
Investigation Discovery, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Documentary

The six-part series is to feature firsthand accounts from the key players involved in American criminal and murder cases that have struck college campuses across the country. In addition to first-person testimonials, the series will offer in-depth interviews with faculty, family and friends of the victim.Each episode of the series will tell the story of fatal crimes committed by unsuspecting culprits, from a tale of young romance gone wrong at the University of Florida to troubles on a college debate team at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and fallout between fraternity brothers at the University of Maryland.


Kiss of DeathKiss of Death
Investigation Discovery, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Reality

Kiss of Death tells the true, heart-stopping stories of love gone wrong. Firsthand accounts examine how initial feelings of excitement, desire and passion escalate into the most unthinkable acts of crime. Suspicious signs, strange behaviors and red flags reveal that things are not as rosy as they seem. These ominous signs and clues are pieced together as each hour builds to a final, shocking, deadly act.


Make It Out AliveMake It Out Alive
Smithsonian Channel, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary
Rating: 3/5

When disaster strikes, it often comes without warning, catching people off guard and forcing split-second decisions that mean the difference between life and death. This series revisits some of the most harrowing calamities of the last 75 years, from the Oklahoma monster tornado of 1999 to the Mount St. Helens eruption to the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Through firsthand accounts, we follow the fortunes of those who found themselves in the middle of catastrophe and fought to make it out alive.


Ghostly EncountersGhostly Encounters
Biography Channel, 2005 Cancelled/Ended | Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Interview

This show illustrates the experiences firsthand of people who claim to have experienced a paranormal phenomenon. It uses archival photos, reenactments and interviews to recreate the events.


Britain's Darkest TaboosBritain's Darkest Taboos
Crime and Investigation, 2012 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary

Britain's Darkest Taboos is the, shocking, true-life crime series that tells the story of some of the most sickening acts of familial crime imaginable. No subject is off limits, from incest and rape to child destruction and murder. Britain's Darkest Taboos is every family's worst nightmares, relived and retold firsthand by the family and friends at the heart of events, as well as Police Officers involved in the case.


Aftershock: Everest and the Nepal EarthquakeAftershock: Everest and the Nepal Earthquake
Netflix, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary, Mini-Series

Survivors' firsthand accounts and actual footage fuel this emotional docuseries about the deadly 2015 earthquake that shook Nepal.


Biography: The Trump DynastyBiography: The Trump Dynasty
A&E, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary, Biography

Firsthand accounts and never-before-seen archival footage examine the life and heritage of Donald Trump, from his childhood in Queens to his risky move into the world of Manhattan real estate and his successful 2016 presidential campaign.


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