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They say most homicide victims know their killer. But on the open road, your killer might just be someone you've yet to meet. America's highways are its arteries all 160,000 miles of them. But take a look around. How well do you really know the person next to you? How about that truck out front? And is the driver of that car behind just hunting for his next victim? In this series, we explore the deadliest tales of homicide on America's highways - where innocent journeys become deadly trips. Not everyone reaches their destination on the Highway to Hell.

Chronicles the dark side of the 1980s all-male striptease dance troupe.

Yolanda Saldivar grants first English interview in decades from prison on her relationship with Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Saldivar and Quintanilla-Perez family members provide insight on their bond.

Investigation Discovery's 'Evil Stepmothers' delves into the twisted minds of women who have committed heinous crimes against their stepchildren. This chilling series uncovers the dark secrets and motives behind these stepmothers' actions, from jealousy to greed, and the devastating consequences that follow.

'Til Death Do Us Part follows lovers as they embark on relationships that end with a destiny no one expected. The series shows that murder, like true love, is written in the stars. From a suspicious carbon monoxide incident, to a parrot who became an eyewitness to murder, each hour-long episode tells a tragic tale of love turned lethal.

In October 2019, the New York Times published an article celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Museum of Natural History. One of the most momentous events to take place on site was an epic jewel heist, the biggest in American history, mastered by a band of suave "surfer dudes" from Miami in 1964. The key to the operation was Jack Roland Murphy, otherwise known as Murf the Surf, whose name was propelled into pop culture after the heist-creating a notoriety that would stretch far beyond the caper. What followed Murf's meteoric rise is a spiraling tale of unspeakable crime, murder, deception, and mayhem which, to this day, remains shrouded in mystery.  

"Women on Death Row" tells the stories of America's most rarefied criminals: women who have been convicted of murder and sentenced to the ultimate punishment-the death penalty.

When a killer wants you dead, there's one place to search: home sweet home. With the twist of a lock, your home should be your sanctuary. For some, it becomes a hunting ground. No lock, security system, or call to 911 will save these victims. These are stories of relentless, cold-blooded murderers who know their target intimately, understand their routines, and have a perfect knowledge of the home in which they will kill. Armed with this knowledge, they are able to plan the perfect murder, hide their tracks and nearly get away with murder.

A majestic mountain range, a quiet lake, and an expansive desert are perfect spots for a peaceful escape, but death is no stranger in these parts. Investigation Discovery's newest series BLOODLANDS reveals the dark tales tied to the most unknowing locations. Each episode tells the chilling story of one murder-mystery linked to a deadly place where evil lurks in the shadows. BLOODLANDS premieres Monday, August 4 at 9/8c only on Investigation Discovery.

What are the tell-tale signs of a serial killer in the making? Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer reveals what makes them tick and uncovers the trademark signs for spotting murderers in the making.

Don't be scared of the rickety rollercoaster or the haunted house. It's not the rides that will kill you. It's the people. Killer Carnies unravels stories of violent crime with mysterious ties to carnivals, town fairs or arcades - deceptively cheery places perfectly poised for spine-chilling horror. Each case reveals the crime scenes behind the bright lights where detectives must piece together the truth, encountering suspicious drifters and family members left devastated by tragedy. How did the epitome of American fun descend into something so deadly? In Killer Carnies, it becomes clear that it's not always fun at the fair.

Exploring the true stories of people who murdered their partners, this chilling series hosted by Michelle Trachtenberg investigates what happens when a commitment to lifetime love ends up taking someone's life instead.

Each stand alone film in this new true crime series investigates three shocking murders, where the victim and perpetrator are family, telling stories of ordinary relationships that take extraordinary and ultimately tragic turns. Using found footage - from victim's social media videos and police bodycam film, text messages or call recordings, each story is pieced together from the victim's point of view, without voiceover, allowing the victim, friends and family to tell their stories in their own immediate and intimate way.

The beautiful city of Baton Rouge was paralyzed by fear for nearly a decade as 36 women were murdered in erratic and unpredictable ways throughout the city. As serial killers walked free, the horrific murders created confusion and inconsistencies with no pattern or matching victimology. With thousands of false leads and dozens of false suspects, police struggled to profile and pinpoint a killer behind the spree of vicious attacks. Police followed dead end after dead end, but after a terrifying interrogation with a serial killer, combined with uncovered evidence, it was finally revealed that there was not only one serial killer, but multiple unrelated, overlapping murderers stalking the bayou throughout the same period.

Historian Dan Jones explores the turbulent history behind six of Britain's most famous castles: Dover, the Tower of London, Warwick, Caernarfon, Stirling and Carrickfergus. Behind the walls of these celebrated strongholds are stories of intrigue, drama, romance, rebellion, and murder. Dan Jones recounts some of the many classic tales from 1000 years of British history, featuring a stellar cast of kings, queens, rogues, rebels, victims and villains.

An examination of the extreme lengths people will go to to keep their lies hidden; some of these lies are so life-changing that many people are willing to kill to protect themselves from the truth.

The Object of Murder is a compelling crime series that takes viewers into the lives of victims' families and loved ones and explores the tragic effects that a murder has had on them. Told through first-person interviews, stylized recreations and archival footage, the series examines a homicide and reveals a unique object with emotional power that is associated with the murder. Each of the six episodes highlights an individual crime and is illuminated by someone whose life was forever changed by the event and who feels a deep emotional connection to the item linked to their loved one.

Freshly released from prison six months ago, Cheyenne clean ferries while dreaming of running off to Amazonia. Lola is a stunning, selfish Parisian with no scruples who shows up in the North of France to move in with her lover. When Lola kills her sweetheart's wife, Cheyenne, an involuntary witness, knows she will be accused of the murder due to her record. She is obliged to seek help from the local crime lord to get rid of the body. A favor that will sweep the two women into a dangerous game of duplicity, all the while allowing them to make a fortune behind everyone's back.

True stories of murder and mayhem that spawned the most hair-raising tales.

There's something oddly fascinating about twins. Maybe it's the secret languages they create, their identical façade, or the claim that one can feel when the other is hurt. But when one twin turns bad, does the other stay pure of heart? Channeling sibling rivalries and deadly childhood pacts, EVIL TWINS follows true-crime mysteries surrounding real-life cases of these evil archetypes. Each episode reveals shocking stories of twins on the edge, from sleeping with their sibling's husband then setting them up for murder to stealing their identity and even coming back from the dead.

All bonds are off when those closest to you commit the coldest of crimes. These teenagers, parents, spouses and siblings make sure to keep their loved ones in the family, by way of murder. From children who kill their mothers and fathers to parents who kill their sons and daughters, the love lost in each episode is palpable. Family members reveal their secrets behind the storybook façade, and create a compelling mystery that raises the question: is blood really thicker than water?

Louis Theroux visits three American cities and examines a uniquely devastating human crisis in each - heroin addiction, sex trafficking and murder.

He's a sweet kid from a nice family. That's his story, clean and simple. Until one night something horrible happens and he's accused of murder. What are lies? What is the truth? Is our protagonist a cold-blooded killer? Or is he just THE PERFECT SUSPECT?

When Jacob Hunters wealthy parents are murdered, he returns from college to mourn and take care of the estate. With his inheritance tied up in probate, Jacob takes a job driving high price escorts.

Primal Instinct focuses on the dangerous duality of attraction, with tales of romantic encounters that change the course of lives. Refusal to let go, lies, betrayal, obsession, murder you'll never know who to trust or where the story will take you.