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Murder Under the Friday Night LightsMurder Under the Friday Night Lights


Across the country, high school football unites small-town communities. But when a heinous murder shatters that Friday night dream world, the crime ripples beyond those immediately impacted, and the community will never be the same again.


The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad AtlantaThe First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta
A&E, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Reality
3.0


The First 48 Presents: Homicide Squad Atlanta follows a group of detectives working together to solve one case: the murder of a young woman found naked and shot to death in a neighborhood park. Dubbed "Fallen Angel," this case captured the hearts of the local community and the investigative team who worked tirelessly to find leads that could bring about justice for the young woman and her family.


Murder DecodedMurder Decoded
Investigation Discovery, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



In the wake of every murder, clues appear. Some are easy to spot, and some are well-hidden. In each episode of Murder Decoded, we tell the forensics-driven stories of committed investigators finding the tiniest trace evidence, using cutting-edge science to understand its relevance, and deciphering which clues mean nothing and which ones will put a killer behind bars all to bring justice to victims' loved ones.


The Preppy Murder: Death in Central ParkThe Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park
Sundance, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary | ► Trailer
5.0


A deeper look into the murder of Jennifer Levin, including evidence that was inadmissible during the trial and circumstances that made the story unfold the way it did.


Sleeping with DeathSleeping with Death
Oxygen, 2022 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
4.0


A compelling edge-of-your-seat new series, Sleeping with Death recounts some of the most bizarre and crazy murders in which someone wakes up to a dead body. Although the night before brought calmness and ease, the morning can sometimes bring panic, deception and blood. Was it the person sharing a home with the victim? Or was there a mysterious visitor in the middle of the night? With access to lead investigators, key witnesses and those closest to the victim, the series will uncover the secrets and truth behind each twisted murder.


My Lover My KillerMy Lover My Killer
5Star, 2021 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary
4.0


My Lover My Killer tells the stories of those who paid the ultimate price for offending an obsessive lover. Each murder story is told with key interviews from those closest to the case, including testimony from family and friends of the victims, and the investigating officers who tracked down the killers. These tangled tales of forbidden love, lust, jealousy and deceit, have all the key ingredients of a classic murder story.


Code Blue: MurderCode Blue: Murder
ITV, 2019 Running | Crime, Documentary
3.0


This series tells the story of how detectives solved two vicious murders - from the first 'Code Blue' call to the crime scene, through to the convictions of the killers. With extraordinary access to the multidisciplinary South Wales Police operation that brought the perpetrators to justice, Code Blue: Murder delves into the anatomy of two separate murder investigations, into the killings of Katherine Smith and of Jack Williams.


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.


Claremont: A Killer Among UsClaremont: A Killer Among Us
Ten, 2022 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



In the early hours of 27 January 1996, 18-year-old Sarah Spiers left a popular bar in Perth's busy nightlife strip in the upmarket suburb of Claremont. She walked to a nearby phone box and called a taxi, but by the time it arrived just minutes later, she was gone. Never to be seen again. Five months later another young woman, 23-year-old Jane Rimmer, went missing from Claremont in eerily similar circumstances, and by March the following year a third woman, 27-year-old Ciara Glennon, had disappeared. A serial killer was preying on young, innocent women and Claremont was his hunting ground. Their disappearances marked the start of Australia's longest running and most expensive manhunt. Over two big nights, Claremont: A Killer Among Us, tells the inside story of the Claremont investigation through exclusive and unprecedented interviews with surviving victims, journalists, former police detectives, forensic experts and the officers at the centre of the investigation who for over two decades tirelessly worked the case, right up to its dramatic conclusion.


¿Dónde Está Marta?¿Dónde Está Marta?
Netflix, 2021 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Mystery, Documentary, Mini-Series



Five defendants, seven different alibis from the confessed murderer, two contradictory sentences, one defendant for cover-up and the victim's body without appearing. 12 years later, this docuseries analyzes the case of Marta del Castillo, one of the most paradigmatic and unusual that revolutionized Spain.


Beauty Queen MurdersBeauty Queen Murders


Beauty pageants are the ultimate fairytale for many young women, but luscious lips and curvaceous hips spell out danger for the pageant darlings featured on Investigation Discovery's all-new series Beauty Queen Murders. They were all so young, so beautiful, and held so much promise - and they were all killed before their time in the spotlight was up. Because while their perfectly made-up eyes were fixed on winning a title, they caught the attention of not only the judges but a murderer waiting in the wings.


Did He Do It?Did He Do It?
Investigation Discovery, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



This series puts the accused center stage as viewers are invited to play jury. At the beginning of each hour-long episode, one victim and one defendant are presented to viewers. Piece-by-piece, investigators, defense attorneys, witnesses and even family members reveal crucial details of the investigation, leaving viewers with one question: did he do it?


Passport to MurderPassport to Murder
truTV, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Documentary



Passport to Murder is a sun-kissed, blood drenched new series which records the murder of American citizens in far flung parts of the world. They went in search of adventure, but came home in a body bag.All of the murders featured in the series were premeditated. All have fascinating back stories which contrast the idealism of the victim with the dark psychology of the perpetrator.To what extent did the fact that the victim was a foreigner - a traveller unfamiliar with local cultural norms and potential dangers - contribute to their tragic demise? How was the crime investigated and the perpetrator caught? What impact did the murder have on the tourist industry and the number of people travelling to this destination? Finally, what lessons can be learnt from the victim's sad plight?


Murdered By...Murdered By...
Channel 5, 2018 On Hiatus | Crime, Documentary



Part of the Law & Disorder Season True crime documentary series.


The Witnesses (2020)The Witnesses (2020)
Oxygen, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Crime, Documentary



The two-night investigative special follows the stories of four former Jehovah's Witnesses, as they recount details of the sexual abuse they endured during their time within the organization.


Devil in the DetailsDevil in the Details
Investigation Discovery, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Reality



A true-crime series that follows a bloody trail of details to track down a killer. From the remote backwoods of Alaska to Hawaii, detectives peel back layer after layer of each victim's story and use the details to point them to the truth. In the first episode landowner Jeff Brisebois is found shot in the bedroom of his plantation home. But with a string of suspects, each having a motive for wanting him gone, nothing is what it seems.


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