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Joe Kenda Returns for Season 3 to Tell the True Stories

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Joe Kenda Returns for Season 3 to Tell the True Stories of the Grit and Tenacity That It Takes to Be an “American Detective”
With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the country’s most experienced and successful homicide detectives.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
JOE KENDA RETURNS FOR SEASON 3 TO TELL THE TRUE STORIES OF THE GRIT AND TENACITY THAT IT TAKES TO BE AN “AMERICAN DETECTIVE”

-Sneak Peek of Kenda’s Next Project Will Air During ID’s “Kendapendence Day” Programming Stunt airing July 4th, Featuring Marathon Encore Programming of HOMICIDE HUNTER and AMERICAN DETECTIVE –

– New Season of AMERICAN DETECTIVE Premieres on ID on July 6 at 10/9c and is Available to Stream On discovery+ the Same Day –

(New York, NY) — With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the country’s most experienced and successful homicide detectives. His impressive career was profiled in nine seasons of ID’s hit series HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA, and now he’s back with an all-new series designed to tip his cap to the other great men and women who answered the call. Over the years, Kenda has heard about cases that defy logic and expose the depravity of human nature: investigations so confounding that the twists and turns feel more scripted in Hollywood than reality. In AMERICAN DETECTIVE, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode profiling a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped bring justice for the victim. Presented by the stoic storyteller who keeps us hanging on his every word, Joe Kenda guides us through the nuances of each case and the dogged detective work it took to solve the seemingly unsolvable. A new season of AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA premieres on Wednesday, July 6 at 10/9c on ID, and is available to stream the same day on discovery+.

Joe Kenda knows that it takes a rare breed to be an AMERICAN DETECTIVE, and he uses his new series to showcase other detectives whose tireless efforts solved a tragic puzzle and helped put a killer behind bars. In the season three premiere, “Body Parts,” two Greenville, South Carolina women make horrifying discoveries on their doorstep – ominous death threats and trash bags filled with severed human appendages. Det Flavell is called in to solve his career’s most gruesome and senseless crime.

“Murder is a horrible crime. But there are some murders that display a level of evil and a level of depravity that are rarely seen. And this crime is one of those.” – Lt. Joe Kenda

The season 3 premiere episode “Body Parts” premieres Wednesday, July 6 at 10/9c on ID and is available to stream the same day on discovery+.

About Joe Kenda:

Lt. Joe Kenda, a 23-year veteran of the Colorado Springs Police Department, spent 21 years chasing killers as a homicide detective and commander of the major crimes unit. Kenda and his team solved 356 of his 387 homicide cases, getting a 92% solve rate – one of the highest in the country. After retiring from law enforcement, he starred in Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda, an American true-crime documentary series that ran for nine seasons on Investigation Discovery (ID). He has written two books, “I Will Find You” and “Killer Triggers,” and his new series American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda is streaming on discovery+ with season three releasing on July 6, 2022.

AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA is produced for Investigation Discovery and discovery+ by Jupiter Entertainment.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of February 14 and February 21

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of February 14 and February 21
Said offerings include the return of “The Murder Tapes,” “Evil Lives Here” and “On the Case with Paula Zahn.”
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of February 14 and February 21 2022

**All Air Dates Subject to Change

discovery+ is the global streaming service which brings together all of Discovery’s brands and non-fiction content in one place to offer fans unlimited access to the largest collection of real-life entertainment in the world. Featuring a wide range of exclusive series across popular genres, discovery+ offers passion verticals for genre fans, from Animals to Paranormal, Food and Home. In the True Crime category alone, discovery+ contains an unprecedented 5,500 hours of the best mystery and suspense, boasting the largest library of true crime of any streaming service.

discovery+ TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

AMERICAN DETECTIVE

New Episodes Dropping Weekly on Wednesdays

Over the years, Lt. Joe Kenda has heard about cases that defy logic and expose the depravity of human nature: investigations so confounding that the twists and turns feel more scripted in Hollywood than reality. In AMERICAN DETECTIVE, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode profiling a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped bring justice for the victim. Presented by the riveting raconteur whose gruff voice and witty commentary keep us hanging on every word, Joe Kenda guides us through the nuances of each case and the dogged detective work it took to solve the seemingly unsolvable.

· Drugstore Cowboy Streaming Wednesday, February 16

The murder of a young entrepreneur in the entranceway of his family home, sends shockwaves through his affluent seaside community. To catch the killer, Detective Dale Mason must navigate a tangled conspiracy and outwit a band of career criminals.

· Death Roll Streaming Wednesday, February 23

Gunshots ring out in broad daylight, killing a young mother of four only steps away from her workplace in Carson, California. Veteran detective Louie Aguilera works hard to find the assailant, but the investigation leads him across international borders.

The programs below previously aired on discovery+ and will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE

Two Episodes Premiere Thursday, February 24, with Episodes Dropping Weekly on Thursdays at 9/8c

Every day, countless adults utilize the internet with insidious intentions to groom, sexually exploit, and abuse children online. Committed to helping law enforcement stop these perpetrators, child advocate Roo Powell and the team at her nonprofit organization SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) work in collaboration with law enforcement to detect and identify the menacing adults who use the internet to harm children. Undercover Underage follows Roo as the 38-year-old mother of three transforms her appearance into a teen online. Once adults engage with Roo’s underage decoys, it’s a race against the clock to gather enough information to positively identify the offenders and get them on law enforcement’s radar.

· Every Aspect Matters Premieres Thursday, February 24 at 9/8c

Roo’s persona, Flori, is contacted by “Kevin,” an experienced and elusive predator who piques the interest of law enforcement. Flori also receives messages from “Mitch,” a man who works in what should be a safe space for children.

· Two Lies For Every Truth Premieres Thursday, February 24 at 10/9c

With every truth the team gets from “Kevin,” a predator on their radar, comes another lie. Roo and her team must decipher the real from the make-believe in order to hunt him down while engaging with an aggressive man across the country.

CURSE OF THE CHIPPENDALES

The First Two Episodes Premiere Monday, February 21 at 9/8c and the Last Two Episodes Premiere Tuesday, February 22 at 9/8c

Curse of the Chippendales tells the story of how the famous dance troupe took the LA nightclub scene by storm and ended with international fame, untold wealth, bizarre murder plots and multiple deaths trapped in their legacy. Their brand became a multi-million-dollar global venture, successful beyond their wildest dreams. But of three unlikely dreamers who were there at the beginning, only one would make it out alive. Driven by extensive video and photo archives, including never-before-seen footage and a nostalgia-filled soundtrack, viewers will be directly transported back to the ’80s, into one of the most unexpected true crime stories of the decade. And all fueled by one thing: greed.

· Take it Off Premieres Monday, February 21 at 9/8c

In late 1970s Los Angeles, a struggling nightclub looks for the next big thing. Enter the Chippendales. Their raunchy male strip show rides a wave of social liberation to runaway success. But sleazy characters taint the magic with murder and deception.

· Engulfed in Man Premieres Monday, February 21 at 10/9c

Business booms as the brand takes New York with a sold-out show. The leading men become media darlings, and merchandise brings in millions – but a moral backlash brews. As the group gets richer, protests intensify, and a dark power struggle ensues.

· Money After Money Premieres Tuesday, February 22 at 9/8c

The driving force behind Chippendales lies dead, but the show goes on. As key players spiral into addiction, lawsuits in LA threaten the club where it all started. As copycat dance troupes multiply, a serious rival emerges, and a deadly plot resurfaces.

· Showtime Premieres Tuesday, February 22 at 10/9c

The Chippendales fight to stay number one, but a poisonous plan is in motion. As undercover agents close in and cold cases reignite, it seems the masterminds will stop at nothing to cover up their crimes.

THE HUNT FOR THE CHICAGO STRANGLER

Three-Part Series Premieres Saturday, February 26 from 9pm – 12am ET

Since 1999, 51 mostly Black women have been found strangled across Chicago, their bodies dumped like trash in garbage bins, alleyways, and abandoned buildings. To this day all but one of the cases remain unsolved, leading many to believe there is a serial killer or killers targeting women in Chicago. Through intimate interviews with families, activists, experts, politicians and police, THE HUNT FOR THE CHICAGO STRANGLER takes a deep dive into the murders and the close knit communities who have been victimized by fear and loss. Revealing the devastating emotional toll on families and residents, this three part special also explores a ground-breaking new system for tracking unsolved murders that is now signaling a red alert on an active serial killer in Chicago. The series also looks at these murders in the context of decades-long racism and neglect in Chicago’s south and west side communities How could more than 51 women be strangled with seeming impunity over twenty years, yet their killer or killers are still at large to this day? As THE HUNT FOR THE CHICAGO STRANGLER drives towards those answers, shocking new evidence has the potential to break the case open at last.

· There’s a Thing Called Justice Premieres Saturday, February 26 at 9/8c

In Chicago, an alarming number of unsolved strangulations of mostly Black women has the community on edge. While police say they are investigating, community leaders and family members believe something far more sinister is going on.

· A Pattern of Murder Premieres Saturday, February 26 at 10/9c

Two back-to-back murders appear to be an escalation in the pattern. A non-profit examines the cases and starts to connect the dots, leading to a terrifying conclusion. Then, a break in one of the cases, years in the making, ends in an expected way.

· The Killing Rages Premieres Saturday, February 26 at 11/10c

As possible connections between the murders finally gets air time, the community rises up. But analysis of victimology leads outside experts to a grim conclusion: Chicago could be in the clutches of something far more insidious than anyone knows.

MURDER TAPES

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c

Homicide investigations unfold through dramatic real footage in this groundbreaking series. Each episode of THE MURDER TAPES provides an up-close perspective of the case, incorporating body cam footage from the initial crime scene, surveillance video, and interrogation room recordings.

· Blunt Force Trauma Premieres Wednesday, February 16 at 9/8c

A woman of faith, Susan Hernandez seems last like the last person police would expect to find murdered in her basement. Searching for suspects, detectives turn over every stone in the hunt for Susan’s killer, with a result that shakes the town to its core.

SECRETS, LIES AND PRIVATE EYES

Two episodes premiering back-to-back Thursday, February 17 from 9-11pm ET

Across America teams of skilled investigators operate undercover in pursuit of the truth. But these aren’t law enforcement agents, they’re private investigators and oftentimes they work the cases the police can’t or won’t touch. Now four female-led agencies open their doors to the inner workings of their investigations. These dedicated agents have one mission: to find justice for their clients. Battling cheaters, liars, devious offenders, and even the legal system, can they uncover the truth? Sit tight and enjoy the secrets and lies confronted head-on by the ‘private eyes’.

· The Bullet and the Bounty Premieres Thursday, February 17 at 9/8c

With accusations rife, revelations from an out-of-town stranger might yield a breakthrough in Alex and Jon’s cold case murder. Meanwhile, Heather battles false leads in her hunt for Alabama fugitive Dustin.

· The Informant and the Train Premieres Thursday, February 17 at 10/9c

With multiple sources naming their suspect, Alex and Jon discover evidence that may have been missed. They hope DNA will reveal the identity of their killer. Elsewhere, Sheila investigates a car hit by a train for proof of a possible murder plot.

EVIL LIVES HERE

New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c

· Locked in the Closet Premieres Sunday, February 20 at 9/8c

The first time Alice Jenkins locks Jesse Eging in the closet as a child, he thinks it’s only a game. But as Jesse’s captivity grows longer and food becomes scarce, he realizes that if he and his siblings do not find a way to escape, they will surely die.

· What if He Gets Out Premieres Sunday, February 27 at 9/8c

When Amy Chessler calls 911 to report what her brother, Jesse Winnick, has confessed to, she doesn’t know whether to believe him. Jesse’s always been a liar, and Amy doesn’t truly understand what he is capable of until she walks in and sees it for herself.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere on ID Sundays at 10/9c

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN takes viewers on a thrilling journey inside the most fascinating crime and mystery investigations. First person accounts, along with insight from experts, are featured as each case reaches its dramatic conclusion.

· A Mother Knows Premieres Sunday, February 20 at 10/9c

A female active-duty soldier dies in a brutal attack during a night out with members of her unit. Police try to determine if a secret fear she mentioned to her mother is the motive for her murder.

· Hauntingly Familiar Premieres Sunday, February 27 at 10/9c

Investigators must overturn a shocking decision before they can solve the hauntingly familiar murder of a teenager.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security cameras to home surveillance cameras, to doorbell, taxi cab, motorcycle, police and cell phone cameras – someone is almost always watching. Gripping footage of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes – rack up millions of views. But CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. These stories include; good Samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes, a shark heist, a woman who dumps six newborn puppies in a dumpster, and more.

· We See You Premieres Monday, February 14 at 10/9c

A woman fed up with the chaos caused by a couple known as “the neighbors from hell,” begins videotaping them, and a volatile explosion erupts. Later, an oblivious couple is too busy making out at a bar to realize an armed robbery is underway.

CHAOS IN COURT

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c

This series brings the backstories of the crimes and legal proceedings to the forefront with insightful and of-the-moment analysis from a diverse blue-chip panel of experts, including judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and criminal psychologists.

· Rush to Judgment Premieres Wednesday, February 16 at 10/9c

A mother waits in agony as her teenage daughter receives a 20-year sentence, and a Russian inmate tries to escape from a glass cage in court. Then, one judge punishes a disrespecting spectator while another clears out of a courtroom after an Ebola scare.

· Sudden Impact Premieres Wednesday, February 16 at 10:30/9:30c

The Parkland shooter launches a surprise attack on a security guard, and an angry ex lunges at a judge in a domestic violence hearing. A woman faints at her murder-for-hire plot sentencing, and thieves carry out a smash-and-grab spree at courthouse ATMs.

· Court of Public Opinion Premieres Wednesday, February 23 at 10/9c

A judge on a hot mic unleashes public outrage when his personal opinions go viral, and a man arrested for murder escapes an interrogation. A judge jails a victim of domestic violence, and an adorable Zoom mishap lights up the internet.

· Repeat Offender Premieres Wednesday, February 23 at 10:30/9:30c

Parents of a teacher and her teen victim square off at a scandalous sex trial, and prisoners flee a flimsy holding cell in Thailand. A judge punishes a belligerent defendant with hard time, and an X-rated screen name ticks off the judge in a Zoom hearing.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of January 31 and February 7

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of January 31 and February 7
Said offerings include “American Detective,” with new episodes dropping Wednesdays on discovery+.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of January 31 and February 7 2022

**All Air Dates Subject to Change

discovery+ is the global streaming service which brings together all of Discovery’s brands and non-fiction content in one place to offer fans unlimited access to the largest collection of real-life entertainment in the world. Featuring a wide range of exclusive series across popular genres, discovery+ offers passion verticals for genre fans, from Animals to Paranormal, Food and Home. In the True Crime category alone, discovery+ contains an unprecedented 5,500 hours of the best mystery and suspense, boasting the largest library of true crime of any streaming service.

discovery+ TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

AMERICAN DETECTIVE

New Episodes Dropping Weekly on Wednesdays

Over the years, Lt. Joe Kenda has heard about cases that defy logic and expose the depravity of human nature: investigations so confounding that the twists and turns feel more scripted in Hollywood than reality. In AMERICAN DETECTIVE, Kenda trades in his own case files to bring viewers astounding investigations from across the country, with each episode profiling a different homicide detective whose tireless efforts helped bring justice for the victim. Presented by the riveting raconteur whose gruff voice and witty commentary keep us hanging on every word, Joe Kenda guides us through the nuances of each case and the dogged detective work it took to solve the seemingly unsolvable.

· Run the Wickets Premieres Wednesday, February 2

The former mayor of Potowan Point, Ohio, turns up dead in his hunting cabin. Detective Ryan Allar and his team begin the search to figure out if this is political retaliation or something more personal. What they find hits a little too close to home.

· Radio Silence Premieres Wednesday, February 9

The body of a promising young radio host turns up on the side of the road in south Houston. When Detective Brian Harris arrives to determine who wanted the second-generation immigrant dead, he uncovers a tragic tale of love and deceit.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security cameras to home surveillance cameras, to doorbell, taxi cab, motorcycle, police and cell phone cameras – someone is almost always watching. Gripping footage of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes – rack up millions of views. But CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. These stories include; good Samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes, a shark heist, a woman who dumps six newborn puppies in a dumpster, and more.

· Vicious Abductions Premieres Monday, January 31 at 10/9c

Two strangers attempt to steal a stunned woman’s beloved dog while on a walk. They brutally attack as she tries to fight them off. Next, a man finds himself in a frightening battle for his life after a friend betrays him.

· Clueless Robbers Premieres Monday, February 7 at 10/9c

Thieves think they’re smart but get foiled by their clueless actions. A band of robbers holding up a gas station forgets that the clerk has control of the doors. Another thief doesn’t realize that the customer behind him is a policeman.

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND tells the complex and dramatic story of a murder in an entirely new way. Instead of a detective-led traditional whodunit story, each episode is told through the collective point-of-view of a Middle American town and its residents. Every story documents a town and people in the heart of the country, and the provocative crime that tore through it. What unravels over the course of the episode is that these townspeople are not only our storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the puzzle that has forever changed their lives and how they understand their home.

· Invitation to be Killed Premieres Tuesday, February 1 at 9/8c

Locals stay quiet to protect their own when a recent transplant to Hartford, Kentucky, is found tied up and floating in a toolbox in a creek. Detectives work to find out what happened to 29-year-old military vet Tromain Mackall.

MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c

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.

· Do It for Juan Premieres Tuesday, February 1 at 10/9c

As quarterback and then as coach, Juan Joseph led his Louisiana high school football team to multiple victories. When he’s inexplicably gunned down, his community unites to bring his killer to justice.

· Mr. Untouchable Premieres Tuesday, February 8 at 10/9c

A cold-blooded murder takes the life of local football hero TK Kelly. The high school standout had carried the dreams of his small California city on his shoulders, but for someone close to TK, jealousy of the star was motivation enough to kill.

DEADLY AFFAIRS: BETRAYED BY LOVE

New Episodes Premiere Saturdays at 11/10c

This enthralling series looks at love triangles gone bad, office romances gone awry and other passionate love affairs that ended in death.

· Handsome and Handy Premieres Saturday, February 5 at 11/10c

When highschool sweethearts Kay and David Parsons meet their new neighbors, an unlikely romance turns into a deadly obsession. And, an affair with the handsome repairman shatters the Craven’s once-happy marriage.

· Sinful Nature Premieres Tuesday, February 12 at 11/10c

When a new pastor arrives at their church, Randy and Teresa Stone learn that a passionate affair can lead to murder. Also, a bizarre hunting accident reveals the true motive behind a close friendship.

CALLS FROM THE INSIDE

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c

It’s an iconic line in any crime story: when a suspect is arrested, they get one call. In reality, once a person enters the criminal justice system, they have multiple opportunities to make calls as they await trial. The vast majority of those calls are recorded. An admission, a threat, a slip of the tongue, a bribe it’s all on tape and the suspect knows it. But this doesn’t always stop them from talking and talking. Calls From the Inside, uses jailhouse phone calls to frame the narrative of murder investigations steeped in mystery.

· An Inconvenient Romance Premieres Wednesday, February 2 at 9/8c

William Hargrove loves both Anna and Michelle. When Michelle tells him he has to choose between them, he picks her — and Anna winds up dead. He claims to love Michelle so much, but his phone calls hint at her possible role in Anna’s murder.

CHAOS IN COURT

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c

This series brings the backstories of the crimes and legal proceedings to the forefront with insightful and of-the-moment analysis from a diverse blue-chip panel of experts, including judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and criminal psychologists.

· Rules Don’t Apply Premieres Wednesday, February 2 at 10/9c

An attorney is accused of coercing sex in exchange for legal services ; a court deputy body slams a man at security for a presumed threat; a murder victim’s son lunges at his mother’s killer; and a teen in custody takes a 12 ft. dive from a window.

· Surprise Witness Premieres Wednesday, February 9 at 10/9c

A massive brawl breaks out in a courthouse after the murder of a family member accused of snitching. A hallway duel breaks out between a judge and an attorney, and a tragedy turns into a wedding gift.

The programs below previously aired on discovery+ and will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

PRISONER OF LOVE

New Episodes Premiere on Mondays at 9/8c

Finding true love isn’t always easy, and now more than ever, struggling singles across the country are craving a romantic connection. But sometimes true love can’t be found at the local bars because ‘the one’ is serving time behind them. Enter prison matchmaker, Chelsea Holmes. Chelsea has been connecting with inmates for years through a pen pal program, and recently evolved it into a business matching hopeful singles with prisoners for the digital age. But Chelsea isn’t simply a matchmaker – she’s a hopeless romantic herself, looking for love with someone on the inside. As Chelsea navigates her locked-up love affairs, her clients are trying to manage their own budding relationships with desperate desires for a life of love after a stint behind bars.

· Prison Famous Premieres Monday, January 31 at 9/8c

Chelsea, ghosted by inmate boyfriend Manuel, quickly forms a close bond with another felon. Brey’s dad Dexter jumps into the inmate dating game, and Aluntra finally gets to start her new life with fiancé, Bryce, who is released after four years.

· From Cell to Celibate Premieres Monday, February 7 at 9/8c

Things heat up between Chelsea and soon-to-be-released inmate Michael. Isa isn’t sure she can trust Devin after his repeated requests for money, and newly-free Bryce feels the tension between his family and his fiance Aluntra.

SECRETS, LIES AND PRIVATE EYES

New Episodes Premiere on Thursdays at 9/8c

Across America teams of skilled investigators operate undercover in pursuit of the truth. But these aren’t law enforcement agents, they’re private investigators and oftentimes they work the cases the police can’t or won’t touch. Now four female-led agencies open their doors to the inner workings of their investigations. These dedicated agents have one mission: to find justice for their clients. Battling cheaters, liars, devious offenders, and even the legal system, can they uncover the truth? Sit tight and enjoy the secrets and lies confronted head-on by the ‘private eyes’.

· The Accused and the Love Premieres Thursday, February 3 at 9/8c

A man who claims he was protecting his family when he opened fire on a Tennessee beach hopes PI Heather can save him from his murder charges. Meanwhile, Renee and her all-female team are on the tail of a suspected cheater in Nashville, Tennessee.

· The Killer and the Cure Premieres Thursday, February 3 at 10/9c

Heather hopes forensics can prove Justin’s innocence, but old charges may threaten to derail her case. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Sheila goes undercover to catch an alleged thief but his unusual rituals could potentially land her in hot water.

· The Watcher and the Horseman Premieres Thursday, February 10 at 9/8c

Alex and Jon pursue an alleged stalker for bar manager Lauren as a shocking discovery leaves her feeling vulnerable. Meanwhile, Renee and Amy are in rural Tennessee to find missing mom Rachel and make chilling revelations about someone close to home.

· The Secret and the Missing Premieres Thursday, February 10 at 10/9c

Renee and Amy battle rumors and speculations around Rachel’s disappearance in Paris, TN, but a disturbance in a nearby cornfield leaves them wondering what lies beneath. Meanwhile, Heather plays cat and mouse with a wanted fugitive who is due back in jail.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of January 17 and January 24

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of January 17 and January 24
Said offerings include the return of “American Detective” on Wednesday beginning January 26.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of January 17 and January 24 2022

**All Air Dates Subject to Change

discovery+, the newly launched global streaming service, brings together all of Discovery’s brands and non-fiction content in one place to offer fans unlimited access to the largest collection of real-life entertainment in the world. Featuring a wide range of exclusive series across popular genres, discovery+ offers passion verticals for genre fans, from Animals to Paranormal, Food and Home. In the True Crime category alone, discovery+ contains an unprecedented 5,500 hours of the best mystery and suspense, boasting the largest library of true crime of any streaming service.

discovery+ TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

AMERICAN DETECTIVE

Two New Episodes Begin Streaming Wednesday, January 26, With Episodes Dropping Weekly on Wednesdays

This true-crime series hosted by Lt. Joe Kenda, one of America’s toughest detectives, features incredibly disturbing and mind-blowing cases from across the country. Lt. Kenda expertly guides us through the complex twists and turns of these bizarre crimes.

· Prodigal Son Premieres Wednesday, January 26

A hardworking father of five lies dead on his kitchen floor with a bullet to the back of the head. To get to the bottom of the mystery, Det. James Colley must untangle a web of twisted relationships and bizarre fantasies.

· The Creek Premieres Wednesday, January 26

A home health care aide’s body floats in a rural Connecticut creek, and detective Garritt Kelly joins the investigation to bring justice to a community gripped by fear. But Kelly will need to employ burgeoning forensic technology to secure a conviction.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security cameras to home surveillance cameras, to doorbell, taxi cab, motorcycle, police and cell phone cameras – someone is almost always watching. Gripping footage of kidnappings, break-ins, wild car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes – rack up millions of views. But CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. These stories include; good Samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes, a shark heist, a woman who dumps six newborn puppies in a dumpster, and more.

· Car Attacks Premieres Monday, January 24 at 10/9c

A woman responsible for a hit and run is so desperate to evade the police, she becomes dangerously reckless and out of control. And then, when a group of cyclists attack a man driving with his mother, things get downright terrifying.

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND tells the complex and dramatic story of a murder in an entirely new way. Instead of a detective-led traditional whodunit story, each episode is told through the collective point-of-view of a Middle American town and its residents. Every story documents a town and people in the heart of the country, and the provocative crime that tore through it. What unravels over the course of the episode is that these townspeople are not only our storytellers, but they also hold the clues to the puzzle that has forever changed their lives and how they understand their home.

· Betrayal Begins With Trust Premieres Tuesday, January 18 at 9/8c

When childhood friends Phillip Brewer and Jody Fortuna go missing, their families and friends fear the worst. The small town of Gillette, Wyoming bands together with detectives to solve this mystery of jealousy and deception.

· Deadly Double Life Premieres Tuesday, January 25 at 9/8c

Secrets emerge in a quiet neighborhood when young mother Stacey Shoemaker is shot dead. The once tight-knit cul-de-sac in Wagoner, Oklahoma, is now full of suspicions, finger-pointing, and fear.

MURDER UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c

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.

· Killer in the Field Premieres Tuesday, January 18 at 10/9c

A beloved high school teacher’s mutilated body lies in a field near her home, leaving behind a baffling trail of evidence. One suspect tells a story that makes no sense, but the real killer’s motives are as confusing as they are terrifying.

· Game of Privileges Premieres Tuesday, January 25 at 10/9c

In a struggling Pennsylvania coal town, where high school football is king, the killing of a Mexican immigrant splits the community. When star players emerge as suspects, some locals engage in a cover up that is almost as shocking as the murder.

DEADLY AFFAIRS: BETRAYED BY LOVE

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 11/10c

This enthralling series looks at love triangles gone bad, office romances gone awry and other passionate love affairs that ended in death.

· Handsome and Handy Premieres Tuesday, January 22 at 11/10c

When highschool sweethearts Kay and David Parsons meet their new neighbors, an unlikely romance turns into a deadly obsession. And, an affair with the handsome repairman shatters the Craven’s once-happy marriage.

· Sinful Nature Premieres Tuesday, January 22 at 11:30/10:30c

When a new pastor arrives at their church, Randy and Teresa Stone learn that a passionate affair can lead to murder. Also, a bizarre hunting accident reveals the true motive behind a close friendship.

CALLS FROM THE INSIDE

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c

It’s an iconic line in any crime story: when a suspect is arrested, they get one call. In reality, once a person enters the criminal justice system, they have multiple opportunities to make calls as they await trial. The vast majority of those calls are recorded. An admission, a threat, a slip of the tongue, a bribe it’s all on tape and the suspect knows it. But this doesn’t always stop them from talking and talking. Calls From the Inside, uses jailhouse phone calls to frame the narrative of murder investigations steeped in mystery.

· Murder Strikes Twice Premieres Wednesday, January 19 at 9/8c

John Peek’s first wife died in an apparent burglary. Now years later, his second wife is killed. Police must determine if it’s just a terrible coincidence. Jail calls, hidden wire conversations, and years of detective work finally reveal the truth.

· Jealousy’s Killer Web Premieres Wednesday, January 26 at 9/8c

In 2017, Julii Johnson lay dead in front of her boyfriend’s home in Warren, Michigan. All evidence seems to point to the boyfriend. As detectives dig deeper, they uncover a complicated plot, and no one is talking except on the jail phone.

CHAOS IN COURT

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c

This series brings the backstories of the crimes and legal proceedings to the forefront with insightful and of-the-moment analysis from a diverse blue-chip panel of experts, including judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and criminal psychologists.

· Chances and Circumstances Premieres Wednesday, January 19 at 10/9c

A mother attacks the brother of a world-famous Olympian after a judge acquits him of murder, and a courthouse scuffle leads to a potentially deadly situation. Next, a Zoom hearing takes a scary turn, and four teens escape a juvenile detention facility.

· Acts of Violence Premieres Wednesday, January 19 at 10:30/9:30c

A notorious nanny who viciously murdered two children asks for forgiveness, and a bailiff risks his life to catch a fleeing defendant. Plus, a judge throws a fit and a book at a reluctant jury member, and a woman flashes a judge at a bond hearing.

· Contempt of Court Premieres Wednesday, January 26 at 10/9c

A Tiger King star facing allegations of animal abuse turns on former volunteers, and a judge restrains an out-of-control defendant. A cop-killer spews evil threats in court, and an unlikely group of jailhouse saviors rescues a guard.

· Raise Your Right Hand Premieres Wednesday, January 26 at 10:30/9:30c

Police arrest and tase a black attorney when he shows up to court in street clothes, and a judge’s affair with a key witness comes to light. A public defender fends off an attack in open court, and a heartbreaking childhood leads to a surprise adoption.

The programs below previously aired on discovery+ and will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

PRISONER OF LOVE

Season Premieres on Mondays at 9/8c

Finding true love isn’t always easy, and now more than ever, struggling singles across the country are craving a romantic connection. But sometimes true love can’t be found at the local bars because ‘the one’ is serving time behind them. Enter prison matchmaker, Chelsea Holmes. Chelsea has been connecting with inmates for years through a pen pal program, and recently evolved it into a business matching hopeful singles with prisoners for the digital age. But Chelsea isn’t simply a matchmaker – she’s a hopeless romantic herself, looking for love with someone on the inside. As Chelsea navigates her locked-up love affairs, her clients are trying to manage their own budding relationships with desperate desires for a life of love after a stint behind bars.

· The Prison Matchmaker Premieres Monday, January 24 at 9/8c

After finding love with an inmate, Chelsea Holmes starts a new career as a prison matchmaker. Chelsea matches shy 21-year-old photographer Brey, and Bronx college student Isa falls hard for bad boy inmate Devin.

UNRAVELED: THE STALKER’S WEB

Two-Hour Special Premieres Thursday, January 20 at 9/8c

This special and accompanying podcast explores the multi-decade wrath of Jason Christopher Hughes, who is believed to have stalked and terrorized upwards of 50 victims across more than a dozen states. This podcast reveals dangerous and disturbing accounts from his accusers, exposing how this online predator unleashed vicious attacks that cost people their livelihoods, destroyed their marriages, and drove some to contemplate ending their lives to make it stop. Co-hosts Alexis Linkletter (The First Degree) and Billy Jensen (The Murder Squad) investigate his trail of destruction and talk to his accusers – both men and women – who endured his decades of abuse before they were able to work together to unmask this predator.

BROKEN HARTS

2-Hour Special Premieres on Saturday, January 29 at 9/8c

What happens when the “perfect” family turns out to be anything but? This riveting documentary explores the tragic lives and deaths of the Hart family, two women who adopted six children and seemingly led a life of travel, activism and community service. But after countless warning signs that the children could be in danger, their manufactured idyllic facade began to crumble, and lead to a tragic end no one saw coming. Find out what really happened to the Hart family in this two hour special, BROKEN HARTS.

COLD BLOODED ALASKA

New Episodes Premiere on Mondays at 9/8c

Within Alaska’s wild and brutal landscape lurk some of the most dangerous criminals in America. This true-crime series uncovers Alaska’s most disturbing murders and unpacks the extraordinary lengths law enforcement working in the Last Frontier must take to bring the killers to justice.

· The Hunter Premieres Monday, January 17 at 9/8c

In the summer of 2016, a serial killer hunts the streets of Anchorage. This meticulous killer doesn’t leave a trace so the FBI and Anchorage PD must use unconventional techniques if they want to bring this killer to justice.

RELENTLESS: MISSING IN MISSOURI

New Episode Premieres on Sundays at 10/9c

This six-part series follows filmmaker Christina Fontana’s search for a missing woman in Hannibal, Missouri. When she uncovers dark secrets of the town and the missing woman’s family, Fontana questions who she can trust and who might be hiding the truth.

· People Die Around Here Premieres Sunday, January 23 at 10/9c

Fontana shifts her focus to a new lead – the head of an organized crime group who may hold the key to Christina Whittaker’s whereabouts. When a rogue search turns up possible evidence, Fontana isn’t sure who to trust.

· The Devil and the Angel Premieres Sunday, January 30 at 10/9c

Fontana looks for answers after police refuse to pursue the leads she’s shared, and it seems like some on the inside may be undermining her search. Meanwhile, Fontana discovers dark truths about Christina’s past as she plunges deeper into the family.

A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere on Thursdays at 10/9c

The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere in the final hours of a victim’s life. In A TIME TO KILL, determined investigators must piece together events during this critical window to reconstruct the timeline, unlock the motive, and ultimately close in on the killer.

· A Callous Disregard for Life Premieres Thursday, January 27 at 10/9c

In Brooklyn’s Hasidic community, Menachem Stark enjoys life as a respected businessman and father to seven children. In 2014, his wife calls police when he fails to return home, and a subsequent search leads to a burning dumpster that holds a dark secret.