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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 6 and June 13

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 6 and June 13
New additions include the three-part series “Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty” on Sunday, June 19.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of June 6 and June 13 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+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES

Season Six Premieres Monday, June 6 at 9/8c on ID and is Available to Stream on discovery+

Ripped from the pages of one of the nation’s top weekly magazines, PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES goes beyond the headlines to uncover the heart-wrenching stories of lives and families ripped apart. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s most compelling crimes, as PEOPLE’s renowned journalists divulge the shocking twists and surprising facts they learned while doggedly investigating each case.

· Groene Family Massacre Premieres Monday, June 6 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A savage killer goes on a homicidal rampage and then abducts two young siblings from their home in the middle of the night. But the children quickly decide they will do whatever is necessary to survive.

· Mother’s Orders Premieres Monday, June 13 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A mother’s bond to her daughter is put to the ultimate test when one of them shoots a man dead.

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie — and where murderers have no place to hide: surveillance cameras.

· Shaken and Disturbed Premieres Wednesday, June 8 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

In Alexandria, Virginia, Nancy Dunning, Ronald Kirby and Ruthanne Lodato are all fatally shot in broad daylight by a gunman knocking at the front door. Can detective use security footage to track down a demented killer before they strike again?

· Final Offer Premieres Wednesday, June 15 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Single mom Laura Ackerson leaves for work one morning and never returns. With no leads, police turn to surveillance cameras to locate her. But the more footage they uncover, the more sinister the case becomes. Can they find Laura before it’s too late?

DEVIL IN THE WEB

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

You’d never allow a stranger inside your house or into your family’s private life but every time you go on the Internet, you may be doing just that. DEVIL IN THE WEB looks at the devastating effects of internet crime on its victims. Criminals can use what we post to harass, humiliate and violate us – even to invade our world offline. And once this type of crime occurs, it’s nearly impossible to get justice – or get it to stop.

· Reptile Cult Premieres Thursday, June 9 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Online cult leader Sherry Shriner reaches her followers through YouTube videos and keeps them in line via her Facebook page. When a group member dies in a tragic shooting, attention turns to Sherry and the control she wields over her followers.

· Dangerous Game Premieres Thursday, June 16 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Fourteen-year-old Aubrey Peal uses an app to find others interested in gaming. He strikes up an online friendship with a man named Jason, who claims he is suicidal. Concerned, Aubrey agrees to meet Jason, not realizing his evil intentions.

AMERICAN MONSTER

New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? Yet, on any street, behind any smile, lurks an AMERICAN MONSTER. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a MONSTER.

· Dance With Me Premieres Sunday, June 12 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

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· An Uncomfortable Day Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 8/7c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

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MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY

Three-Part Series Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina “low country” for a century – until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison… and the saga continues.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

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

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 Needle in the Mud Premieres Sunday, June 12 at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

A young mother vanishes, leaving behind nothing but puzzling clues and disturbing questions. Will a needle in the mud reveal the truth behind her disappearance?

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 8/7c on ID

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.

· Murder is Unpleasant Premieres Monday, June 6 at 8/7c

A roommate reports 22-year old Liz Syperda missing, shocking the community of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Some wonder if Liz merely left town without telling anyone, but family and friends know something far more disastrous occurred.

FEAR THY NEIGHBOR

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c on ID

Do you really know your neighbors? FEAR THY NEIGHBOR tells the chilling tales of those with the misfortune to unwittingly take up residence within a stone’s throw of a psycho or killer.

· Blizzard of Blood Premieres Monday, June 13 at 10/9c

A single woman and her two young sons believe they found a perfect new apartment, but their overbearing landlord and neighbor soon turns their idyllic situation into a living hell of arguments and intimidation that ultimately ends in bloodshed.

BODY CAM

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

Raw, intense, and action-packed, BODY CAM uses body cam footage to show the dangerous, fast-moving situations officers face and the life-or-death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.

· Red Alert Premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 9/8c

Police race to an armed robbery and face a hail of shotgun pellets. A gas explosion lifts a roof off an apartment building, engulfing officers in a fireball. In Georgia, a man fights for his life in a wrecked SUV.

The Sting Premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 9/8c

An information leads undercover FBI officers to a plot to murder lawmakers. A Florida man throws himself into alligator-infested waters to evade arrest, and in Phoenix, fire threatens to consume a driver trapped in a wrecked car.

I WENT UNDERCOVER

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 11/10c on ID

Undercover work is an exciting, but risky part of law enforcement. However, when everyday citizens with no formal training go undercover, anything can happen. Doing the right thing has never been more dangerous.

· Family Business Premieres Tuesday, June 7 at 11/10c

Two old friends commiserate about their exes on social media, joking around about hiring a hitman. However, the joke turns deadly when an actual murder plot begins to formulate, leading to a secret conversation that reveals the hidden truth.

· No Turning Back Premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 11/10c

A love triangle ends in murder, but when secret tapes emerge, a tale of friendship, love and betrayal engulfs a small town and leaves everyone wondering just what happened, and why.

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 9/8c on ID

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security and 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. CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story.

· Brazen Bandits Premieres Thursday, June 9 at 9/8c

Thieves forget that most businesses keep security cameras rolling. In Texas, a band of robbers is dubbed “the inchworm bandits” when cameras catch them crawling across floors. In New York, a dognapper looks straight into the lens.

· I’ll Stop Him Premieres Thursday, June 16 at 9/8c

A man risks his own life to record a crime in progress and follow the criminals until police arrive. Then, a woman turns her own boyfriend into police when she realizes an innocent man has been charged with a crime he didn’t commit.

BAD DADS WEEK

A week-long stunt leading up to Father’s Day, featuring the most evil fathers in ID’s files. BAD DADS WEEK begins Monday, June 13 at 8/7c on ID and wraps up with the premiere of Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty premiering Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on and Available to Stream on discovery+.

MONDAY

In Cold Blood Premieres Monday, June 13 at 8/7c on ID

A woman is shocked to discover her sister and nephew have been killed in cold blood and a daughter becomes a pawn in dark and brutal murder plot. Also, a prosecutor makes it his personal mission to bring a killer to justice.

TUESDAY

Ashes to Ashes Premieres Tuesday, June 14 at 8/7c on ID

After a tragic house fire in Texas, suspicion lands on John Hummel when his family’s brutally murdered bodies discovered in the ashes, and he doesn’t blink an eye. Now an inmate on death row, Hummel grants a final interview weeks before his execution.

WEDNESDAY

My Dad, The Serial Killer Premieres Wednesday, June 15 at 8/7c on ID

The daughter of one of America’s most notorious killers gives an exclusive interview, taking us on a journey into the eyes of a cold-blooded monster. Never-before-seen footage reveals the devastating double life of a murderer.

THURSDAY

In Name of the Father Premieres Thursday, June 16 at 8/7c on ID

Charles Sexton was taught that his father, Eddie, was God. He and his siblings were willing and loyal disciples, but as the family descends into madness, Charles discovers that in the Sexton family, crossing his family is deadly.

FRIDAY

Bloody Cargo Premieres Friday, June 17 at 8/7c on ID

On Easter Sunday 1990, Dennis Depue shoves his estranged wife down the stairs. He tells their three children he’s taking their three children to the hospital, but as he loads her into his van, his plans turn sinister.

SATURDAY

Driven to Murder Premieres Saturday, June 18 at 8/7c on ID

Two teenagers play with fire by entering into a secret relationship against a father intent on ending their storybook romance.

SUNDAY

MURDAUGH MURDERS: DEADLY DYNASTY

Three-Part Series Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

The powerful Murdaugh family has held sway over the South Carolina “low country” for a century – until now. Alleged murder, corruption, and deception are revealed. Meanwhile Alex Murdaugh, 4th generation of the legal dynasty, stands accused of enough financial crimes to sentence him to more than 700 years in prison… and the saga continues.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of May 23 and May 30

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of May 23 and May 30
Look for the linear premieres of “The Hillside Strangler: Mind of a Monster” on Monday, May 30 and “The Prison Breaker” on Friday, May 27.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of May 23 and May 30 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+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

TWO SHALLOW GRAVES

Two Shallow Graves to Air Across Three Nights on ID Starting Sunday, May 22nd at 9/8c with the First Three Episodes. Episodes Available to Stream the Same Day on discovery+.

In 2019, Charles “Chase” Merritt went on trial for the murder of his friend and business associate Joseph McStay, McStay’s wife, and their two young sons. The prosecution presented incriminating evidence including bank records, cell phone activity, and DNA placing him in McStay’s car. Merritt maintained his innocence and his defense team suggested another man had motive for murder. Over the course of seven gripping parts, TWO SHALLOW GRAVES gives an enthralling and never-before-seen look at Merritt’s murder trial and the investigation into the McStay murders through interviews with Merritt, the prosecution, and the defense. The series sheds new light on the controversial court case that captivated the nation and the questions around the heartbreaking crime that still linger unanswered.

· Vanished Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 9/8c

The fate of the missing McStay family remains a mystery for three years until their bodies surface in two shallow graves in the desert. Prosecutors accuse Chase Merritt of the crime, and the trial begins with each side passionately presenting their case.

· The Missed Call Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 10/9c

A bombshell witness upends the Merritt murder trial, claiming someone else confessed to the McStay murders. Merritt’s girlfriend gives him an alibi, but the prosecution attempts to discredit her on the witness stand.

· The Killer’s Truck Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 11/10c

Police investigate other suspects, including a business associate taking money, an ex-boyfriend still in love with Summer McStay and a new husband with a violent past. Footage of a truck leaving the McStay house may reveal the killer.

· The Desert Ping Premieres Monday, May 23 at 9/8c

Merritt’s phone pings near the desert graves, and authorities wonder whether he buried the bodies or merely visited a sister. Prosecutors suggest he tried to delete financial records to cover his tracks. A defense attorney takes a sudden leave of absence.

· Where’s Dan? Premieres Monday, May 23 at 10/9c

New DNA found in the graves may reveal who murdered the McStay’s. The defense questions Joseph’s brother on his whereabouts at the time of the murders, and they cannot locate the suspect they believe may have ties to the killings.

· The Verdict Premieres Tuesday, May 24 at 9/8c

If Merritt testifies, the jurors will learn about his criminal past. The defense and prosecution present their final arguments with closing statements, and it’s now up to the jury to determine guilt or innocence.

· Stay Out Of Dodge Premieres Tuesday, May 24 at 10/9c

Chase Merritt is furious with his attorney’s for failing to call an expert witness he believes can prove phone records placing him at the gravesite are “impossible.” Another key figure in the case breaks his silence about the crime.

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie — and where murderers have no place to hide: surveillance cameras.

· Driven To Murder Premieres Wednesday, May 25 at 9/8c

In 2017, neighbors discovered the body of 40-year-old Dawn Meade outside an apartment complex in Louisa, Virginia. Detectives must determine if this is an accidental death or something more sinister, so they turn to surveillance footage to uncover the truth.

· One Last Ride Premieres Wednesday, June 1 at 9/8c

On July 5, 2011, a young couple on their way home from a night of birthday celebrations is shot while getting gas. With the killers long since vanished, detectives must rely on the grainy gas station video to unravel a senseless act of evil.

DEVIL IN THE WEB

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

You’d never allow a stranger inside your house or into your family’s private life but every time you go on the Internet, you may be doing just that. DEVIL IN THE WEB looks at the devastating effects of internet crime on its victims. Criminals can use what we post to harass, humiliate and violate us – even to invade our world offline. And once this type of crime occurs, it’s nearly impossible to get justice – or get it to stop.

· Cyber-Stalker Premieres Thursday, May 26 at 10/9c

Andy Castillo uses the internet to call and text female realtors in 20 different states. Wielding their social media against them, he makes the women believe he’s lurking nearby, adding to their terror. But they have no idea what else he’s done.

· Revenge Porn Premieres Thursday, June 2 at 10/9c

Chrissy Chambers and her girlfriend, Bria Kam, are huge YouTube personalities in the lesbian world. Then Chrissy’s old flame – a man – starts a devastating revenge porn campaign, spreading videos of him having sex with her while she’s unconscious.

AMERICAN MONSTER

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? Yet, on any street, behind any smile, lurks an AMERICAN MONSTER. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a MONSTER.

· Tell Me You Love Me Premieres Sunday, May 29 at 9/8c

Ashley Pittman thinks she hit the lottery marrying Jeffrey Scott, and he gives her a cushier life than the one she left behind in small-town Louisiana. However, something ulgy festers behind closed doors – a secret that soon turns deadly.

· Life On The Lake Premieres Sunday, June 5 at 9/8c

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ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

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

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.

· The Smallest Clue Premieres Sunday, May 29 at 10/9c

A murdered teenager’s body mysteriously turns up in a rural Iowa countryside. Will the smallest clue be the key to bringing her killer to justice?

· A Spider Web of Tragedy Premieres Sunday, June 5 at 10/9c

As police try to solve a disturbing homicide, each step of the investigation reveals another layer in a spiderweb of tragedy.

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

THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER: MIND OF A MONSTER

All Three Parts Premiere Monday, May 30 beginning at 9/8c on ID

In Bellingham, Washington, police charge Ken Bianchi with the murders of two co-eds. Later, in explosive recorded interviews, Bianchi claims to know the identity of LA’s notorious ‘Hillside Strangler’ — but some suspect he may be talking about himself.

· Steve Did It Premieres Monday, May 30 at 9/8c

In 1979, police apprehend Ken Bianchi for the murders of two University of Washington students. His arrest shocks the world of psychiatry and sparks new life into one of America’s most notorious serial killer investigations.

· Multiple Personalities Premieres Monday, May 30 at 10/9c

Ken Bianchi claims responsibility for the hillside strangler murders in LA. But there’s a catch – he blames the murders on his multiple personality “Steve” and his cousin Angelo Buono. Investigators must determine if he’s credible or a pathological liar.

· The Stranglers Premieres Monday, May 30 at 11/10c

The Hillside Strangler Task Force receives a ‘magic phone call’ from Bellingham, Washington, providing a breakthrough. Prosecutors enlist world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Martin Ome to help untangle the devastating truth behind Bianchi’s claims.

THE PRISON BREAKER

All Four Parts Premiere Friday, May 27 at 8/7c on ID

In his own words, THE PRISONER BREAKER tells the true story of fugitive Richard McNair. Richard McNair’s friends and family, the law enforcement officers he betrayed, and the journalists pursuing the truth, recall McNair’s 1992 jailbreak and his astonishing time on the run.

· The Penpal Premieres Friday, May 27 at 8/7c

In 1988, Richard McNair managed to wield a detective’s lip balm and use it as a lubricant to free himself from restraints. Now, McNair’s family, friends, journalists pursuing the truth and the law enforcement officers he betrayed, recall the dramatic arrest and flight of the young escape artist.

· The Prisoner Premieres Friday, May 27 at 9/8c

· In 1992, Richard McNair narrowly escaped by shimmying through the ventilation ducts.

Close eyewitnesses look back on McNair’s astonishing time on the run and ultimate recapture.

· The Fugitive Premieres Friday, May 27 at 10/9c

In the early spring of 2006, Richard McNair eluded authorities and successfully escaped federal prison. When stopped by an officer, McNair manages to smooth-talk the situation and is let off with a warning, an escape that allows the master escape artist to vault to international infamy.

· The Escapist Premieres Friday, May 27 at 11/10c

Weeks into his stint on the run, Richard McNair’s luck runs dry when he’s stopped by Canadian law enforcement in a stolen vehicle. McNair attempts to elude officers one final time, but is dramatically captured and taken into custody.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 8/7c on ID

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.

· Homicide Hotel Premieres Monday, May 23 at 8/7c

A mysterious stranger strangles overnight desk clerk, Mary Klatt, during her shift. The town of Blue Earth, Minnesota, struggles with the harsh reality that someone would want to bring harm to Mary.

· Truth Will Kill Premieres Monday, May 30 at 8/7c

A woman vanishes from her home in the neighborhood of Belle Center, Missouri, without a trace. Hoping to find Anita Dunn before it’s too late, the community aids investigators in an exhaustive search.

BODY CAM

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

Raw, intense, and action-packed, BODY CAM uses body cam footage to show the dangerous, fast-moving situations officers face and the life-or-death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.

· Fired Up Premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 9/8c

Police race to an armed robbery and face a hail of shotgun pellets. A gas explosion lifts a roof off an apartment building, engulfing officers in a fireball. In Georgia, a man fights for his life in a wrecked SUV.

I WENT UNDERCOVER

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID

Undercover work is the most exciting, but risky part of law enforcement. However, when everyday citizens with no formal training go undercover, anything can happen. Doing the right thing has never been more dangerous.

· The Hit On The Handyman Premieres Wednesday, May 25 at 10/9c

Police receive a tip that a Florida business woman seeks to hire a hitman. As investigators delve further into her past, they find that murder-for-hire may be just the tip of the iceberg. Now, the race is on to save the lives of three unsuspecting people.

· The Sleepover Premieres Wednesday, June 1 at 10/9c

A Utah man’s traumatic memories of childhood molestation spur him to confront his predator – and record the entire conversation. As he agonizes over the possibility of other victims, he also wonders if he could have made a terrible mistake.

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

Premieres Thursday, May 26 at 9/8c on ID

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security and 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. CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story.

· Reckless At The Wheel Premieres Thursday, May 26 at 9/8c

Like a scene from a movie, police chase a thief in a stolen RV through the streets and residential areas. Later, another dangerous high-speed chase has a shocking twist when police realize the driver has her baby in the backseat.

· Oh No, You Don’t! Premieres Thursday, May 26 at 9:30/8:30c

A family fights to defend each other, and their store, when they are held up. Then, police scramble to contain a pair of young car thieves who seem to think they are invincible.

· Horror In The Street Premieres Thursday, June 2 at 9/8c

A woman enjoying a holiday celebration is the victim of a shocking hit and run caught on camera. Next, when a man steals a grandmother’s purse right off a restaurant table, she jumps into action, chasing him into the parking lot.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of May 9 and May 16

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of May 9 and May 16
Look for the three-episode premiere of “Two Shallow Graves” on Sunday, May 22.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of May 9 and May 16 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+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH reveals how the impact of a crime changes people, and what follows that life-changing event. Anchored by intimate POV interviews, this original series explores how a crime forever alters the lives of those involved.

· The Lookout Premieres Sunday, May 15 at 9/8c

The murders of two teen girls at a remote and scenic lookout point seem random until police uncover a web of secrets among their network of friends.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

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

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.

· Where Is Miya? Premieres Sunday, May 15 at 10/9c

A college co-ed disappears, and her family launches a desperate investigation to find her. What they discover will change their lives forever.

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ and Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie — and where murderers have no place to hide: surveillance cameras.

· In My Heart, I Knew Premieres Wednesday, May 11 at 9/8c

When 16-year-old Diamond Bradley disappears from home, her family is mystified. Detectives hope surveillance footage will lead them to the missing girl before it’s too late, but the trail Diamond leaves behind is more terrifying than anyone expected.

· Making A Killing Premieres Wednesday, May 18 at 9/8c

Michelle Mockbee goes to work early to get a jumpstart on payroll. Less than an hour later, she’s murdered outside her office. Following the surveillance footage leads detectives to a closet full of dirty secrets that may have been worth killing over.

TWO SHALLOW GRAVES

Three Episodes Premiere Back-to-Back on ID Beginning May 22 at 9/8c and Available to Stream on discovery+

In 2019, Charles “Chase” Merritt went on trial for the murder of his friend and business associate Joseph McStay, McStay’s wife, and their two young sons. The prosecution presented incriminating evidence including bank records, cell phone activity, and DNA placing him in McStay’s car. Merritt maintained his innocence and his defense team suggested another man had motive for murder. Over the course of seven gripping parts, TWO SHALLOW GRAVES gives an enthralling and never-before-seen look at Merritt’s murder trial and the investigation into the McStay murders through interviews with Merritt, the prosecution, and the defense. The series sheds new light on the controversial court case that captivated the nation and the questions around the heartbreaking crime that still linger unanswered.

· Vanished Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 9/8c

The fate of the missing McStay family remains a mystery for three years until their bodies surface in two shallow graves in the desert. Prosecutors accuse Chase Merritt of the crime, and the trial begins with each side passionately presenting their case.

· The Missed Call Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 10/9c

A bombshell witness upends the Merritt murder trial, claiming someone else confessed to the McStay murders. Merritt’s girlfriend gives him an alibi, but the prosecution attempts to discredit her on the witness stand.

· The Killer’s Truck Premieres Sunday, May 22 at 11/10c

Police investigate other suspects, including a business associate taking money, an ex-boyfriend still in love with Summer McStay and a new husband with a violent past. Footage of a truck leaving the McStay house may reveal the killer.

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

I WENT UNDERCOVER

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID

Undercover work is the most exciting, but risky part of law enforcement. However, when everyday citizens with no formal training go undercover, anything can happen. Doing the right thing has never been more dangerous.

· Episode 103 (Title Forthcoming) Premieres Wednesday, May 18 at 10/9c

Jim Morel is having lunch with a close friend when that friend makes a shocking confession. Conflicted, Jim goes to the police – but he finds he must go undercover to clear his own name.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c on ID

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.

· An Affair With Murder Premieres Monday, May 9 at 9/8c

A lone female working for a bottling plant in Camden, Arkansas goes missing. When a local stumbles upon Ruiz Stone’s abandoned van, her family fears the worst. Some speculate Ruiz fled town with a lover, but detectives reveal something far more sinister.

· Murder On Beer Can Alley Premieres Monday, May 16 at 9/8c

A local in Algona, Iowa stumbles upon a smoldering truck with the body of a young mother inside. Investigators and family trace the last movements of Nicole Berte to uncover her killer.

BODY CAM

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

Raw, intense, and action-packed, BODY CAM uses body cam footage to show the dangerous, fast-moving situations officers face and the life-or-death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.

· Wrong Turn Premieres Tuesday, May 10 at 9/8c

In Ohio, police try to rescue a woman trapped in a sinking car, which puts an officer’s life in danger. In Florida, a high-speed pursuit ends in a swamp, where the suspect shoots at police and escapes. Specialist units set out to locate the criminal.

· On The Brink Premieres Tuesday, May 17 at 9/8c

In Ohio, officers respond when a man brandishes a knife in a store. He disobeys police commands, and a taser has no effect, so they call in a SWAT unit. In Georgia, police launch a manhunt after a suspect escapes in his truck, leaving an officer down.

A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c on ID

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.

· *FINALE* Do-Si-Death Premieres Wednesday, May 11 at 10/9c

Texarkana neighbors discover Patty Wheelington shot dead on her front porch. The charismatic widow has many admirers from her beloved square dancing club. However, police will soon find out who harbored enough hate to end her dancing days forever.



ID Announces the Return of Four Fan-Favorite Series for a Month of May-hem

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ID Announces the Return of Four Fan-Favorite Series for a Month of May-hem
“Murder in the Heartland,” “American Monster,” “See No Evil” and “Crimes Gone Viral” are all due back.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
ID ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF FOUR FAN-FAVORITE SERIES FOR A MONTH OF MAY-HEM

– Returning Series Include MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND, AMERICAN MONSTER, SEE NO EVIL and CRIMES GONE VIRAL –

(New York, NY) – Sharpen your armchair detective skills and step into warmer weather with the return of four sizzling series on ID. From bone-chilling murder cases rocking Middle America to never-before-seen video footage that looks directly into the eyes of killers, or from crimes caught on tape and then others caught on the web, viewers can indulge in chair-gripping new seasons of MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND, SEE NO EVIL, CRIMES GONE VIRAL and AMERICAN MONSTER, all month long on ID, America’s #1 true crime destination.

“Investigation Discovery is excited to launch new seasons of four fan-favorite titles as part of our all-new May programming slate,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming. “With season premieres all month long of MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND, SEE NO EVIL, CRIMES GONE VIRAL and AMERICAN MONSTER, as well as new series and specials debuting across ID and discovery+, we are committed to bringing our viewers must-see content produced by their #1 true crime brand.”

ID’s May returning series slate is listed below in order of air date:

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY/CONCURRENT RETURNING SERIES

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

Premieres Monday, May 2 at 9/8c on ID

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. Each story documents a town and people in the heart of the country and the provocative crime that tore through it. The 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.

SEE NO EVIL

Premieres Wednesday, May 4 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

Living in a surveillance society means everyday actions are caught on camera, mostly of honest citizens going about their routines. Video, however, doesn’t discriminate; criminals also end up on film. SEE NO EVIL presents dramatic stories of crimes being solved with the aid of surveillance cameras. Testimony from police, eyewitnesses and families are woven into re-enactments bolstered by actual security-camera footage, which helps unlock answers to cases that otherwise might have remained unsolved and left dangerous perpetrators at large.

CRIMES GONE VIRAL

Premieres Thursday, May 26 at 9/8c on ID

This series takes viewers inside the riveting stories behind shocking crimes that go viral. From business security and 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. CRIMES GONE VIRAL goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story.

AMERICAN MONSTER

Premieres Sunday, May 29 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? In AMERICAN MONSTER, viewers find out. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be an AMERICAN MONSTER.

About INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY (ID)

Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading crime and justice network on television, delivering the highest-quality programming to approximately 80 million U.S. households. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service. ID’s true crime programming is also available via the network’s aggregated TV Everywhere offering, IDGO, where fans can access thousands of episodes from the Discovery family of networks. For exclusive web content and bonus material, fans can follow ID on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or check out the network’s true crime blog, CrimeFeed. Investigation Discovery is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, a leading global media and entertainment company available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, CNN+, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of April 25 and May 2

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of April 25 and May 2
Said offerings include the return of “See No Evil” on Wednesday, May 4.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of April 25 and May 2 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+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ And Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH reveals how the impact of a crime changes people, and what follows that life-changing event. Anchored by intimate POV interviews, this original series explores how a crime forever alters the lives of those involved.

· No Promise for Tomorrow Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 9/8c

In Birmingham, Alabama, a landlord approaches his rental home to inspect a broken window when he suddenly hears a crying baby. What he discovers inside will haunt two families for the rest of their lives.

· The Only Witness Premieres Sunday, May 8 at 9/8c

After a savage beating that nearly kills a young mother, Omaha investigators learn that she’s not the only victim. They launch a relentless search for the killer and quickly realize their most crucial clue might die with their victim.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

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

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.

· Eyes in the Darkness Premieres Sunday, May 1 at 10/9c

The baffling murder of a beautiful young woman leads police to zero in on two potential suspects: her new boyfriend and an obsessed stalker.

· Shadowy Figures Premieres Sunday, May 8 at 10/9c

The search for a man who murdered a single mother might lead police to the perpretrator of a second brutal crime with chilling similarities.

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Stream on discovery+ And Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie — and where murderers have no place to hide: surveillance cameras.

· The Tragedy On Tennessee 14 Premieres Wednesday, May 4 at 9/8c

When someone murders a Tennessee State Trooper in the middle of the highway, investigators turn to his dashcam for answers. A manhunt quickly gets underway, but it takes even more surveillance video to pick up a killer’s trail and crack the case.

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

THE CLEVELAND KIDNAPPINGS

2-Hour Special Premieres Monday, April 25 at 9/8c on ID

In Cleveland, Ohio, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry vanish months apart and mere blocks from each other. While their families rally together, they have no way of knowing that the girls – plus a third victim – suffer inside a house of horrors with no escape.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c on ID

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.

· Whispered Warnings Premieres Monday, May 2 at 9/8c

The community of Kankakee, Illinois, comes together to aid police in uncovering the vile killer in the shooting death of an up-and-coming model, Sarah Washington.

BODY CAM

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID

Raw, intense, and action-packed, BODY CAM uses body cam footage to show the dangerous, fast-moving situations officers face and the life-or-death decisions they must make in the blink of an eye.

· Firing Line Premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 9/8c

In Florida, a suspect’s car going 45 miles per hour, drags a Pembroke Pines PD officer behind it. In Georgia, a domestic dispute turns into a shootout, leaving one officer fighting for his life. In Michigan, a routine traffic stop turns into a car chase.

· The End Of The Road Premieres Tuesday, May 3 at 9/8c

In Wisconsin, Rhinelander PD attempts to foil a murder for hire by going undecover and meeting the suspect as a hitman. In Colorado, law enforcement from two counties tries to stop a runaway semi-truck before it devastates the little town of Brush.

TRUE CONVICTION

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c on ID

With more than two decades of experience in the judicial system, no one knows the delicate dance between arrest and conviction better than former Brooklyn homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi. In TRUE CONVICTION, she travels across the country to reveal how the nation’s top prosecutors tackled their toughest cases. Reviewing the crime with the detectives who were on the scene and connecting with those who were left behind, Nicolazzi reveals how homicides are solved on the street but won in the courtroom.

· The No Body Homicide Premieres Tuesday, April 26 at 10/9c

The mysterious disappearance of Bruce Blackwood becomes a dominant missing persons case until a veteran investigator and a young prosecutor team up on a mission to deliver justice. It’s a tall order until a late night bombshell breaks the case wide open.

· *FINALE* Episode 408 Premieres Tuesday, May 3 at 10/9c

A young couple on an evening stroll with their young son is struck down in a hail of gunfire. Under the looming specter of a racially motivated hate crime, investigators race to find the gunmen and uncover a twister trail of lies and betrayal.

WHAT’S YOUR EMERGENCY?

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID

At a time when more and more people are coming face to face with problems attributed to an increasing crime rate, one service, more than any other, is feeling the strain… our emergency services. With funding on the decline, it’s still the police we turn to for help and they are answering the call even if it means putting their lives on the line.

· Family Feud Premieres Wednesday, April 27 at 10/9c

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· Cut to the Chase Premieres Wednesday, May 4 at 10/9c

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A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c on ID

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.

· The Mystery Passenger Premieres Thursday, April 28 at 10/9c

A loving couple vanishes from their Chehalis, Washington, home just days before Christmas. Police discover them shot to death on an old logging road, shocking the community. With few solid leads, the case remains, the case remains cold until a new cop takes a second look.

· A Brutal, Vicious, and Evil Murder Premieres Thursday, May 5 at 10/9c

Missy Atkin lies dead across her bed, hands tied behind her back. The crime scene is so disturbing officers fight back the tears as they collect evidence. The single mom has no known enemies, but at least one person harbors enough hate for her to kill.



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

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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

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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.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of January 3 and January 10

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of January 3 and January 10
Said offerings include the premiere of “Murder Under the Friday Night Lights” and the return of “A Time to Kill.”
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of January 3 and January 10 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.

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.

· Dangerous Strangers Premieres Monday, January 3 at 10/9c

A stranger brutally attacks a woman in Miami, taking the train home after work for no apparent reason. And then, a couple lounging at home on their couch has no idea that an intruder lurks above them on the staircase, watching their every move.

· Child Snatchers Premieres Monday, January 10 at 10/9c

Scenes of terror in broad daylight leave two mothers horrified. A stranger tries to snatch a child from a stroller. Then, another man attempts to take a child right out of her chair at a restaurant, but good Samaritans rush in to help.

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.

· Deadly Entanglement Premieres Tuesday, January 4 at 9/8c

A missing grocery clerk, 20-year-old Christina Ross, sets the town of Neenah, Wisconsin, in a panic after a gruesome discovery. An unlikely resident comes forward with information that leads detectives to the people in her tangled love life.

· Groomed for Murder Premieres Tuesday, January 11 at 9/8c

Tourist town Traverse City, Michigan, is turned upside down when 18-year-old Kalee Bruce lies bludgeoned to death at her workplace. Investigators feel the pressure to get this killer off the streets before they strike again.

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.

· The Cheerleader Murder Premieres Tuesday, January 4 at 10/9c

In a small Texas town, a serial rapist stalks and attacks multiple high school cheerleaders, before graduating to murder. Detectives discover that the monster behind these horrific crimes is much closer to home than anyone could have possibly guessed.

· Where is Tom Brown? Premieres Tuesday, January 11 at 10/9c

Conspiracy theories rock a small Texas town after a beloved high school football player mysteriously vanishes. Baffling clues and community pressure pit the local sheriff against a brash private investigator until some very unusual suspects emerge.

CALLS FROM THE INSIDE

New Episodes Premiere Wednesday 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.

· The Real Jail Wives Premieres Wednesday, January 5 at 9/8c

Kim Boone and Anita Smithey have much in common. They’re middle class moms in their 40s. And both attempted to kill their husbands. Jail calls between the two reveal their inner thoughts on love, men and the circumstances that landed them in prison.

· Witness Beware Premieres Wednesday, January 12 at 9/8c

A distraught husband cannot locate his wife. Police discover a videotape, and the grainy footage points to a grisly demise. The killer’s jailhouse phone calls threaten to widen the circle of fatalities in this quiet South Eastern, Florida, community.

CONCURRENT discovery+ AND ID PREMIERES

AMERICAN MONSTER

New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID and Streams on discovery+

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? In AMERICAN MONSTER, viewers find out. On any street, behind any smile, lurks an American Monster. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a MONSTER.

· It Could Be Me Premieres on ID Sunday, January 9 at 9/8c and Available to Stream Now on discovery+

From her early days as a pageant girl, Michelle Lira always had a magnetic personality. She’s whip-smart too and dreams of being a doctor one day — until a rollercoaster romance steers her life in a different direction, straight into a deadly ambush.

· About to Break Premieres on ID Sunday, January 16 at 9/8c and Available to Stream Now on discovery+

When newly divorced Wendi Davidson meets charming Brian Chevalier, it seems to be the perfect remedy for heartbreak. Brian proposes after only two months, but a shocking revelation will cause history to repeat in the most devastating way possible.

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

RELENTLESS

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.

· Fool Me Twice Premieres Sunday, January 9 at 10/9c

Fontana gets closer to Cindy and tries to expose what she might be hiding. Rumors circulate about Christina’s whereabouts. And years after her daughter’s tragic disappearance, Cindy believes she’s met someone who can prove that Christina is alive.

· Paradise Lost Premieres Sunday, January 16 at 10/9c

The seedy underbelly of Hannibal, Missouri, comes into focus as Fontana tries to peel back the layers of what lead to Christina’s disappearance. As Fontana probes into rumors and leads, one name begins to stick out from all others.

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.

· Break Out Hit Monday, January 3 at 9/8c

Nestled between mountains and ocean, the small picturesque town of Seward finds itself under siege when two convicted killers escape from Spring Creek, Alaska’s only high-security prison. Authorities race to track them down before they kill again.

· Snow Angel Premieres Monday, January 10 at 9/8c

As one family grieves their lost daughter, grief turns to anger as more Alaska Native women are murdered. Increasingly concerned that a serial murderer is targeting women of color, police must ensure the killer — or killers — don’t escape justice.

THE FOG OF MURDER

New Episodes Premiere on Thursdays at 9/8c

This mystery crime series drops the viewer into the surreal, disorienting heart of a murder case. The investigation unfolds through a combination of heart-stopping first-person accounts, chilling recreations, actual videos, recordings, and photographs straight from the police files. As each piece of the murder puzzle falls into place, the fog of uncertainty lifts and the case is solved.

· Tracking a Killer Premieres Thursday, January 6 at 9/8c

A testosterone-fueled weekend for five young men at an Atlanta area car show ends in a beautiful woman’s murder yet nobody sees or hears a thing.

· Mattress Store Murder Premieres Thursday, January 13 at 9/8c

A brazen murder in a busy suburban shopping mall in broad daylight can only be solved by a hidden clue at the crime scene.

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.

· The Freshman Premieres Thursday, January 6 at 10/9c

High school Freshman Tina Faelz ditches detention and heads for home – but someone murders her along the way. Suspects are plentiful, including a known sex offender, but decades pass before two determined detectives finally deliver justice for Tina.

· If I Killed Lisa Premieres Thursday, January 13 at 10/9c

A single woman hosts a dinner party on the same night she’s mercilessly stabbed to death. At the scene, police notice her signature waist-length hair is cut short, leading them to suspect the killer not only knows the woman – but is obsessed with her.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of December 20 and December 27

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of December 20 and December 27
The latest additions include the new special “The Hillside Strangler” on Tuesday, December 28.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of December 20 and December 27 2021

**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

THE HILLSIDE STRANGLER

New Special Begin Streaming Tuesday, December 28 on discovery+

A serial killer stalks Los Angeles in the 1970s, leaving bodies on display throughout the Hollywood Hillside. After a man named Kenneth Bianchi is arrested in 1979 on the suspicion of a double homicide in Bellingham, Washington, it doesn’t take long for Los Angeles investigators to connect the dots back to the serial killer they dubbed “The Hillside Strangler.” But there’s a catch — through a series of explosive recorded interviews with various psychologists and psychiatrists, Bianchi claims that the perpetrator is NOT him; it’s actually his multiple personality, ‘Steve’ — and that’s not all he has to say on the matter.

CONCURRENT discovery+ AND ID PREMIERES

AMERICAN MONSTER

New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c on ID and Streams on discovery+

If you looked into the eyes of a killer, would you know? In AMERICAN MONSTER, viewers find out. On any street, behind any smile, lurks an American Monster. Never-before-seen-video footage looks straight into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a MONSTER.

· Once a Killer Premieres on ID Sunday, December 26 at 9/8c and Available to Stream Now discovery+

Divorced mother Mamie Caldwell finds true love later in life with a younger man named Shabaka WaQlimi. After 20 years together, they’re the heart and soul of their family, but behind the façade, something evil is growing with horrifying consequences.

· Say Your Prayers Premieres on ID Sunday, January 2 at 9/8c and Streams on Sunday, December 5

When LaTonya Taylor gets pregnant at 15, her mom, preacher Angelia Taylor, vows to support her no matter what. Years later, it looks like love has conquered all, but someone’s hiding a deep-seated resentment that will destroy the whole family.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

STILL A MYSTERY

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c

Just because a case is closed doesn’t mean the truth has been revealed. Suicide or murder? Runaway or kidnapping? Accidental or premeditated? Each episode of STILL A MYSTERY re-examines a single crime case where unanswered questions still remain. Through original interviews with law enforcement, family members and private investigators, news footage and social media, STILL A MYSTERY dissects the evidence and presents new theories in a quest to uncover the truth.

· The Silent Witnesses Premieres Wednesday, December 22 at 9/8c

A young woman on a trip to her father’s homeland goes missing, then turns up brutally murdered. Another young mother and her baby are shot as they drive along a highway.

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.

· Danger on the Street Premieres Monday, December 27 at 10/9c

It’s a woman’s worst nightmare — a stranger followers her as she walks home. Terrified, she turns on her cell phone to record him as she tries to get away. And then, a vicious, unprovoked attack on a child dancing in the street prompts outrage.

· Customers Gone Wild Premieres Monday, December 27 at 10:30/9:30c

They are shocking examples of anger out of control. A rideshare customer aggressively attacks her own driver and then, another agitated patron gets violent at a fast-food restaurant, putting other people’s lives in danger.

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.

· Groomed for Murder Premieres Tuesday, December 28 at 9/8c

Tourist town Traverse City, Michigan, is turned upside down when 18-year-old Kalee Bruce lies bludgeoned to death at her workplace. Investigators feel the pressure to get this killer off the streets before they strike again.

CALLS FROM THE INSIDE

New Series Premieres Wednesday December 29 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.

· Calling All Suspects Premieres Wednesday, December 29 at 9/8c

Newlyweds Tony Cooper and Melinda Kotkins of Gresham, Oregon, are executed. Jail calls during Tony’s previous incarceration yield many suspects, including men in love with Melinda. The killer seals his own fate thanks to a jail call to his wife.

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

FINDING ANDREA

New Series Premieres Back to Back From 8/7c to 11/10c on Sunday, January 1

When single mother Andrea Knabel goes missing, the search for concrete facts surrounding her disappearance brings up even more questions than her family and close friends knew they had. As a fresh set of eyes takes over the case, shocking information about her life in the months before she vanished is brought to light, leading her loved ones to rethink everything. She was a woman who helped those in need, devoting her free time to finding missing people with an eclectic and loyal group of friends, but perhaps she was the one who needed saving all along.

· Local Mom

After single mom Andrea Knabel vanishes, her loved ones rally together to find answers. Soon, rumors and a social media frenzy overshadow the search until a prior video clip of Andrea reveals a small but significant clue that sparks even more questions.

· Undercover

The search for Andrea takes a dark turn when the volunteer group Missing in America begins to suspect one of their own. A fresh set of eyes joins the case and discovers a mysterious inconsistency in the timeline of the night Andrea went missing.

· Chameleon

Andrea’s family faces difficult possibilities regarding her disappearance. New details suggest Andrea had some serious personal struggles in the weeks before she vanished, leading many to wonder if this new layer could hold the key to finding her.

· Black Sheep

A new theory emerges from those finally ready to speak, leading everyone to wonder if the real danger was in front of them all along. Information shared with police gives Andrea’s loved ones renewed hope that their efforts will spur action in the case.

RELENTLESS

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.

· The Two Christina’s Premieres Sunday, January 2 at 10/9c

Christina Whittaker, 21, vanishes without a trace. But her mother, Cindy, refuses to give up hope. Inspired by Cindy, filmmaker Christina Fontana pledges to find out what happened to Christina Whittaker. But the deeper Fontana begins to dig, the more it’s clear nothing is as it seems in Hannibal, MO.

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.

· Cut to the Quick Monday, December 20 at 9/8c

In December 2007, police responded to a brutal scene near Palmer while in Anchorage, a series of shootings shook the city. When a potential link between the attacks emerges, officers race to bring the deadly weekend to a close.

· Home Alone Premieres Monday, December 27 at 9/8c

Eighteen-year-old Amy Sue Patrick vanishes from the outskirts of Wasilla, Alaska, paralyzing the community with fear. Alaska State Troopers travel over 600 miles across the state to track down leads and bring her home, dead or alive.

CITIZEN P.I.

New Episodes Premiere on Mondays at 10/9c

This six-part documentary series takes a fresh new look at the phenomenon of amateur sleuths who have played major roles in cracking real cases in the quest for the truth.

· I Will Find You Premieres Monday, December 20 at 10/9c

In Shreveport, Louisiana, best friends Jeanie Phelps and Patty Thorington search for the killer of Jeanie’s beloved sister Carol Ann forty years earlier. Their epic fight to get justice for Carol Ann has become a lifelong quest.

THE FOG OF MURDER

New Episodes Premiere on Thursdays at 9/8c

This mystery crime series drops the viewer into the surreal, disorienting heart of a murder case. The investigation unfolds through a combination of heart-stopping first-person accounts, chilling recreations, actual videos, recordings, and photographs straight from the police files. As each piece of the murder puzzle falls into place, the fog of uncertainty lifts and the case is solved.

· A Woman to Kill For Premieres Thursday, December 30 at 9/8c

With a bloody murder inside a Washington State home, police seem to have the case solved almost immediately, until a series of disturbing revelations make the obvious suspect’s apparent guilt crumble right before detectives’ eyes, and a last-minute twist puts the entire case in a whole new light.



discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 7 and June 14

Posted on by Danielle Langer





discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of June 7 and June 14
New seasons of “Murder in the Heartland” and “A Time to Kill” are among the latest additions to the streaming service.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ and ID HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of June 7 and June 17

All dates are 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

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

Season Three Available to Stream Beginning Wednesday, June 9

In MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND, it takes a village of vigilant neighbors, family members, shopkeepers and local police to piece together the stories of tragedy and justice committed within a community’s core walls. The series relies on the collective viewpoints of everyday American townsfolk to share critical clues in the homicides that forever changed their lives and how they understand their home.

A TIME TO KILL

Full Season Available to Stream Beginning Friday, June 11

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.

CONCURRENT discovery+ AND ID PREMIERES

PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES

Season Five Finale Streams on discovery+ on Monday, June 7, Premiere on ID at 10/9c

Ripped from the pages of one of the nation’s top weekly magazines, PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES goes beyond the headlines to uncover the heart-wrenching stories of lives and families ripped apart. The series takes viewers to the epicenter of America’s most compelling crimes, as PEOPLE’s renowned journalists divulge the shocking twists and surprising facts they learned while doggedly investigating each case.

· Bible Belt Massacre Begins Streaming on Monday, June 7, Premiere on ID at 10/9c Two days before the new millennium in the rural town of Welch, Oklahoma, Danny and Kathy Freeman are found dead after a neighbor spots the family trailer engulfed in flames. Police soon determine their cause of death was not the fire, but a gunshot. The case adds another layer when it is discovered that the Freeman’s daughter Ashley and her best friend Lauria Bible are nowhere to be found. Nearly two decades later, police finally discover what happened to them, the truth is almost too dark for words.

DEADLY WOMEN

Season Fourteen Streams on discovery+ on Thursday, June 17, Premiere on ID at 9/8c

Beloved former F.B.I. criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores some of history’s most fascinating female killers in DEADLY WOMEN, touring the twisted minds of women who kill. Femme fatales, twisted sisters, desperate damsels: there’s no shortage of these DEADLY WOMEN.

· Tainted Love Begins Streaming on Thursday, June 17, Premiere on ID at 9/8c When Ciera Harp met rising rap star Rahim Grant, she desperately wanted to be part of his life. But when Ciera finally realized Rahim would never be hers, she snapped. Then, Linda Ricchio had just started dating mechanic Ron Ruse when she turned up at his door and told him she’d been thrown out of home. Ron took her in but Linda soon became entwined in every part of Ron’s life, and her manipulation and possessive behaviour soon wore thin. After Ron ended the relationship, Linda was determined to make sure no one else could ever be with Ron again. Finally, Loretta Burroughs was a doting grandmother who finally found love after reuniting with her high school sweetheart, Danny. Danny’s children had moved away to Florida and he was keen to join them, but Loretta wouldn’t budge. Suddenly Danny wasn’t around anymore. Loretta told the family he’d run off to Florida with another woman, but investigations by Danny’s family finally revealed the baggage she’d been hiding.

· Evil Spirits Begins Streaming on Thursday, June 17, Premiere on ID Thursday, June 24 at 9/8c Barbara Rogers and Steven Mineo were members of an online cult that believe reptilian aliens live amongst us as humans in a plot to infiltrate society and end the world. But when Barbara was accused of being one of the dreaded lizard people, the cult turned on both her and Steven. Shattered by a storm of online abuse, Steven sank into depression and Barbara claimed that after a night of drinking, he asked her to kill him, but her story simply didn’t add up. Then, fortune teller Leonarda Cianciulli was a very superstitious woman. When her eldest son was called up to fight for Italy during WWII, she became convinced that the only way to keep him safe was through human sacrifice. Finally, self-ordained storefront preacher Geraldine Parrish practiced voodoo but no one could understand how she managed such a luxurious lifestyle. It wasn’t magic. Her real gift was persuading her clients, friends and relatives – including her eight husbands to sign up for large life insurance policies.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

WEB OF LIES

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c

We’re increasingly living our lives online, unaware of the risks that can lie ahead. Looking for friendships, love, sex or business opportunities has led many into a twilight world of seduction, danger, and false identity. What unites these shocking tales of true crime is their unpredictability. You never know where the WEB OF LIES will lead.

· Never Let Her Go Premieres Monday, June 7 at 9/8c

· The Enemy Within Premieres Monday, June 14 at 9/8c

STILL A MYSTERY

Season Five Premieres Continue Tuesday, June 8 at 9/8c

Just because a case is closed doesn’t mean the truth has been revealed. Suicide or murder? Runaway or kidnapping? Accidental or premeditated? STILL A MYSTERY re-examines cases where unanswered questions remain. Through original interviews with law enforcement, family members and private investigators, news footage and social media, STILL A MYSTERY dissects the evidence and presents new theories in a quest to uncover the truth.

· New Beginnings, Violent Endings Premieres Tuesday, June 8 at 9/8c

· He Didn’t Have to Die Premieres Tuesday, June 15 at 9/8c

MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND

New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 10/9c

In MURDER IN THE HEARTLAND, it takes a village of vigilant neighbors, family members, shopkeepers and local police to piece together the stories of tragedy and justice committed within a community’s core walls. The series relies on the collective viewpoints of everyday American townsfolk to share critical clues in the homicides that forever changed their lives and how they understand their home.

· Dangerous Obsession Premieres Tuesday, June 8 at 10/9c

THE 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.

· The Move Out Premieres Wednesday, June 9 at 9/8c

· She Set Me Up Premieres Wednesday, June 16 at 9/8c

SEE NO EVIL

New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c

SEE NO EVIL reveals how the deadliest crimes are solved by the only witnesses that never lie and never forget: surveillance cameras. With more shocking CCTV footage than ever before, this series proves there’s nowhere killers can hide.

· Come Home Carlie Premieres Wednesday, June 9 at 10/9c

EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH

Premieres Continue Wednesday, June 16 at 10/9c

Evil casts a shadow. That shadow spreads outward for years, even decades, after a crime. It consumes everyone in its path, pulling them into darkness. EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH explores the endless reach of evil – a reach that extends long after the crime itself. This original series highlights the struggle to survive as innocent people find themselves caught in the wake of death and evil.

· The Girl in the Photo Premieres Wednesday, June 16 at 10/9c

A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 9/8c

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.

· The Sable-Eyed Beauty Premieres Thursday, June 10 at 9/8c

FEAR THY NEIGHBOR

New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 10/9c

Do you really know who lives next door? FEAR THY NEIGHBOR tells the chilling tales of those with the misfortune to unwittingly take up residence within a stone’s throw of a psycho – or even a killer.

· Sour Grapes Premieres Thursday, June 10 at 10/9c

· Fence Face Off Premieres Thursday, June 17 at 10/9c

SIGNS OF A PSYCHOPATH

New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c

Charm. Narcissism. Lack of empathy. Impulsiveness. Manipulation. Deception. These traits and others are the telltale SIGNS OF A PSYCHOPATH. This harrowing half-hour archive series revisits some of the most dangerous killers in modern history, reviewing news footage – and the words of the killers themselves – to see which terrifying traits each killer exhibited.

· Diary of a Psychopath Premieres Sunday, June 13 at 9/8c

· I Have a Surprise For You Premieres Sunday, June 20 at 9/8c

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