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

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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.



Go Inside the Controversial and Shocking Trial of Charles “Chase” Merritt

Posted on by Danielle Langer





Go Inside the Controversial and Shocking Trial of Charles “Chase” Merritt for the McStay Family Murders in ID’s New Seven-Part Docuseries “Two Shallow Graves”
The series will air all seven episodes across three nights on ID starting Sunday, May 22 at 9:00/8:00c with the first three episodes.
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
GO INSIDE THE CONTROVERSIAL AND SHOCKING TRIAL OF CHARLES “CHASE” MERRITT FOR THE MCSTAY FAMILY MURDERS IN ID’S NEW SEVEN-PART DOCUSERIES “TWO SHALLOW GRAVES”

Series 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+

(New York, NY) – In 2010, Joseph McStay, his wife Summer, and their two young sons disappeared without a trace. Three years later, the nationwide search for answers in their disappearance came to a heartbreaking close when the family’s bodies were found in the middle of the California desert in two shallow graves. In 2019, Charles “Chase” Merritt, Joseph McStay’s friend and business associate, went on trial for the family’s murder. Despite incriminating evidence presented by the prosecution, Merritt maintains his innocence – begging the question, did Merritt really kill the McStay family? TWO SHALLOW GRAVES provides an enthralling look into Merritt’s explosive murder trial via unparalleled access to both the defense and prosecution teams, shedding new light on the controversial case. TWO SHALLOW GRAVES will air all seven episodes across three nights on ID starting Sunday, May 22nd at 9/8c with the first three episodes. Episodes will be available to stream the same day on discovery+.

When Merritt’s trial began in 2019, the prosecution thought they had an airtight case to prove Merritt’s guilt: compelling evidence linking him to the crime including bank records, cell phone activity, and DNA placing Merritt in the McStay’s car. However, as the trial unfolded Merritt maintained his innocence and his defense team put forth the possibility that the authorities had apprehended the wrong man… and the McStay family’s killer remained free. Divisive and heartbreaking, the proceedings of Merritt’s trial highlighted a haunting reality: despite Merritt’s arrest, so many troubling questions around the McStay family murders still linger unanswered.

With unprecedented, multi-camera access to the entirety of the trial and personal, never-before-seen footage of Merritt and his defense team strategizing during the proceedings, TWO SHALLOW GRAVES definitively unlocks a fascinating new perspective on the trial and murder case that captivated the attention of the nation. Featuring exclusive interviews with Merritt, his family, and his defense lawyers, as well as the prosecution, investigators, key figures in the case, and the McStay’s family and friends, the series gives incredible insight into Merritt’s defense and the prosecutions’ evidence, presenting an engrossing seven part look into a tragic mystery that is still unfolding.

“The trial of Chase Merritt in the McStay family murders is one of the most shocking and controversial in recent memory. TWO SHALLOW GRAVES gives unprecedented and never-before-seen access into the proceedings that will completely shift how many perceive this case,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming. “This is a definitive look at the building drama inside and outside the courtroom, culminating in a shocking interview with a missing suspect.”

TWO SHALLOW GRAVES will air all seven episodes across three nights on ID starting Sunday, May 22nd at 9/8c with the first three episodes. Episodes will be available to stream the same day on discovery+. Episode details below:

· 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 pinged in the desert near the graves. Was he burying the bodies or visiting a sister? Prosecutors suggest Merritt tried to delete financial records to cover his tracks. A defense attorney has to take 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 McStays. The defense questions Joseph’s brother on his whereabouts at the time of the murders and are unable to locate the suspect they believe may be involved in 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. It will be 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 attorneys for failing to call an expert witness he believes can prove phone records placing him at the gravesite are “impossible.” A key figure in the case breaks his silence about the crime.

TWO SHALLOW GRAVES is produced for ID by Red Marble Media with Jacinda A. Davis and Kevin Fitzpatrick as Executive Producers. Jeanie Vink is the Executive Producer for ID.

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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, 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.

About Red Marble Media

Currently celebrating its 100th episode, the breakout hit series EVIL LIVES HERE – featuring unconventional storytelling, intense emotion, and premium production value – is emblematic of the storytelling in which Red Marble specializes. Whether we’re traveling the world in search of portals to hell (History’s “GATES OF HELL”) or blowing minds on the street with magic tricks (“YOUR [BLEEP]’d UP BRAIN”), Red Marble specializes in bringing fresh creative energy to all nonfiction genres. In EVIL LIVES HERE, we broke the whodunit rules to create a series with a unique, intense POV. We followed that series with more true crime hits like SHATTERED and EVIL LIVES HERE: SHADOWS OF DEATH. Based in New York, Red Marble is about telling surprising stories with emotional impact. Whether it’s a hilarious unknown tale about a founding father, or a hauntingly intimate survival story, we engineer our series to provoke the strongest reactions from our audience. Uniting all our series is a fascination with human psychology and an eye for the unusual.



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.



discovery+ Announces May Programming Slate

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discovery+ Announces May Programming Slate
On “Love in the Jungle,” singles are ready to find true love like millions of animal species do, participating in mating rituals pulled right from the animal kingdom.
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES MAY PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include New Series Love in the Jungle, Jailhouse Redemption and Ghost Adventures: House Calls

New York, NY – April 27, 2022 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, today announced new and original programming that will be available in May. On Love in the Jungle, singles are ready to find true love like millions of animal species do, participating in mating rituals pulled right from the animal kingdom. Jailhouse Redemption tells the story of a local sheriff who created a life-changing drug treatment program in a county jail providing incarcerated people with a chance to get their lives back. In a fresh take on a fan-favorite series, Ghost Adventures: House Calls follows Zak Bagans and the crew as they travel the country to help everyday people understand the paranormal experiences in their homes and businesses, answering unexplained questions that only this group of experts could. On Taste of the Border, Chef Claudia Sandoval explores the culinary landscape of the US-Mexico border, from San Diego to South Padre Island, exploring the diverse culinary landscape of often-overlooked border towns. Baby Drivers explores the arena of competitive go karting, an intense world of kids and parents hoping to be the next racing superstar.

Titles premiering in May include:

Love & Relationships

· Love in the Jungle – Sunday, May 8

Is the key to finding true love mating like animals, rather than dating like humans? In a ground-breaking new series that pushes the dating scene into the world of nature, fourteen unlucky-in-love singles are ready to test that theory as they participate in mating rituals pulled straight from the animal kingdom – and do so with little to no verbal communication. For these singles, it’s the chance to unleash their inner animals and hone their natural instincts in the ultimate pursuit of true love.

Lifestyle

· Jailhouse Redemption – Premiering in May

Sheriff Karl Leonard’s law enforcement career in Chesterfield, VA has spanned four decades, with the last as sheriff with oversight to the county’s two jails. After learning that a staggering 80% of the men and women who enter his prisons are heroin addicts, Leonard made the bold move to step out of bounds and create a first of its kind recovery program to try to end the deadly cycle of arrests, time served with no treatment, release and repeat. “Jailhouse Redemption” documents the program Leonard created, Heroin Addiction Recovery Program (HARP), and his team who forge a path to recovery for addicts while running the day to day operations of HARP at the Chesterfield County Jail.

· Baby Drivers – Premiering in May

In the high-stakes world of motorsports, there is nothing more intense than the world around competitive go-karting. For Troy’s Adams of the legendary Adams Motorsports Park, the only African American owned track in the country, go-karting is more than a hobby, it’s a platform to raise up a new generation of racing superstars. For the dads and moms of kids who are dangerously turning corners at 70mph, it’s a world of extreme hazard, where families will spend up to $10,000 in a weekend and put their lives on hold to support their young drivers. In this series, the kids go too fast and the parents go too far in the name of the future of racing.

Food

· Taste of the Border – Thursday, May 5

Chef Claudia Sandoval traverses the US-Mexico border, exploring the diverse culinary landscape of often-overlooked border towns. Having grown up along the border herself, Claudia is uniquely suited to highlight the delicious and surprising food delighting locals and visitors, as she eats her way through a food road map and explores some of these towns. From San Diego, California, to South Padre Island, Texas, Claudia discovers how the food from each town showcases a blending of flavors and cultures from the US and Mexico as well as other unexpected influences.

· Messy History of American Food – Wednesday, May 11

Dive mouth-first into the history of America’s most iconic foods! In a wild ride that’s hilarious, surprising and educational, experts shine a light on the messiest origin stories of American food and food culture.

Paranormal & Unexplained

· Ghost Adventures: House Calls – Thursday, May 19

Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley respond to urgent calls for help from desperate homeowners whose lives have been thrust into turmoil from unexplained activity inside their homes. After hearing each family’s haunted account, Bagans sends the crew on a personal house call to get to the bottom of their paranormal emergency. Conducting a thorough investigation, Bagans shares the team’s findings with each homeowner, offering them much-needed advice and resolution.

· Alien Endgame – Friday, May 20

In 2021, a groundbreaking Pentagon report revealed what the government had denied for decades — UFOs are real and may even pose a threat to our planet. Now, former members of the U.S. military break their silence about the massive cover-up of their terrifying close encounters. Are we prepared for an alien invasion?

True Crime

· Two Shallow Graves – Friday, May 22

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

· Fight or Flight – Premieres Tuesday, May 26

This powerful and unflinching follow-docuseries exposes the horrors and frequency of domestic violence and human trafficking through the work of former Bollywood actress, human rights advocate, and abuse survivor Somy Ali. Fight or Flight follows the day to day work Somy does to help transform victims into survivors. From engaging with authorities to extricate victims from their abusers, to connecting victims with legal, medical or educational counsel to finding them a safe and stable place to live, Somy helps survivors rebuild their lives and discover the independence they were denied for so long.

Magnolia Network

· Mind for Design (season 2) – Friday, May 6

Interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn creates breathtaking spaces with an eclectic-yet-distinctive style. Along with his skilled design team, Brian tackles decorating projects on any budget or within any scope, all with a dash of humor.

· Zoe Bakes (season 2) – Friday, May 13

Zoë François bakes and cooks her favorite recipes, from easy main dishes to delicious desserts, with a little help from her friends and family.

· Restoration Road with Clint Harp (season 2) – Friday, May 20

Carpenter Clint Harp hits the road in search of incredible historical structures across the country that are in need of restoration, while exploring their origins and dreaming of their futures.

· The Retro Plant Shop with Mikey & Jo – Friday, May 20

With help from her big sister, Joanna Gaines, Mikey McCall launches the business of her dreams: a retro-inspired plant shop that blends her passion for gardening with her love of unique, vintage items.

· Rooms We Love – Friday, May 27

Passionate interior designers show off their favorite rooms in beautiful houses across the country, explaining what makes these rooms inspirational.

Immersions

· Mountain Trails – Thursday, May 26

Many people often dream of hiking the slopes and trails of the greatest mountain ranges in the world but do not have the means or access to do so. In this film we will take the viewer on an excursion of the best mountain ranges around the globe. From the European Alps to the Asian Himalayas to the Andes in South America to the Rocky Mountains in the North and some key mountain ranges in South Africa.

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