Unraveled: Experts on Trial

discovery+ Announces November Programming Slate

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Danielle Langer

discovery+ Announces November Programming Slate
Among the featured highlights: “90 Day: The Single Life,” “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” “Foodgod,” and “Undercover Underage.”
[via press release from Discovery, Inc.]
DISCOVERY+ ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER PROGRAMMING SLATE

Highlights Include 90 Day: The Single Life, Kendra Sells Hollywood, Foodgod, Undercover Underage and the First-Ever Holiday Central Hub

New York, NY – October 27, 2021 – discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service from Discovery, Inc., today announced new and original programming that will be available in November. discovery+ is the streaming home for the holidays with the Holiday Central hub launching on November 1 including themed programming such as the scripted feature Candy Coated Christmas with Ree Drummond, Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop and other seasonal favorites. Additionally, discovery+ will welcome new names in November including Kendra Wilkinson as she embarks on a new career as a real estate agent in Los Angeles in the new series Kendra Sells Hollywood. In Foodgod, the lifelong foodie visits hotspots with his celebrity friends including Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian West in search of the craziest, most exclusive restaurants and dishes. 90 Day fans can catch a new season of their favorite newly single cast members on 90 Day: The Single Life. November will also feature new True Crime titles including Undercover Underage, in which the team at the nonprofit organization SOSA works in collaboration with law enforcement to combat online sex abuse and exploitation.

Titles premiering in November include:

True Crime

· Undercover Underage – Tuesday, November 2

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

· Unraveled: Experts on Trial – Monday, November 8

Following the success of The Long Island Serial Killer and Stalker’s Web, the third installment of the Unraveled anthology podcast and series exposes an alarming problem with the American criminal justice process: the business of forensic experts. Citing several cases as examples, co-hosts Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen expose serious flaws with forensic expert testimony that routinely leads to tragedy and injustice within the U.S. court system. It is a crisis in the courts that is decades in the making. The companion podcast is out now.

· Anni: The Honeymoon Murder – Saturday, November 13

Also known as ‘the honeymoon murder’ this is one of the most compelling and dramatic cases of the 21st century, and yet it is still shrouded in mystery. In November 2010, a millionaire couple from London were on honeymoon in Cape Town, South Africa when they were kidnapped and 28 year old new bride Anni Dewani was later found dead having been shot through the neck. The case became infamous worldwide when after initally suspecting her death resulted from a violent robbery, teh police became convinced that the murder was orhestrated by her new husband Shrien Dewani.

· The World’s Biggest Druglord – Sunday, November 14

The World’s Biggest Druglord takes an inside look at Tse Chi Lop, a mysterious criminal mastermind behind the largest drug trafficking operation in history. Yet unlike Escobar or El Chapo, he was a virtual unknown. Investigators from the FBI, DEA and Australian Federal Police reveal how Tse stayed below the radar for more than a decade, quietly ending rivalries between the world’s top crime syndicates, from the triads, to motorcycle gangs, to Sicilian mobsters, for one aim… to make tons of money from drugs. Harvard professor, Laura Huang, reveals business insights, charting Tse’s rise, from committing petty crimes on the streets of Guangzhou, China, to deploying the latest entrepreneurial strategies, to ultimately capturing the global drug trade. More CEO than druglord, Huang examines how Tse capitalized on the shift in consumer taste from heroin to meth, to the tune of billions of dollars. That is… until he was caught.

· Chasing Ghislaine – Monday, November 22

From executive producer and international best-selling author James Patterson and New York Times best-selling author and journalist Vicky Ward comes an explosive investigative documentary series, Chasing Ghislaine. Ghislaine Maxwell is many things: a fallen socialite, an alleged sexual abuser and an accused sex trafficker of minors. But with the spotlight often focused on her employer, one-time lover and accused accomplice Jeffrey Epstein, the full breadth of Maxwell’s alleged crimes and the many vital secrets she still keeps have remained closely guarded – until now. Chasing Ghislaine will change everything we think we know about the Epstein saga and the woman at the center of it all.

· The Baby Killer Conspiracy – Saturday, November 20

In 1998 solicitor Sally Clark was jailed for murdering her 3 children who had died of cot death. The key evidence came from Professor Sir Roy Meadows and his ‘Meadows Law’ “one cot death is a tragedy, two is suspicious and three is murder”. The killer stat that jailed her was 1 in 73 million. That stat was eventually discredited, and Sally freed, but her life was ruined beyond repair. In this series, speaking to relatives and the victims of those wrongly accused, we uncover the stories of the women still fighting from behind bars – and follow the last and final appeal of Kathleen Folbigg, who has spent the last 18 years in prison, currently dubbed ‘Australia’s deadliest female serial-killer’ for allegedly killing her four children.

Love & Relationships

· 90 Day: The Single Life – Friday, November 12

Moving past their failed romances, some of the biggest names in the 90 Day universe must navigate the modern dating world and overcome cringe-worthy encounters, ghosting and, as is truly fitting for the franchise, traveling to other continents for a first date.

· Candy Coated Christmas – Friday, November 19

Molly Gallant is a Beverly Hills marketing executive whose carefully planned life takes an unexpected turn when she takes a business trip to the picturesque town of Peppermint Hollow, the “Peppermint Capital of the World.” where it begins to seem as if fate, and the weather, are conspiring to keep her there. Starring Molly McCook (Last Man Standing) as Molly Gallant, Aaron O’Connell (The Haves and The Have Nots) as Noah Winters, John McCook (The Bold and the Beautiful, and real-life father of Molly McCook) as Fred Gallant, Lee Garlington (Broken) as Kim Winters, Jae Suh Park (The Big Short) as Gracie, newcomer Landry Townsend as Dakota Winters, Lonzo Liggins as Patrick, Dia Frampton as Chloe, and Food Network’s own Ree Drummond as bakery owner Bee.

· Wife Swap Australia – Monday, November 22

Two wives from completely different backgrounds with opposing morals, social behaviours and parenting styles, swap lives for one week.

Food

· Foodgod – Sunday, November 14

Foodgod is a lifelong foodie who has gained 11 million followers for his unique celebration of all things food on social media and in his self-titled series, executive produced by Kris Jenner, he takes his obsession to the next level in search of the boldest, craziest and most exclusive restaurants and dishes. In Foodgod, he visits hotspots in Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and Miami accompanied by celebrity pals, including Jenner, Kim Kardashian West, Fat Joe and Criss Angel.

· Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco – Tuesday, November 16

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has two passions, making people laugh and eating. He loves food and the craft behind it, but has questions about where it comes from, how it’s made and why we eat the way we do. He will take a comedic deep dive into the culinary world he loves but sometimes doesn’t understand by talking and cooking with the world’s top chefs, restaurant owners, other comedians and his own family. Go on a journey with this comedian, social observer, and exasperated food lover, as he explores, digests, and answers his own hot button questions in the world of food.

· The Great Soul Food Cook Off – Saturday, November 20

The Great Soul Food Cook-Off is a first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrating Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine. Today, we see Black culture recognized like never before in music, film, fashion, TV, sports, and more, but that same cultural recognition remains long overdue in the kitchen. OWN has partnered with discovery+ via the original series, “The Great Soul Food Cook-Off,” in a cooking competition that finally spotlights the culinary contributions of Black chefs with challenges designed to highlight the past and present of soul food. Eight chefs will go head-to-head throughout the show in this high-stakes, spiritual, and emotional competition, but only one competitor can take home the grand prize of $50,000.

Home

· Kendra Sells Hollywood – Wednesday, November 17

Kendra Wilkinson, reality TV star and former resident of the iconic Playboy mansion, will take on a new career as a freshly minted real estate agent in the exclusive discovery+ series, Kendra Sells Hollywood. The six-part docuseries will follow the model and best-selling author as she embarks upon a new career as a real estate agent in Los Angeles. With no prior industry experience, Kendra will rely on her signature humor, resilience and unwavering work ethic to learn the ropes and land her first sale.

· Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop – Friday, November 19

In Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop, Ben Napier (HGTV’s Home Town) will welcome father-daughter duo Captain Sig and Mandy Hansen from Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch to make special wood creations just in time for Christmas. Ben also will team up with dancer and TV personality Stephen “tWitch” Boss and his wife, Allison Holker Boss, host of Design Star: Next Gen, to build an interactive wall display for a local children’s center play space.

Adventure

· Space Titans: Musk, Bezos, Branson – Thursday, November 4

A new wave of space exploration has begun. The year 2021 will go down as the year that billionaires went to space – with highly publicized launches around their big budget orbits. NASA has engaged the help of private companies to send astronauts into orbit, and to go even further into space exploration. Space travel isn’t just for NASA astronauts now. But how did we get here and what is next in the incredible race to space?

Animals

· Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight – Saturday, November 13

Carole Baskin was thrust into the spotlight when “Tiger King” transformed the big cat activist and business owner into a pop culture phenomenon. The series fueled rumors about Baskin’s business and personal life, which she dismisses as gossip spread by her foes in an effort to detract from her life’s mission: to finally end the abuse of big cats in the United States. In Carole Baskin’s Cage Fight, audiences will witness a very different side to Carole Baskin. In the two-part doc series, Baskin and her husband Howard, along with their team, get their hands dirty and investigate the treatment of big cats, often coming into direct confrontations with dangerous operators.

· The Mighty Underdogs – Wednesday, November 17

The absolute pinnacle of the fierce world of dog show competitions are the AKC National Championship and the Westminster Dog Show, but it takes countless hours of practice, grit, and determination to get there. And while the adult competitions are fierce, emotions run higher in the junior division where kids are still learning the ropes of competition on top of figuring out who they are as individuals and where they fit in the world. In this all-new coming-of-age competition series, The Mighty Underdogs, brings a never-before-seen look inside Junior Showmanship where teen handlers compete among thousands for one of the limited, and highly coveted spots at the Westminster Dog Show, while also navigating the everyday journey of being a typical teenager! Get ready to meet this unique group of champions who reveal the heart, spirit, and what it ultimately takes to be “best in show.”

Competition

· Good with Wood – Friday, November 19

Mel Giedroyc rules the workshop as woodworking enthusiasts battle it out to be Britain’s best woodworker. They’ll build wonderful works that combine epic scale with fine craftsmanship in order to impress the judges and stay in the competition.

· Meet Your Makers Showdown – Saturday, November 27

Meet Your Makers Showdown, hosted by Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated actress, recording artist and crafting enthusiast Chrissy Metz, is a crafty new competition series that showcases the country’s top artisans as they test their ingenious creativity, unique skills and passion for their craft to win bragging rights and a $10,000 cash prize. Working in a variety of mediums, the competitors’ creations must impress the judging panel, including inspiration judge LeAnn Rimes, a multi-GRAMMY Awards(R) winning singer, songwriter, actress and author; Mark Montano, craft expert judge Mark Montano, a best-selling author, designer and TV host; as well as a weekly guest judge.

Paranormal & Unexplained

· Shock Docs: Demon in the White House – Friday, November 26

Demon in the White House reveals the historic origin of paranormal activity at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This new Shock Doc uncloaks the horror that two grieving First Ladies may have unwittingly invited into their temporary home – spirits that may still torment America’s presidents, their families, and their closest advisors.

Documentaries

· Set! – Friday, November 12

Once a year, a group of feverishly determined table setters vie for the “Best of Show” ribbon at the Orange County Fair table setting competition. Often referred to as “The Olympics of Table Setting,” contestants can spend over 6 months preparing their table to compete and ultimately be judged. A mere misplaced soup spoon can mean the end for an otherwise perfect table. But like any competition, it is not without its dramatics. Old rivalries, controversy, and eccentric personalities come to a head as SET! explores topics far beyond the silverware

· Keep Sweet – Wednesday, November 24

Warren Jeffs was the Prophet of the FLDS, an offshoot of Mormonism. Jeffs’ demanded absolute loyalty, and instituted complete adherence to the religion, requiring strict dress codes, banishing community celebrations and casting out followers who didn’t fall in line. His controversial reign ended with a conviction for sexual assault with underage girls, landing him in jail for life. Ten years after his arrest, those left behind attempt to rebuild their community. KEEP SWEET is an allegory for the unsettling reality we are living through in America. Can we learn how to live with one another despite our different ideologies, or are we destined to live apart?

Magnolia Network

· From the Source – Friday, November 19

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Katie Button explores the origins and stories behind different delicious ingredients. She also shares her knowledge of cooking techniques to inspire others to be more curious, creative and joyful cooks.

Immersions

· Surfing Santa – Friday, November 26

Get in the holiday spirit by catching a wave with the one and only Santa Claus. This journey to a surfer’s paradise invites audiences to relax and celebrate the festive season from the beach.

· Cozy Holiday Kitchens – Friday, November 26

Step into the kitchen to prepare holiday meals with four chefs from around the world. This episode takes viewers on a journey to India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and the United States to experience festivity through food.

· Festive Fireplaces of the World – Friday, November 26

Cozy up next to fireplaces from all over the world. An extraordinary group of over 30 global filmmakers take viewers to the farthest corners of the earth to experience the unique warmth and comfort of sitting by a fire.

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discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of November 8 and November 15

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Danielle Langer

discovery+ and ID Highlights – Weeks of November 8 and November 15
New discovery+ originals include “Unraveled: Experts on Trial” and “Undercover Underage.”
[via press release from Investigation Discovery]
discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS

Weeks of November 8 and November 15 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

UNRAVELED: EXPERTS ON TRIAL

Begins Streaming Monday, November 8

In Unraveled: Experts on Trial, Billy and Alexis expose serious problems with forensic experts’ testimony in the U.S. court system, citing multiple cases in which people were charged with murders they didn’t commit, based largely on an expert’s opinions. Following the success of the Long Island Serial Killer and The Stalker’s Web, the next installment of the Unraveled anthology investigates courtroom corruption within the American criminal justice system, with an expose into the legitimacy of forensic experts. Experts on Trial reveals the tragic reality of real cases where innocent people were found guilty of a crime because a self-proclaimed “expert” testified against them.

UNDERCOVER UNDERAGE

New Episodes Stream on Tuesdays

· Who Can You Trust Begins Streaming Tuesday, November 9

Flori meets “The Candyman,” whose deceptive tactics have the team believing he could be incredibly dangerous. A new predator, shady about his whereabouts, wastes no time contacting Roo’s latest persona, Natalie.

· Pattern of Behavior Begins Streaming Tuesday, November 16

In order to get more information out of an adult contacting underage persona Flori, the team creates an of-age persona. Meanwhile, a seemingly innocent older man reaches out to a new persona, Alex. A shocking discovery leaves the team feeling blindsided.

CONCURRENT discovery+ AND ID PREMIERES

REAL PD: KANSAS CITY

New Series Premieres on Tuesday, November 9 – Airs on ID at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+

Real PD: Kansas City is a hard-hitting, new documentary series that goes behind the scenes with Kansas City, Kansas PD detectives, round the clock, capturing the real-life drama of police investigations in the heartland of America.

· They Shot Him Good Premieres on ID Tuesday, November 9 at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+ on Tuesday

A brutal murder rocks a close knit trailer park community in Kansas City, Kansas. With a 19 year old female on the run, detectives begin to suspect that a family fight may have taken a deadly turn.

· Flip the Kingpin Premieres on ID Tuesday, November 16 at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+ on Tuesday

KCKPD’s Narcotics Squad have ensnared a low level drug dealing couple. Can they flip a local drugs kingpin and go all the way to the very top of the drugs supply chain to help stop the flow of meth into Kansas City?

LOVE, HONOR & BETRAY

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

Love, Honor Betray is a real-footage led series telling the shocking stories of wives and husbands duped by their partners in dark and devastating ways – that absolutely no one could have seen coming. From bigamists and covert criminals to serial liars and would-be murderers – Love, Honor Betray features accounts of partners with terrible secrets that eventually become too big to conceal. Layers of deceit that keep escalating combined with gripping real footage will keep you guessing until the very end.

· Dear Sarah… Premieres on ID November 11 at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+ on Thursday, November 4

When Sarah Ripoli was just six years old a terrible event tore her family apart. The discovery of secret writings from beyond the grave helps Sarah to finally understand the shocking truth of what went on between her mom and dad.

· The Unusual Suspect Premieres on ID November 18 at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+ on Thursday, November 11

Jeanne and Stephen Trantel have the dream life. But when Stephen loses his job after 9/11, their relationship splinters, and Jeanne suspects he is hiding a terrible secret until an unexpected call reveals the shocking truth.

· In Those We Trust Premieres on ID December 2 at 10/9c and Streams Thursday, November 18

Deborah Jones and Gerard Pepin seem like the perfect match until a dark accusation tears their marriage apart. As the scale of Gerard’s wrongdoing comes to light, Deborah decides to fight to bring him to justice, whatever the personal cost.

ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN

New Episodes Premiere on ID Sundays at 10/9c and 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 Cracked Alibi Premieres on ID Sunday, November 14 at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+ on Sunday, November 7

If investigators can’t find the crack in their suspect’s seemingly air-tight alibi, a cold-blooded killer will elude justice.

· A Secret Meeting Premieres on ID Sunday, November 21 at 10/9c and Streams on discovery+ on Sunday, November 14

After a teenager mysteriously disappears, police must determine if a secret meeting with a young man led to her murder.

· “Precious” Jane Doe Premieres on ID Sunday, December 5 at 10/9c and Streams on Sunday, November 21

After a young woman is viciously murdered, police launch a two-part investigation; one to find her killer and a second to identify his victim, “Precious” Jane Doe.

AMERICAN MONSTER

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

· What the Heart Wants Premieres on ID Sunday, November 21 at 9/8c and Streams on Sunday, November 14

Raised in a big Mormon family, Ashlee Harmon grows up wanting that same kind of lifestyle. She marries her college boyfriend, Emmett Corrigan, and raises five kids while he opens his own law firm. But dirty secrets will soon trigger a deadly showdown.

· By Design Premieres on ID Sunday, November 14 at 9/8c Streams on Sunday, November 7

Growing up outside Chicago, the Simonian sisters are thick as thieves, even after they leave the nest to start new lives of their own. Then, when the youngest sets off to pursue her master’s degree, a horrific crime tears the whole family apart.

· Stage Fright Premieres on ID Sunday, December 5 at 9/8c and Streams on Sunday, November 21

In the suburbs of Houston, Texas, Stephanie Kirkpatrick is a gifted stage performer and much-loved special needs teacher with the world at her feet. However, behind closed doors, resentment and envy fester in her marriage, leading to a shocking 911 call.

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES

The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:

A TIME TO KILL

New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c; Season 3 Begins Streaming on discovery+ Friday, November 19

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.

· Serial Killer Svengali Premieres Thursday, November 11 at 9/8c

In Austin, Texas, a concerned son finds his beloved music teacher mother murdered in her bedroom. Within days, the victim’s neighbor comes forward with some chilling evidence. Then, two more homicides convince police that a serial killer is on the loose.

· A Murder in Marietta Premieres Thursday, November 18 at 9/8c

After being stabbed at his Marietta, Georgia, home, beloved son Mitchell Jones dies at the hospital. Mitchell is a popular gay man, so police have several potential suspects. It isn’t until they employ a new tracking tool that the case breaks wide open.

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 Death of Innocence Premieres Wednesday, November 10 at 9/8c

A 22-year-old National Guard officer with a bright future in law enforcement drowns in water only a few inches deep. Later, a 13-year-old cheerleader disappears, and authorities turn up evidence that may point to a gruesome murder.

· North Carolina Unsolved Premieres Wednesday, November 17 at 9/8c

A rookie police officer is heard confronting someone with a gun and is shot in the back of the head, but the D.A. believes it’s suicide. And when a Navy veteran is discovered with wounds all over his body, police oddly think he died of pneumonia.

TRUE NIGHTMARES: TALES OF TERROR

New Episodes Premiere Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c

Nightmare stories are born from true stories of murder and mayhem. They haunt our childhoods and scare us throughout our lives. These are the real stories that spawned the most hair-raising tales.

· Deadly Deception Premieres Saturday, November 13 at 11:30/10:30c

An attempt to contact the dead leads to betrayal, deception and murder. And, a baby-obsessed woman will do anything to become a mother.

· Stranger Than Fiction Premieres Saturday, November 20 at 11:30/10:30c

A horrific crime scene on a lakefront triggers an investigation into an author and his unplanned confession. And a complication at a community swimming pool results in a gruesome discovery.

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

UNRAVELED: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER

Premieres on ID Monday, November 8 at 9/8c

Between 2010 and 2011, eleven bodies, mostly sex workers, are discovered dumped near Gilgo Beach on Long Island. Suffolk County Police and the FBI are on the hunt for a serial killer. But the case takes a surprising turn only days after James Burke is named the Chief of Police. Investigative Journalists Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen, who grew up on Long Island, return home to investigate the mystery of the unsolved murders, what Burke may be hiding, and what part, if any, he may have played in the Long Island Serial Killer case.

CITIZEN P.I.

Premieres on Monday, November 15 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.

· Sleuths Under Fire Premieres Monday, November 15 at 10/9c

In 2010, shots rang out in Jeremy Bank’s home. His girlfriend dies, and he says it was a suicide. Incredibly, an amateur investigator looking into the case meets the same tragic fate. Now two citizen sleuths team up to piece together what really happened.

THE FOG OF MURDER

New Episodes Premiere Mondays 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.

· Romance Roulette Premieres Monday, November 15 at 9/8c

A daring start to a new chapter in life turns into a nightmare of violence when a gorgeous woman places her trust in one man too many. Blonde and bubbly hairdresser, Ranae Chupick, is a social butterfly that crosses paths with a killer lurking among the beautiful people of a Michigan suburb.