ID PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS Weeks of May 28 & June 4
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PRESS CONTACTS:
Hayden Cox [email protected] 240-662-5402
Allie Baker [email protected] 240-662-5887
SPECIALS
DEAD NORTH Two-Night Special Premieres Sunday, May 28 at 9/8c When Laura Frizzo, the lone female police chief in the isolated, relentlessly cold world of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, began an investigation to find missing person Chris Regan, she never expected to uncover an alleged female serial killer as well. DEAD NORTH, leads Frizzo down a rabbit hole that alludes to cannibalism, reveals human remains and uncovers a deadly love triangle. The investigation escalates into a cat and mouse pursuit, and brings Frizzo face-to- face with a serial killer she describes as pure evil.
PREMIERES
FEAR THY NEIGHBOR New Season Premieres Saturday, June 2 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. Desperate Houseknives premieres Saturday, June 2 at 10/9c Two families with several children between them get along famously until one of the mothers starts to dictate to the other how she should be raising her kids. Battle lines are drawn, violence flares and blood runs in the street. Deadly Duplex premieres Saturday, June 9 at 10/9c After an early retirement, a man buys a duplex and rents half of it out to a troubled family. With the help of his gun, he sends the abusive husband packing, and becomes smitten with the wife left behind - all of which turns deadly when the husband returns.
SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH TONY HARRIS New Season Premieres Sunday, June 3 at 10/9c In SCENE OF THE CRIME WITH TONY HARRIS, Harris travels to communities rocked by horrific acts of violence, explores unbelievable injustices to better understand how these crimes came to be and why lives were forever changed. Harris coaxes out deeply buried reactions and new details to reveal the often nefarious players and foreboding places behind the crimes. Down by the River premieres Sunday, June 3 at 10/9c Tony Harris unravels the shocking case of three prostitutes slain by a serial killer in Spokane, Washington. After 22 years and 15 more bodies are uncovered, DNA evidence finally surrenders a suspect—the last person investigators ever imagined. Harris scours police files, actual evidence and raw interrogation footage. The Legos Murder premieres Sunday, June 10 at 10/9c Tony investigates the mysterious 1991 case of Lucile Johnson, a 78-year-old woman brutally beaten to death in her own home, her crime scene oddly strewn with Lego building blocks. Twenty-two years later, DNA from her fingernails finally scores a match: a murderer on death row. But placing him at the crime scene takes a stroke of uncanny investigative ingenuity. Tony speaks with the imprisoned killer to find out first-hand what drove him to commit murder.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CULTS New Series Premieres Monday, June 4 at 9/8c PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CULTS explores how destructive and terrifying cults can be to cult members and their families. Each of the six one-hour episodes dives deep inside a twisted American cult, building to that pivotal moment when blind worship turns violent and even deadly. From Jonestown to the Army of God, PEOPLE reporters are on the front lines, revealing the untold stories of power-crazed cult leaders using mind control, sex, and violence to manipulate and dominate followers. Each episode follows PEOPLE’s trusted journalists as they doggedly investigate the evolution of these cults, expose their bizarre and brutal day-to- day rituals, and speak first-hand to survivors who narrowly escaped lives of misery to put their cult nightmares finally behind them. Tony Alamo Ministries premieres Monday, June 4 at 9/8c Initially, the Alamo Christian Foundation once held hope for a better society for young people seeking purpose. But when Susan Alamo dies of cancer, Tony reveals his dark side and turns his anger on his followers, including taking multiple child brides.
THE REAL STORY WITH MARIA ELENA SALINAS New Season Premieres Monday, June 4 at 10/9c In THE REAL STORY, join Maria Elena as she digs for the truth behind headline-making crimes in search of new evidence, unheard perspectives, and the latest updates. Archival footage and recreations complement intimate, emotional one-on-one interviews bringing those impacted by the crime to the forefront. Jekyll & Hyde premieres Monday, June 4 at 10/9c Gary Bardwell's premonition about his daughter Jessie will turn into a waking nightmare when she goes missing and police investigate her disappearance as a homicide.
MURDER COMES TO TOWN New Season Premieres Tuesday, June 5 at 9/8c MURDER COMES TO TOWN is a new world of true crime with an authentic Americana tone, style and attitude. Each episode brings a gripping tale of betrayal and murder, told by friends, family and neighbors. It's stories of crime from America's heartland. Trailing the Devil premieres Monday, June 5 at 9/8c A nightmare wreaks havoc on the village of Armada, Michigan when 14-year-old April Millsap is found murdered on the community's most popular bike trail. Very little evidence leaves investigators running down clues to bring this monster to justice.
THE WONDERLAND MURDERS New Series Premieres Tuesday, June 5 at 10/9c Set in the iconic Pacific Northwest and using recreations and interviews, "The Wonderland Murders" focuses on a recurring team of dedicated Portland homicide investigators who delve into a series of mysterious, riveting and disturbing murder cases. Pacific Terror premieres Tuesday, June 5 at 10/9c When Detective Molly Daul works two homicides back-to-back, she realizes she's dealing with a sexual predator who targets trusting young women. Arrested before he can kill again in Seattle, his chilling confession remains with Molly to this day.
FINALES
DEAD OF NIGHT Season Finale Airs Monday, May 28 at 8/7c DEAD OF NIGHT features nail-biting, true stories of victims working the graveyard shift who are thrust into real life nightmares. A killer lies in wait to strike the most vulnerable, those alone in the dark. When the sun sets, the body count will rise. Last Call premieres Monday, May 28 at 8/7c Two young mothers living hundreds of miles apart vanish under eerily similar circumstances. Years pass without a single lead in either case until a Missouri police officer's routine house call uncovers the most unlikely suspect.
SEE NO EVIL Season Finale Airs Wednesday, May 30 at 9/8c 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, SEE NO EVIL proves there's nowhere killers can hide. Seeking Out Maple premieres Wednesday, May 30 at 9/8c In the early hours of September 28, 2011, student Maple Batalia is found dead in the parking lot of Simon Fraser University. With over a hundred cameras at their disposal, can detectives dig through the footage and figure out who killed Maple?
MURDER CHOSE ME Season Finale Airs Wednesday, June 6 at 10/9c Offering a uniquely personal connection to the story of each homicide he solved, MURDER CHOSE ME takes viewers on a journey with legendary Shreveport, Louisiana homicide detective Rod Demery as he continues to be driven by his one mission in life: to find justice and resolution for the families of murder victims, just like his own. Damsel in Distress premieres Wednesday, May 30 at 10/9c A mysterious caller directs police to an eerily quiet suburban block, where they find the body of McDaniel Smith. The circumstances are hazy, until Demery learns of a caustic legal dispute and a wannabe hero with a history of violence. Empire of Blood premieres Wednesday, June 6 at 10/9c The discovery of a corpse prompts a sweeping investigation into a trio of murders, an unreliable informant, and the deadliest cartel in Shreveport. But to close the case, Demery must face off with the man pulling all the strings.
EXTREME MEASURES Season Finale Airs Thursday, June 7 at 10/9c In this emotionally wrenching new series, the trauma of a loved one's unsolved murder drives individuals to take EXTREME MEASURES to help police solve the crime and get justice for those whom they've lost forever. The Boy with the Dragon Tattoo premieres Thursday, May 31 at 10/9c A mother's love for her son compels her to go face-to-face with a local man she thinks killed her beloved child. Oh Mother, where Art Thou? Premieres Thursday, June 7 at 10/9c When a beloved woman goes missing her family fears someone close is responsible. A daughter and sister stop at nothing to find justice even if it takes more than a decade.
ONGOING SERIES
MURDER CALLS New Episodes Premiere Thursdays at 9/8c Driven by haunting, real-life audio from 9-1-1 and other recorded police calls, MURDER CALLS is true-crime storytelling taken to new heights. Every episode, investigators analyze harrowing calls, looking for the truth and unearthing clues to catch a killer. Deadlift premieres Thursday, June 7 at 9/8c A terrified neighbor calls 9-1-1 when she witnesses a young mother gunned down in her driveway. Police work to uncover a complex conspiracy that ripped the loving mother from her three children, just to keep dark secrets hidden.
THE LAST 24 New Episodes Premiere Fridays at 9/8c and 10/9c THE LAST 24 follows determined investigators working the most shocking murder cases as they reconstruct the tragic final hours in the victim's life, in order to find their killer and crack the case. Bad Blood premieres Friday, June 1 at 9/8c 15-year-old twin girls make a horrific discovery when they come home to find their mother dead in the bathtub. Their compelling testimony leads the investigation, but the hair-raising truth lies hidden in the details. Target of Hate premieres Friday, June 1 at 10/9c When a nursing student is shot dead outside a Houston community college, the search is on for a brazen shooter in a red car. Detectives retrace the last 24 hours of the victim's life, and unearth a number of potential suspects. Deadly Currents premieres Friday, June 8 at 9/8c Searching for a New Hampshire woman's killer, police identify a series of potential suspects including a mysterious drifter named Razor. But the truth lies in a missing person’s report, and a one-eyed teddy bear. Unforgivable Sin premieres Friday, June 8 at 10/9c Popular newlyweds Rick and Gail Brink are shot in their Michigan home. But it will take 25 years before investigators uncover a flaw in the timeline that convinces them of the killer's guilt.
DISAPPEARED New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c DISAPPEARED takes viewers inside the world of a family holding out hope that their missing loved one will be found. Cinematic recreations and poignant interviews with families, friends and law enforcement paint the picture of a missing person’s last known whereabouts. Each episode concludes with a call to action asking viewers to share fresh leads or new information to reinvigorate cases for law enforcement. Last Stop premieres Sunday, June 3 at 9/8c 13-year-old Tabitha Tuders vanishes walking to her bus stop in Nashville, TN. Police think she's a runaway but it appears that there are disturbing circumstances behind her disappearance, leaving her family desperately seeking the truth. Breaking Away premieres Sunday, June 10 at 9/8c 19-year-old college sophomore Martin Roberts is a popular fraternity brother. When he suddenly goes missing, the only clue left behind is a cryptic note, revealing baffling secrets. But two years later, his family remains desperate to know what has happened to him.
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