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[02/09/21 - 01:39 PM]
discovery+ Brings True Crime Stars and Edge-of-Your-Seat Programming to ID's Superfans with the Virtual Event "IDCon: Dead of Winter"
Fans can join the sixth annual event via Zoom on Saturday, February 27 beginning at 4 p.m. ET.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery]

discovery+ BRINGS TRUE CRIME STARS AND EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT PROGRAMMING TO ID'S SUPERFANS WITH THE VIRTUAL EVENT "IDCON: DEAD OF WINTER"

(Silver Spring, Md.) - ID's beloved fan appreciation event engagement event is returning for another virtual edition - this time with a streaming twist. Presenting the very best crime and mystery programming powered by ID and streaming at discovery+, IDCON: DEAD OF WINTER will Zoom the most coveted stars in the true crime business and the most jaw-dropping cases straight to fans in the comfort of their own couches - all for free. With IDCON: DEAD OF WINTER, armchair detectives can face the dreary doldrums together and commiserate about the cases that keep them up at night, with special appearances by their favorite faces in the genre throughout the evening event. Attendees will receive sneak peeks of upcoming true crime offerings from discovery+, and registered fans will be treated to surprises, insider knowledge, and a chance to have their own burning fan questions answered.

Fans can join the sixth annual IDCON: DEAD OF WINTER via Zoom on Saturday, February 27 beginning at 4 p.m. ET. Sign up for a special link to enter the event, be entered for surprises, and submit questions for the panels at IDCONDeadofWinter.com. In lieu of an attendance fee, ID is encouraging donations to nonprofit organizations that we support, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

In addition to sneak peeks and special appearances by Paula Zahn, Candice DeLong, John Walsh, Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva, IDCON: DEAD OF WINTER will have six confirmed panel sessions, outlined below:

American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda

New episodes released Wednesdays on discovery+

After nine seasons captivating viewers with his own haunting cases, ID's Homicide Hunter Lt. Joe Kenda brings viewers astounding investigations from across the country in American Detective. Join Detective Dan from the hit podcast "Small Town Dicks" as he catches up with the Kendas in quarantine, chats about Joe's upcoming book "Killer Triggers," and they shed light on why small town crimes still deserve big attention.

In Pursuit: The Missing with Callahan Walsh

Special begins streaming on Sunday, March 7

With the acute understanding of someone whose family has been through the unimaginable tragedy of losing a child, join victim's advocate Callahan Walsh as he actively investigates two mysterious disappearances and shines a light on additional unsolved missing persons cases from around the country. Callahan will give fans an exclusive sneak peek of his new special The Missing, as well as share breaking news about his fugitive-catching series with his legendary father, In Pursuit with John Walsh.

Unraveled: The Real Story of the Long Island Serial Killer

"Unraveled" podcast available now; Special begins streaming on Tuesday March 9

Against a backdrop of police corruption, sexual misconduct, and cover-ups at the highest levels of the Suffolk County Police Department lies one of the most frustrating serial killer cases in recent history. Join retired police sergeant Derrick Levasseur (Breaking Homicide, "Crime Weekly") as he leads a discussion with true crime journalists, Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen, to reveal the disturbing evidence they've uncovered behind just why the case of the Long Island Serial Killer has remained unsolved for more than a decade.

Onision: In Real Life

Streaming now on discovery+

After an explosive special exposed allegations of predatory behavior and grooming against the influencer Greg Jackson, known online as 'Onision,' YouTube finally took action and demonetized the controversial figure. Now, Jackson's ex-fiancé and one of the first accusers to come forward, Shiloh, will share her first-hand accounts of Jackson's behavior, with internet safety advocate Alicia Kozak joining to speak to influencer culture and the dangers of online criminals. The discussion will dive deep into this dark YouTube controversy, and hint at what is yet to come in the jaw-dropping final episode currently in production.

Barry Levine Author Chat from ID BOOK CLUB Selection, "The Spider: Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell"

"The Spider" is available for purchase now; Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein? is available to stream now

Former Brooklyn, New York prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi (True Conviction, "Anatomy of Murder") hosts a discussion with author Barry Levine about his explosive investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. By shining a light into the darkest corners of Epstein's world, Levine unearths never-before-reported details in the most comprehensive account yet of the disgraced financier's life, corrupt criminal web, and shocking death. The sordid tale doesn't end there, and the two will discuss how Ghislaine Maxwell's entanglement with Epstein has landed her in a Brooklyn jail cell, awaiting trial on several counts of sex trafficking minors and perjury.

Unseamly: The Investigation of Peter Nygård

Streaming now on discovery+

Peter Nygård built an international fashion empire and led an extravagant lifestyle, but hiding beneath the outlandish public persona, scores of women claim, was a dangerous sexual predator. More than 80 women have joined a class action lawsuit accusing Nygård and his companies of rape, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Their accusations led to an investigation by the FBI and Nygård's December arrest in Canada. Hear from survivors and those closest to the Nygård saga who exposed his alleged crimes and discover what is being done now to finally hold him accountable.

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About discovery+

discovery+ is the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service. discovery+ has the largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service at launch, featuring a wide range of exclusive, original series across popular, passion verticals in which Discovery brands have a strong leadership position, including lifestyle and relationships; home and food; true crime; paranormal; adventure and natural history; as well as science, tech and the environment, and a slate of high-quality documentaries. For more, visit discoveryplus.com or find it on a variety of platforms and devices, including ones from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Roku and Samsung.





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· AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA (ID)
· ONISION: IN REAL LIFE (DISCOVERY PLUS)
· UNSEAMLY: THE INVESTIGATION OF PETER NYGÅRD (DISCOVERY PLUS)





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