discovery+ TRUE CRIME HIGHLIGHTS
Weeks of August 1 and August 8 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.
KILLER 90s
Throw it back to the 1990s this August exclusively on ID and discovery+ with a series of nostalgic blockbuster specials that will revisit some of the most shocking cases of the decade.
MENENDEZ BROTHERS: MISJUDGED?
*Killer 90s Premiere* Premieres August 7 at 9/8c on ID & Available to Stream the Same Day on discovery+
Thirty years ago, the nation watched every moment of the Menendez Brothers' dramatic trial in real time on Court TV. Now, thanks to TikTok and social media, an entirely new generation is learning their story for the very first time. Details of the murder were seared into our collective memory: the 911 call, the crime scene photos, the Rolexes. The media narrative - that two Beverly Hill boys killed their parents out of greed and allegedly concocted a fantastic account to get out of it - remains a national punchline. But now, three decades later, as Gen Z discovers the case, they see the story of two boys who suffered horrific abuse at the hands of their mother, father... and the media. Did we get it all wrong?
WHO KILLED BIGGIE AND TUPAC?
*Killer 90s Premiere* Premieres August 14 at 9/8c on ID & Available to Stream the Same Day on discovery+
25 years of contempt, controversy, and conspiracy all lead to the same single question: who killed Biggie and Tupac? Now, with exclusive interviews and unique insight into both shootings, this series offers up answers from the key players involved. Who do you believe is telling the truth?
discovery+/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES
PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES
New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 9/8c on ID and 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.
· The Grudge Premieres Monday, August 1 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+
In January 2020, a Mennonite woman goes missing from her small religious community. They find her body, but forensic evidence leads them to a dead end, stymieing law enforcement. Detectives get creative in an effort to find their suspect.
· Gone in the Night Premieres Monday, August 8 at 9/8c on ID and Available to Stream on discovery+
When a young woman goes missing, a rookie police officer's intuition leads to an intense investigation, as they race against the clock to find her.
AMERICAN DETECTIVE WITH LT. JOE KENDA
New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID and Available to Stream the Same Day on discovery+
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.
· Blood Bath Premieres Wednesday, August 3 at 10/9c on ID
A small New England town reckons with it's first murder in 34 years when an elderly woman is found in a bathtub, beaten to death. With no obvious motive or suspect, Lt Stephen Lynch soon learns the killer gained access through a hole in the wall.
· *FINALE* One Drop Premieres Wednesday, August 10 at 10/9c on ID
A dismembered corpse is spotted floating in Thunder Bay. Det. Thompson must identify the victim before he's tasked with unraveling a vexing mystery. The case is stuck in neutral until a fearless young witness comes forward with a harrowing testimony.
EVIL LIVES HERE
New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 10/9c and Available to Stream on discovery+
If the person closest to you were the devil in disguise, would you see the signs? A fan-favorite series across 7 seasons on ID, EVIL LIVES HERE features intimate and unbelievable first-hand accounts from people living side-by-side with friends or family who have committed some of the most horrifying crimes imaginable. Each season takes viewers through the intense terror, pain, and lingering trauma that comes hand-in-hand with living in close proximity to evil.
· *FINALE* I Found His Confession Premieres Sunday, August 7 at 11/10c
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INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PREMIERES
The programs below will premiere on Investigation Discovery as follows:
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.
· A Clockwork Killing Premieres Monday, August 1 at 10/9c
An apartment-dwelling family finds their peace and quiet shattered when a loud neighbor moves into the unit directly overhead. The ensuing conflict engulfs both sides resulting in flying fists, drawn weapons, and a man left bleeding out in the hallway.
DEVIL IN SUBURBIA
Season Premieres Tuesday, August 9 beginning at 9/8c on ID
DEVIL IN SUBURBIA tells the stories of ordinary folks who confront the evil that was always right in front of them. Through the lens of home archives, we journey with our insiders into shocking crimes to reveal what was missed before tragedy changed everything.
· *PREMIERE* Arizona Horror Story Tuesday, August 9 at 9/8c on ID
Three bodies are discovered in a burned-out home in Scottsdale, and a fourth family member is missing. Investigators realize they have a triple homicide on their hands, and embark on a decades-long manhunt for the killer.
REASONABLE DOUBT
Season 5 Premieres Tuesday, August 9 beginning at 10/9c on ID
REASONABLE DOUBT features Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva as they re-examine controversial murder cases to help the desperate families of those convicted decide if it's time to appeal or accept the guilty verdict once and for all.
· *PREMIERE* Guiltless or Heartless Tuesday, August 9 at 10/9c on ID
Respected California probation officer Rodney Patrick McNeal gets a life sentence for murdering his pregnant wife in a fit of rage. His family says the system failed him, and they can prove he was wrongfully convicted. Chris and Fatima investigate.
THE MURDER TAPES
New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID
Homicide investigations unfold through dramatic real footage in this groundbreaking series. THE MURDER TAPES provides an up-close perspective of the case, including footage from bodycam at the crime scene, surveillance video, and interrogation room video.
· Midnight on Autumn St. Wednesday, August 3 at 9/8c on ID
A late-night shooting at an apartment complex in Hot Springs, Arkansas, leaves a young man dead in a bad drug deal. Police question the person responsible for luring the victim to his death. Will this lead authorities to the person who pulled the trigger?
· *FINALE* The Smoke Shop in the Truck Premieres Wednesday, August 10 at 9/8c on ID
Flagler County, Florida, Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting of an 18-year-old high school track star, Curtis Israel Gray. The case threatens to go cold before a source close to home delivers the prime suspect straight to the Sheriff's front door.
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