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The South can be as shadowy as the muddy waters that run through it, especially when it comes to crime. This true crime docuseries is an exploration of the duplicitous characters, unique settings and boundless mysteries of the American South.
Southern Gothic (2020 )
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Evil casts a shadow. That shadow spreads outward for years, even decades, after a crime. It consumes everyone in its path, pulling them into darkness. Can they find the light? Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death explores the endless reach of evil, a reach that extends long after the act of evil itself. This original series highlights the struggle to survive as innocent people find themselves caught in the wake of death and evil.
Evil Lives Here: Shadows Of Death (2020 )
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When an attack happens, investigators must first consider motive. All too often, the true identity of a killer is masked by a twisted web of deceit in which revenge and hate are the fuel feeding their dark souls. Hiding in plain sight, they can spend years in the shadows before finally being caught - a single clue unlocking a Pandora's box of haunting tales of terror, loathing and fear. As identities are revealed, a chain is completed - uncovering a grim series of interconnected crimes and a trail of suffering in their wake that haunts communities and loved ones for decades.
Devil Among Us (2020 )
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In 1993, three teenagers were believed to be responsible for the brutal murder of three eight-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. Experts delve deep inside the investigation of this triple homicide, exploring the evidence and possible motives.
The West Memphis Three (2020 )
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Samuel Little may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of serial killers, but he is one of the most prolific and elusive of all time. He was convicted of murdering four women but is thought to have killed as many as 93 women over four decades. For the first time ever, viewers will have exclusive access to investigators, stories from families and chillingly detailed descriptions from Samuel Little himself.
The 93 Victims of Samuel Little (2020 )
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Some of the New York City's most dramatic true-crime stories from the perspective of the New York Post journalists who covered the cases.
Torn from the Headlines: New York Post Reports (2020 )
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Lurking behind every murder is the truth. But what if the people involved in the case disagree on what the truth is and what really happened? We have to determine who is trustworthy, and who isn't. We must decide which details matter and which ones don't, and whose memories seem clear and accurate. This original series interviews people with conflicting perspectives on a real murder case to reveal the true Killer In Question.
Killer In Question (2020 )
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A three-part documentary series that recounts the notorious killer's crimes, the decades long investigation that captured him, and the effect his brutal murders had on everyone in his orbit, especially his daughter who speaks openly about what it is like to be the daughter of a serial killer.
BTK: Chasing a Serial Killer (2020 )
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A look at the life and downfall of Aaron Hernandez.
Aaron Hernandez: An ID Murder Mystery (2020 )
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The man with the van creeps up, offering a lift for the stranded, showing up outside a home, intercepting people on the road; he’ll make the ride mandatory for those who resist; there’s no escape from the man with a van.
Man with a Van (2020 )
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CHAOS IN COURT examines clips of dramatic, unexpected, and cathartic courtroom moments. Each episode brings the backstories of the crimes and legal proceedings to the forefront with insightful analysis from a diverse panel of experts including judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and criminal psychologists. Featured within each episode are interviews with defendants, family members, and others who witnessed the action to help bring dramatic courtroom moments to life, and the emotional realities of what happens when the ultimate stakes are on trial.
Chaos in Court (2020 )
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The twisted-but-true stories of established communities and social circles turned upside down by the presence of a single newcomer, leading to murders that slowly reveal not everyone is who they seem.
Stranger Among Us (2020 )
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Exploring the intricacies of producing irrefutable evidence, conducting interviews and finding ways to make the guilty confess.
Police: Suspect No.1 (2020 )
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A look at those left in the wake of a murder as they dig for the truth among the unexpected and unnerving secrets of the murdered loved ones.
My Murder Story (2020 )
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Who would kill for the perfect body? And what happens when a “hot” body turns up cold? In the new three-part series, KILLER BODS, Investigation Discovery explores what happens when fitness gurus, body building experts and aerobics instructors turn from their diets and instead, turn deadly.
Killer Bods (2020 )
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This true crime docuseries takes you deep inside peaceful communities in which a sadistic predator is living undetected. Brought to life by the extraordinary testimony of friends and family of the victims, local residents, and law enforcement, as well as those closest to the perpetrators, these terrifying stories reveal the true horror of what happens when nightmares come true.
Predator at Large (2020 )
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Animal prosthetics expert Derrick Campana travels across the country to help animals with limited mobility. Through his organization Bionic Pets, Derrick builds custom artificial limbs for dogs, goats, cows, and horses (and even elephants!) so they may overcome injury, deformity, or amputation. But it’s not just the loveable critters that are changed forever—the families of the pets also find hope and healing through Derrick’s kindness and generosity. It’s feel-good TV at its finest!
The Wizard of Paws (2020 )
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A four-part documentary series that explores the many surprisingly unexamined aspects of the Reagan White House, and how Nancy Reagan's paper-doll image was at odds with the power she ultimately wielded throughout her husband's presidency.
The Reagans (2020 )
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Actor, comedian and retired Marine Rob Riggle is taking on a new mission: traveling the globe to unearth some of the world’s greatest legends and mysteries.
Rob Riggle Global Investigator (2020 )
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The fearless four quarantine themselves for two weeks in Bagans' famed 'Haunted Museum' in Las Vegas, all by themselves.
Ghost Adventures: Quarantine (2020 )
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Host Chris Gethard dives deeper into Dark Side of the Ring and wrestling subculture with a panel of celebrity guests.
After Dark (2020 )
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A three-part documentary that focuses on the case of Tylee Ryan Vallow and JJ Vallow whose grandparents reported them missing and suspected their mother, Lori Vallow, was involved.
Doomsday: The Missing Children (2020 )
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An examination of how the fundamental need of shelter changed lives and transformed houses into homes.
The History of Home Narrated by Nick Offerman (2020 )
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Joanna Lumley has travelled the world but now she's revealing the unseen moments of how her travelogues are made and why she loves making them.
Joanna Lumley's Unseen Adventures (2020 )
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Stories of real people who face the surreal horror of losing loved ones to vicious crimes. With every tick of the clock, detectives work to seek justice for the families, all while never forgetting the victims whose own dreams were so callously interrupted.
Living a Nightmare (2020 )
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Big cat populations are shrinking fast, but now we have the means to view them in more detail than ever. This series looks at seven different members of the big cat family from around the world, from the tigers of Asia to the jaguars of South America.
The Secret Lives Of Big Cats (2020 )
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Psychic-medium Kim Russo brings some of the biggest names in entertainment back to the sites of their previous paranormal experiences for an unfiltered, emotional, and sometimes terrifying reunion with the ghosts of their past.
Celebrity Ghost Stories (2020 )
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As we confront a global pandemic that traces its source to bats sold at a wet market in China, Wet Markets Exposed travels the world exploring how markets feed local communities while potentially putting everyone at risk of the next deadly disease.
Wet Markets Exposed (2020 )
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Clemens Gabriel and his crew of family and friends set sail from the Marshall Islands to cross the perilous Northwest Passage -- an Arctic ship route known for its harsh weather, thick ice, and historic dangers and deaths.
Expedition to the Edge (2020 )
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The reality of life for three modern-day British farmers and their families as they work to protect their land, livestock and legacy across the seasons, shining a light on those who work tirelessly to make a living off the land.
Born Mucky: Life on the Farm (2020 )
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Are ghosts and demons dwelling among us? The Fourman Brothers, a family of paranormal investigators, investigate four hauntings, including a demonic entity, a murderous specter, a dangerous force, and a dark presence in this documentary series.
My Paranormal Nightmare (2020 )
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By day the workplace is rational and efficient, but at night the same offices, hotels and restaurants become the domain of the supernatural and unexplained. Those who work the graveyard shift reveal their terrifying brushes with the paranormal while on the job.
Paranormal Nightshift (2020 )
