Donnie Wahlberg is set to return to Investigation Discovery with a brand-new season of the gripping true crime docuseries, VERY SCARY PEOPLE, starting production on eight new episodes this week. Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, the series offers an expansive look into society’s most evil minds, revealing unprecedented insight into their twisted crimes through rare in-depth interviews and remarkable archival footage.
“I cannot wait to dig in and start filming this next season of Very Scary People,” said Wahlberg. “These stories will leave true crime fans stunned as we unravel the depraved crimes and minds of frightening killers we haven’t considered before.”
Stories to be featured this season include that of Scott Kimball, a serial killer who acting in the guise of an FBI informant was able to roam freely and undetected for six years; Clarence Heatley, a diabolical kingpin who ran a multi-million-dollar drug operation marked by dozens of vicious murders; and David Matusiewicz, the mastermind behind a warped family unit in which he conspired to kidnap his own kids and unleashed a deadly, pernicious campaign against his ex-wife.
“Donnie Wahlberg has firmly established himself as a dynamic voice in the true crime genre, captivating audiences with his riveting storytelling,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of ID. “Donnie’s relentless pursuit of the most gripping stories has been a natural fit for ID and we are excited to deepen our collaboration on Very Scary People, bringing even more compelling episodes to our viewers.”
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VERY SCARY PEOPLE is produced for ID by Donnie and Jennifer McCarthy-Wahlberg’s production company, Work Baby, in partnership with Pilgrim Media Group, a division of Lionsgate Alternative Television with executive producers Desma Simon, Leigh Purinton and Jonathan Baruch.
About Donnie Wahlberg
Boston native Donnie Wahlberg is currently the star of the CBS hit drama BLUE BLOODS, which after 14 years will air its final season this fall. He serves as executive producer and host of Investigation Discovery’s VERY SCARY PEOPLE, and alongside his wife/partner Jenny McCarthy, has a production deal at Lionsgate to create original unscripted programming. He is also the engine behind New Kids on the Block, who continue to tour and perform for millions of fans in sold out arenas around the world.
Wahlberg has previously served as executive producer for the Emmy® Award-nominated series WAHLBURGERS, as well as DONNIE LOVES JENNY, ROCK THIS BOAT and BOSTON’S FINEST, a docudrama that followed the personal and professional lives of members of the Boston Police Department. He has also appeared in the SAW series and the Golden Globe and Emmy® Award winning miniseries BAND OF BROTHERS.
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Very Scary People |
| Network: HLNGenre: DocumentarySeasons: 6Episodes: 68 | |
OverviewA chronicle of the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. Each two-hour episode traces the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice. |
