Gripping Eight-Part Series Returns Thursday, September 1 on SundanceTV and AMC+
Hosted by small-town native, advocate, justice seeker, and actress Hilarie Burton Morgan (One Tree Hill, The Walking Dead, Friday Night in with The Morgans), True Crime Story: It Couldn’t Happen Here returns with all-new episodes on Thursday, September 1 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV with the first two episodes streaming on AMC+. New episodes of the series that puts a spotlight on murder cases from small towns across America will rollout weekly on Thursdays and will be available one week early on AMC+. The first three episodes are now available to view on Screeners.com. In each episode, Hilarie meets with family members and local insiders to explore each unique story and the impact and challenges of small-town justice.
EPISODE DESCRIPTIONS
“Dallas, GA” Premieres Thursday, September 1 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV and AMC+
Dallas, GA. After a woman is found shot in her bathroom, officials launch a death investigation to determine if it was suicide – as her husband claimed – or murder. Years later, the case remains open, and the town still has questions.
“Pocomoke City, MD” Premieres Thursday, September 8 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on September 1 on AMC+
Pocomoke City, MD. A young single mother disappears without a trace. An investigation suggests she abandoned her children, while her family spends years proving she was murdered and finding her killers.
“Angier, NC” Premieres Thursday, September 15 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on September 8 on AMC+
Angier, NC. A man claims he shot his daughter’s estranged husband, Chirstian Griggs, in self-defense. But after investigators close the case, Christian’s family discovers evidence that the killing was not justified.
“Iaeger, WV” Premieres Thursday, September 22 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on September 15 on AMC+
Iaeger, WV. A beloved town doctor perishes in a deadly house fire – which investigators conclude was arson. But after securing a murder conviction, the prosecutor doubts his own evidence, and joins the fight to free an innocent man.
“Atwater, OH” Premieres Thursday, September 29 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on September 22 on AMC+
Atwater, OH. Cold case investigators, looking into a shocking double murder, elicit a series of confessions from a group of teens. But years later, the teens recant their statements. Did aggressive tactics send an innocent man to death row?
“Turlock, CA” Premieres Thursday, October 6 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on September 29 on AMC+
Turlock, CA. A criminal defense attorney, known for uncovering corruption, finds himself on trial. Accused of a complex murder-for-hire plot, along with eight others, he fights to clear his name and show the many holes in the state’s case.
“Royse City, TX” Premieres Thursday, October 13 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on October 6 on AMC+
Royse City, TX. A couple is found brutally murdered in their home. Investigators learn that the last person to see them alive had secrets of his own. But some question whether prejudice led police to arrest the wrong man.
“Edgewater, FL” Premieres Thursday, October 20 @ 10PM ET/9c on SundanceTV
Available on October 13 on AMC+
Edgewater, FL. A dentist is brazenly killed by a masked gunman. The media reports salacious details as investigators uncover a sinister plot led by the dentist’s wife and stepson. But a private investigator shares a startling alternate theory.