Paramount+ to Premiere True-Crime Docuseries “Burden of Guilt” on February 4 [VIDEO]

Paramount+ announced today that shocking three-part documentary from See It Now Studios, BURDEN OF GUILT, which follows a woman’s quest to solve the mystery of what or who really killed her 4-month-old baby brother, will premiere exclusively on the platform on February 4. Paramount+. Thousands of episodes, live TV & exclusive originals–all in one place. Get Started!

Based on the hit podcast of the same name, BURDEN OF GUILT follows Tracyraquel Berns’ emotional journey to unravel the convoluted excuses that were given about her baby brother Matthew’s sudden death when she was just two years old. Though initially ruled an accident, the mystery of how Matthew died haunts Tracyraquel throughout her childhood. After years of lies and unanswered questions, she obtains Matthew’s medical records and uncovers a shocking detail; she learned she was blamed for his death. Tracyraquel embarks on a relentless search to expose the darkest and deepest secret of her troubled family. Her investigation leads the authorities in Dekalb County Georgia to an unprecedented decision to exhume Matthew’s body 25 years after his death, which reveals that his death was a homicide.

Over the three-episodes, Berns recounts her journey to justice while attempting to untangle the web of lies she was told while growing up. Although she was only two years old when Matthew died and has no clear memory of the event, the facts don’t add up. Tracyraquel is convinced there was more to the story. The discovery that she was framed for her baby brother’s premature death is earth shattering. With the help of forensic experts and passionate prosecutors, her determination to discover the truth exposes shocking facts and illuminates a haunting story of abuse and deceit. Was the killer a family member? The mystery would be solved in court.

BURDEN OF GUILT is directed by Patrick Stegall and is a co-production of Susan Zirinsky’s See It Now Studios with Glass Entertainment and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. For See It Now Studios, Susan Zirinsky and Terence Wrong executive produce, and Aysu Saliba and Cara Tortora are supervising producers. For Glass Entertainment, Nancy Glass and Jon Hirsch executive produce.