Storyline
Host and retired detective Lt. Chris McMullin gives insights on crimes that took place in a region steeped in rich history and vibrant culture that is known for tenacity and grit. Archival footage, exclusive first-person interviews with former and current Philadelphia area detectives, and cinematic recreations provide an insider's view into the heartrending cases Philly's finest diligently worked to solve. The series delves into the twists and turns of the most harrowing murders committed in the city known as America's birthplace.
Episodes
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
End of Watch
Oct 26, 2024
When a veteran police officer is gunned down in the line of duty, detectives make it their mission to bring his killer to justice. While investigating in a troubled Philadelphia suburb, they soon uncover a crime of the ultimate betrayal.
The Center City Devil
Nov 02, 2024
When a hospital employee is found mysteriously dead on a Center City sidewalk, detectives uncover surveillance footage of the murder that leads straight to the doorstep of a suspected serial killer who may be tied to a string of unsolved crimes.
A Minute Changes Everything
Nov 09, 2024
A respected and beloved chiropractor is found bludgeoned to death in his home outside Philadelphia. Investigators take a hard look at those closest to him, but soon learn the murderer is someone they least expect.
Darkness In Kensington
Nov 16, 2024
A young woman is found strangled and posed in the notorious Kensington neighborhood. When more victims are found assaulted in an eerily similar fashion, detectives race against the clock to find the perpetrator before he strikes again.
American Nightmare
Nov 23, 2024
When a Costa Rican computer programmerin search of the American Dreamis found dead in his bathtub, detectives dive into a complex web of love, betrayal and organized crime, uncovering an unimaginable motive behind his brutal murder.
When the Music Died
Dec 07, 2024
After a Philadelphia DJ is found brutally killed in a radio station parking lot, it sends shock waves through Philly's close-knit Puerto Rican community. Detectives untangle a web of deceit that proves the old adage that blood is thicker than water.
Sinner and Saint
Dec 14, 2024
A secretary is found shot in the head inside a suburban Philadelphia church, putting the close-knit congregation on edge; as gossip and theories swirl, detectives unfold a strange tale of jealousy.
The Creeper Killer
Dec 21, 2024
A beloved matriarch is found viciously murdered in her suburban Philadelphia home; detectives investigate the victim's inner circle and uncover a killer hidden in plain sight.
One Killer, One Thousand Miles
Dec 28, 2024
A grad student is killed in her Rittenhouse Square apartment; detectives follow clues across the country, uncovering a hidden evil that changes how Philadelphia investigates sex crimes.
Dancing for the Devil
Jan 04, 2025
When a college student and exotic dancer is found dead after being thrown from a bridge, detectives investigate the controversial players in Rachel's double life and come up with a killer they never imagined.
Season 2
No overview available for this season.
Ride or Die
Apr 11, 2026
When a police officer discovers a dead body in a taxi, detectives rely on surveillance footage from across Philly to piece together the mystery of who committed the murder, and the twisted reason why.
Murder at the Shore
Apr 18, 2026
When a beloved Philly radio personality is mysteriously killed in her lavish Shore home, the years-long investigation reveals a dangerous undercover informant, an intricate murder-for-hire plot, and a vast trafficking conspiracy.
Nightmare in North Wales
Apr 25, 2026
After a successful Korean-American business owner is killed during a home invasion, detectives believe his murder could be tied to a string of Philly crimes against businesses, until they uncover that the mastermind is someone much closer to home.
Metal and Mayhem
May 02, 2026
After a talented artist and musician goes missing, the investigation into his disappearance leads to a gruesome discovery in a historic Philly cemetery, revealing a sinister series of events.
Deadly Drive-Thru
May 09, 2026
When a beloved North Philadelphia school teacher is ambushed in a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru, detectives uncover a deadly plot involving jealousy, deceit and revenge.
The Hit List
May 16, 2026
The investigation of a bridal shop supervisor's violent murder leads detectives to Philly's music scene to reveal a hit list, an ultimatum and an abusive musical mastermind.
Final Finish Line
May 26, 2026
When a promising high school track star is murdered, Philadelphia detectives zero in on her network of friends, both on and off the track, eventually uncovering the horrifying truth behind who killed her.
Dungeons, Dragons and Death
Jun 02, 2026
The stabbing murder of a 20-year-old woman in the suburbs of Philadelphia stymies detectives until a series of eerily similar murders six years later reveals a killer that has been hiding in plain sight all along.
Vanished In Plain Sight
Jun 09, 2026
After a young mother mysteriously disappears, all of Philadelphia unites in their efforts to find her. But as police begin peeling away the layers of her life, they discover the grisly truth behind what happened to her.
Killer in the Shadows
Jun 20, 2026
The violent murder of a young newlywed in the outskirts of Philadelphia confounds investigators for decades until the perseverance of detectives, combined with new technology, reveals her killer was closer than anyone anticipated.