True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here

True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here

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Small town native and advocate Hilarie Burton Morgan puts a spotlight on murder cases from small towns across America. She meets with family members and local insiders to explore each unique story and the impact and challenges of small-town justice.
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IMDb 7.3/1020213 seasons
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14 episodes
  • 1. Adel, Georgia

    1. Adel, Georgia

    The town of Adel, Georgia is rocked by a brutal robbery homicide and locals quickly point to an outsider as the killer. Over 20 years later, new evidence raises a startling question - is an innocent man serving life for another man's crime?
    The town of Adel, Georgia is rocked by a brutal robbery homicide and locals quickly point to an outsider as the killer. Over 20 years later, new evidence raises a startling question - is an innocent man serving life for another man's crime?
    13+
    45min
    Sep 7, 2021
  • 2. Sauquoit, New York

    2. Sauquoit, New York

    When a beloved chiropractor in Sauquoit New York dies suddenly under strange circumstances, investigators discover she's been murdered with a rare poison. The killer could only be someone she knew closely, and the case divides the town.
    When a beloved chiropractor in Sauquoit New York dies suddenly under strange circumstances, investigators discover she's been murdered with a rare poison. The killer could only be someone she knew closely, and the case divides the town.
    13+
    43min
    Sep 14, 2021
  • 3. St. Augustine, Florida

    3. St. Augustine, Florida

    A young woman in St. Augustine, Florida with everything to live for is found shot to death with the gun belonging to her boyfriend, a Deputy Sherff. He says it was suicide, but her family believes it was murder.
    A young woman in St. Augustine, Florida with everything to live for is found shot to death with the gun belonging to her boyfriend, a Deputy Sherff. He says it was suicide, but her family believes it was murder.
    13+
    43min
    Sep 21, 2021
  • 4. Cookeville, Tennessee

    4. Cookeville, Tennessee

    When an immigrant couple who settled in the Tennessee town of Cookeville is executed in their sleep and their house set on fire, investigators quickly identify a suspect with motive. But in their rush to make an arrest, do they get the wrong man?
    When an immigrant couple who settled in the Tennessee town of Cookeville is executed in their sleep and their house set on fire, investigators quickly identify a suspect with motive. But in their rush to make an arrest, do they get the wrong man?
    13+
    43min
    Sep 28, 2021
  • 5. Shelbyville, Kentucky

    5. Shelbyville, Kentucky

    In rural Shelbyville, Kentucky, a body is found in the river. Years go by until the police catch the killer, but some in town question if the suspect is even capable of commiting this crime.
    In rural Shelbyville, Kentucky, a body is found in the river. Years go by until the police catch the killer, but some in town question if the suspect is even capable of commiting this crime.
    13+
    43min
    Oct 6, 2021
  • 6. Rockville / Ellington, Connecticut

    6. Rockville / Ellington, Connecticut

    When a 22 year old dancer goes missing, the men of the neighboring town who frequented the club become the suspect pool. Will wealth and status protect a killer or will a determined police officer crack the case?
    When a 22 year old dancer goes missing, the men of the neighboring town who frequented the club become the suspect pool. Will wealth and status protect a killer or will a determined police officer crack the case?
    13+
    43min
    Oct 8, 2021
  • 7. Dallas, Georgia

    7. Dallas, Georgia

    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.
    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.
    13+
    43min
    Aug 30, 2022
  • 8. Pocomoke City, Maryland

    8. Pocomoke City, Maryland

    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.
    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.
    TV-14
    43min
    Aug 31, 2022
  • 9. Angier, North Carolina

    9. Angier, North Carolina

    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.
    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.
    13+
    43min
    Sep 14, 2022
  • 10. Iaeger, West Virginia

    10. Iaeger, West Virginia

    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.
    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.
    13+
    43min
    Sep 21, 2022
  • 11. Atwater, Ohio

    11. Atwater, Ohio

    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?
    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?
    TV-14
    43min
    Sep 28, 2022
  • 12. Turlock, California

    12. Turlock, California

    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.
    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.
    13+
    43min
    Sep 28, 2022
  • 13. Royse City, Texas

    13. Royse City, Texas

    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.
    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.
    13+
    43min
    Oct 5, 2022
  • 14. Edgewater, Florida

    14. Edgewater, Florida

    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.
    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.
    TV-14
    42min
    Oct 19, 2022
  • True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here
    IMDb 7.3/1020213 seasons
    Small town native and advocate Hilarie Burton Morgan puts a spotlight on murder cases from small towns across America. She meets with family members and local insiders to explore each unique story and the impact and challenges of small-town justice.
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