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Watch The Premiere Of True Crime Series “Floribama Murders” Now

True crime fans can now watch Blumhouse Television’s new series “Floribama Murders” on Oxygen. The series explores hidden dangers and some of the strangest killers ever investigated in the region around the Florida-Alabama border, affectionately known as “Floribama.” This series examines bizarre homicide cases that could only come out of this unique place. Blumhouse Television and Man vs. Robot produce Floribama Murders. Executive producers are Jason Blum, Chris McCumber, and Jeremy Gold for Blumhouse Television; Danny Villa and Sergio Villa for Man vs. Robot; Mary Lisio; James Buddy Day; and Steve Katz. Episodes: * Saturday, January 7: Jackson County Injustice. Investigators from three separate counties along the Floribama border team up with the daughter of a missing Jackson County, Florida, man to uncover how the fireworks at a 4th of July celebration ended in murder. * Saturday, January 17: Clay County Killer The owners of an Alabama country store are brutally murdered in their home, and detectives must sort through

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 18, 2023

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Watch The Netflix True Crime Doc ‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’ Now

Netflix continues to feed the addictions of true crime junkies. The latest documentary the streaming giant has released is The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker. The true story of Caleb “Kai” McGillvary, an unhoused nomad who, after saving a woman from a violent attack, became an overnight celebrity sought after by reality TV producers and adoring fans alike — until a murder turned his fame into infamy. Released this week, the documentary directed by Colette Camden features interviews with Alex Aguirre, Stephen Colbert, Bob Ellenport, and more, as well as archive footage. It began with a viral video featuring a hitchhiking man, identified as “Kai” (born September 3, 1988, as Caleb Lawrence McGillvary) from Edmonton, Alberta. It was released on February 2, 2013, by a reporter from a local news station in California. The video went viral and received national attention in the press. On May 16, 2013, McGillivary was charged with the murder of attorney Joseph Galfyandwho was beaten to death.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2023

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True Crime Series “Manifesto Of A Serial Killer” Delves Into A Killer Team This January

Oxygen is kicking off the new year with the premiere of their new season of the true-crime series “Manifesto of a Serial Killer,” which delves into the biggest serial killer case ever to strike California. “When a documentary filmmaker sets out to tell the story of one of the biggest serial killer cases in California history, he uncovers a terrifying tale that begins in 1984 with the disappearance of San Francisco resident Paul Cosner. As investigators search for Cosner, they discover Leonard Lake’s cabin, where among buried human remains, they find Lake’s recorded manifesto. When Lake’s accomplice, Charles Ng, flees the country, a manhunt ensues, and the fight for justice begins.” The twisted serial killer team of Leonard Lake and Charles NG raped, tortured, and murdered between 11 and 25 victims at Lake’s remote cabin located near the town of Wilseyville, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills, located 150 miles east of San Francisco. Both men were discharged from the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 27, 2022

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AMC Streaming Networks January 2023 Premieres

This January, AMC Networks will feature the highly anticipated new series “Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches“ across all live of its linear networks with BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, and WEtv joining AMC and AMC+ for a world premiere event on Sunday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Also next month, the long-awaited debut of BBC America’s Frozen Planet II, the long-awaited follow-up to the landmark series, debuts on Saturday, January 28. These series premieres join an extensive catalog of compelling dramas, beloved franchises, highly anticipated films, and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, IFC Films Unlimited, Shudder and Sundance Now, and anime-focused HIDIVE, all month long. On ACORN TV: Under the Vines Season 2 Premieres Monday, January 23 (Episodes 1-2); Two Episodes Premiere Every Monday Through February 6 This charming romantic comedy-drama returns with Sydney socialite Daisy Monroe (Rebecca Gibney, Wanted) and ex-London lawyer Louis Oakley (Charles Edwards, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power) trying to run

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 23, 2022

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Season 4 of Netflix’s True Crime Series “I Am A Killer” Is Now Streaming

When it comes to true crime series, few shows actually feature the killer, like Netflix’s “I Am A Killer,” which features killers from across the nation sitting down for interviews to tell their stories and to tell the details of their crimes. Season 4 has just premiered and features interviews with incarcerated killers such as an abused woman desperate to end the violence she experienced at the hands of her husband, Gary Black, aka “The Boogeyman,” and killer Toby Gregory who blames PTSD for his crimes. All four seasons of “I Am A Killer” are now available on Netflix.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 22, 2022

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New True Crime Series “The Playboy Murders” And “Death By Fame” Coming To ID

On Monday, January 23, ID will kick off a true crime Monday night block of back-to-back new series premieres with “Death By Fame” at 9/8c, followed by “The Playboy Murders” at 10/9c that touch on starry-eyed hopefuls whose fairytale dreams devolve into horrific nightmares. The six-part series, “Death by Fame,” goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and reveal the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall, and murder of some of Hollywood’s most promising stars. Next, ID reveals the dark side lurking behind a famous adult men’s magazine with “The Playboy Murders,” an anthology series recounting murders and mysteries that intersect with the world of Playboy. This six-part series is hosted and executive produced by former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison, and both series will be available to stream the same day on discovery+. “Starting this January, ID is moving right into the center of the pop culture conversation by unpacking how the fascination with a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 21, 2022

Scorsese's True Story Inspired 'Killer Of The Flower Moon' Premieres This Fall

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First Look: Leonardo DiCaprio Stars In Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon”

Leonardo DiCaprio sits down for dinner in the first image from the thriller Killers of the Flower Moon from director Martin Scorsese. The film’s cast features some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, Martin Scorsese, Brendan Fraser, Eric Roth, John Lithgow, Tatanka Means, and Joshua Close. The film, based on the book “Killers of the Flower Moon: An American Crime and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann, sees the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation and a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the “Reign of Terror.” The Apple Original film is set to premiere in 2023 from Paramount Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 20, 2022

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Horror And True Crime Lead The Nominations For The Golden Globes

Contenders for the upcoming 80th annual Golden Globe awards have begun to be announced, and the horror genre and true crime genres are leading the way, with most of the genres’ nominees being from Netflix series. Best Actress Motion Picture – Anya Taylor-Joy The Menu Best Actress Television Series: Jenna Ortega “Wednesday” Best Television Limited Series: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Best Supporting Actress Limited Series: Niecy Nash Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Best Supporting Actor Limited Series: Richard Jenkins Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story The 80th annual Golden Globes will air on January 10, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 12, 2022

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True Crime Special “Serial Killer Capital: Baton Rouge” Delves Into Dozens Of Murders This December

Attention, true crime fans! Next week, “Serial Killer Capital: Baton Rouge” premieres on Oxygen. The two-night special will explore the cases of dozens of women brutally murdered between 1992 and 2004 and will reveal details and the complicated investigation as law enforcement searches for answers and answer the question – was there one or several serial killers at work? “The beautiful city of Baton Rouge was paralyzed by fear for nearly a decade as 36 women were murdered in erratic and unpredictable ways throughout the city. As serial killers walked free, the horrific murders created confusion and inconsistencies with no pattern or matching victimology. With thousands of false leads and dozens of false suspects, police struggled to profile and pinpoint a killer behind the spree of vicious attacks. Police followed dead end after dead end, but after a terrifying interrogation with a serial killer, combined with uncovered evidence, it was finally revealed that there was not only one serial killer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 8, 2022

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True Crime Thriller And Oscar Entry ‘Blanquita,’ Coming To Theaters

The dark thriller Blanquita, Chile’s official Oscar entry for 2022, made its World Premiere at the Venice Film Festival, where it won “Best Screenplay” for writer-director Fernando Guzzoni. Now, the film is set to open in select US theaters this December. Young actress Laura López makes her film debut as an “18-year-old resident of a foster home who is a key witness in a trial against powerful politicians and businessmen implicated in a child sex scandal. As questions are asked, her role in the scandal becomes unclear.” Award-winning veteran actor Alejandro Goic co-stars as the priest who runs the home where the young woman lives. The cast also includes Amparo Noguera, Marcelo Alonso, and Daniela Ramirez. The feature is inspired by the real-life early 2000s Spiniak Case involving a child prostitution ring that provided services to several high-placed politicians and businessmen in Chile. The case divided public opinion in Chile as it went through the courts, with doubts being cast

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 6, 2022

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