Series synopsis
In Pursuit with John Walsh is an American crime mystery documentary drama reality television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on January 16, 2019. It stars John Walsh, Callahan Walsh, Lilliana Ketchman and Jarred Harper.
Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the public to engage in the pursuit of justice.
Premise
Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the public to engage in the pursuit of justice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Walsh as Self - Host
- Callahan Walsh as Self - Co-Host
- Lilliana Ketchman as Young Andrea
- Jarred Harper as Off Duty Cop
- Warren Richards as James (Footballer)
- Arya Kasaria as Daughter
- Rajiim A. Gross as Jeff White
- Alyssa Abreu as Brie
Supporting cast
- Jana Bernard as Becky
- Natalie Grace as Jaime, Victim
Guest cast
- Lilliana Ketchman as Young Andrea
- Jarred Harper as Off Duty Cop
- Warren Richards as James (Footballer)
- Arya Kasaria as Daughter
- Rajiim A. Gross as Jeff White
- Alyssa Abreu as Brie
- Jana Bernard as Becky
- Natalie Grace as Jaime, Victim
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 54 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 16, 2019 | April 3, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 12 | January 15, 2020 | April 1, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 12 | August 18, 2021 | November 3, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 12 | August 24, 2022 | November 9, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 6 | May 8, 2024 | June 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tragic Entanglement Luis Frias makes John Walsh's most-wanted list after allegedly stabbing his common-law wife to death in front of their children; Callahan Walsh explores the case of Harold Butch Knight, who left a trail of clues after confessing to killing his wife. |
January 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Campus Tragedy John Walsh spotlights freshman Jihad Ramadan, who allegedly introduces a knife to a fistfight that claims a star college student's life. Later, Callahan Walsh looks for Thayne Smika, who, police believe, shoots his roommate in cold blood over back rent. |
January 23, 2019 |
| 3 |
Deadly Poser Raymond "R.J." McLeod seems like a knight in shining armor to one single mom, but as John Walsh reveals, she was far from safe. Callahan Walsh discovers how rapper Maurice Nesbitt's constant abuse of his girlfriend eventually turns deadly. |
January 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Nightmare John follows the trail of fugitive Leroy Headley whose 911 call sends police down a dark and twisting path that unravels a history of violence. Cal uncovers hidden truths behind the case of Jeffrey Forrest, a dangerous sexual predator on the run. |
January 15, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 22, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 18, 2021 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 25, 2021 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lying in Wait John is in pursuit of William Strand -- police say he killed his ex-girlfriend who was also the mother of his son. Later, Cal hunts for Leslie Lagrotta, a suspect accused of sexually assaulting women in central Florida for over a decade. |
August 24, 2022 |
| 2 |
Collateral Damage John is in pursuit of suspect Jonathan Dorado, wanted for killing a woman and her unborn child in an act of misplaced gang revenge; Cal hunts for Henry Houston, accused of conning a vulnerable woman and later killing her father in an altercation. |
August 31, 2022 |
| 3 |
Stolen Innocence When a man is senselessly gunned down at a party, police learn it may be a case of mistaken identity; John joins the hunt for suspect Colin Jerrick; Cal helps police hunt David Bonness, accused of sexually abusing his former stepdaughter. |
September 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Road Trip Killer John is on the trail of fugitive Larry Hicks, accused of murdering a devoted mother of two in Plattsburgh, N.Y.; Callahan heads to Texas to shine the white-hot spotlight on accused predator Steven Leifeste. |
May 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Dead of Winter In pursuit of Dylan Harrington, John takes on a bone-chilling murder case in remote Washington State. |
May 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
Blood in the Streets John joins law enforcement in pursuit of Luis Montes, accused of murdering his on-again-off-again girlfriend in Texas; Callahan heads to Chicago to shine a light on two victims of gun violence whose cases remain unsolved. |
May 22, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Investigation Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 16, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 19, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |