Series synopsis
Homicide City is an American documentary crime reality television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on January 1, 2018. It stars Valerie Brookshire, Frank Osso, Robert Kabakoff and Sarah Elizabeth Jensen.
Takes a deep dive into the stories of unforgettable murders from the streets of Philadelphia. Told through the eyes of veteran homicide detectives, local reporters and the victim's families who have lost so much, these are the cases they will never forget.
Premise
Takes a deep dive into the stories of unforgettable murders from the streets of Philadelphia. Told through the eyes of veteran homicide detectives, local reporters and the victim's families who have lost so much, these are the cases they will never forget.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Valerie Brookshire as CSI 2
- Frank Osso as Police Officer
- Robert Kabakoff as Nick the Greek
- Sarah Elizabeth Jensen as Drug Pushing Friend
- Zeus Campbell as Narrator (voice)
- Gene Presendieu Jr. as Johnnie Blaylock
- Douglas A. Robbs as Det. Oscar Vance
- Rafa Marinho as Don
Supporting cast
- Warren Richards as CSI Investigator
- Shawn Patrick Gianella as Medical Examiner
Guest cast
- Gene Presendieu Jr. as Johnnie Blaylock
- Douglas A. Robbs as Det. Oscar Vance
- Rafa Marinho as Don
- Warren Richards as CSI Investigator
- Shawn Patrick Gianella as Medical Examiner
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 1, 2018 | March 21, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 10, 2019 | May 29, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 8, 2020 | November 17, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Society Hill Slaying When Philadelphia jewelers Patty and Richard Zimmerman are found executed in their Society Hill townhouse, police suspect a robbery gone wrong. But, when they discover nothing has been taken, they realize the motive may be far more sinister. |
January 1, 2018 |
| 2 |
A Manager's Murder Police uncover a web of lies after the death of a restaurant manager. |
February 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Nine Months Murdered Philly detectives investigate the suspicious murder of an expectant mother. |
February 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Family Tragedy (The Manderach Case) When 18-month old Devon Manderach's body is found in a park outside Philly, police suspect the parents; but when her father calls looking for both the toddler and her mom, police quickly learn the case is more horrific and tragic than they imagined. |
April 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Pine Hill Massacre (The Stuart Case) When Bill and Catherine Stuart are executed in their home along with their three-year-old daughter, police look to the surviving daughter Miriam for clues. Her description of the killer leads detectives deep into Philadelphia's criminal underworld. |
April 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Professor's Wife (The Ellen Robb Case) When Ellen Robb's husband finds her murdered in their quiet suburban Philadelphia home, evidence initially points to a robbery gone wrong. But as police dig deeper into the couple's life, they learn the motive may be far more sinister. |
April 24, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tragedy Strikes Lorena's A birthday ends in tragedy when the beloved Nunez family is brutally murdered in their corner store. The triple-homicide orphans two girls and leaves detectives in the dark until a chance encounter breathes new life into the case. |
September 8, 2020 |
| 2 |
Shattered Dreams A 17-year-old aspiring artist is found dead in an abandoned house. A devastated family worries the case will never be solved, but 13 years later a lucky break in DNA technology points detectives in the right direction. |
September 8, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Thin Blue Line A 17-year-old aspiring artist is found dead in an abandoned house. A devastated family worries the case will never be solved, but 13 years later a lucky break in DNA technology points detectives in the right direction. |
September 15, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Investigation Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 17, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |