Series synopsis
Sunshine Slayings is a Canadian crime documentary television series that premiered on True Crime Network on August 30, 2022. It ended on February 21, 2023. It stars Trevor Suffield, J.H. Moncrieff and Damian Turner.
What happens when a trip to paradise turns into a bloody nightmare? Each episode investigates a real murder that took place in an exotic locale - while the victim should have been enjoying the trip of a lifetime. Each episode follows the tragic twists and turns of crimes that shatter tropical paradises, detailing the victim's fateful trip, the subsequent investigations, and the pursuit of justice.
Premise
What happens when a trip to paradise turns into a bloody nightmare? Each episode investigates a real murder that took place in an exotic locale - while the victim should have been enjoying the trip of a lifetime. Each episode follows the tragic twists and turns of crimes that shatter tropical paradises, detailing the victim's fateful trip, the subsequent investigations, and the pursuit of justice.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Trevor Suffield as Narrator (voice)
- J.H. Moncrieff as Self - Crime Writer
- Damian Turner as Self - Retired Detective
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 27 | August 30, 2022 | February 21, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 0 | July 10, 2023 | July 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Masumi When a young woman looking to find herself on a solo trip to Hawaii vanishes without a trace, police race against the clock to find her before it's too late. |
August 30, 2022 |
| 2 |
Hannah & David Two strangers met while backpacking through Thailand and sparks fly. But this budding romance in paradise ends in a horrific tragedy. |
September 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
Michael & Thelma When a well-loved married couple is found brutally murdered in their St. Maarten condo, an entire island is left in shock. |
September 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hannah & David Two strangers, Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, meet while backpacking in Thailand, but their budding romance in paradise ends in a horrific tragedy. |
July 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
Anne The disappearance of a young German backpacker from a small town in the Australian Outback isn't an isolated instance. Could a serial killer be preying on tourists? |
July 11, 2023 |
| 3 |
Chris A businessman leaves it all behind to travel the world. But his family fear the worst when he falls out of contact. Can investigators solve the mystery of his whereabouts? |
July 12, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | True Crime Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 30, 2022 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |