Series synopsis
The Yogurt Shop Murders is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on HBO on August 3, 2025. It ended on May 22, 2026.
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss.
Premise
In 1991, four teenage girls were brutally murdered at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. What happened that night forever shook the Austin community and continues to mystify the police and haunt the families left in the wake of unthinkable loss.
Premise: Who killed these girls?
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Claire Huie as Self - Austin Filmmaker
- John Jones as Self - Lead Investigator, 1991-1994
- Mike Huckabay as Self - Homicide Investigator
- Reese Price as Self - Yogurt Shop Manager
- Sonora Thomas as Self - Eliza's Sister
- Barbara Ayres-Wilson as Self - Jennifer & Sarah's Mother
- Shawn Ayers as Self - Amy's Brother
- Bob Ayers as Self - Amy's Father
- Pam Ayers as Self - Amy's Mother
- Missy Hester as Self - Amy's Friend
- Erin Moriarty as Self - Correspondent, 48 Hours
- Dan Jackson as Self - Cold Case Detective
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | August 3, 2025 | May 22, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire and Water In 1991, the murder of four teenage girls rocks the city of Austin, Texas, but a lack of hard evidence soon thwarts the investigation. |
August 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Fifth Victim After years of false leads and wrongful arrests, new investigators take over the case and revisit a key interrogation video. |
August 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Mental Evidence The police revisit the young suspects, leading to conflicting and ever-changing information – and two confessions. |
August 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 22, 2026 |
| Status | ended |