Series synopsis
Impact of Murder is an American crime television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on July 14, 2019.
In "Impact of Murder," Investigation Discovery uses the victim impact statement as a storytelling device. These statements are delivered in court allowing a family member or friend to describe the impact of a crime. They are a source of strength for those who feel helpless in the face of a senseless crime, and they help crime victims recover from the collateral damage inflicted, giving them a sense of power as they stand up in court to address the perpetrator. Through the victim's words, viewers ...
Premise
In "Impact of Murder," Investigation Discovery uses the victim impact statement as a storytelling device. These statements are delivered in court allowing a family member or friend to describe the impact of a crime. They are a source of strength for those who feel helpless in the face of a senseless crime, and they help crime victims recover from the collateral damage inflicted, giving them a sense of power as they stand up in court to address the perpetrator. Through the victim's words, viewers come to understand the emotional damage endured as well as the significance of the life that was taken.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Sophie May Wake as Carrie
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 14, 2019 | August 25, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 7 | September 10, 2020 | October 22, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hearts on Fire Billy Frietag is a free-spirited young man who works on his family's farm during the warm-weather months and travels when it's cold; tragically, it's his openness and generosity that lead to strange set of events culminating in his murder. |
July 14, 2019 |
| 2 | My Lacie | July 21, 2019 |
| 3 | This Is Not A Drill | July 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Shots in the Night Accountant Botham Jean's dreams of returning to St. Lucia to become Prime Minister were cut short in 2018 when he was shot in his Dallas apartment. Now, Botham's brother relives the moment he hugged Botham's murderer in an astounding act of forgiveness. |
September 10, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Reckoning Botham Jean dreams were cut short in 2018, when he was shot inside his apartment. His brother relives the moment he hugged Botham’s murderer in an act of forgiveness. |
September 17, 2020 |
| 3 |
Stolen Dreams In Colorado, a 911, dispatcher received a call from a woman in distress. Seven months pregnant, another woman has slashed her throat. |
September 24, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Investigation Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 14, 2019 |
| Last aired | October 22, 2020 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |