Series synopsis
Murder in the Thirst is an American crime documentary television series that premiered on BET on July 7, 2019. It ended on September 1, 2019. It stars LisaRaye McCoy, Faith Jenkins, Danine Manette and Dr. Paula Bruce.
Hosted by LisaRaye, Murder in the Thirst explores scandalous and shocking true-crime stories. With stylized recreations of the crimes themselves and interviews with the real-life players involved, the show explores what pushes someone to murder.
Premise
Hosted by LisaRaye, Murder in the Thirst explores scandalous and shocking true-crime stories. With stylized recreations of the crimes themselves and interviews with the real-life players involved, the show explores what pushes someone to murder.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- LisaRaye McCoy as Self - Host
- Faith Jenkins as Self - Legal Expert
- Danine Manette as Self - Criminal Investigator
- Dr. Paula Bruce as Self - Forensic Psychologist
Guest cast
- Traciy Curry-Reyes as Self - True Crime Reporter
- Ron Stodghill as Self - Crime Writer
- Charles Mittelstadt as Self - Criminal Investigator
- Merissa Green as Self - Journalist
- Ersie Joyner as Self - Criminal Investigator
- Rae Carruth as Self - NFL Player (archive footage)
- Scott Fowler as Self - Sports Journalist
- Nerissa Knight as Self - Journalist
- Bison Dele as Self - NBA Player (archive footage)
- Brian Crecente as Self - Journalist
- Helen Freund as Self - Journalist
- Keith Alexander as Self - Washington Post Crime Reporter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 7, 2019 | September 1, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who Killed The Queen Of The Courtroom? After high-powered Baton Rouge lawyer Chiquita Tate was murdered in cold blood in her swanky office, police uncovered a devastating personal life. Investigators follow a trail of clues that begins with a weave found in her hand. |
July 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
Who Killed Atlanta's Playboy? Millionaire Atlanta businessman Lance Herndon was a powerful and successful entrepreneur, but a lavish birthday party turns out to be his last. His lust for women proved to be his ultimate downfall. |
July 14, 2019 |
| 3 |
Who Killed The Lottery Millionaire? When Abraham Shakespeare goes from humble handyman to lotto millionaire, everybody in town wants a piece of his $30 million fortune. And when he finally says 'enough is enough!', Abraham seems to vanish into thin air. |
July 21, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BET |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 1, 2019 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |