Series synopsis
Murder in the 21st is an American documentary television series that premiered on A&E on September 29, 2023.
A compelling new true crime series exploring some of this century’s most notorious homicide investigations through a deep dive into each victim’s digital footprint. Analyzing social media posts, texts, emails and podcasts alongside authentic archival materials and police records, “Murder in the 21st” provides unflinching access to each case as investigators uncover motive, means and opportunity.
Premise
A compelling new true crime series exploring some of this century’s most notorious homicide investigations through a deep dive into each victim’s digital footprint. Analyzing social media posts, texts, emails and podcasts alongside authentic archival materials and police records, “Murder in the 21st” provides unflinching access to each case as investigators uncover motive, means and opportunity.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 29, 2023 | December 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Deadly Post Police are hard pressed to find solid leads when a 19-year-old girl vanishes without a trace. After her body is found dead on an isolated road, a frenzy of theories and suspicion from national news and amateur web sleuths takes detectives down a web of confusion until the heartbreaking truth is revealed. |
September 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Vigilante Justice When a 19-year-old struggling to make it on her own goes missing, her family kicks into high gear to find her; as precious time runs out and the hope of bringing her home alive grows dim, two unlikely people team up to confront a dangerous predator. |
October 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
All in the Family The peaceful town of Mountain City, TN is rocked when a beloved young couple is found brutally murdered in their home. As police search for their killer, they uncover a family enmeshed in sinister secrets and lies. |
October 13, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 8, 2023 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:00:00 |