Oxygen True Crime’s Accident, Suicide or Murder returns with “Deadly Descent,” an episode that tackles the perplexing death of a rock climber. Was it a tragic mishap, a desperate act, or something far more sinister? The series, known for its meticulous examination of suspicious deaths, sets its sights on a case that ripples through both the tight-knit climbing community and the climber’s grieving family.
While the initial assumption might lean towards a climbing accident—a tragic but understandable outcome in such a high-risk sport— “Deadly Descent” quickly establishes that simple explanations rarely suffice in the world of true crime. As investigators begin to piece together the events leading up to the climber’s fall, unsettling details emerge, casting doubt on the accident theory. Was the climber struggling with personal demons that might have led to a self-inflicted end? Or did a darker force intervene, pushing the climber towards their fate?
The episode methodically presents the evidence, allowing viewers to follow along as the investigative team sorts through the debris of the climber’s life and final moments. Accident, Suicide or Murder excels at highlighting the often overlooked “red flags” that transform seemingly straightforward cases into complicated puzzles.
“Deadly Descent” airs Saturday, November 23rd, at 8:00 PM on Oxygen True Crime.
