Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. And sometimes, it’s considerably more disturbing. Oxygen True Crime’s Dateline Unforgettable returns with an episode that blurs the lines between make-believe and a very real murder mystery. “Killer Role” focuses on an indie horror film production that took a decidedly dark turn after the cameras stopped rolling.
It seems the lead actress, fresh off wrapping her starring role, wasn’t exactly who she claimed to be. In a twist worthy of a particularly convoluted thriller, it was discovered that she had been charged with murdering her uncle. This revelation naturally sent shockwaves through the cast and crew, forcing them to grapple with the unsettling realization that their on-set colleague was allegedly involved in a real-life horror story.
This particular case has resonated with Dateline correspondent Keith Morrison, who seems particularly drawn to the tangled family drama at the heart of the story. As Dateline aficionados know, Morrison has a knack for uncovering the hidden complexities within seemingly straightforward narratives. His measured delivery and keen eye for detail often reveal the subtle cracks in a carefully constructed facade.
Dateline Unforgettable airs Thursday, January 16th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Oxygen True Crime.