Donnie Wahlberg returns as host and executive producer for the new season of the true-crime docuseries ‘Very Scary People’. The series offers a detailed examination of notorious criminals and their crimes.
This season will include episodes focusing on individuals such as Scott Kimball, a serial killer who eluded capture while working as an FBI informant, and Clarence Heatley, a drug kingpin behind a multimillion-dollar operation and multiple murders. It will also examine the story of David Matusiewicz, who masterminded a disturbing family kidnapping and conducted a dangerous campaign against his ex-wife.
The previous season of ‘Very Scary People’ experienced a significant ratings boost, with an 83% increase compared to the previous season. The series drew an audience of 6 million viewers on Investigation Discovery.
‘Very Scary People’ is produced by Work Baby, Donnie and Jennifer McCarthy-Wahlberg’s production company, in partnership with Pilgrim Media Group, a Lionsgate Alternative Television division. The executive producers include Desma Simon, Leigh Purinton, and Jonathan Baruch.