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ID and Max True Crime Highlights September 18 – October 1

ID and Max True Crime Highlights for the weeks of September 18 and September 25.
MAX/ID CONCURRENT TRUE CRIME PREMIERES
EVIL LIVES HERE
New episodes air Sundays at 9/8c on ID and are available for streaming on Max.
People share their horrifying true stories about living with sociopathic friends or family members who go on to commit terrible crimes.
· Three-and-A-Half Hours of Hell premieres Sunday, September 24 at 9/8c
Sara Pitcher believes Shawn Spink is a man of God, but she will soon experience three-and-a-half hours of pure terror as she tries to save herself from the darkness within him. Police consider Sara’s survival a miracle, but her life will never be the same again.
DISAPPEARED
New episodes air Sundays at 10/9c on ID and are available for streaming on Max.
ID’s groundbreaking series about missing persons returns with new unsolved mysteries that break hearts. This season, the show will feature shocking cases from various parts of the country. Each episode starts before a disappearance happens and follows the search for clues that may reveal what occurred. The families of the missing hope that the series will bring attention and help uncover the truth, leading their loved ones back home.
· Lost in Her Secrets premieres Sunday, September 24 at 10/9c
In November 2019, Sheena Gibbs travels back to Chicago from Muscatine, Iowa, after taking care of her mother and drifting apart from her friends. She disappears and her case becomes even more mysterious as her friends search for her.
· Lost in Paradise premieres Sunday, October 1 at 10/9c
Alex Gumm, a musician from Maine, with an interest in Eastern philosophy and extraterrestrial phenomenon, disappears in Kauai, Hawaii, on February 22, 2018. Alex’s vanishing raises multiple questions, and his childhood friends put their lives at risk to find the answers.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES
New episodes air Mondays at 9/8c on ID and are available for streaming on Max.
Investigation Discovery and PEOPLE’s award-winning journalists collaborate once again to bring the powerful series PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES to ID. This season will continue to showcase PEOPLE’s outstanding investigative reporting on shocking cases and unsolved mysteries, offering unprecedented access and fresh perspectives on each story.
· The Times Square Killer – Two-hour episode premieres Monday, September 18 at 9/8c
During the ’60s and ’70s, a serial killer preys on young women in New Jersey. At the same time, three women in New York City are brutally murdered. No one suspects that one man is responsible for the chaos, especially considering he seems like an ordinary father of three.
· Manhunt – Two-hour episode premieres Monday, September 25 at 9/8c
In 2003, a bank heist turns into a robbery-homicide that shatters the lives of those left behind. Law enforcement has the suspect’s picture and DNA, yet they struggle to locate the cold-blooded killer until they realize he has been hiding in plain sight.
CRIME SCENE CONFIDENTIAL
New episodes air Wednesdays at 9/8c on ID and are available for streaming on Max.
CRIME SCENE CONFIDENTIAL follows Alina Burroughs as she delves into controversial murder cases that have made headlines. Burroughs examines the complexity and controversies surrounding each item of evidence and explores the tactics employed by prosecution and defense teams to present their arguments. The new season features cases spanning decades and various locations, with Burroughs visiting crime scenes, analyzing evidence, and speaking with key figures involved in the investigation. This season also showcases more forensic science as Burroughs explores different theories through fascinating tests. Additionally, the new season provides unprecedented access to the victims’ families, law enforcement officers, and even interviews with suspected or convicted killers.
· A Murderer’s Mark premieres Wednesday, September 20 at 9/8c
CSI Alina Burroughs travels to Arizona to investigate the murder of Kim Ancona, whose killer left bite marks on her body. Using the latest forensic technology, Alina re-examines the case to determine if a single bite mark is enough evidence to prove murder.
· Feud on Fire premieres Wednesday, September 27 at 9/8c
CSI Alina Burroughs travels to Michigan to examine the case of Linda Stermer, who stands accused of killing her husband, Todd, by setting him on fire. Alina meticulously analyzes the charred evidence and employs cutting-edge science to uncover the truth behind this enduring mystery.
ID LINEAR TRUE CRIME PREMIERES
THE MURDER TAPES
New episodes air Tuesdays at 9/8c on ID.
This groundbreaking series uses real video footage, including bodycam recordings, surveillance footage, and interrogation room videos, to provide an up-close look at homicide investigations. Present-day interviews with those involved in the investigations are intertwined with the footage to offer a raw and unfiltered perspective. Viewers witness the initial theories forming, heart-pounding confessions in the interrogation room, and real-time reactions from loved ones.
· Murder of Convenience premieres Tuesday, September 19 at 9/8c
Akron officers respond to a shooting outside a convenience store. They find Dereke Alexander with a faint pulse, but unfortunately, he does not survive. The investigation leads detectives to two cold-blooded killers who stalked and hunted Dereke like prey.
· Last Roll of the Dice premieres Tuesday, September 26 at 9/8c
Lansing Police discover Donovan Barfield’s body with multiple gunshot wounds and his apartment in disarray. As investigators rush to identify the perpetrator, they uncover a diabolical plan of murder and robbery orchestrated by a reckless trio.
CRIMES GONE VIRAL
New episodes air Tuesdays at 10/9c on ID.
This series uncovers the untold stories behind viral crimes, including kidnappings, break-ins, and wild car chases. Gripping clips with millions of views are explored to reveal the full story behind these shocking crimes.
· Who’s Watching You premieres Tuesday, September 19 at 10/9c
Calculated thieves target a family making a special jewelry purchase. Gas stations become danger zones when criminals attack unsuspecting drivers at the pump. Tire-slashing crooks wreak havoc while a remarkably calm clerk stands up to an armed robber.
· Unexpected premieres Tuesday, September 19 at 10:30/9:30c
Good Samaritans save a police officer under attack, bystanders help a young victim of human trafficking, and surprising heroes step in to foil criminals’ escape attempts.
· Fighting Back premieres Tuesday, September 26 at 10/9c
A young mother faces a terrifying home invasion, callous thieves ransack a community-minded business, a brave grandmother outwits would-be scammers, and a courageous five-year-old fights to protect his mom.
· Fearless Criminals premieres Tuesday, September 26 at 10:30/9:30c
Brazen thieves steal catalytic converters from driveways, a woman wielding an axe endangers a baby’s life, a stalker kidnaps a woman from her workplace, and cars turn into weapons in violent smash-and-grab robberies.
CAUGHT IN THE NET
New episodes air Wednesdays at 10/9c on ID.
CAUGHT IN THE NET presents gripping true stories of investigators using digital evidence to solve brutal murders. In each case, detectives face a lack of physical clues but find digital trails left behind by individuals using chat rooms, cellphone apps, car GPS devices, and fitness trackers. Investigators must enter the digital world and follow the data, racing against time to achieve justice for the victims’ families and apprehend the killers.
· A Hole in Time premieres Wednesday, September 20 at 10/9c
When single dad David Heisler goes missing, detectives follow digital clues into the desert, where the trail runs cold. They seek the assistance of digital forensics experts to unravel this twisted mystery and reveal the truth of what happened.
· Digital Crumbs premieres Wednesday, September 27 at 10/9c
When family man Ricky Saxton is found murdered, investigators enlist the help of a forensic data specialist at the FBI to locate a missing piece of the puzzle. A deleted snapshot buried deep within the data leads them to Ricky’s killer.
A TIME TO KILL
New episodes air Thursdays at 9/8c on ID.
To solve the most challenging murders, investigators must focus on the final 24 hours of a victim’s life. This is where they try to reconstruct the timeline, uncover the motive, and ultimately track down the killer.
· Diamonds Are Not Forever premieres Thursday, September 28 at 9/8c
As detectives piece together a single mom’s last day, their suspicions fall on her fiancé, a suspicious co-worker, and a violent ex-boyfriend. Ultimately, they uncover a disturbing pattern of attacks and a predator holding the master key.
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