On the Case with Paula Zahn, April 17, 2024, ID, “The Bitter Truth”

Investigation Discovery’s true crime series On the Case with Paula Zahn returns with a new episode, “The Bitter Truth,” airing on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

In this installment, veteran journalist Paula Zahn takes viewers beyond the headlines of a disturbing murder mystery. The case involves the tragic death of a reality TV star from the series Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) from 2011 to 2018.

Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s followed the Montgomery family, including Robbie Montgomery, her son Tim Norman, and her grandson Andre Montgomery Jr., as they ran their successful soul food restaurants. The show offered a glimpse into their lives, showcasing their struggles and triumphs as they expanded their business. The show also featured Andre Montgomery Jr., who was tragically shot and killed in March 2016 at the age of 21.

Tragedy struck when Andre Montgomery Jr., who was featured on several episodes, was shot and killed in March 2016 at the age of 21. The case took a shocking turn when Tim Norman, Andre’s uncle and a co-star on the show, was accused of orchestrating his nephew’s murder.

Norman was charged with conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, resulting in the death of his nephew. He allegedly conspired with an exotic dancer, Terica Ellis, to carry out the killing. Norman had taken out a life insurance policy worth $450,000 on his nephew, making him the sole beneficiary. The case garnered significant media attention due to its shocking nature and the involvement of reality TV personalities.

Don’t miss On the Case with Paula Zahn: “The Bitter Truth” on Investigation Discovery at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.