Oxygen True Crime’s Philly Homicide returns this Saturday with a case that’s less about divine intervention and more about earthly sin. In “Sinner and Saint,” the sanctuary of a Philadelphia church becomes a crime scene, forcing detectives to sort through a congregation of suspects and a swirl of small-town secrets. When a church secretary is found shot dead, the whispers start almost immediately.
Was it a random act, a robbery gone wrong, or something far more personal? As detectives work the case, the seemingly tranquil façade of the church community cracks, revealing simmering jealousies and hidden resentments.
Lt. Chris McMullin, our guide through the murky waters of this investigation, brings a seasoned cop’s perspective to the proceedings. McMullin, a former Philadelphia P.D. patrol officer now with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, knows that sometimes the most shocking crimes occur in the most unexpected places.
While the focus remains firmly on the investigation, the episode also examines how quickly suspicion and rumor can spread through a tight-knit community like a church congregation. “Sinner and Saint” isn’t just about catching a killer; it’s about the collateral damage of violence, the erosion of trust, and the lingering questions that remain even after the case is closed.
Philly Homicide airs Saturdays at 9 PM on Oxygen True Crime. “Sinner and Saint” airs Saturday, December 14.
