The true-crime anthology series The Playboy Murders is back on Investigation Discovery Monday, June 16 at 9 PM ET, with a new case that explores the perils of fame. The episode, titled The Girl in the Red Tub, revisits the story of a small-town waitress who ascends to the world of Playboy, only to discover that the attention she craved comes with a deadly price.
The hour traces the woman’s rapid rise from obscurity to stardom, a trajectory that puts her in the path of unexpected danger. The central crime, a gruesome double murder, is set in motion by what’s described as a “surprise gone wrong,” unraveling a narrative of ambition and jealousy.
The Playboy Murders has carved out a niche for itself by blending true-crime procedural with a wider cultural examination. Each episode unpacks not just a murder investigation but also the societal attitudes toward sex, love, and fame that shaped the era in which the crimes occurred.
This installment is a story about the high cost of a particular kind of dream, told through the lens of a case that’s both shocking and tragic.
“The Playboy Murders” airs Monday, June 16, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET on Investigation Discovery.