From The Deck: Jerene Matta (Queen of Spades, Washington)
An Anatomy of Murder programming update plus an episode of The Deck.
During the Yakima Police Department’s annual Christmas party, the news of 62-year-old Jerene’s murder shocked every officer and their plus ones. Jerene’s house was known for its security cameras – there were so many that you basically couldn’t enter the property without being filmed.
Why was Jerene targeted? And who was she watching on her cameras? Or maybe the better question is, was someone watching Jerene?
The Man Beneath the Floorboards (Mark Koster)
For years, Mark Koster was presumed gone—declared dead without a body ever being found. But when his remains surface inside his own home, investigators must unravel how a killer hid in plain sight and how one confession finally exposed the truth behind a death that went unnoticed for years.
Three Generations (The Altidor Family)
A grandmother visiting from Haiti, a young mother, and two small children are found brutally killed in a quiet South Florida neighborhood. With no forced entry and few answers, detectives must untangle what happened inside the Altidor family home and why justice has remained out of reach for decades.
A Quiet New Year's Day (Mary Greco)
On New Year’s Day 2013, the quiet city of Schenectady, New York, was shaken by the brutal murder of 82-year-old retired nun Mary Greco. Investigators uncover how a seemingly small forensic detail inside her pristine apartment led to the identification of a killer—and justice for a woman remembered for her faith, kindness, and lifelong service to others.
The Game (George Moss)
When a former high school football star is found murdered outside his home, investigators had to wonder if the game he loved had something to do with the crime.
Beyond Cold (Shannon Graves)
When a young woman doesn’t show for a family event, her family suspects the worst. A tangled web left everyone guessing her fate. Detectives would not give up until they uncovered the truth.
The Reporter (Sean Dugas)
A local reporter disappears. Foul play is soon suspected. Was it his work that motivated the brutal crime or was it something else? A father’s phone call sets the investigation into high gear in a way you’ll never expect.
The Fire (Jeffrey Aissa)
A house fire takes the life of a 17-year-old. Investigators quickly discover it was intentionally set, but it would take years before they learned anything more.
Vicky and Ricky (Vicky Purdy & Ricky Dodson)
One is found dead, and the other is missing. Police would need to untangle their lives before uncovering the truth about what happened to them both.
Remembering Loretta Jones
In this special re-release of the very first Anatomy of Murder episode, Scott and Anna return to the story that started it all—the 1970 murder of Loretta Jones. When her daughter Heidi grew up, she refused to let the case fade away, leading to a shocking confession nearly half a century later.
Truth Under Fire (The Capital Gazette Murders)
A mass murder strikes at the heart of a community when the employees of its local paper are the targets. The preplanning and reasoning propelling the horrific attack is mind-boggling.
A Suspicious Death (Angela Craig)
When a healthy mom becomes suddenly ill and dies, doctors and family are baffled. Foul play is soon suspected, but the biggest question would be, could they prove it?
The Dream (Kelly Brennan)
A woman claims she had a dream that she hurt someone. After a body is found, investigators needed to uncover: was this ‘dream’ a figment of imagination or a confession?
Aisle 52 (Brooklyn Sims)
A young woman is shot and killed at work, in a local home improvement store. The shooter’s unlikely accomplice would prove pivotal to this crime.
The Heart of Darkness (Mark Hasse, Mike and Cynthia McClelland)
Two prosecutors are gunned down within a short span. A tip comes in that there will be more bloodshed. The entire justice system was on edge in a case striking at its heart. Can police stop this murderer before he strikes again?
Unthinkable (Tayten & Robert Baker)
Two young teens are found dead in their home. One family is desperate for answers. Another has to confront an unthinkable truth.
The Fall (LeeAnn Fletcher)
911 is called to report a woman is found unresponsive in her bathtub. Accident or murder? Her family suspects foul play and will not give up until they receive justice.
The Money Trail (Taylor Wright)
A woman disappears as she navigates a recent divorce. Did she willingly disappear, or was it foul play? And if so, by whom? It would be money and checks that helped solve the mystery.
The Knock (Lamont Baldwin)
A woman knocks on the door, and within minutes, the man she asked for is outside dead. His family wanted answers. Detectives put the pieces together one by one to figure out this complex case.
The Windshield Murder (Gregory Biggs)
A man’s body is found in the park. What happened would first center on a car. The end would involve murder.
Coins (Daniel Callaway and Patricia Andrews)
A young man is found murdered in his home. Several hours later, a woman is found dead only blocks away. Coincidence or the work of one killer? Coins would help investigators find the answer.
The Package (Ildiko Krajnyak)
A bomb explodes in a day spa, destroying the building, killing its owner, and seriously injuring others. Would the blast be the work of a terrorist act or something else? Unraveling the mystery became a puzzle that was solved one piece at a time
AKA 137F Strikes Again (Brook Baker & Erika Norman)
In a small Indiana town, investigators connect the dots in the murders of young women. But sometimes, shocking coincidences are nothing more than that.
AKA 137F - Part 1 (Brook Baker)
A young college student is murdered, sending shockwaves through the community. But another murder, eerily similar, makes investigators question if a serial killer is loose in this college community.
I Did It (Jamesha Covson, Divieon Parker, Reginald Anderson, Renita Bennett)
A murder spree leaves 5 dead—once the killer was identified, would the motive be revealed? What he said shocked everyone.