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Killer Cases

Killer Cases

20207.87 Seasons66 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

All the emotion, drama and suspense of America's most memorable murder trials are captured. Produced by an Emmy-award winning team, each episode takes viewers through the criminal justice process, from the crime to the investigation to the courtroom testimony and finally, the verdict. It's a journey through the criminal justice process that gives viewers an inside look at real cases like never before.

Created by Rhonda Schwartz
Written by Brian Ross
Produced by Rhonda Schwartz
NetworksA&ETrue Crime NetworkA&E Crime Central

Top Cast

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Brian Ross

Self - Narrator (voice)

Themes & Keywords

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About Killer Cases

Killer Cases is a crime, documentary series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of homicide, court case, interview, court, murder, verdict. Created by Rhonda Schwartz, it stars Brian Ross. All the emotion, drama and suspense of America's most memorable murder trials are captured. Produced by an Emmy-award winning team, each episode takes viewers through the criminal justice process, from the crime to the investigation to the courtroom testimony and finally, the verdict. It's a journey through the criminal justice process that gives viewers an inside look at real cases like never before.

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