Murder in the Heartland

A somber, interview-driven true-crime procedural that slowly reconstructs how a murder fractures a small community.

Created by

Ari Mark, Phil Lott

Genres

Crime, Documentary

Starring

Marco Schiazza, Jayson Wright

Overview

Weaving harrowing narratives of quiet Middle American towns torn apart by provocative murders. Each town's tale is given life by the combined perspectives of its residents, who are more than just storytellers. They are also key witnesses to each of the crimes, and they hold critical clues to puzzles that not only have forever changed their lives but how they have come to view their once-idyllic hometowns.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, violence, grief, deception

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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