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Morgan City, Louisiana, is experiencing an especially troubling spike of unusual emergency calls - unexplained encounters with the ghosts of the bayou city's turbulent past that are frightening its citizens. In the all-new Travel Channel series, 'Ghosts of Morgan City,' premiering on Friday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Police Chief James 'Bo' Blair is now looking to his colleague from another jurisdiction for assistance.

Investigation Discovery (ID) explores what drove a seemingly normal family man to snap in the one-hour special event, FAMILY MAN, FAMILY MURDERER: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY premiering Sunday, June 2 at 10/9c.

Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today the sophomore season of fan-favorite cold case series, BREAKING HOMICIDE. Featuring veteran police sergeant and P.I. Derrick Levasseur, the new season chronicles his determined quest for answers behind some of the nation's most confounding cold cases. When all hope seems lost and every possible lead has been exhausted, Levasseur answers the pleas of desperate families asking for help by investigating the unsolved murders of their loved ones.

Everything is bigger in Texas, including Sheriff J.B. Smith's personality. A veteran detective of Smith County, Texas, he knows what it's like to encounter larger-than-life crimes, and he knows he needs the best of the best at his side to solve them. Smith and his handpicked team of detectives, Pamela Dunklin and Joe Rasco, are here to show that when it comes to Smith County, Texas, if you're going to do the crime, you will do the time. Each member of this crime-fighting trio has skills designed to perfectly complement each other: Dunklin leads with her intuition and is not afraid to get down deep into the details; Rasco is the thinker and the feeler of the group, using his analytical mind and empathy to get the core of the crime; and, with Sheriff J.B. Smith as the fearless leader of the unit, Dunklin and Rasco are empowered to tap into the skillsets that put them on the force. In the all-new series LONE STAR JUSTICE, this group recounts their most memorable cases, proving once and for all that in the state of Texas, no one is above the law of the land. LONE STAR JUSTICE premieres on June 5th at 10/9ct, only on Investigation Discovery (ID), America's leading destination for true-crime programming.

For decades, Scott Wolter has honed his skills in the sciences looking for historical answers within the natural world. Now, he continues his quest for the truth on Travel Channel in the new season of “America Unearthed,” premiering Tuesday, May 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In the 10-episode one-hour series, Wolter explores some of America's deepest secrets, digging up mysteries that have been hidden until now. Using his background as a forensic geologist and teaming up with eyewitnesses and other experts in their respective fields, Wolter is determined to find new evidence and ultimately the proof that's been buried in time suggesting history isn't what we've been told.

On July 11, 2011, 6-year-old Max Shacknai suffers a fatal fall in his father's Coronado home while under the watch of his father's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau. Tragedy strikes a second time when just two days later, Rebecca's body is found naked, bound and gagged, hanging from a balcony of the same mansion. Police suspect guilt over Max's death drove Rebecca to take her own life, but a myriad of peculiar clues and troubling evidence suggest a more sinister possibility. Was Rebecca Zahau murdered? Leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) examines the troubling case from top to bottom in REBECCA ZAHAU: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY. The latest installment from the network's breakout hit MURDER MYSTERY franchise, REBECCA ZAHAU dissects each piece of evidence to decipher the truth behind Rebecca's mysterious death. The two-hour special event premieres Monday, May 27 at 9/8c, only on ID.

Investigation Discovery's MURDER CHOSE ME, featuring legendary Shreveport homicide detective Rod Demery, returns to Investigation Discovery to reflect on more cases of murders that deeply impacted him. Pulling from his case files from his 14 years as a homicide detective, intimate first-person storytelling meets the gritty Shreveport, La backdrop, as Demery personifies how very impactful and life altering murder is on the victim's loved ones. With 10 all-new episodes, MURDER CHOSE ME returns for its third season on Thursday, May 2 at 9/8c, only on Investigation Discovery.

Veteran actor and legendary horror movie icon Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger of the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchise) resurrects the frightening, odd and creepiest stories ripped straight from the headlines of yesteryear in Travel Channel's new series 'Shadows of History' (wt). Newspapers from America's past document bizarre, mysterious accounts that seem too incredible to be true. With the help of historians and scholars, Englund makes every one-hour episode an immersive experience designed to raise goose bumps and quicken pulses. And every thrill ride is all the more terrifying because it isn't the work of a science fiction writer, but originally a news article reported in the American press. The six-episode series will air later this year.

 America's leading true-crime network, Investigation Discovery (ID), announced today the greenlight of TWISTED LOVE (wt), an all-new original series executive produced by Khloé Kardashian.  From the production team behind ID's hit program TWISTED SISTERS, the six-part new series explores what happens when love and affection spiral into a twisted web of extreme obsession and jealousy.  Featuring poisoned passions, scandalous affairs, and real-life fatal attractions, each hour-long episode of TWISTED LOVE follows investigators as they dissect complicated relationships between spouses, friends and family members to answer the question: Who felt a love so strong it drove them to kill? TWISTED LOVE (wt) is produced by 44 Blue Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company, and will premiere on Investigation Discovery in 2020.

America's #1 true crime network, Investigation Discovery, announces today the greenlight of a new series with Senior Legal Correspondent for ABC News, The View co-host, former federal prosecutor, and victims' rights advocate Sunny Hostin.  During the six-episode run, Hostin travels across America to explore the stories behind some of the most controversial homicides the nation has ever seen. Combining her experience as a tenured journalist and her 12-year career as an undefeated federal prosecutor, Hostin steps into these stories, and into the world of those who were most affected, showing how achieving closure always begins with finding the truth.  THE WHOLE TRUTH WITH SUNNY HOSTIN (wt) will premiere on Investigation Discovery in 4th quarter of 2019.

Joe Kenda, John Walsh, Tony Harris... well my my and my! Catering to true crime fanatics everywhere, Investigation Discovery is once again taking viewers behind the scenes of their favorite TV channel with the return of the ultimate fan convention, IDCON 2019: DANGEROUS MINDS. This year's theme will focus on the psyche of unpredictable criminals, offering the chance to interact with ID's stars, see exclusive clips from new and beloved ID series, and immerse in experiences built specifically for super sleuths. The fourth annual IDCON returns to York New City on Saturday, May 18 from 9am-5pm at Center 415 - a two-story event space which will be transformed into the ultimate true crime fan experience for IDCON 2019: DANGEROUS MINDS.

THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS captivated more than 1.45 million viewers on average for Investigation Discovery, America's leading true crime network. From Executive Producer Will Packer and Jupiter Entertainment, the three-hour premiere (9p-12a) grew in viewership every hour, making ID the #2 ranked network in ad-supported cable for delivery of W25-54 and #3 for P25-54 during the time period for Saturday, March 23rd. The special reached over 3.5 million unique viewers P2+ across its Prime and Late encores.

For Kate and Gerry McCann, the night of May 3, 2007 was the day their dream Portugal vacation turned into a living nightmare.  This infamous night was when their 3-year-old daughter, Madeleine, vanished from their hotel room just yards from where the young parents were dining. Convinced she was kidnapped from her bed, the McCanns desperately plead for Madeleine's safe return, sparking a worldwide manhunt. But as international authorities ramped up their efforts, a veil of suspicion was cast on everyone by law enforcement and loved ones alike. Ten years following her shocking disappearance, Investigation Discovery (ID) examines what really happened to Madeleine McCann that fateful night in the two-hour special event, MADELEINE MCCANN: AN ID MURDER MYSTERY premiering Sunday, April 7 at 9/8c.

Paranormal pioneer Bob Magill and empathic investigator Tina Storer take on frightening, personal hauntings in America in the cult classic 'Ghost Bait,' lured back to television and premiering on Travel Channel on Thursday, April 4 at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT with 12 half-hour episodes. Using a shocking but effective method of isolation combined with sensory deprivation, the duo helps people overcome their fear of intense paranormal activity. After conducting their own paranormal investigation, Magill and Storer use their findings to elevate a client's fear level and then use that terror as bait to draw out the entity and force a confrontation. By facing their worst fears head on, Magill and Storer believe the living can overpower the negative forces around them to reclaim their sense of peace and control.

Adventurer and explorer Josh Gates (“Expedition Unknown”) pursues the unexpected stories behind fabled places around the globe in the return of Travel Channel's “Legendary Locations,” premiering Tuesday, April 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. With 13 all-new episodes – expanded into an hour-long format for the show's second season – Gates showcases the surprising stories behind locations brimming with mythic histories, surprising backstories and newly uncovered secrets. With the help of historians and local experts, he illuminates new findings from the places you thought you knew and sheds light on those you never knew existed.

Through the expert eyes of former FBI Tactical Instructor, Greg Shaffer, BODY CAM: BEHIND THE BADGE unpacks the real-life decisions officers make to minimize harm to civilians – and themselves – while trying to bring dangerous suspects safely under control. The visceral body cam footage shows the tactics deployed by officers as they face deadly shooters, fugitives who use vehicles as weapons, and unpredictable and ruthless criminals. What are the tell-tale signs that warn officers that a suspect is a threat? How do officers assess the odds, and how do they choose whether to follow or ignore their training to protect themselves and innocent bystanders? Including new reflections from the officers who were profiled in Season 1 of Investigation Discovery's hit series BODY CAM, as well as one new segment each episode pulled from the digital series BODY CAM: CAPTURED, Shaffer unpacks how officers respond to these unpredictable threats and how their training protects them and the public in moments of extreme danger. The five-part series BODY CAM: BEHIND THE BADGE premieres on Tuesday, February 26 at 11/10c on Investigation Discovery.

Icon of justice and victims' rights advocate John Walsh joins America's leading true-crime network, Investigation Discovery, on their joint mission to track down fugitives on the run and find missing children with IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH. Each week, John Walsh leads viewers through unsolved violent crimes that urgently need to be closed – where time is of the essence and harnessing the power of ID's active and engaged audience could bring these criminals to justice. Joining John in every episode is his son, Callahan Walsh, who leads the operation on the ground, working in tandem with the community and local authorities to search for persons-of-interest. In partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the series will also feature two missing children each hour, providing age-progression photos and descriptions in the hopes that viewers can provide new leads to their whereabouts. Airing for 12 consecutive weeks, IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH will made its world premiere on Wednesday, January 16 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Some crimes scenes are so dreadful that law enforcement pray to forget them, but Detective Pat Postiglione operates differently; he wants to remember every single detail. This is because he isn't a normal homicide detective, Pat Postiglione has the gift of a photographic memory. Coupled with a laser sharp eye for evidence and a brain that is trained to detect microscopic clues, this detective is one of the most valuable minds on the force. With over 25 years of experience as a Nashville homicide detective, Det. Postiglione has seen hundreds of crimes scenes, and he remembers each as if it happened yesterday. The victims live on in his consciousness, and the details remain ingrained in his mind. For some, this might be haunting, but for Det. Postiglione, it's his life's calling. DEADLY RECALL premieres on Tuesday, March 5th at 10/9PM CT only on Investigation Discovery.

The year is 1979; the location, Atlanta. The city is enveloped in a time of change, but just when it feels like Atlanta is turning towards an era of peaceful prosperity, two 14-year-old boys go missing. A few days later a woman stumbles across their remains, with one boy fatally shot and the other strangled. This incident begins a horrifying 23 months, with a total of 29 African-American children being stolen from their families and killed. Multiple suspicions lead nowhere, and under intense pressure, local police rush to find the killer before he strikes again. The city is primed to blame someone, anyone, for these cold-blooded crimes against the community. Yet decades later, no person has been tried for these murders, and the killer has never been confirmed. THE ATLANTA CHILD MURDERS premieres on Saturday, March 23rd at 10/9PM CT only on Investigation Discovery.

Today, the U.S. Marshals announced the capture of Luis Frias, who was profiled in the premiere episode of IN PURSUIT WITH JOHN WALSH on January 16 and one of their “15 Most Wanted.” Luis Frias from Blackwell, Okla. has been on John Walsh's personal most wanted list since 2013 after allegedly stabbing his ex-wife, Janett Reyna, to death in front of their children. Thanks to a tip from a brave viewer of IN PURSUIT, Frias arrived back on U.S. soil earlier today where U.S. Marshals used the same handcuffs issued to the victim when she was a police officer with the Blackwell Police Department.