The Real Murders of Atlanta

A prestigious Atlanta college is stunned when one of its own students is horrifically tortured and murdered off campus; investigators discover that greed may have led to the promising athlete's tragic end.

A flower delivery turns deadly when Atlanta socialite Lita Sullivan is executed after answering the door at her wealthy Buckhead estate; the hunt for the mastermind behind the assassination takes investigators around the world and back.

The senseless murder of a 16-year-old girl in her family's jewelry store rocks the quiet hamlet of Marietta; determined to give her family closure, detectives pull out all the stops to track down the cold-hearted culprit.

When a prominent Atlanta judge, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Josephine Holmes Cook, is shot dead in her upscale home, detectives must figure out if the killing was payback from any criminals she had put behind bars, or if someone close had a personal score to settle.

The grisly double murder of two Lockheed employees stuns their families and leaves investigators baffled; as the case languishes for years, investigators are unable to make an arrest until the prime suspect kills again.

Atlanta's thriving hip-hop scene is stunned when up-and-coming rapper Lil' Phat is executed in broad daylight; the case takes detectives into a world of mobsters and kingpins where the victim's lyrics may have foretold his demise.

When a tech mogul is found bludgeoned to death in his lavish Roswell bedroom, detectives quickly compile a long list of potential suspects; police ultimately zero in on one scorned lover who wouldn't take no for an answer.

When a devout churchgoer is found raped and murdered in her Campbellton home, Atlanta detectives struggle to uncover anyone who would want to hurt this pious mother.

When John Ray, a young gay paralegal and Air Force veteran, is discovered bound and stabbed to death in his Lakewood Heights home, Atlanta detectives race to find his killer.

When an Atlanta businessman is shot to death in front of his son's pre-school, detectives try to track down the disguised gunman. Was the shooting tied to a business deal gone terribly wrong, or something more personal?

Peachtree City socialites Ruby Joyner and Halima Jones are found murdered in a van, igniting a frenzy within their wealthy community. When police dig into the women’s personal lives, they uncover a secret that blows the case open.

In the '90 s Atlanta tech boom, an IBM programmer is found shot to death and surrounded by cocaine in his home. As detectives dig deeper into the past of this tech phenom and family man, they're shocked to discover all isn't what it seems.

When a young entrepreneur is shot and dumped in a rural well outside Atlanta, detectives search frantically for clues as to who committed the horrific murder. Why would a businessman from the city end up murdered in the middle of nowhere?

A doting husband and father mysteriously disappear from his rural town just outside Atlanta; when his body is discovered stabbed and bludgeoned to death in the woods, detectives uncover evidence of a love triangle that led to a conspiracy.

The abduction and murder of a pregnant woman and her fiancé from their Decatur home sends shockwaves throughout Atlanta. Ransom calls and voicemails all turn into digital breadcrumbs for investigators to track these ruthless killers down.

After a shootout in a quiet suburb leaves a strip club owner dead, police discover his murder may be part of an elaborate crime ring targeting Atlanta's high-end clubs; the truth behind who runs the syndicate shakes the city to its core.

The execution-style murder of three prominent businessmen in a posh downtown Atlanta hotel terrifies the city's burgeoning tourism industry; with only a blurry image of their killer, detectives race to track him down before he strikes again.

A wealthy couple is brutally attacked on their country estate just outside Atlanta; as detectives scour the property for leads, they discover a dark secret, unbeknownst to the community, that multiplies their suspect list tenfold.

When the body of an Atlanta police lieutenant is discovered floating in a lake and riddled with bullets, detectives work tirelessly to bring justice to their fallen comrade. Was the shooting an act of revenge, a mob hit or something closer to home?

A woman in an exclusive Atlanta neighborhood is shot in her bedroom while calling 911; when detectives investigate the crime, they discover that her murder is related to an elaborate crime ring that upends the sense of safety in this tranquil hamlet.

The Atlanta club scene is shaken when the wife of a popular DJ is executed in her sleep; detectives must determine if the victim had any enemies or if her murder was part of a string of killings stemming from her husband's high-profile job.

The teenage nephew of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is assassinated with a hail of bullets, wreaking havoc within his powerful family and the city of Atlanta. Was the killing motivated by a personal grudge or something deeper?

The tranquility of Atlanta suburb Powder Springs is shattered forever when two beautiful young real estate agents are found brutally murdered inside a picturesque model home; detectives race to catch this ruthless killer before he strikes again.

When a rising star in Atlanta’s fashion scene is murdered, detectives must determine if the shooting is related to a business deal gone bad or is it a personal vendetta. The team cracks the case and are shocked when they discover the mastermind.

When a hero of Atlanta's West End is executed in front of his home, detectives must find the killer with no evidence and no witnesses. The killer is finally brought to justice and the community is in disbelief when he's identified.

The newly elected Dekalb County sheriff is murdered just days before taking office. When the task force digs into who would kill such a decorated public figure, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that shakes Atlanta law enforcement to its core.

A serial shooter terrorizes the quiet Atlanta suburb of East Point, leaving a trail of bodies and cryptic notes in his wake; with five shootings and counting, investigators race against the clock to find the killer before he strikes again

A young mother is assassinated by a disguised assailant in front of her toddler in a crowded parking lot; when detectives uncover video footage of the killer, an unlikely witness IDs the shooter as someone surprisingly close to the victim.

When an 11-year-old boy finds his mother brutally slain in their suburban Atlanta condo, detectives begin a desperate search to find the woman's killer, only to discover that this murder is the work of a serial killer.

A 19-year-old Colombian immigrant vanishes during a packed car show at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. After an exhaustive search with no leads, police receive a cryptic tip that points them to the location of the victim and her surprising assailant.

A Valentine's Day rendezvous in an Atlanta-area park turns deadly, and investigators race to find the killer of a beloved husband and cub scout leader. When detectives reveal the mastermind behind the brutal slaying, the community is left speechless.

When a beloved matriarch and businesswoman is found shot to death in her palatial home, investigators uncover a trail of deception and betrayal that leads to a killer whose identity stuns the community and the victim’s family alike.

When two friends are found shot to death across the street from the iconic Atlanta nightclub the Blue Flame, investigators discover the murder was part of an elaborate setup carried out by a surprising triggerman and an even more shocking accomplice.

After a young mother is shot to death in a hail of gunfire at her parents' suburban Atlanta estate, investigators uncover a bitter family feud between two dominant Georgia tycoons that may have ended in murder.

When a beloved suburban Atlanta police officer is found shot execution-style in her bed, investigators must probe both her personal life and her role in the community to uncover the shocking identity of her killer.

When a young mother of two disappears just a few weeks before Halloween, detectives scour an upscale Atlanta neighborhood for clues, only to uncover a gruesome crime scene that haunts the community to this day.

Atlanta's tight-knit Chinatown community is devastated when a beloved mother is discovered brutally murdered in an industrial parking lot; with few leads, the team discovers a cryptic note that leads them to a surprising killer.

On April 9, 2016, 70-year-old Atlanta civil rights icon Barney Simms is shot dead in his front yard and police must determine if his high-profile stature may have made him a target. As detectives race to find the killer, the pressure is on to bring justice to this fallen hero. Mid-season finale.

When 39-year-old entrepreneur Mamadou Barry, an African immigrant from the Republic of Guinea, is found tortured and murdered in his West End home, Atlanta detectives uncover a string of violent crimes tied to a terrifying criminal syndicate, The International Robbery Crew (IRC), that the team must take down in order to restore peace to the Big Peach.

When Atlanta-area horse trainer and stable manager Charles 'Chuck' Shriner abruptly vanishes from his ranch in March 1994, police search for the missing husband and father-to-be, ultimately discovering a salacious secret where untamed passions may have led to the victims untimely demise.

A couple walking their dog who got off leash discover a body wrapped in duct tape on church grounds in the posh neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta, in 2002. Detectives later identify the victim as 45-year-old metro bus driver Bobby Jackson, and they must untangle a web of romance, jealousy, and deceit to uncover who killed a beloved father of two.

In the quiet Atlanta hamlet of Buford, 33-year-old Jennifer Corbin, a recently separated mom of 2 boys, is found shot to death in what detectives deem to be a staged suicide. As investigators search for leads, they uncover an eerily similar death linked to someone with close ties to both victims.

After 40-year-old teacher and naval reservist Genai Coleman, a single mom of 3, is gunned down in her car outside an Atlanta mall, detectives pour over video footage, phone records, and forensic evidence, only to discover that the DNA sample found at the crime scene creates an unforeseen twist in the case.

Teenage twin sisters, Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah, find their mother, 34-year-old Jarmeca 'Nikki' Whitehead, stabbed to death in their quaint suburban home in Conyers, GA. The pressure for detectives to deliver justice is on, but when the shocking truth behind the murder comes out, the Atlanta community is left stunned and heartbroken. 

Cathy McNaughton, a retired Delta employee, is found stabbed dozens of times in her picturesque suburban home by her husband Alec, stunning the Sharpsburg area. As detectives search for clues, they discover a note the victim left just before she died that leads them to her killer. 

After 23-year-old Danielle Marshall, a suburban Atlanta mother, is shot and left for dead in front of her infant daughter, investigators unravel a complicated scheme involving someone close to the victim, shocking the Powder Springs community.

When world champion boxer Vernon Forrest is gunned down in cold blood, all hands are on deck to bring justice for the fallen Atlanta icon; APD detectives must figure out if this shooting was random or a result of the victim's celebrity status.

A 28-year-old mother vanishes without a trace, only to turn up murdered and left at an iconic Atlanta area mall. When DNA points to a suspect who's never met her, investigators must look beyond the physical evidence to uncover an even deeper mystery.

The brutal murders of two Atlanta brothers leave detectives searching for a dangerous predator. As the investigation unfolds, every assumption is challenged until an unimaginable betrayal comes to light.

When a devoted mother vanishes on the 10th anniversary of her cousin's disappearance, detectives race against the clock to untangle a set of mysterious clues culminating in an undercover operation to find the missing mom.

When a young father hits the town with his best friend, a night of letting lose turns into a race for their lives. The deeper detectives dig, the closer they get to a crime ring led by a figure that no one, not even the cops, ever suspected.

When a beloved member of the Covington church community discovers her son murdered inside their home, everyone is shocked. It's a race against the clock as investigators pursue a series of mysterious leads, sending them to find the ruthless killer.

After a young woman finds a human foot on her porch the night before Halloween, detectives race to identify the scattered remains and uncover a killer who'll do anything to bury the truth.

When a veteran is found dead in the back of a pickup truck in Southwest Atlanta, investigators must untangle a web of secrets that leads straight to a suspect with close ties to the victim.

When a 17-year-old military recruit and homecoming queen is gunned down outside her home, the community is stunned; but as detectives look closer into those around her, they uncover a complex web of relationships that may lead to her killer.

When an aspiring rapper is found dead during a shootout at the Metropolitan Studios in Atlanta, detectives must follow a trail of lies, ultimately discovering a cold-blooded betrayal at the heart of the murder.

When an officer is gunned down during a routine traffic stop, detectives work to bring justice to their fallen comrade; the team races against the clock to find the killer before he strikes again.