Real murder cases from the 1950s and '60s are re-enacted as a fictional character who `knew' the victim recounts the events of the case. The cultural pressures and taboos of the time are spotlighted.
EPISODE 1
Once Upon a Crime
When the Clutter family are brutally murdered, it triggers a nationwide search for the killers, but detectives face the fact that they may have died for no reason.
EPISODE 2
The Bad Old Days
Panic grips Chicago after three bizarre and savage murders go unsolved, and a warning message scrawled in lipstick on the wall at one crime scene adds to the fear.
EPISODE 3
Hearts of Darkness
A boy from one of Chicago's wealthiest families is kidnapped and found murdered. The investigation focuses on a pair of thrill-seeking college students.
EPISODE 4
Coffin for Christmas
Heiress Barbara Mackle is kidnapped and buried alive in a coffin-like capsule. Local police and the FBI race to Mackle's abductor before her time underground runs out.
EPISODE 5
Beast With a Badge
A detective struggles to exonerate his friend from rape allegations pinned on him by the LAPD, and must navigate racism to ensnare the real predator.
EPISODE 6
Black Sheep
Four members of the Mark family are found murdered on the sprawling Mark family farm. Police suspect someone close to the family is responsible.
James Zeiss
Michelle McNamara
Kurt Grube
Damir Mrkulic
Vincent Yacovelli
Misha Calvert
Elise Greven
Jeremiah Crowell
Nicholas McCarthy
Lisa Robinson
