Unusual Suspects

2008 • Investigation Discovery
4.1
15 reviews
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Season 5 episodes (13)

1 Deadly Forest
3/31/13
Season-only
In 1985, a popular high school girl is found murdered in the Angeles National Forest. Investigators run through a network of a classmates, rivals, and troublemakers to find her killer. Years later, a break in the cases exposes the shocking truth.
2 Christmas Mourning
4/7/13
Season-only
In Georgia, just days before Christmas, Beverly Eller is found murdered in her apartment. After years of tireless investigation, a critical piece of evidence helps investigators unravel the bizarre chain of events that led to Beverly's tragic murder.
3 The Deacon's Demise
5/18/13
Season-only
In 1992, a church deacon from Upland, CA is found murdered in Tijuana. Did a secret double life lead to the death of this married father of four? Years later, a fresh look at the case helps investigators unravel the complex plot to murder the deacon.
4 Burning Fury
4/13/13
Season-only
In 1988, a 29 year-old man is found tortured and murdered in his burnt-up apartment in Sunset Beach, CA. As two decades pass, friends, rivals, roommates and criminals are scrutinized before investigators close in on a surprising and sadistic killer.
5 Driven to Murder
4/20/13
Season-only
In February of 1992, a Maryland businessman is found shot on Federal land. A veteran US Parks detective follows a trail of clues up and down the eastern seaboard before unraveling the tragic events that led to murder.
6 Deathbed
5/12/13
Season-only
In 1972, a postal worker is found brutally murdered in his San Diego apartment. Investigators wade through suspect after suspect, from close friends to hardened criminals. Thirty-seven years later, old evidence points them to their killer.
7 The Deacon's Demise
5/19/13
Season-only
In 1992, a church deacon from Upland, CA is found murdered in Tijuana. Did a secret double life lead to the death of this married father of four? Years later, a fresh look at the case helps investigators unravel the complex plot to murder the deacon.
8 Sin City Slaying
5/26/13
Season-only
In 1992, single mother of three Martha Doney is found brutally stabbed in her Las Vegas home. Was she a victim of opportunity, or a target of jealous rage? Years later, modern technology brings the case to a surprising conclusion.
9 Manufacturing Murder
6/2/13
Season-only
In 1997, four bodies are found in a Bartow, Florida factory, all with close ties to company management. Was it a robbery gone wrong, or premeditated quadruple homicide? Dogged investigation reveals an intricate murder plot and a devious mastermind.
10 Little Boy Lost
6/9/13
Season-only
In 1985, the body of an 11 year-old boy is found, days after he disappeared from his father's Flint, Michigan home. A mother's tireless pursuit of justice leads investigators to a crucial clue and the devastating truth behind her son's death.
11 When Evil Strikes
6/16/13
Season-only
In 2004, a former marine goes missing from his North Carolina home. Investigators sift through a mountain of tips and small-town rumors before a surprise witness comes forward who may hold the key to the mysterious disappearance.
12 The Last Resort
6/23/13
Season-only
In 2000, the manager of a Florida hotel is doused with acid in broad daylight. He dies from his wounds 11 days later. Investigators must contend with bum tips, false identities and a nationwide manhunt before the shocking culprit is revealed
13 Dangerous Fortune
6/28/13
Season-only
In 2005, a fortuneteller and her daughter are brutally murdered in their Westminster, CA home. Ritualistic elements leave investigators baffled until a paper trail leads them to their coldblooded culprit.

About this show

Unusual Suspects showcases the most notable and challenging investigations in contemporary law enforcement. Each episode profiles completed cases that were anything but "cut and dry," with twists and turns, multiple suspects, and the unlikely culprit.

Ratings and reviews

4.1
15 reviews
Adam Rivard
March 4, 2016
Great show with insane crimes and it blends two of my favorite shows into an interesting real life story.
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tampetter 3
September 16, 2014
Unusual Suspects
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