The Murder Years
The Murder Years
A woman reinvestigates the murders that defined her high school years in the 1980s, murders that appear to be happening all over again with a new round of unexplainable, bizarre, and violent deaths. Is it just a stroke of bad luck for this charming small town, or is it a dark curse that refuses to be buried? Inspired by a true story where the coming-of-age drama of John Hughes movies meets the nos…Social links:
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 8, Celebrity Skin
It’s been thirty years since the Domino Beach Murders came to an end, and Courtney is still not convinced the right person was convicted for the crimes. After interviewing all the key players from the events of the 1990’s, it becomes clear to her that there is only one person who may know the truth…
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 7, Who Will Save Your Soul
The suspected Domino Beach Killer stands trial for the murders that have plagued the coastal community since 1992. Courtney herself testifies as a witness for the prosecution, playing a key role in convicting the suspected murderer. And now, 30 years later, Courtney reveals that she believes she ma…
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 6, Only Happy When It Rains
A promising singer/songwriter becomes the final victim of the Domino Beach Killer in the fall of 1995. A witness catches the killer disposing of the body, giving police their best lead yet. An arrest is made, but when the identity of the suspect is revealed, the community’s relief is overshadowed b…
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 5, Black Hole Sun
Another victim is found in the spring of 1995—a young man with ties to the son of a powerful city councilman. While the police do their best to find the killer, it appears to be too late. Tourism is down and Domino Beach itself is dying. And by summertime, Courtney Barnes locks onto a prime suspect.
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 4, Loser
Angela Bowers is the only person who ever escaped the Domino Beach Killer with her life. In the present day, Courtney interviews Angela, who recounts the 1994 attempted abduction in great detail. The killer has finally made a mistake—but the reign of terror is far from over, as evidenced by a myste…
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 3, Cornflake Girl
It’s spring break 1994 when the Domino Beach Killer commits his most shocking and gruesome murders. Courtney reexamines the horrific details surrounding the deaths of three college students who were all killed the same night. The story goes national, putting intense pressure on the police to find t…
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 2, Pretend We're Dead
Courtney’s reinvestigation of the Domino Beach Murders of the 1990’s continues as she recounts the discovery of the killer’s second victim, heroin addict Billy Boy Reeves. The investigation reveals that Domino Beach is not all it seems—the idyllic tourist town has long had a thriving drug scene tha…
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The Murder Years S2: Ep. 1, Polly
One September morning in 1992, two surfers stumble across the dead body of a young woman in the small, coastal town of Domino Beach, California. It’s the first assignment for young journalist Courtney Barnes…and the first victim of a serial killer that would terrorize Domino Beach for years to come…
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The Murder Years: Season 2 Trailer
During the 1990’s, the small California tourist town of Domino Beach was terrorized by one of the most vile and cunning serial killers in American history. The brutal murder spree put the quiet surfing community on the map, and made the career of young journalist Courtney Barnes, who documented the…
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The Murder Years: Ep. 8 - The Curse
It’s been 30 years since Nancy Clark and her friends graduated from high school leaving behind a legacy of horror. It’s also been three decades of quiet in Mt. Pine. When they all return to say goodbye to Nancy’s mother, a fresh wave of violence starts again. Nancy and her friends start to question…
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