‘Somebody Knows Something’: New Hulu True-Crime Series, Explained

Cold cases get warmed up in Hulu’s new true-crime docuseries. Somebody Knows Something, which premieres this month on the streamer, finds Kara Chamberlain going full-on gumshoe in hopes of solving unsolved disappearances across the country.

Each of the eight episodes centers on a different missing persons case, with Chamberlain, a kidnapping survivor and true-crime influencer, working alongside law enforcement, families, and internet sleuths to help solve the cases at long last.

Here’s what we know about Somebody Knows Something.

When does Somebody Knows Something premiere?

The eight-part docuseries premieres with its first two episodes on Monday, August 10, starting at 10 p.m. ET/PT. From there, episodes will continue to drop on Hulu weekly at 10 p.m. ET/PT until the two-part finale on Monday, September 14, at the same time.

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What is Somebody Knows Something about?

The official description for the series tells us, “Somebody Knows Something follows true-crime influencer Kara Chamberlain as she investigates unsolved murders and missing persons cases that have stumped law enforcement and haunted internet sleuths for decades. The docuseries brings renewed urgency to some of the country’s most high-profile unsolved mysteries, shining a light on investigations that have gone cold. A former law enforcement officer and survivor of violent crime herself, Chamberlain brings a unique perspective, working alongside families, law enforcement, and the true-crime online community in the hope that renewed attention reaches the one person who knows something.”

What are the cases involved in Somebody Knows Something?

Here are the individual case descriptions for all eight episodes:

Sabrina Aisenberg, 1997 – “The Baby in the Yellow Blanket” (August 10)
Five-month-old Sabrina Aisenberg vanished from her crib in her home near Tampa, Florida. The disappearance tapped into every parent’s worst fears and captivated the nation’s attention. The investigation quickly zeroed in on Sabrina’s parents. But could Sabrina have been kidnapped? And is she still alive today?

Lashaya Stine, 2016 – “Lost in the Night” (August 10)
A promising Colorado teen who dreamed of becoming a nurse disappears in the middle of the night. Police initially deem Lashaya a runaway, but evidence points to foul play. Was she forced into sex trafficking? Does her ex-boyfriend know more than he told investigators? Who were the strangers seen near her last known location?

Steven Koecher, 2009 – “Disappeared in the Desert” (August 17)
Thirty-year-old Steven Koecher abandoned his car in a Nevada cul-de-sac nearly two hours from his Utah home. As a devout Mormon, Steven’s unexplained proximity to Las Vegas and a series of mysterious road trips point to unexpected secrets.

Kevin McGrath, 2023 – “Lost at Sea” (August 24)
A 26-year-old Army veteran vanishes from a Carnival cruise while celebrating his father’s 60th birthday over Labor Day weekend. Despite a 3,300-mile Coast Guard search, no trace of him is ever found, leaving his family without answers.

Kyron Horman, 2010 – “Lost at the Science Fair” (August 31)
Second grader Kyron Horman goes missing from his Portland area school. Investigators initially focus on Kyron’s stepmother after uncovering an alleged murder-for-hire plot, but she has consistently denied any involvement and was never charged. Today, law enforcement is leveraging new digital evidence technology in the hopes of finally solving the case.

Liz Barraza, 2019 – “Garage Sale Murder” (September 7)
Liz Barraza, a 29-year-old Texas woman and a devoted member of a Star Wars costuming fan group, is shot four times while setting up a garage sale outside her home. A figure in disguise is captured on her doorbell’s camera carrying out the brazen daylight attack.

Amy Wroe Bechtel, 1997 – “Vanished on Loop Road” (September 14)
Accomplished distance runner Amy Wroe Bechtel disappeared while jogging in the Wyoming mountains, drawing the largest search in the state’s history. Police chase down leads involving various area men, including a convicted serial killer.

Brandy Hall, 2006 – “Secrets in the Swamp” (September 14)
Brandy Hall, a 32-year-old mother of two and a career firefighter, vanishes after leaving the Malabar Fire Station. Days later, her truck is found submerged in a Palm Bay pond with blood inside, but Brandy is nowhere to be found. Twenty years later, police examine new leads in the case.

Somebody Knows Something, Series Premiere, August 10, 10/9c, Hulu