How It Really Happened

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CNN

HLN

Series

2017

Documentary

Crime

Mystery

Actor Jesse L. Martin delves deeply into notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies.

Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Thursday, July 3

The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1

Season 1 • Episode 5

New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession.

Thursday, July 3

The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2

Season 1 • Episode 7

New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession.

Thursday, July 3

The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1

Season 1 •

Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death.

Thursday, July 3

The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2

Season 1 •

Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death.

Tuesday, July 8

Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?

Season 1 •

Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey.

Tuesday, July 8

Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey?

Season 1 •

Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey.

Tuesday, July 8

JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 1

Season 1 •

Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr.

Tuesday, July 8

JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 2

Season 1 •

Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr.

Thursday, July 10

The Final Days of Whitney Houston

Season 1 • Episode 13

New details emerge surrounding Whitney Houston's last days and her relationship with Bobby Brown.

Thursday, July 10

The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

Season 1 • Episode 14

The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer.

Thursday, July 10

Capturing the Unabomber

Season 1 • Episode 15

Ted Kacyznski's brother discusses the hunt that led to the capture of the Unabomber.

Thursday, July 10

What Killed Heath Ledger

Season 1 • Episode 16

Bizarre drawings and puzzling clues found in Heath Ledger's apartment.

Tuesday, July 15

DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much

Season 1 • Episode 17

Investigators ruled Deborah Jean Palfrey's death a suicide, sinister elements may have been at play.

Tuesday, July 15

The Casey Anthony Story, Part 1

Season 2 •

Casey Anthony tells investigators that her two-year-old Caylee has been kidnapped by her nanny.

Tuesday, July 15

The Casey Anthony Story, Part 2

Season 2 •

Casey Anthony tells investigators that her two-year-old Caylee has been kidnapped by her nanny.

Tuesday, July 15

The Gianni Versace Murder

Season 2 • Episode 2

The people closest to Gianni Versace try to unravel the mystery surrounding his death.

Thursday, July 17

The Mystery of Heaven's Gate

Season 2 • Episode 3

Headlines about a religious group shed light about mysterious disappearances.

Thursday, July 17

Who Killed Chandra Levy?

Season 2 • Episode 4

After Chandra Levy vanishes, police find her keys and her cell phone and no sign of a struggle.

Thursday, July 17

The Strange Case of the Killer Nanny

Season 2 • Episode 5

An eight-month-old baby is fatally injured while in the care of his nanny, Louise Woodward.

Thursday, July 17

George Michael's Final Days

Season 2 • Episode 6

George Michael's life as international super star comes to a tragic end on Christmas Eve 2016.

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