How It Really Happened
Documentary
Crime
Mystery
Actor Jesse L. Martin delves deeply into notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies.
Cast & Crew
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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