Buried in the Backyard" unearths the tragic stories of ordinary people fallen prey to unthinkable crimes - dark deeds left hidden and concealed by the perpetrator, hoping to never to be discovered. This season explores the complex investigations of unsuspecting victims who've crossed paths with a killer, delving into the disturbed minds who would stop at nothing to bury the truth. From the bleak silence of snow-covered ground to the searing isolation of sun-scorched sand, from the lightless depths of the woods to the quiet menace of the average backyard, these are the places where the darkest crimes occur, hidden just beneath the surface.
This two-hour premiere delves into a shocking double murder in an idyllic North Carolina town. The case gains international attention as one of the victims was once accused of assassinating Sweden's prime minister. As investigators dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of relationships and a killer with a disturbing past, including a connection to another homicide.
A 21-year-old goes missing during the height of the pandemic. LAPD detectives must unravel a mystery hidden in a deleted security video to solve the murder.
The disappearance of a beloved Michigan mom leads investigators to uncover a dark and disturbing satanic ritual.
A successful Phoenix realtor vanishes in the desert, prompting investigators to uncover a killer targeting real estate agents and race to stop him before he strikes again.
When an ROTC student vanishes, a determined female detective must confront the prejudices of the time and crack the campus code of silence to bring a killer to justice.
When a successful Phoenix realtor disappears in the desert, investigators discover that a killer is targeting real estate agents and must catch him before he strikes again.
When a twenty-year-old artist is discovered dead in a suitcase across state lines, detectives must uncover the dark truth behind an obsessive lover's deadly actions.
An armored car robbery and Santa Claus bandit captivate headlines, and the crime goes unsolved for years until a local man is found buried in the snow.
Detroit police hope a victim's tattoo will help identify them and point them toward the killer.
A late-night gaming party goes dangerously wrong when a young teenager disappears from the coastal town of Everett, WA.
Three years after a beloved member of a small town goes missing, a torrential storm lets loose a dark family secret.
When a rebellious teen disappears on her way to a concert, clues point detectives to dark rituals deep in the forest.
A gruesome discovery is made at a construction site when a man is found buried beneath a newly installed septic tank.
A body is found ravaged by animals in the wily swamps of north Florida. Investigators must use facial reconstruction to identify the...
The road to enlightenment veers dangerously off course when a curious filmmaker becomes entangled in a deadly cult.