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.