In the City of Angels, everyone is striving for the unattainable high life, and some are willing to kill for it. Encompassing everything from beach communities like Venice and Malibu to the wealth of Beverly Hills and hip enclaves like Thai Town and Highland Park, Real Murders of Los Angeles exposes the dark underbelly of the city's glamorous façade. Follow the stories of those whose lust for fame and fortune led them to commit salacious, sinful, and scandalous murders.
Murder on the Marquee
After the successful owner of the Silent Movie Theater is brutally shot dead in his own lobby, the LAPD relies on good fortune, a popular TV show, and its extensive network of informants to unearth a murderous plot.
Final Photograph
Detectives launch a desperate search for a psychopathic killer when a well-liked model, actress, and former L.A. Raiderette cheerleader disappears in broad daylight after leaving her Hermosa Beach home.
Tunnel of Terror (no source)
As they work to uncover the terrible murder of a talented UCLA student found killed in a train tunnel with a dubious reputation, detectives are drawn into a world of occult worship and shady individuals.
Once Bitten
For 23 years, the tragic murder of a newlywed couple in Van Nuys remains unsolved. Only until investigators driven by justice revisit the grisly evidence, including a bite mark on the victim's arm, do they find the most improbable suspect.
Blood, Sweats, and Tears
After a man mysteriously dies in his doctor's office, a routine call from a life insurance company plunges investigators into a twisted world of mystery, money and murder where they must unravel a complex web of lies and false identities.
Dark Side of the Lens
When a well-liked Hollywood cameraman is brutally murdered in his home, detectives trace a tangled web of lies that leads them to yet another body and a killer who will do anything to realize the California dream.
Blue Bloodshed
When a recently engaged Manhattan Beach police officer is gunned down during a routine traffic stop, detectives rely on the eyewitness account of a traumatized young boy to track down a cold-blooded killer.
Murder on the Menu
When a popular restaurateur disappears, investigators must rely on a patchwork of witnesses and a local journalist to uncover treacherous secrets - all of which leads them to a grisly killer with an unappetizing MO.
Killer Casting
A young woman with film industry dreams disappears after leaving her home for a movie audition, leaving detectives to navigate Hollywood's murky underbelly in search of a treacherous serial predator.
Teacher Tragedy
While investigating the murder of a mild-mannered retired teacher found bludgeoned to death in the bathtub of his Hollywood home, detectives discover a cache of secret letters that could spell out a deadly motive and lead them to a monster.