‘Unusual Suspects’ Season 6, Episode 7: ‘Hometown Homicide’

Unusual Suspects Season 6, Episode 7: Hometown Homicide

“Unusual Suspects” season 6, episode 7: “Hometown Homicide” premieres tonight on Investigation Discovery.

This week’s episode takes place in 1980,  when a Hemet, Calif., businessman comes home to find his wife brutally murdered. Was she a random victim, or did she know her killer? Investigators sift through shifty suspects and shaky alibis before closing in on a remorseless killer.

Investigation Discovery’s description of the series reads:

“The All-American boy next door. A church-going grandmother. A devoted brother. They were respected role models and trusted members of their community — until the day each of them was charged with a shocking crime. This summer, Investigation Discovery shines a light on some “Unusual Suspects”, showing that even the nicest neighbor can have a sinister side. From vengeful family members to a corrupt officer patrolling the roads, the series profiles those you would least expect to be capable of committing such dark deeds. Each one-hour episode of “Unusual Suspects” showcases some of the most baffling and challenging cases in contemporary law enforcement, and commends the unwavering investigations that led to the arrest of these unlikely culprits. Featuring in-depth interviews from some of America’s top investigative forces, viewers find out how these illusive offenders evaded justice for years, and how persistent police work and a passion for justice ultimately got them caught.”

“Unusual Suspects” season 6, episode 7: “Hometown Homicide”  airs March 2 at 9 p.m. EST, 8 p.m. CST, on Investigation Discovery. Take a look at the spoiler below:

 

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