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Murder in the Bayou

Murder in the Bayou
★ 6.7/10•2019•1h 0m•TV-MA•Documentary•Crime
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The five-part docu-series investigates the unsolved murders of eight women whose bodies were discovered between 2005 and 2009 in drainage canals and on desolate back roads in and around the town of Jennings, Louisiana in rural Jefferson Davis Parish.

Matthew Galkin · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 13, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Chapter One: A Body in a CanalE160m

Chapter One: A Body in a Canal

Between 2005 and 2007, the bodies of four young women are discovered in and around the town of Jennings, Louisiana, deep in the heart of Cajun country. All four are from the poorer south side of town. An arrest for one of the murders is made, but the suspects are released a short time later without explanation.

Sep 13, 2019

Episode 2 - Chapter Two: Death on MeE260m

Chapter Two: Death on Me

The body count in Jennings continues to grow, with four more victims discovered over the next year. Police state that the women lived “high risk lifestyles”, and all were known by one of the original suspects, Frankie Richard. And yet, police seem unable to solve the crimes. After local journalist Scott Lewis breaks the story, the case gains national attention, and investigative journalist Ethan Brown becomes intrigued. Allegations of police misconduct arise. Something isn't adding up.

Sep 20, 2019

Episode 3 - Chapter Three: An Unholy UnionE360m

Chapter Three: An Unholy Union

The more time investigative reporter Ethan Brown spends in Jennings, the clearer it becomes to him that this is not the work of a serial killer at all. Ethan examines law enforcement's investigation into the homicides and comes across a number of alarming details. Numerous members of the law enforcement community have ties to the victims and the initial suspect, Frankie Richard.

Sep 27, 2019

Episode 4 - Chapter Four: A Precarious PlaceE460m

Chapter Four: A Precarious Place

Jennings is situated right off Interstate 10 between Houston and New Orleans, placing it on the path of a major drug route. Investigative reporter Ethan Brown discovers that several of the murder victims were known to be police informants as well as drug users, which put them in a precarious place.

Oct 4, 2019

Episode 5 - Chapter Five: God Don’t SleepE560m

Chapter Five: God Don’t Sleep

Over a decade has passed since the Jeff Davis 8 murders and the families of the victims are still searching for answers. Ethan Brown looks further into what exactly the victims may have known and what has stopped these cases from being solved. His search leads him to a shuttered motel called the Boudreaux Inn, a site of sex and drug trade activity at the time of the murders.

Oct 11, 2019

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