Murder In the Bayou

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  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 7.1  (1,139)

Murder in the Bayou is a documentary miniseries from Showtime chronicling the unsolved murders of eight young women in Louisiana's Jefferson Davis Parish. The show is based on the book of the same name by Ethan Brown, who also serves as an executive producer. The first episode introduces the audience to the victims, all of whom were involved in drugs and prostitution in the nearby town of Jennings. The series explores the possibility that the police department was involved in the murders, as several of the victims had been police informants. The show follows local investigative journalist Ethan Brown as he interviews police officers, former suspects, and family members of the victims. Brown also travels to the locations where the murders occurred, speaking with people who knew the victims and may have information about the cases. The series delves into the corrupt power structure of small-town Louisiana, revealing how drugs and prostitution were allowed to thrive due to the complicity of local officials. Interviews with former police officers and town officials suggest that the murders may have been covered up to protect their own interests. The show also highlights the impact of the murders on the families of the victims, who have been left without answers for over a decade. Brown speaks with mothers, sisters, and daughters of the victims who share their heart-wrenching experiences and memories of their loved ones. One of the most shocking aspects of the series is the revelation that one of the suspects in the case was murdered while in police custody. The person in question was one of the last people seen with one of the victims, leading many to believe that he was directly involved in her murder. The show also raises questions about the effectiveness of the police investigation into the murders. Interviews with former detectives suggest that the police department was understaffed and underfunded, with only one detective assigned to investigate the cases. Murder in the Bayou is a gripping true-crime series that sheds light on a dark chapter in Louisiana's history. The series has received critical acclaim for its in-depth reporting and sensitive treatment of the victims and their families. The four-part series is directed by Matthew Galkin and executive produced by Banks Tarver, Ken Druckerman, and Brown. It features interviews with Scott Lewis, the former sheriff of Jefferson Davis Parish, Ramby Cormier, a local detective, and Frankie Richard, who was friends with several of the victims. Overall, Murder in the Bayou is a haunting and thought-provoking series that exposes the dangers of corruption and abuse of power in small-town America. It tells the story of eight young women whose lives were cut short and whose families still wait for justice.

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Chapter Five: God Don't Sleep
5. Chapter Five: God Don't Sleep
October 11, 2019
Over a decade has passed since the murders and families of the victims still want answers. Ethan Brown's search leads him to a shuttered motel called Boudreaux Inn, a site of sex and drug trade activity at the time of the murders. Finale.
Chapter Four - A Precarious Place
4. Chapter Four - A Precarious Place
October 4, 2019
Several of the murder victims were known to be police informants.
Chapter Three: An Unholy Union
3. Chapter Three: An Unholy Union
September 27, 2019
The more time reporter Ethan Brown spends in Jennings, the clearer it becomes that it's not the work of a serial killer at all. Members of the law enforcement community have ties to the case, victims, and initial suspect, Frankie Richard.
Chapter Two: Death on Me
2. Chapter Two: Death on Me
September 20, 2019
Four more victims are discovered in Jennings over the next year, and yet police seem unable to produce a suspect. The case gains national attention, and investigative journalist Ethan Brown becomes intrigued. Something isn't adding up.
Chapter One: A Body in a Canal
1. Chapter One: A Body in a Canal
September 13, 2019
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 women were poor drug users and engaged in the local sex trade.
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Murder in the Bayou is a documentary miniseries from Showtime chronicling the unsolved murders of eight young women in Louisiana's Jefferson Davis Parish. The show is based on the book of the same name by Ethan Brown, who also serves as an executive producer. The first episode introduces the audience to the victims, all of whom were involved in drugs and prostitution in the nearby town of Jennings. The series explores the possibility that the police department was involved in the murders, as several of the victims had been police informants.

The show follows local investigative journalist Ethan Brown as he interviews police officers, former suspects, and family members of the victims. Brown also travels to the locations where the murders occurred, speaking with people who knew the victims and may have information about the cases.

The series delves into the corrupt power structure of small-town Louisiana, revealing how drugs and prostitution were allowed to thrive due to the complicity of local officials. Interviews with former police officers and town officials suggest that the murders may have been covered up to protect their own interests.

The show also highlights the impact of the murders on the families of the victims, who have been left without answers for over a decade. Brown speaks with mothers, sisters, and daughters of the victims who share their heart-wrenching experiences and memories of their loved ones.

One of the most shocking aspects of the series is the revelation that one of the suspects in the case was murdered while in police custody. The person in question was one of the last people seen with one of the victims, leading many to believe that he was directly involved in her murder.

The show also raises questions about the effectiveness of the police investigation into the murders. Interviews with former detectives suggest that the police department was understaffed and underfunded, with only one detective assigned to investigate the cases.

Murder in the Bayou is a gripping true-crime series that sheds light on a dark chapter in Louisiana's history. The series has received critical acclaim for its in-depth reporting and sensitive treatment of the victims and their families.

The four-part series is directed by Matthew Galkin and executive produced by Banks Tarver, Ken Druckerman, and Brown. It features interviews with Scott Lewis, the former sheriff of Jefferson Davis Parish, Ramby Cormier, a local detective, and Frankie Richard, who was friends with several of the victims.

Overall, Murder in the Bayou is a haunting and thought-provoking series that exposes the dangers of corruption and abuse of power in small-town America. It tells the story of eight young women whose lives were cut short and whose families still wait for justice.

Murder In the Bayou is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (5 episodes). The series first aired on September 13, 2019.

Where to Watch Murder In the Bayou

Murder In the Bayou is available for streaming on the Showtime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Murder In the Bayou on demand at Google Play and Apple TV.

  • Premiere Date
    September 13, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (1,139)