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Name: The Untold Story
Genre: Documentary & Biography, Reality
Released: 2019-04-11
Cast: Elizabeth Vargas

2019
1 Season
5.9 (378)

The Untold Story from A&E is a documentary series that focuses on some of the most talked-about events and controversies in recent history. The show is hosted by award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas, who takes viewers on a deep dive into the stories that have captured the public's attention but remain shrouded in mystery and misinformation. Each episode of The Untold Story delves into a single topic, examining it from different angles and presenting new information that sheds light on the events in question. Elizabeth Vargas interviews key players, including witnesses, investigators, and people directly involved in the controversies or tragedies being explored. One episode of The Untold Story looks at the 1996 murder of JonBenÃ©t Ramsey, a six-year-old beauty pageant queen whose death remains unsolved to this day. Viewers see never-before-seen footage of the Ramsey family, hear interviews with first responders on the scene, and learn about the various theories surrounding the case. Another episode looks at the infamous Fyre Festival, a 2017 music festival that turned out to be a massive fraud. Elizabeth Vargas speaks to attendees who were stranded on the island where the festival was supposed to take place, as well as the people behind the scenes who were involved in organizing and promoting the event. Other topics covered in The Untold Story include the O.J. Simpson trial, the Watergate scandal, and the mysterious death of Prince. In each episode, viewers are given access to exclusive interviews and rare footage that provide new insights into these events, some of which continue to captivate the public decades later. What sets The Untold Story apart from other true crime documentaries or investigative series is its commitment to presenting a balanced view of each topic. Elizabeth Vargas asks tough questions to all interviewees, allowing viewers to decide for themselves what to believe about the events being discussed. Overall, The Untold Story is a well-researched and expertly crafted series that shines a light on the hidden corners of some of the biggest stories in recent history. Fans of true crime, investigative journalism, and historical documentaries will find a lot to love in this series.

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Seasons

7. Secret Life of a Gang Girl: The Untold Story

May 23, 2019

Is gang violence being propelled by social media? In this episode, Vargas investigates how and why young gang members' internet feuds are erupting into real-world shootings. Focusing on the notorious life and tragic death of one legendary teenage female gang assassin in Chicago with a strong social media presence, Vargas explores how there may be a hidden pattern in the social media footprints of gang members, which can be used to help to identify potential real-world conflicts and help to stem the violence.

6. Vanished in Paradise: The Untold Story

May 16, 2019

5. Dating App Horrors: The Untold Story

May 2, 2019

Dating apps have become an increasingly popular way for people to connect. In this one-hour episode, Elizabeth Vargas examines the largely unregulated dating app industry and explores the risks of dating online, which in some rare cases have led to assault, rape and even murder. Vargas explores this topic through interviews with lawyers, detectives and advocates, who all hope that discussing this development will prevent future experiences and protect users.

4. Vanished in Paradise: The Untold Story

May 2, 2019

Elizabeth Vargas explores the mysterious disappearance of Hannah Upp, a 32-year-old teacher from Oregon, who vanished in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017 in the chaotic days between two category five hurricanes. While many questions remain about what might have happened to Hannah, her family and friends have reason to believe that she may be lost with no idea who she is, wandering in what doctors call a "Fugue State"- a rare form of temporary amnesia. Vargas will help retrace Hannah's last known steps by sifting through clues from her past as well as speaking with Hannah's mother, friends and law enforcement who are still actively searching for her.

3. I Was a Child Bride: The Untold Story

April 25, 2019

In America, a shocking number of teenage girls are forced into marriages against their will because of legal loopholes in most states. Many believe this only happens in developing countries, but in the past 15 years, an estimated 200,000 girls have been forced into marriage in the US. In this in-depth two-hour documentary episode, Elizabeth Vargas reveals the heart-wrenching stories of child marriage victims, who against all odds, escaped the most dire of circumstances. These brave survivors tackle this taboo issue in their personal lives and help to shine a light on the national epidemic with the hope that no child will ever have to be a victim again.

2. Sex for Sale: The Untold Story

April 18, 2019

Elizabeth Vargas explores the inner workings of the new sex trade which relies on the internet to tap into a huge demand for sex, intimacy and companionship. This unfiltered look at the secrets, rules and specialties of the sex industry takes viewers on a revealing journey through immersive character-driven portraits of a male escort who promotes himself on social media as the "ultimate boyfriend experience" for women, a grad student-turned-millionaire who, in her live video streams, caters to the unusual fetishes of men she'll never meet, a woman capitalizing on the benefits of new motherhood, a so-called "naughty lifestyle" mogul who helps couples explore their wildest desires and young women who have sugar daddies they've met online pay for their tuition, days at the spa, luxurious travel and more. These entrepreneurs give in-depth details on how they made a living by using the internet to sell sex.

1. Hunting JonBenet's Killer: The Untold Story

April 11, 2019

Elizabeth Vargas takes a fresh look at the most notorious cold case murder in American history. By tracking down new leads and with new DNA tests, this episode takes a deeper dive in hopes of bringing peace to the Ramsey family. Featuring an exclusive interview with John Ramsey, as well as many never-before-seen photos, the documentary also pursues numerous "intruder theories" of the crime. Vargas and retired FBI agent Robert Clark investigate the possibility that the killer may have ties to a group that believed in extra-terrestrial life and the end of the world.

Description

Each episode of The Untold Story delves into a single topic, examining it from different angles and presenting new information that sheds light on the events in question. Elizabeth Vargas interviews key players, including witnesses, investigators, and people directly involved in the controversies or tragedies being explored.

One episode of The Untold Story looks at the 1996 murder of JonBenÃ©t Ramsey, a six-year-old beauty pageant queen whose death remains unsolved to this day. Viewers see never-before-seen footage of the Ramsey family, hear interviews with first responders on the scene, and learn about the various theories surrounding the case.

Another episode looks at the infamous Fyre Festival, a 2017 music festival that turned out to be a massive fraud. Elizabeth Vargas speaks to attendees who were stranded on the island where the festival was supposed to take place, as well as the people behind the scenes who were involved in organizing and promoting the event.

Other topics covered in The Untold Story include the O.J. Simpson trial, the Watergate scandal, and the mysterious death of Prince. In each episode, viewers are given access to exclusive interviews and rare footage that provide new insights into these events, some of which continue to captivate the public decades later.

What sets The Untold Story apart from other true crime documentaries or investigative series is its commitment to presenting a balanced view of each topic. Elizabeth Vargas asks tough questions to all interviewees, allowing viewers to decide for themselves what to believe about the events being discussed.

Overall, The Untold Story is a well-researched and expertly crafted series that shines a light on the hidden corners of some of the biggest stories in recent history. Fans of true crime, investigative journalism, and historical documentaries will find a lot to love in this series.

The Untold Story is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (7 episodes). The series first aired on April 11, 2019.

Where to Watch The Untold Story

The Untold Story is available for streaming on the A&E website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Untold Story on demand at Apple TV.