Convicted by a hair. Acquitted by a fingerprint. On the run for a decade. Or collared on the spot. The ingenuity of the criminal mind – and the persistence of those tasked with bringing them to justice – is complex and endlessly fascinating. The cat-and-mouse game between con and cop fuels Hollywood movie blockbusters and TV “procedurals.” Do YOU try to crack the case before the investigator does? But the gritty and dark world of real-life investigation offers more unimaginable twists than even the most clever Hollywood plot. Launching Monday, August 30, Investigation Discovery delves deep into the world of true crime, forensics and the paranormal – and the undeniably gripping human stories on every side of the case. Peer inside the minds of cold-blooded criminals…and repentant ones. Meet victims whose darkest days transformed them into warriors for justice. And discover which cases keep law enforcement agents awake at night, and why.
Discovery’s newest fact-based channel offers arresting entertainment that delivers remarkable insight into the real-life world of investigation, exploration of the latest forensic analysis and true stories that piece together the dramatic puzzles of human nature. Investigation Discovery expands on these themes by touching on some less common areas of investigation, including the paranormal and modern mysteries.
Launched in the U.S. in January 2008, Investigation Discovery is the #1 non-sports cable channel in America for growth in all key demos¹. When Investigation Discovery comes to Canada August 30, it will bring justice to television. This fall, renowned journalist Paula Zahn examines headline-grabbing criminal investigations in ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN. Also, explore the fascinating criminal mind with the premiere of PRISON WIVES, which profiles men and women who have fallen in love – and remain devoted to each other – despite one spouse serving time behind bars; and I (ALMOST) GOT AWAY WITH IT which follows the lives of criminals on the run.
Investigation Discovery lays down the law in September – program highlights for the channel’s first month include:
ESCAPED
Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT beginning August 30
From being held captive, imprisoned, trapped and caged, to overcoming natural entrapments such as shipwreck and avalanches, this 10-part series profiles people who’ve escaped from dire circumstances.
FORENSICS: YOU DECIDE
Tuesdays at 9 p.m. PT/10 p.m. PT beginning August 31
This 13-episode series presents compelling real-world cases in which the same set of forensic evidence can be interpreted to tell two very different stories. In each case, someone stands accused. But there are two sides to every story – and where one set of experts sees a definite murder, another may argue that the cause of death is a suicide or an unfortunate accident.
EXTREME FORENSICS
Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/11 p.m. PT beginning August 31
Starting with a strange crime scene, watch as investigators hustle for witnesses and forensic experts search for clues. Each episode of this 13-part series explores two bizarre cases.
ROYAL INQUEST
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT beginning September 1
The real stories of royalty are sometimes far from fairy tale fantasies. Each episode in this eight-part series investigates some of the most intriguing and provocative royal stories of the past decades, weaving a tapestry of mystery and intrigue to reveal well-guarded palace secrets.
PRISON WIVES
Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/11 p.m. PT beginning September 1
This captivating 13-part series profiles men and women who have fallen in love – and remain devoted to each other – despite one spouse serving time behind bars. These unconventional families provide a look inside prison life and at what keeps these relationships together – for better or worse, for richer or poorer.
THE BUREAU
Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT beginning September 2
Featuring a mix of old and new solved investigations, this 13-episode series goes inside the modern FBI as the elite agency cracks some of the most challenging crimes in the 21st century, from horrific murders to baffling abductions.
I (ALMOST) GOT AWAY WITH IT
Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/11 p.m. PT beginning September 3
Bringing you inside the lives of criminals on the run, this six-part series profiles fugitives who evade justice for years – even decades – by using their families, fake identification and violence to avoid capture. The inmates themselves reveal where they found shelter, how they changed their identities and how they (almost) got away with it.
TRUE CRIME WITH APHRODITE JONES
Saturdays at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT beginning September 4
Delve into some of the most heinous murder cases and crimes of our time in this gripping 10-part series. Get the inside story on such notorious cases as Scott Peterson, Skylar Deleon, The Zodiac Killer and Phil Spector. Each program follows Aphrodite Jones as she visits the murder locations, interviews those still connected to the crime – and when possible –interviews those convicted of the crime.
SOLVED
Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET/11 p.m. PT beginning September 4
This 13-part series goes deep undercover to expose some of the career-defining – and sometimes life-changing – cases of police officers and FBI agents. Each episode sees a mysterious murder case told through first-person accounts directly from America’s elite law enforcement officers. A highly experienced team of scientists including forensic analysts, computer forensic specialists, trace evidence experts, crime scene technicians and handwriting experts present the remarkable investigation techniques which helped solve these brutal crimes.
ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN
Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT beginning September 5
Renowned journalist Paula Zahn returns to primetime television with this hard-hitting news magazine. Unravelling shocking investigations that have gripped the headlines, Zahn steps away from the traditional anchor chair and into the field to interview the pivotal figures shaping the stories that are dominating the news.
COOK COUNTY
Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT beginning September 22
At Chicago’s Cook County Jail, 100,000 inmates shuffle through the doors every year. In a three-part series – for the first time ever – Cook County Jail opens its doors to reveal a violent and unpredictable world behind bars, where it takes a combination of brains and brawn for the staff to maintain order.
About Investigation Discovery
Investigation Discovery brings justice to television with a deeper look into the world of crime, forensics, paranormal investigation and modern mysteries. ID offers arresting entertainment that delivers remarkable insight into the thrilling twists and turns of real-life investigation and the most intriguing puzzles of human nature. Launching in Canada on August 30, 2010, Investigation Discovery reveals the fascinating human potential for good and evil. Visit InvestigationDiscovery.ca for more information.
¹ The Nielsen Company, NHI Calendar, Live +SD data, Time-Period Dayparts (Prime (M-Sun 8-11p)), 12/28/09-03/28/10 vs. 12/29/08-03/29/09.
