Bloodline Detectives

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  • 2020
  • 4 Seasons
  • 6.7  (116)

Bloodline Detectives is a true crime show that explores the dark side of family secrets and the passion of detectives who endlessly pursue the truth. The show is produced for IMDb Freedive and features renowned legal commentator and curious journalist Nancy Grace as the host. The show takes viewers on a journey into the dark side of family ties and flesh out the chilling crimes that happen within their bounds.

Each episode of Bloodline Detectives uncovers a different story of a criminal case that has confounded investigators and baffled the public. With forensic evidence and witness testimonies, the show tells the story of how detectives tracked the killer along the winding path of a family's history. The show does an excellent job of piecing together historical backgrounds that led to the murders, unearthing dark secrets that had long been kept hidden, and detailing the pain and suffering of the victims' loved ones as they try to piece together their lives despite their traumatic loss.

The show is structured around interviews with detectives who have solved the cases, family members of the victims, and other key players who have insider knowledge of the investigations. The detectives' deep knowledge of the cases gives the audience thought-provoking insights into the investigation process and how authorities solve the most challenging murders. Their thorough explanations shed light on why certain cases take so long to solve, and allow the viewers to appreciate the complexities involved in these investigations.

As with many true crime shows, Bloodline Detectives is not always easy viewing. At times, it can be devastating to watch, especially when it comes to the accounts of the slain victims' loved ones. The raw emotions, the grief, and the pain of families are disturbing and rightly so. The episodes can be challenging to watch, but they are also incredibly compelling. The facts and details are presented in such a way that it feels like the audience is part of the investigation, and the heartbreaking life stories of those affected by the crimes, make it a must-watch show.

What makes Bloodline Detectives stand out from other true crime shows is the relevance of the stories to the present-day. For instance, in one episode, a young girl's murder became a benchmark case that lead to sweeping legal changes, including new evidence rules and the implementation of the Amber Alert System. The case had disastrous consequences for the accused and the victim's family, highlighting the negative consequences of rushing to judgement. In another episode, a detective is haunted by the failure to solve a murder case, but is determined to get the suspect convicted, many years later.

Indeed, Nancy Grace's passionate retelling of the stories ensures that the audience is invested from start to finish, and that the stunning outcomes leave a lasting impact. Her journalistic expertise and her years of experience in the legal industry come in handy, as she provides a balanced perspective on the investigations and the outcome of the legal proceedings. Her passion and dedication on the screen gives us an insight into every detail of the case, and her eagerness to get to the truth is evident throughout the series.

In conclusion, Bloodline Detectives is an addictive true crime show that stays true to its name. Each episode is filled with suspenseful moments, empathetic interviews, and respectful commemoration of the victims. There is a raw and humanistic quality to the stories presented, while the intricate details around the crime scenes, the scientific evidence, and the emotional interviews of the victims' families are thoughtfully edited to provide a chilling, yet insightful experience for the audience. Nancy Grace is an excellent host, and her insights, combined with the detectives' probing investigations, create a series that every true crime fan should watch. The show is balanced, thorough, and filled with gripping plot lines that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Bloodline Detectives is a series that ran for 4 seasons (79 episodes) between April 23, 2020 and on IMDb Freedive

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Murder in Marietta
20. Murder in Marietta
April 1, 2024
In Georgia in 1972, 9-year-old Debbie Randall vanishes when walking home. 16 days later, her body is discovered. In 2016, a cold case team employs cutting-edge forensic techniques to find this child killer once and for all.
The Sadistic Killer
19. The Sadistic Killer
April 1, 2024
In 1983 in Redford, Michigan, Christina Castiglione's body is discovered in a remote area. Four decades later, a groundbreaking DNA science technique links the crime to a man with a record of sexual deviancy and attempted abduction.
Carrie's Courage
18. Carrie's Courage
April 1, 2024
In 1985, a young woman is awoken by an intruder who sexually assaults her at gunpoint in her own condo. The determination of the survivor will lead her on a decades-long journey to justice through a revolutionary forensic science technique.
Murder in Apartment 101
17. Murder in Apartment 101
April 1, 2024
In Willoughby, Ohio, Mark Madger comes home to find his wife Nadine lying in a pool of her own blood, stabbed to death. Four decades later, cutting-edge DNA science provides answers the Madger family have been waiting a lifetime for.
Justice Delayed
16. Justice Delayed
April 1, 2024
In 1972 Washington, 20-year-old Jody Loomis is discovered covered in blood by the roadside. She is brought to the hospital where she passes away from a bullet wound. It'll take over forty years for science to reveal her killer.
The Mississippi Rapist
15. The Mississippi Rapist
April 1, 2024
In 1990 Mississippi, a woman is kidnapped and raped at knifepoint. Police are unable to identify the perpetrator. It'll take forward-thinking investigators, state-of-the-art science and brave survivors to put this man behind bars.
Double Homicide in the OC
14. Double Homicide in the OC
April 1, 2024
A young woman is found beaten, raped and strangled in Garden Grove, California in 1987. Two years pass until a woman in a neighboring jurisdiction meets the same fate. It will take years before forensics and police identify this serial killer.
The Three Rivers Killer
13. The Three Rivers Killer
April 1, 2024
In Three Rivers, Michigan, a man comes home to find his fianc
Mommy Has Been Murdered
12. Mommy Has Been Murdered
April 1, 2024
In 1988, a 2-year-old is discovered walking around an apartment alone in Santee, San Diego. His mother lies dead in a nearby bedroom. 34 years later, investigative genetic genealogy finally names the man who killed Diane Dahn.
The Phoenix Canal Killer
11. The Phoenix Canal Killer
April 1, 2024
In 1992, the decapitated body of a young woman is discovered near the Arizona Canal in Phoenix. Ten months later, another body
Stabbing in Sacramento
10. Stabbing in Sacramento
April 1, 2024
40 years after the sexual assault and murder of 20-year-old Robin Brooks in Sacramento, California, determined cold case detectives collaborate with scientists using revolutionary forensic techniques to identify her killer and put him behind bars.
The South Lake Tahoe Strangler
9. The South Lake Tahoe Strangler
April 1, 2024
Sierra Nevada, 1977. Horseback riders discover a woman's body discarded amongst the scenery. Two years later, another woman's body is found nearby. In 2017, investigative genetic genealogy is used as a weapon against the South Tahoe Strangler.
The Murder of Little Marise
8. The Murder of Little Marise
April 1, 2024
In 1964 Hazleton, Pennsylvania, the brutalized body of 9-year-old Marise Chiverella is discovered after she disappears walking to school. Half a century later, a teen prodigy in investigative genetic genealogy helps detectives solve this crime.
The Huntington Beach Body
7. The Huntington Beach Body
April 1, 2024
Huntington Beach, 1968. Boys on their way to school discover the brutalized body of a young woman in an oil field. Police are unable to identify her or her killer. It will take 52 years before DNA science is able to solve this double mystery.
Murder by I-59
6. Murder by I-59
April 1, 2025
When the unidentified remains of a young woman are discovered on the side of the highway in Dade County, Georgia in 1988, a thirty-year-long investigation ensues to identify the victim and her killer.
The Court Reporter Murder
5. The Court Reporter Murder
April 1, 2024
Sacramento, October 1970. Nancy Bennallack is found in her apartment stabbed to death. Police try in vain to solve the case, but it would take over 50 years and major advancements in forensic science to finally get the answers.
The Mammoth Lakes Murder
4. The Mammoth Lakes Murder
April 1, 2024
In 2003, a man walking in the Sierra Nevada mountains finds a human skull. In nearby Mammoth Lakes, a family is reeling after a young mother mysteriously skips town. It'll take revolutionary science to piece this puzzle together - 20 years later.
Murder on Elm Street
3. Murder on Elm Street
April 1, 2024
In 1987 New Mexico, the body of 38-year-old Donna Hyatt is discovered by her daughter. Two empty glasses of cola suggest she had company the night before. It will take another 36 years before investigative genetic genealogy solves this case.
Horror by the Roadside
2. Horror by the Roadside
April 1, 2024
In the summer of 1976, the body of 16-year-old Carol Sue Klaber is found in a roadside ditch in Kentucky: she has been beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled. Fast forward to 2022, cutting-edge DNA science is employed to finally name the killer.
The NorCal Rapist
1. The NorCal Rapist
April 1, 2024
The first of at least ten violent sexual assaults in NorCal by the same man occurs in Sacramento in 1991. Almost 20 years later, groundbreaking investigative genetic genealogy finally puts this monster behind bars.
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Where to Watch Bloodline Detectives
Bloodline Detectives is available for streaming on the IMDb Freedive website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Bloodline Detectives on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, FuboTV, Crackle, Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Peacock and Plex.
  • Premiere Date
    April 23, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (116)