How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin
HLN dives into the deepest, darkest, gruesome mysteries and murders of the past. What really happened and how did it all play out?
- 2016-2024
- 8 seasons
- HLN
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-PG
HLN dives into the deepest, darkest, gruesome mysteries and murders of the past. What really happened and how did it all play out?
Season 1 Episode Guide
17 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills (Part 1)
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
An examination of why Erik and Lyle Menendez may have murdered their wealthy parents in 1989.
Episode 2
The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills (Part 2)
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Lyle Menendez speaks from behind bars to Chris Cuomo, more than 25 years after he and his brother Erik were convicted of first degree murder.
Episode 3
The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories (Part 1)
Fri, Feb 3, 2017
New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.
Episode 4
Prince: The End
Fri, Feb 10, 2017
An examination of the secret struggles Prince faced, from his early years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.
Episode 5
The Life and Death of Anna Nicole Smith
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
Uncovering how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.
Episode 6
The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories (Part 2)
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.
Episode 7
The Death of Michael Jackson (Part 1)
Fri, Feb 24, 2017
A look into revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death and an investigation into the claims that Jackson took his own life.
Episode 8
The Death of Michael Jackson (Part 2)
Fri, Feb 24, 2017
Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death and an investigation into the claims that Jackson took his own life.
Episode 9
Who Killed JonBenét? (Part 1)
Fri, Mar 3, 2017
Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet, including the Ramsey's maid, and the man who portrayed Santa Claus at a holiday party, only days before JonBenet was found murdered.
Episode 10
Who Killed JonBenét? (Part 2)
Fri, Mar 3, 2017
The aftermath of the investigation into the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
Episode 11
JFK Jr.'s Tragic Final Flight (Part 1)
Fri, Mar 10, 2017
Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.
Episode 12
JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight (Part 2)
Fri, Mar 10, 2017
Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.
Episode 13
The Final Days of Whitney Houston
Fri, Mar 24, 2017
A look at new details surrounding Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.
Episode 14
The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer
Fri, Mar 31, 2017
The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer, who managed to evade police scrutiny for years.
Episode 15
Capturing the Unabomber
Fri, Apr 7, 2017
David Kaczynski, the brother of convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, discusses the hunt that led to the capture of his infamous sibling.
Episode 16
What Killed Heath Ledger?
Fri, Apr 14, 2017
Heath Ledger's death is examined.
Episode 17
DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much
Fri, Apr 28, 2017
"DC Madam" Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose names on her client list and was found hanging on her mother's property.
