#TextMeWhenYouGetHome
#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard. The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone. In this gripping, true-crime documentary series, each episode follows the case of an innocent woman who has been abducted, harmed or even killed while she was out by herself. Emotional interviews by loved ones drive these stories; accompanied by stylistic recreations, actual texts, phone records and other digital breadcrumbs that authorities used to solve the case. Keeping the mystery alive is the question of which suspect was the actual perpetrator, as all suspects are explored until the actual perpetrator is caught. In several episodes, survivors of these harrowing sagas will be revealed to tell their own story, in their words.
- 2022-2023
- 2 seasons
- Lifetime Television
- Suspense
- TV-14
#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard. The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone. In this gripping, true-crime documentary series, each episode follows the case of an innocent woman who has been abducted, harmed or even killed while she was out by herself. Emotional interviews by loved ones drive these stories; accompanied by stylistic recreations, actual texts, phone records and other digital breadcrumbs that authorities used to solve the case. Keeping the mystery alive is the question of which suspect was the actual perpetrator, as all suspects are explored until the actual perpetrator is caught. In several episodes, survivors of these harrowing sagas will be revealed to tell their own story, in their words.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
Miya Marcano
Mon, Aug 7, 2023 41 mins
October 2, 2021: Miya Marcano, age 19, was found dead in a wooded area near the Tymber Skan apartment complex in Orlando, Florida. She was found bound at her hands and feet with duct tape. Marcano, a student at Valencia College, had been missing for over a week. Law enforcement detectives work the case.
Episode 2
Madison Nygard
Mon, Aug 7, 2023 40 mins
Those closest to 16-year-old Madison Nygard share the agonizing details around the beautiful girl's terrifying abduction as she walked home from a party. Madison's mother, friends and law enforcement authorities explain how Madison's brutal attack would ultimately uncover clues to help solve the crime.
Episode 3
JaRay Wilson
Mon, Aug 14, 2023 41 mins
JaRay Wilson texted her mother just minutes before she vanished. Law enforcement personnel, the teen's friends, family and community searched for answers for over a year. Someone from JaRay's inner circle later surfaced with shocking details.
Episode 4
Kamyrn Johnson
Mon, Aug 14, 2023 41 mins
Nine-year-old Kamyrn Johnson (aka Kamryn Johnson) is supposed to be at gymnastics class when her mother, Sheraton, receives a frantic phone call telling her that her daughter is being held captive for ransom. Kamyrn's parents recount the frightening threats the alleged abductor made.
Episode 5
Jalajhia Finklea
Mon, Aug 14, 2023 38 mins
The missing and murder rates of Indigenous women are disproportionately higher than any other group, so when beautiful Jalajhia Finklea vanishes the day before her 18th birthday, her Wampanoag tribe members immediately take action to find her.
Episode 6
Kelsey Smith
Mon, Aug 21, 2023 41 mins
Overland Park, Kansas; June 2, 2007: Kelsey Smith has gone to a large department store to run a few errands. Kelsey is a responsible girl who usually responds quickly to her cell phone text messages. But when there were no responses from her, Kelsey's family knew that something was very wrong.
Episode 7
Nia Wilson
Mon, Aug 21, 2023 39 mins
Nia Wilson and her two sisters decide to take public transportation back home to Oakland, California. Just minutes after texting their father, the sisters are brutally targeted at a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train station. The knife attack sparks a search for the perpetrator.
Episode 8
Ashley Kline
Mon, Aug 28, 2023 41 mins
Residents of small-town Robesonia, Pennsylvania were stunned when 23-year-old Ashley Kline went missing on New Year's Eve. Her body was found by hikers on January 12, 2014, two weeks after she was reported missing. The gruesome truth rocked the community. In the end, Ryan Schannauer, age 20, and Adam Lynch, age 21 were convicted and sentenced for her murder.
Episode 9
Carla Stefaniak
Mon, Aug 28, 2023 41 mins
In 2018, travel blogger Carla Stefaniak, a Venezuelan-American, travels to the Central America state of Costa Rica to celebrate her 36th birthday. However, when she is scheduled to arrive back home in Miami, Florida, her awaiting loved ones realize she never got on the plane. Carla's friends and family recount the search to find her. In the end, her killer is caught. Bismarck Espinoza Martínez, of Nicaragua, was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Episode 10
Molly Jane Matheson
Mon, Sep 4, 2023 41 mins
When 22-year-old Molly Jane Matheson doesn't show up for work, her mother, Tracy, drives to her Fort Worth, Texas, apartment to check on her; Tracy's grim discovery uncovers a string of related crimes that inspire Molly's family to fight for change.
Episode 11
Deanna Cook
Mon, Sep 11, 2023 39 mins
Deanna Cook, a mother of two, regularly speaks with her mother by phone, making it especially alarming when she unexpectedly misses their daily call. Concerned that Deanna may be in danger, her family attempts to reach her through text messages and repeated phone calls, but receives no response. Their fears are intensified by the possibility that a man who had reportedly been stalking Deanna may be involved in her disappearance. As their anxiety grows, family members contact emergency services and request assistance, hoping that authorities will intervene before it is too late. However, their attempts to obtain help are met with a response that leaves them increasingly frustrated and frightened. With their concerns unresolved, Deanna's loved ones are ultimately forced to make a shocking and heartbreaking discovery themselves. Through emotional interviews and a reconstruction of the events surrounding her disappearance, the episode examines the family's desperate efforts to find Deanna and the troubling circumstances surrounding the emergency response. The documentary raises important questions about how reports of potential danger are handled, particularly when a person may already be facing threats or harassment. Deanna's story becomes a devastating account of loss, unanswered warnings, and a family's struggle to obtain help when it matters most.
Episode 12
Carolina Vargas
Mon, Sep 11, 2023 41 mins
Carolina Vargas, a 26-year-old rideshare driver, is going about her work when she picks up a seemingly friendly stranger and takes him to his hotel. The passenger appears pleasant and trustworthy, so when the opportunity arises to give him another ride, Carolina agrees without anticipating the danger ahead. What begins as an ordinary interaction between a driver and her passenger soon takes a terrifying turn, leaving Carolina in a situation where she must fight for her life. Through interviews, personal accounts, and dramatic reconstructions, the episode explores the circumstances surrounding the encounter and the frightening ordeal that follows. As the story unfolds, the documentary focuses on Carolina's vulnerability, the sudden escalation of danger, and the determination required to survive an unexpected attack. Her experience also raises broader questions about the safety of rideshare drivers, whose work regularly places them in close contact with unfamiliar passengers. By examining how an apparently harmless journey becomes a life-threatening situation, the episode highlights the unpredictable nature of violent crime and the lasting emotional consequences for those who experience it. Carolina's story serves as a powerful account of survival and a reminder that trust can sometimes be exploited in the most ordinary circumstances.
Episode 13
Alexis Murphy
Mon, Sep 18, 2023 39 mins
Virginia, 2013: Rising social media influencer Alexis Murphy, age 17, was on her way to a hair appointment, but never arrived. Her worried loved-ones knew that something was wrong. When law enforcement detectives review gas station surveillance videos, something truly bizarre is revealed and there is a crack in the case. Evidence was recovered from a vehicle and camper belonging to 48-year-old Randy Taylor.
