Plot Synopsis

THE REAL MURDERS OF ATLANTA is a one-hour docuseries that portrays cases of homicide that highlight the boundaries between gentrified Southern dynasties, hip hop hustlers, and the flashy nouveau riche of this metropolitan mecca of music, entertainment and tech. Told by the investigators, witnesses, reporters and loved ones who have direct connections to the cases, each one-hour story brings Atlanta's hustle and deadly decadence into sharp focus. It's the dark side of the New South, where deadly battles for status and affluence emerge between those who are willing to kill for the good life and those willing to kill to keep it. Cases include:

"Blunt Instrument" (Sunday, January 16, 2022): When a tech mogul is found bludgeoned to death in his lavish Roswell bedroom, detectives quickly compile a long list of potential suspects. Police ultimately zero in on one scorned lover who wouldn't take no for an answer.

"Blood Feud" (Sunday, January 23, 2022): Atlanta's thriving hip hop scene is stunned when up-and-coming rapper Lil' Phat is executed in broad daylight. The case takes detectives into a world of mobsters and kingpins where the victim's lyrics may have foretold his demise.

"A Deadly Union" (Sunday, January 30, 2022): The grisly double-murder of two Lockheed employees stuns their families and leaves investigators baffled. As the case languishes for years, investigators are unable to make an arrest until the prime suspect kills again.

"Final Judgment" (Sunday, February 6, 2022): When a prominent Atlanta judge is shot dead in her upscale home, detectives must figure out if the killing was payback from any criminals she had put behind bars, or if someone close had a personal score to settle.



The sophomore season of THE REAL MURDERS OF ATLANTA debuted on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 9pm ET/PT on Oxygen. The new season focuses on those with a direct connection to the cases, including the investigators, witnesses, journalists and loved ones of the victims. Each episode features a story unique to Atlanta, where the convergence of the technology, entertainment and music industries have brought fame and wealth to the forefront sometimes followed by very deadly consequences. The murders of Darius Bottoms, a member of one of Atlanta's most prominent families; Jia Yann "James" Chao, a successful IBM programmer; and Terry Porter, a conscientious man who dedicated his life to helping the elderly, are among the cases that give a fresh perspective to this season. Episodes include:

"West End Nightmare" (Friday, March 17, 2023): When a hero of Atlanta's West End is executed in front of his home, detectives must find the killer with no evidence and no witnesses. The killer is finally brought to justice and the community is in disbelief when he's identified.

"Deadly Election" (Friday, March 24, 2023): The newly elected Dekalb County sheriff is murdered just days before taking office. When the task force digs into who would kill such a decorated public figure, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that shakes Atlanta law enforcement to its core.

"Terror in East Point" (Friday, March 31, 2023): A serial shooter terrorizes the quiet Atlanta suburb of East Point, leaving a trail of bodies and cryptic notes in his wake. With five shootings and counting, investigators race against the clock to find the killer before he strikes again.

"Crime of Fashion" (Friday, April 7, 2023): When a rising star in Atlanta's fashion scene is murdered, detectives must determine if the shooting is related to a business deal gone bad or is it a personal vendetta? The team cracks the case and are shocked when they discover the mastermind.
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Season 3 of THE REAL MURDERS OF ATLANTA premiered on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT on Oxygen. Each episode this season explores cases that have shaken the Altana community involving local celebrities, suburban residents, and heartbroken families. Episodes include:

"Death Outside the Ring" (Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9pm): When world champion boxer Vernon Forrest is gunned down in cold blood, all hands are on deck to bring justice for the fallen Atlanta icon. APD detectives must figure out if this shooting was random or a result of the victim's celebrity status.

"Death in Powder Springs" (Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9pm): After a 23-year-old suburban Atlanta mother is shot and left for dead in front of her infant daughter, investigators unravel a complicated scheme involving someone close to the victim, shocking the Powder Springs community.

"Voice from the Grave" (Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 9pm): A retired Delta employee is found stabbed dozens of times in her picturesque suburban home, stunning the Atlanta area. As detectives search for clues, they discover a note the victim left just before she died that leads them to her killer.

"A Mother Murdered" (Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9pm): Twin daughters find their mother stabbed to death in their quaint suburban home, and the pressure for detectives to deliver justice is on. But when the shocking truth behind the murder comes out, the Atlanta community is left stunned and heartbroken.

"Murder at the Mall" (Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9pm): After a naval reservist is gunned down in her car outside an Atlanta mall, detectives pour over video footage, phone records and forensic evidence, only to discover that the DNA sample found at the crime scene creates an unforeseen twist in the case.

"Twice as Deadly" (Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9pm): A young mother in the quiet Atlanta hamlet of Buford is found shot to death in what detectives deem to be a staged suicide; as investigators search for leads, they uncover an eerily similar death linked to someone with close ties to both victims.

"Dead End" (Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 9pm): The police discover a body wrapped in duct tape on church grounds in the posh neighborhood of Buckhead, Atlanta; detectives must untangle a web of romance, jealousy and deceit to uncover who killed a beloved father of two.

"Homicide on the Ranch" (Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 9pm): When an Atlanta-area horse trainer abruptly vanishes from his ranch, police search for the missing father-to-be, ultimately discovering a salacious secret where untamed passions may have led to the victim's untimely demise.

"American Nightmare" (Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 9pm): An African immigrant is found tortured and murdered in his West End home; Atlanta detectives uncover a string of violent crimes tied to a terrifying criminal syndicate that the team must take down to restore peace to the Big Peach.

"Killer in the Community" (Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9pm): An Atlanta civil rights icon is shot dead in his front yard and police must determine if his high-profile stature may have made him a target; as detectives race to find the killer, the pressure is on to bring justice to this fallen hero.