Murder Calls

The true stories behind terrifying 911 calls.
The Slender Man
S3 E2

When a young woman is shot dead in front of her son, horrified witnesses call 911 and describe the shooter as a slender man who disappeared into nearby trees; though clues are scarce, investigators finally uncover the killer's shocking identity.

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
S3 E3

A woman calls 911 to say she's found her son unconscious in his home; when police arrive, they realize he's dead; the victim's hands are bound, and he's been strangled; at first, it seems like a burglary gone bad, but police soon discover otherwise.

Hearts of Darkness
S3 E5

A dying man calls 911 to say he's been shot in the heart and his son has been shot dead; after the shooter escapes into the night, the detectives must navigate a complex group of suspects to uncover a tangled web of rage and revenge.

The Devil's Voice
S3 E6

Two girls disappear from neighboring counties, and they are later found murdered; one family receives multiple taunting calls from the killer; investigators work to track him down and succeed after discovering a clue delivered by the killer himself.

Deadlift
S3 E7

A terrified neighbor calls 911 after witnessing a young mother being gunned down in her driveway; police work to uncover a complex conspiracy that ripped the loving mother from her three children, just to keep dark secrets hidden.

Torched Heart
S3 E10

A frantic woman calls 911 saying an intruder just entered her home and shot her husband; when a local fire chief dies from his injuries, first responders work tirelessly to find out who killed one of their own.

Last Call
S3 E11

A traumatized man calls 911 after seeing his friend shot and killed right before his eyes; with a surprisingly long list of suspects, investigators must sort through layers of lies, jealousy and mistrust to uncover the shooter.

Under Siege
S3 E12

After a doctor is shot at his ranch during a chaotic assault, investigators follow a trail of vehicles, surveillance footage and telephone records to discover a plan hatched by a band of brothers.

Tears for My Mother
S2 E1

A man calls 911 claiming he found his ex-girlfriend dead, but his behavior on the call leads police to wonder if he could be involved; investigators gather evidence to convict a killer whose unchecked rage left a young son motherless.

Silent Witness
S2 E4

A panicked woman calls 911 to say a stranger forced his way into her home and shot her boyfriend in front of their children; detectives untangle a twisted web of jealousy to find out who killed this young father and why.

Lost Angel
S2 E5

Two distraught women call 911 when they discover their sister brutally murdered; soon, detectives uncover a stunning surprise and struggle to find a killer whose self-hatred drove him to commit the ultimate crime in a precedent-setting case.

Shadow of Death
S2 E9

Calling 911, a woman whispers that intruders broke into her home, bound her and her son and attacked her husband; police arrive to find the husband dead and the killers gone; investigators struggle to expose the twisted mastermind behind the crime.

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
S1 E1

Calling 911, a young father gasps that he has accidentally shot himself while working on a farm; the police hear a second shot on the line while racing to find him.

Down by the River
S1 E3

A terrified woman tries to give police clues in a harrowing call, then police find her body in the river, and they discover a stomach-churning truth about a killer who's been a predator for years.

The Dark Horse
S1 E4

A woman returns home to find her husband unconscious and bleeding on the floor of their horse barn; a 911 operator coaches her through CPR, but it's too late, and police later use the call itself to find clues to a plot to kill a beloved father.

Death at the Door
S1 E5

Calling 911, a former police officer struggles to explain he's been shot multiple times and his girlfriend has been abducted.

Hanging by a Thread
S1 E6

A man finds his wife with a cord around her neck and makes a heartbreaking 911 call, pleading for someone to save his beloved; then this story of love and loss is complicated by a missing phone, crime scene clues and a mystery man.