Bloodline Detectives

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  • TV-14
  • 2020
  • 5 Seasons
  • 6.7  (115)

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 5 seasons (100 episodes) between April 23, 2020 and on IMDb Freedive

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Seasons
Brutality in Brownwood
20. Brutality in Brownwood
April 20, 2025
When a beloved young woman is brutally murdered and left in an abandoned house in Brown County, Texas, investigative genetic genealogy could be the key to finding the perpetrator.
The Ramsey Street Rapist
19. The Ramsey Street Rapist
April 20, 2025
A string of rapes in the mid-2000s shrouds the community of Fayetteville, North Carolina in fear. Years later, a forensic DNA technique brings the twisted perpetrator to justice.
Murder on Edgewater Creek Bridge
18. Murder on Edgewater Creek Bridge
April 20, 2025
Can the groundbreaking tool of investigative genetic genealogy solve the tragic 1993 murder of Melissa Lee, which leaves detectives baffled in Bothell, Washington?
A Murder in Lexington
17. A Murder in Lexington
April 20, 2025
In 1987, when mother of two Mary Davis is found murdered in Lexington, North Carolina, a decades-long investigation begins. Cutting-edge forensics provide long-awaited answers.
Murder in Green Bay
16. Murder in Green Bay
April 20, 2025
In 1986, detectives are stumped while trying to solve the murder of a 22-year-old mother in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Decades later, will investigative genetic genealogy finally have the answer?
Finding Suzanne
15. Finding Suzanne
April 20, 2025
A woman's skeletal remains are found in Okaloosa County in 1994, sparking a years-long search for her identity and killer - until a new forensic tool provides answers.
Downtown After Dark
14. Downtown After Dark
April 20, 2025
Ventura police struggle to find the murderer of 42-year-old mother Danielle Clause in 1991. Three decades later, will family trees and a new forensic science finally give them answers?
Home Invasion Homicide
13. Home Invasion Homicide
April 20, 2025
In 1986, when Barbara Carr is murdered during a home invasion in Texas, her husband oddly escapes unharmed. Could a new forensic technique connect Barbara's murder to an unexpected suspect?
Terror in Texas
12. Terror in Texas
April 20, 2025
In 1983, the Seabrook, Texas community is shaken when 20-year-old waitress Susan Eads is found murdered. Decades later, can modern forensic techniques finally find the perpetrator?
The Thumb Butte Trail Murder
11. The Thumb Butte Trail Murder
April 20, 2025
Thirty years after college student Cathy Sposito is brutally killed on a hiking trail in Prescott, Arizona, can a groundbreaking forensic tool finally identify her killer?
The Schoolteacher Murder
10. The Schoolteacher Murder
April 20, 2025
In 1995 Texas, the parents of Mary Catherine Edwards find her brutalized body in her bathroom. The killer evades justice - until forensic science catches up with him.
The Imposter Rapist
9. The Imposter Rapist
April 20, 2025
In 1991, an intruder sexually assaults a woman in her own home in Chandler, Arizona. The case goes unsolved for decades until revolutionary science connects the dots.
A Killing in Kansas
8. A Killing in Kansas
April 20, 2025
In 1989, 20-year-old Krista Martin is murdered by an intruder in Wichita, Kansas. After a 40-year investigation, will investigative genetic genealogy provide answers for her family?
The Runaway Murder
7. The Runaway Murder
April 20, 2025
In 1978, the body of teen Krisann Baxter is found in Spokane, Washington. The case troubles investigators for over 40 years, but now a forensic technique may solve the mystery.
Terror in Garden Grove
6. Terror in Garden Grove
April 20, 2025
The murder of 19-year-old Janet Stallcup in Orange County in 1976 stumps police for decades until cutting-edge technology links it to two other cases and blows the case wide open.
Strangled in the Sand
5. Strangled in the Sand
April 20, 2025
When Clare Holman is murdered in 1994, her case quickly goes cold, and many assume it will stay that way. But twenty years later, new technology finally provides answers.
The McClintock Park Murders
4. The McClintock Park Murders
April 20, 2025
In 1976 Wisconsin, 25-year-old David Schuldes and 24-year-old Ellen Matheys are murdered in a park. The case goes cold until 2015 when advancements in DNA science reignite the investigation.
The Bookstore Murder
3. The Bookstore Murder
April 20, 2025
In 2010, Sherry Black is found stabbed to death in her bookstore in Salt Lake City, Utah. Police fail to identify her killer until advancements in DNA science reignite the case.
Evil Angel
2. Evil Angel
April 20, 2025
While jogging along a scenic canal, a young woman is brutally attacked and raped by a stranger. Police use groundbreaking genetic genealogy to identify the perpetrator.
The Body in the Blanket
1. The Body in the Blanket
April 20, 2025
In 1996 Michigan, a body is found discarded on the side of the road, wrapped in a blanket. The victim is young mother Sharon Hammack. Can new technology solve this cold case?
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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 Free and Plex.
  • Premiere Date
    April 23, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (115)
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