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How It Really Happened
How It Really Happened

How It Really Happened

—Wondering how the events really happened, HLN's original series revisits and reveals new answers to notorious crimes, mysteries, trials, and celebrity tragedies. The premiere delves into the sensational trial of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, including the shocking motive for the brutal murders of their wealthy parents. From there, episodes dissect new clues and re-examine conspiracy theories connected to, among others, the John F. Kennedy Jr. plane crash, the deaths of music royalty Prince, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, and the FBI's investigation of "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski. Included are fresh accounts from witnesses who speak publicly about the cases for the first time. Actor Jesse L. Martin hosts.
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Season 111 of 17 Episodes

  • Experts shed light on the shocking motive that prompted the Menendez brothers to murder their own parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez.

  • In a sensational, televised trial, Erik and Lyle Menendez were found guilty of murdering their parents; a shocking motive was behind the brothers' actions.

  • 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.

  • 'How it Really Happened' uncovers Prince's secret struggles from his earlier years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.

  • New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession who may be a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.

  • Uncovering how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.

  • New details emerge surrounding singer Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.

  • The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer, who managed to evade police scrutiny for years.

  • Ted Kaczynski's brother, the man who ultimately turned him in to the authorities, discusses the hunt that led to the capture of the Unabomber.

  • Bizarre drawings and puzzling clues found in Heath Ledger's apartment could possibly give clues whether his portrayal as The Joker impacted his life.

  • DC Madam, Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose names on her client list and was found hanging on her mother's property.
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Wondering how the events really happened, HLN's original series revisits and reveals new answers to notorious crimes, mysteries, trials, and celebrity tragedies. The premiere delves into the sensational trial of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez, including the shocking motive for the brutal murders of their wealthy parents. From there, episodes dissect new clues and re-examine conspiracy theories connected to, among others, the John F. Kennedy Jr. plane crash, the deaths of music royalty Prince, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, and the FBI's investigation of "Unabomber" Ted Kaczynski. Included are fresh accounts from witnesses who speak publicly about the cases for the first time. Actor Jesse L. Martin hosts.

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