On February 1st at 10:30 pm, AMC CRIME premieres “Buried in the Baskyard” a series that explores disturbing cases of real homicides in which the culprits tried to bury the remains of their victims.
Each episode delves into a stunning police investigation, giving a vivid picture of the crime and its aftermath through first-hand testimonies from law enforcement officials and those closest to the victims.
This gripping suspense series, comprised of 60-minute episodes, reveals the secret motivations and fatal impulses that led to such sinister burials held in backyards, woods, or beaches. They may seem like innocent locations, but sometimes they can be the hideout for a deadly crime.
SYNOPSIS:
Episode 1: Buried in Cash (Feb 1, 10:30 pm)
The luckiest moment in a man’s life gives way to a dark mystery when he disappears after winning a multi-million lottery. Has the pressure of sudden wealth driven him to seek privacy, or is there a more sinister reason why no one can find him?
Episode 2: The Bones on Party Hill (Feb 1, 11:15 pm)
A small rural town is rocked when a popular maid at the town’s favorite tavern disappears into the night. Neighbors in the once tight-knit community look at each other suspiciously, unaware that the answers may lie beneath the rolling Nebraska Sandhills.
Episode 3: Underneath the Sunset (Feb 8, 10:30 pm)
When the popular owner of a boutique motel on a Florida island paradise disappears amidst signs of crime, the deadly secrets of a quaint beach town slowly emerge through the pristine white sands.
Episode 4: Wandering on Water (February 8, 11:15 pm)
When the body of a successful lawyer is found buried in a canal in South Florida, detectives use innovative technology to follow the gruesome steps taken by a ruthless killer.
Episode 5: Deeply Frozen (Feb 15, 10:30 pm)
A businessman simulates an unlikely friendship with a group of bad-looking skaters. But when he disappears and signs point to foul play, the police wonder if he really is a friend – or a target.
Episode 6: A Cowboy’s Last Ride (Feb 15, 11:15 pm)
A cowboy is more comfortable with horses than people who disappear into the desert after crossing paths with a group of California ranchers who believe he’s tricked them. The police have to determine if he left off into the sunset or if it was a fatal vendetta.
Episode 7: Roadside Secrets (Feb 22, 10:30 pm)
A California mother of three goes missing and her car is found on the side of a secluded road with a suspiciously flat tire. The case is shelved for years until a new detective picks it up, determined to find answers.
Episode 8: Secrets of the Hollywood Hills (February 22, 11:15 pm)
A night of fun on Hollywood’s famous Sunset Strip turns into a desperate search when a teenage girl doesn’t come home. The search for answers extends across the strange side of Los Angeles before the tragic truth is discovered in the Hollywood Hills.
Premiere date: WEDNESDAY 1
Time: 22:30
Original title: BURIED IN THE BACKYARD
Year of Production: 2022
Number of chapters / Duration: 8 x 60’
AMC CRIME
AMC Crime, produced by AMC Networks International Southern Europe, is a television channel dedicated to the investigation of real crimes that presents the best selection of police investigation and ‘true crime’ programs. Its programming is based on four pillars: investigation, criminal profiles, forensic science, and premium content based on the most mediatic cases. The channel is distributed on the main cable television platforms: MEO (114), NOS (113), and NOWO (25).
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