Freeform has announced Somebody Knows Something, a new true crime docuseries hosted by Kara Robinson Chamberlain, premiering this month. The first two episodes debut back-to-back before the series shifts to weekly installments, with episodes streaming the next day on Hulu.
According to the official description, the series “follows true crime influencer Kara Chamberlain as she investigates unsolved murders and missing persons cases that have stumped law enforcement and haunted internet sleuths for decades,” working alongside families, law enforcement and the true crime online community. Each episode concludes with a direct appeal to viewers for tips. The series is produced by Ample Entertainment for ABC News Studios.
What cases does ‘Somebody Knows Something’ cover?
“The Baby in the Yellow Blanket” (Aug. 10) — According to the official description, “five-month-old Sabrina Aisenberg vanished from her crib in her home near Tampa, Florida. The disappearance tapped into every parent’s worst fears and captivated the nation’s attention. The investigation quickly zeroed in on Sabrina’s parents. But could Sabrina have been kidnapped? And is she still alive today?”
“Lost In the Night” (Aug. 10) — “A promising Colorado teen who dreamed of becoming a nurse disappears in the middle of the night. Police initially deem Lashaya a runaway, but evidence points to foul play. Was she forced into sex trafficking? Does her ex-boyfriend know more than he told investigators?”
“Disappeared in the Desert” (Aug. 17) — “Thirty-year-old Steven Koecher abandoned his car in a Nevada cul-de-sac nearly two hours from his Utah home. As a devout Mormon, Steven’s unexplained proximity to Las Vegas and a series of mysterious road trips point to unexpected secrets.”
“Lost at Sea” (Aug. 24) — “A 26-year-old Army veteran vanishes from a Carnival cruise while celebrating his father’s 60th birthday over Labor Day weekend. Despite a 3,300-mile Coast Guard search, no trace of him is ever found, leaving his family without answers.”
“Lost at the Science Fair” (Aug. 31) — “Second grader Kyron Horman goes missing from his Portland area school. Investigators initially focus on Kyron’s stepmother after uncovering an alleged murder-for-hire plot, but she has consistently denied any involvement and was never charged.”
“Garage Sale Murder” (Sept. 7) — “Liz Barraza, a 29-year-old Texas woman and a devoted member of a ‘Star Wars’ costuming fan group, is shot four times while setting up a garage sale outside her home. A figure in disguise is captured on her doorbell’s camera carrying out the brazen daylight attack.”
“Vanished on Loop Road” (Sept. 14) — “Accomplished distance runner Amy Wroe Bechtel disappeared while jogging in the Wyoming mountains, drawing the largest search in the state’s history. Police chase down leads involving various area men, including a convicted serial killer.”
“Secrets in the Swamp” (Sept. 14) — “Brandy Hall, a 32-year-old mother of two and a career firefighter, vanishes after leaving the Malabar Fire Station. Days later, her truck is found submerged in a Palm Bay pond with blood inside, but Brandy is nowhere to be found.”
When does ‘Somebody Knows Something’ premiere?
Somebody Knows Something premieres Aug. 10 at 9 p.m. ET on Freeform with two back-to-back episodes, with new episodes airing weekly and streaming the next day on Hulu.
Watch the trailer below:
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