The True Story Season 2, Episode 1: The Boston Strangler

Bermuda Triangle

This episode investigates the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, reviewing famous disappearances and examining the evidence behind the many theories associated with the mysterious region.

45 min

Pirates Of The Caribbean

The truth behind the swashbuckling pirate Blackbeard and revealing the real pirate ship and tales that inspired the action in the series of films starring Johnny Depp.

45 min

Blood Diamonds

This episode examines the history of blood diamonds, exploring how the diamond trade has fueled armed conflicts and human suffering in different parts of the world.

45 min

Jonestown Cult Suicides

This episode investigates the events that led to the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, examining the rise of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the mass deaths in Guyana.

45 min

The Philosopher's Stone

This episode explores the legend of the Philosopher's Stone, examining its role in alchemy, mythology, and the centuries-long search for a substance believed to transform metals and grant eternal life.

45 min

Olympic Massacre

This episode revisits the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, examining the attack on the Israeli team, the hostage crisis, and its lasting impact on international security and the Olympic Games.

45 min

The Anastasia Mystery

This episode examines the enduring mystery surrounding Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, exploring the claims that she survived the execution of the Russian imperial family and the evidence behind those claims.

45 min

Frankenstein

Casino

This episode examines the true events that inspired the film Casino, exploring organized crime's influence on Las Vegas casinos and the people whose lives formed the basis of the story.

45 min

The Exorcist

This episode investigates the real-life events and reported cases that inspired The Exorcist, exploring the history of exorcism and the origins of one of the most famous horror stories ever told.

45 min

Amelia Earhart Conspiracy

This episode examines the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her 1937 around-the-world flight, exploring the available evidence and the various theories surrounding one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries.

45 min