INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PRESS CONTACTS: Hayden Cox Allie Baker

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1 INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY PRESS CONTACTS: Hayden Cox Allie Baker PREMIERES ID PRIMETIME HIGHLIGHTS Weeks of July 9 & July 16 PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CRIMES OF FASHION New Series Premieres Monday, July 16 at 9/8c The adage if looks could kill takes on entirely unique meaning in the new series PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CRIMES OF FASHION, the latest partnership series between ID and leading multimedia brand, PEOPLE. Each episode of CRIMES OF FASHION explores high-end fashion icons and their couture crimes that captured headlines. In three hour-long episodes, tales of depravity, obsession and family betrayal in the fashion world all have a common thread -- cold-blooded murder. PEOPLE journalists have exclusive access behind the labels you know, going beyond the catwalk to reveal that fashion can sometimes prove fatal. Assassination of Maurizio Gucci premieres Monday, July 16 at 9/8c It s March 27, 1995 in Milan, Italy. Maurizio Gucci, grandson of Guccio Gucci and former head of the iconic fashion house, is strolling to his office with a renewed sense of optimism in his step. After years of turmoil in his life, Maurizio is looking towards new business ventures and has a new love in his life. Unbeknownst to him, a killer lies in wait. When the dust finally settles, the question isn't who wanted Maurizio dead it's who didn't. Killing of Linda Sobek premieres Monday, July 23 at 9/8c In November 16, 1995, 27-year-old Linda Sobek is living the Tinseltown life that few others can even dream of. She's blond, buxom, a former NFL cheerleader, and has nearly nine years of professional experience modeling. With an audition with a major television series later that day, she's well on her way to making it in an industry where few can. However, when she doesn't return from a modeling shoot in the Angeles National Forest, the troubling clues all point to a suspect and an industry with a dark history. ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN New Season Premieres Sunday, July 15 at 10/9c

2 ON THE CASE WITH PAULA ZAHN takes viewers on an exciting journey inside the most fascinating crime and mystery investigations. First person accounts, along with insight from experts are featured as each case reaches its dramatic conclusion. Notes from a Killer premieres Sunday, July 15 at 10/9c When a young girl disappears off a quiet suburban street, it marks the beginning of a terrifying game of cat and mouse between police and her abductor. Long Sought Truth premieres Sunday, July 22 at 10/9c Decades of investigation reveal the long-sought truth behind the terrifying abduction and murder of a young mother of 3. FINALES PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CULTS Season Finale Airs Monday, July 9 at 9/8c PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES: CULTS explores how destructive and terrifying cults can be to cult members and their families. Each of the six one-hour episodes dives deep inside a twisted American cult, building to that pivotal moment when blind worship turns violent and even deadly. From Jonestown to the Army of God, PEOPLE reporters are on the front lines, revealing the untold stories of power-crazed cult leaders using mind control, sex, and violence to manipulate and dominate followers. Each episode follows PEOPLE s trusted journalists as they doggedly investigate the evolution of these cults, expose their bizarre and brutal day-today rituals, and speak first-hand to survivors who narrowly escaped lives of misery to put their cult nightmares finally behind them. The Nuwaubian Nation of Moors premieres Monday, July 9 at 9/8c The followers of cult leader Dwight York come from all walks of life. Ruby joins the Nuwaubian Nation when looking for answers to life s big questions while Niki is brought in as a child. Both become disillusioned as they learn the truth about York. THE WONDERLAND MURDERS Season Finale Airs Tuesday, July 10 at 10/9c Set in the iconic Pacific Northwest and using recreations and interviews, THE WONDERLAND MURDERS focuses on a recurring team of dedicated Portland homicide investigators who delve into a series of mysterious, riveting and disturbing murder cases. She Never Saw It Coming premieres Tuesday, July 10 at 10/9c A young Iranian mom and wife lands the perfect job with a Portland insurance agency. But her charm and intellect make her the focus for several male co-workers. Corporate intrigue turns to cold-blooded murder when she's found dead, shot in the head. MURDER CALLS Season Finale Airs Thursday, July 19 at 9/8c Driven by haunting, real-life audio from and other recorded police calls, MURDER CALLS is true-crime storytelling taken to new heights. Every episode, investigators analyze harrowing calls, looking for the truth and unearthing clues to catch a killer.

3 Last Call premieres Thursday, July 12 at 9/8c A traumatized man calls after seeing his friend shot and killed right before his eyes. With a surprisingly long list of suspects, investigators must sort through layers of lies, jealousy, and mistrust until they finally uncover the shooter. Under Siege premieres Thursday, July 19 at 9/8c A woman calls 9-1-1, saying her husband is exchanging gunfire with intruders, and her toddler is outside with them. Police find the boy safe, though the husband is dead and a ranch hand injured. The search for suspects unearths a plot rooted in betrayal. PRIMAL INSTINCT Season Finale Airs Thursday, July 19 at 10/9c PRIMAL INSTINCT focuses on the dangerous duality of attraction, with tales of romantic encounters that change the course of lives. Lies, betrayal, obsession, and even murder - you'll never know who to trust. Murder on Camera premieres Thursday, July 12 at 10/9c Tiana Notice is young, beautiful, brilliant and lonely. That changes when she meets James Carter online. But when James reveals a dark secret, the two find themselves drawn into an increasingly dangerous and ultimately deadly battle of wits. Frozen Heart premieres Thursday, July 19 at 10/9c Glenn Godfrey was Alaska's top cop. But can his years of law enforcement experience protect him and his family from an evil force unleashed by an ill-advised romance? ONGOING SERIES THE LAST 24 New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 8/7c THE LAST 24 follows determined investigators working the most shocking murder cases as they reconstruct the tragic final hours in the victim's life in order to find their killer and crack the case. Secrets in Suburbia premieres Monday, July 9 at 8/7c A tight-knit Georgia community is in shock when a 41-year-old woman is beaten to death in her own home. As detectives look to piece together her final hours, a story from behind bars reveals the shocking motive for murder. Kill Shot premieres Monday, July 16 at 8/7c A Pennsylvania Sunday school teacher is executed in a sniper-style attack, and the killer seems determined to throw police off the scent. That is, until detectives unlock the killer's timeline and solve what was nearly the perfect murder. THE REAL STORY WITH MARIA ELENA SALINAS New Episodes Premiere Mondays at 10/9c In THE REAL STORY, join Maria Elena as she digs for the truth behind headline-making crimes in search of new evidence, unheard perspectives, and the latest updates. Archival footage and

4 recreations complement intimate, emotional one-on-one interviews bringing those impacted by the crime to the forefront. Deadly Brotherhood premieres Monday, July 9 at 10/9c When a college student dies during a weekend getaway, it takes detectives four years to uncover a tight web of secrecy that extends way beyond a remote Poconos Mountain town. Wickedness of Greed premieres Monday, July 16 at 10/9c When an elderly house keeper is found dead in an upscale home in Texas, investigators unravel a maze of intrigue and greed much larger than one woman's murder. MURDER COMES TO TOWN New Episodes Premiere Tuesdays at 9/8c MURDER COMES TO TOWN is a new world of true crime with an authentic Americana tone, style and attitude. Each episode brings a gripping tale of betrayal and murder, told by friends, family and neighbors. It's stories of crime from America's heartland. The Dangers of Success premieres Tuesday, July 10 at 9/8c A prominent family awakens to noises in the night, and their worst nightmare ensues when their beloved daughter Terri Ann McCoy is fatally shot. Investigators work through leads and lies to discover the perpetrators were closer than they realized. Something s Not Right premieres Tuesday, July 17 at 9/8c When a popular cheerleader goes missing in rural Arkansas, the small town is sent into a panic. After her sports car is found abandoned, investigators are sure something is not right but no one expects the horror that ensues. BROKEN TRUST New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 9/8c Who we choose to trust can be a life or death decision. BROKEN TRUST tells chilling real tales of when trust is betrayed with deadly consequences and how in the blink of an eye, the world we thought was safe can become unrecognizable and terrifying. Suburban Nightmare premieres Wednesday, July 11 at 9/8c A group of suburban teens invite a much-older, rougher man into their inner circle. They're hoping for thrills and cash. But when these two worlds collide, the crashing result is a murder so vicious and gruesome it haunts the community to this day. Lust for Death premieres Wednesday, July 18 at 9/8c Ron Hiiri is a charming ladies' man, living the good life in upscale Connecticut. But along with the presence of an alluring new girlfriend and a mysterious stockbroker, comes a mix of financial and romantic entanglements that proves to be deadly. REASONABLE DOUBT New Episodes Premiere Wednesdays at 10/9c In a justice system that s not always so just, families can be tormented by the question of guilt or innocence of their convicted loved ones. REASONABLE DOUBT returns with all-new episodes profiling the gut-wrenching process of re-exploring murder cases where the perpetrators convicted of the crime maintain their innocence. In the second season, retired homicide

5 detective Chris Anderson teams with his new partner, criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva, to pore through evidence, interview witnesses and consult experts previously overlooked by police or barred by the court. At the end of each episode, the determined investigators evaluate their findings and either offer the convicted s family hope for an appeal, or clarity to accept the guilty verdict. The Truck Driver s Wife premieres Wednesday, July 11 at 10/9c Perry Mikell admits he was a serial cheater incapable of monogamy, but he insists that doesn't mean he killed his wife in a seedy motel room. Now, Mikell's sister and fiancée have called in Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva to see if they got the wrong man. Loose Lips premieres Wednesday, July 18 at 10/9c In February 1990, 18-year-old Craig White gets into a truck with his cousin Jesse Watkins and is never seen again. The case goes cold, but after 17 years, police suddenly arrest Jesse for Craig's murder. Chris and Fatima investigate. FEAR THY NEIGHBOR New Episodes Premiere Saturdays at 10/9c Do you really know who lives next door? FEAR THY NEIGHBOR tells the chilling tales of those with the misfortune to unwittingly take up residence within a stone's throw of a psycho - or even a killer. The Bullet s for You premieres Saturday, July 14 at 10/9c A couple from Michigan realizes a long-held dream when they relocate to Florida, but their life in the sun is destroyed when they get into a fatal conflict with their neighbor. The War Next Door premieres Saturday, July 21 at 10/9c A family loves everything about their new home except the mockingbirds that perch and squawk in the backyard lemon tree. Their efforts to scare them off start a feud with their neighbors that spins out of control until one of them lies dead. AMERICAN MONSTER New Episodes Premiere Sundays at 9/8c On any street, behind any smile, lurks an AMERICAN MONSTER. Never-before-seen home video footage looks into the eyes of a killer, hidden in plain sight. Mom next door; dad across the street; the kid who never broke the rules. Anyone can be a monster. Remote Control premieres Sunday, July 15 at 9/8c When Sherri Dally mysteriously vanishes from her Ventura home, her husband Michael and best friend Debbie head up a massive search. But someone knows more than they re saying. Never-before-aired home videos trace a tale of sordid secrets and double lives. Backyard Daddy premieres Sunday, July 22 at 9/8c In Ogden, Utah, Stephen and Becky Vargas appear to have it all. A beautiful home, two beautiful daughters and a loving family. But their picture-perfect life will soon be over. Home videos reveal special family moments tainted by betrayal & the ultimate sin murder. # # #