How It Really Happened
Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
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Seasons & Episodes
1. The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1
HLN highlights the shocking motive that turned these brothers into killers.
2. The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2
Lyle Menendez speaks from behind bars to Chris Cuomo, more than 25 years after he and his brother Erik were convicted of first degree murder.
3. The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1
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.
4. The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2
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.
5. Prince: The End
Uncovering Prince's secret struggles from his earlier years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.
6. The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith
Uncovering how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.
7. The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1
Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death.
8. The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2
Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death and an investigation into the claims that Jackson took his own life.
9. Who Killed JonBenet? Part 1
Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey.
10. Who Killed JonBenet? Part 2
The aftermath of the investigation into the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.
11. JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 1
Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.
12. JFK Jr's Final Flight Part 2
Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.
13. The Final Days of Whitney Houston
A look at new details surrounding Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.
14. The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer
The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer, who managed to evade police scrutiny for years.
15. Capturing the Unabomber
David Kaczynski, the brother of convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, discusses the hunt that led to the capture of his infamous sibling.
16. What Killed Heath Ledger?
Heath Ledger's death is examined.
17. DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much
Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose names on her client list and was found hanging on her mother's property.