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New True Crime Show Philly Homicide Covers Harrowing Murders As Told By City's Toughest Detectives
Oxygen's new 10-episode docuseries Philly Homicide, hosted by Lt. Chris McMullin, delves into the twists and turns of crimes committed in one of the country’s most historic regions.
As an upcoming true crime series makes clear — Philadelphia is not always the City of Brotherly Love.
The city is the setting for Philly Homicide, a new 10-episode docuseries that will be hosted by Lt. Chris McMullin.
For the series, Oxygen, the home of high-quality, true-crime programming, delves into the twists and turns of the most harrowing murders committed in one of the country’s most historic regions, as told by Philadelphia’s toughest homicide detectives.
When does Philly Homicide premiere?
The new docuseries premieres Saturday, October 26 at 9 p.m. following a new episode of Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins.
Who is Chris McMullin, host of Oxygen's Philly Homicide?
Born and raised in the City of Brotherly Love, Lt. Chris McMullin (Bucks County Sheriff’s Office) hosts Philly Homicide. McMullin spent several years as a Philadelphia Police Department patrol officer before working his way up to become a detective with the Bensalem Township Police Department, where he investigated everything from robberies to assaults, sex crimes and homicides.
What is Philly Homicide about?
In each hourlong episode of Philly Homicide, McMullin gives unique insights on crimes that took place in a region steeped in rich history, vibrant culture, and known for tenacity and grit. Archival footage, exclusive first-person interviews with former and current Philly area detectives, and cinematic recreations provide an insider’s view into the heartrending cases Philly’s finest diligently worked to solve in the city known as America’s birthplace.
These chilling stories kick off Philly Homicide's first season:
“End of Watch” (Saturday, October 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
When a veteran police officer is gunned down in the line of duty, detectives make it their mission to bring his killer to justice. While investigating in a troubled Philadelphia suburb, they soon uncover a crime of the ultimate betrayal.
“The Center City Devil” (Saturday, November 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
When a hospital employee is found mysteriously dead on a Center City sidewalk, detectives uncover surveillance footage of the murder that leads straight to the doorstep of a suspected serial killer who may be tied to a string of unsolved crimes.
“A Minute Changes Everything” (Saturday, November 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT)
A respected and beloved chiropractor is found bludgeoned to death in his home outside Philadelphia. Investigators take a hard look at those closest to him, but soon learn the murderer is someone they least expect.
Philly Homicide is produced by Bright Spot Content, an All3Media company. Sandy Varo Jarrell, Suzanne Rauscher, Molly Mayock, Craig Delaval, Hillary Heath and Annette Valencia executive produce.
