Not your usual murder suspects
About Unusual Suspects
Unusual Suspects looks at murder cases from a different angle than other true crime shows: suspects who are unusual in some way. Avoiding the-spouse-did-it cases emphasized by shows like Dateline, the show focuses on suspects who are unusual in their relationship to the victim, their profession, or some other reason, making them unlikely killers.
The show comes across as a bit salacious at times in its narration, but is interesting and unique in its emphasis on atypical perpetrators. It features detectives, victims’ families and friends, and others involved in the investigations. If you’re looking for an anti-Dateline, this show is for you.
The Show Elements
Seasons: 8 (2010-2016)
Where to stream: Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+
More shows like Unusual Suspects: Unusual Suspects: Deadly Intent, An Unexpected Killer
See also this list of true crime shows
✓ Police interviews
✘ Trial clips
✓ Narration
✓ Re-creations
✘ Experts
✓ Victims’ families and friends
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