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2022
Crime
Notorious Crimes
The Desert Ping
Season 1, Episode 4
: Merritt’s phone pings near the desert graves, and authorities wonder whether he buried the bodies or merely visited a sister. Prosecutors suggest he tried to delete financial records to cover his tracks. A defense attorney takes a sudden leave of absence.
About the Series
Two Shallow Graves
The McStay family's disappearance haunts police for three years until their remains turn up in the desert. Prosecutors say evidence proves Chase Merritt killed them, but Merritt declares his innocence, claiming they are misinterpreting the facts.
Episodes
1. Vanished
Chase Merritt stands trial for his life in the murder of the McStay family.
2. The Missed Call
A witness and an alibi suggest someone other than Merritt may be guilty of the m...
3. The Killer's Truck
Police look at possible suspects, and surveillance video of a truck near the sce...
4. The Desert Ping
Police trace Merritt’s phone to the graves, and a defense lawyer suddenly leaves...
5. Where's Dan?
The defense detects new DNA in the graves, and a key suspect, who they think may...
6. The Verdict
Tension builds as everyone awaits the verdict and a new suspect suddenly surface...
7. Stay Out of Dodge
Merritt claims new proof confirms his innocence, and a key figure emerges.
