True crime fans are in for a treat as all episodes of True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here are available to watch now.
This week, fans of true crime can watch the first two series of Hilarie Burton's True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here.
Available to watch on Acorn TV, the One Tree Hill star ventures into America's small towns to examine intricate murder investigations and other crimes.
Throughout each instalment, Hilarie, who also serves as executive producer, will engage with relatives connected to the cases, questioning whether justice has truly been achieved, reports the Mirror.
The show's description states: "The powerful and captivating series puts a spotlight on murder cases from small towns across America where questions remain if justice has been fully served.
"Each episode sees Burton Morgan meet with family members and local insiders as she explores the twists and turns of the case and uncovers the unique challenges of small-town justice."
The inaugural series from 2021 features 14 episodes, while the second series released in 2024 comprises six episodes.
Both collections becoming available for binge-watching precedes the third season's arrival on August 10. The forthcoming series sees Hilarie journeying across Texas, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Oklahoma and Kentucky in pursuit of justice.
Episodes will tackle cases ranging from vanished daughters to unsolved killings and questionable fatalities. Since the programme's debut, Hilarie has revealed that her investigations have genuinely influenced some of the cases featured.
One such case centres on prisoner Jason Lively, who was wrongly imprisoned in 2006 for the 2004 killing and arson of Dr Ebb Whitley Jr.
Following over 14 years of incarceration, he was cleared in 2020 after state experts concluded the blaze wasn't deliberately set.
Hilarie revealed that the programme's nationwide spotlight on Jason's case contributed to him securing a $1.56 million compensation package from West Virginia for his unjust detention.
Speaking to America's People Magazine, she said: "The calls to action that we do for each episode are really important. For anybody who's unsure if their involvement in our show matters, I'm here to tell you, my inbox is insane right now with the traction that we are finding on our cases.
"We don't stop caring about the story just because it aired. We're still involved," she continues. "Until the family feels like they have justice, our job isn't done."
Since its debut, the true crime documentary has garnered widespread acclaim from audiences, with many applauding the 'forgotten stories' being brought to light.
One viewer commented: "True crime at its finest! These are stories that you don't hear about on every other podcast. They are the forgotten stories. They are the every day people in non-salacious stories that need to be remembered."
Another viewer praised: "Great story telling. Keep these episodes coming. Hilarie does a great job at this. She may have producers but you can feel her genuine care when talking about these stories. She is refreshing. There are lots of crime documentaries out there to compete with. She really cares about getting the whole story out there."