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The true stories of people who lived with a killer. How well do you really know your family? Would you recognize the warning signs? Or would you become entangled in evil?
2016
Though Ronald Hawkins and Candace Sims knew that Robbie was different from an early age, they were unprepared for the violent act that Robbie would commit, a crime that shook the nation.
Danyall White tells the gripping true story of her brother Richard. Danyall always thought he was a prankster who told stories. But when his stories started getting more and more violent, she slowly realized that her brother was hiding a monstrous secret.
Coming from a broken home, 16-year-old Cathy wanted nothing but love; After meeting Peter Tobin, a man twice her age, she thought she had found the perfect gentleman; After her marriage, Cathy gradually uncovered horrifying secrets about her husband.How would she keep herself and her son alive long enough to escape one of the most evil men in modern history?
To Kevin Currie, Mormon prophet Jeffrey Lundgren was more than a spiritual leader, he was a brother. But before long, Kevin realized that this Man of God was really a devil in disguise with an evil plan.
Bernadette was 17 when her boyfriend, Brian Sugrim, told her he had murdered someone. But she didn't believe him. Only years later would she realize the true evil that Brian was capable of.
Sheila Janutolo dreaded being alone with her husband Jim Cruz. Over the years, she had learned to fear him and his violent temper. But when she got a call that he'd been arrested for a ghastly crime, she was certain police had the wrong man.
2018
When Gwen Bailey married Norman Starnes she counted herself lucky to land the most eligible bachelor in town. But years later, she discovered she never really knew him at all. And by the time she finally realized, she was already his unwilling accomplice.
When Cindy first fell in love with Bobby Long, she never imagined that she would one day regret not committing murder. But years after she first discovered the horrifying truth, she is haunted by the night when she decided not to kill him in his sleep.
2017
George and Margaret Keller never suspected that the man terrorizing their city could be a member of their own family. As it dawns on them that their son is hiding a sinister secret, they must decide whether or not to turn him in.
As a boy, Eric Witte's father taught him to protect his family. But as his father grows increasingly violent, Eric realizes that he is the evil his family needs protection from.
2020
As a child, Corey Breininger's stepmother, Judith Hawkey, coerces him into doing something horrible; he keeps her deadly secret for years, too afraid to tell anyone the truth.
Robert Foust contemplates killing his son, Aaron, as the only way to prevent Aaron from becoming a murderer; instead, Robert chooses to put himself and his son in God's hands, and God's plan makes him question everything.
When Debra’s husband Robert Rhoads accused her of being cold and immature for refusing to experiment sexually, she thought something was wrong with her. She never suspected her husband’s perversions were signs that there was something evil deep within him.
Teenager Cindy Taylor's world is shattered by the sudden death of her father; while police say he died of a heart attack, Taylor will discover the cause of her father's death is just one of the deadly secrets her mother had been hiding from her.
Shelly Lietz had been afraid of her son ever since he was four years old. She knew she saw something evil in his eyes that scared her. As he got older and more violent, that fear crippled her, eventually making her a prisoner in her own home.
Melissa Holland was certain that her high school boyfriend, Michael Overstreet, was the man she’d always dreamed of. But only after they were married did she begin to realize that her determination to live happily ever after had put her in mortal danger.
Actor Thom Bierdz brings his troubled younger brother, Troy, out to Los Angeles to help set him straight; Thom turns out to be wrong about being able to help his brother and pays with the life of a loved one.
When Walt Chavis joins the police force, he is prepared to risk his life, but he never imagines the greatest threat will come in the form of his own brother or that he will be forced to choose between his duty and his family.
Estephania LeBaron was raised to believe that her father and brothers were holy men, and that the terrible things they did in God’s name were just. But she questions everything when faced with having to do the same terrible things herself.
As children, Betty and Ulayla adored their little brother, Johnny, and tried to protect him. As they got older, Johnny did strange things, but they never believed he was capable of pure evil until he confessed a horrible secret.
Melissa Moore loved being “Daddy’s Little Girl” and to her, her father Keith Jesperson, could do no wrong. But as she got older, that admiration was replaced by fear, and then by the horror of learning how close she had come to being his next victim.
Karen strikes a deal to get her brother, Richard, out of her life, not knowing he will begin targeting his new wife, Vernetta; neither woman realizes how devastating Richard's impact will be on both of their lives.
Wallace Jeffs was raised to believe that his half-brother, Warren, would guide his family to salvation. But when his nephew reveals Warren's true nature, Wallace will have to choose between loyalty to his family or to his church's new prophet.
Sherry Shafer never had a good relationship with her younger brother, Brian Britton, but she never expected to lose everything because of him. Today, all she has left is the fear that one day he will return to finish what he started 26 years ago.
Dennis Ryan grew up believing that his father's violent teachings were preparing him to save the lives of everyone in their farmhouse. But by the time Dennis discovers the horrible truth, it is too late-he has already gone too far.
Tiffany Shore grows up knowing her father is evil but keeps his secrets, then she escapes only to be devastated by the discovery that he has committed acts far more heinous than she could have ever imagined.
Sean Lewis isn't surprised to hear his brother Patrick has been arrested again, but this time around, Sean learns he has been helping a monster lead a secret double life by repeatedly helping his brother get out of jams.
Alice Swafford envies her childhood neighbor William Jennings Choyce for his perfect life, then she marries him and realizes his life wasn't perfect below the surface.
When Susan Hamlin walks into a police station to confess that she is part of a satanic cult and plans to murder her husband, no one could guess that the truth is even more bizarre and sinister, or that it is all part of her own desperate escape plan.
Lindsay Wrinkles always knew her father had a short temper, but she never expected to be on the run from him when she was only 14; as she runs from hideout to hideout, desperate to evade him, Wrinkles wonders what will happen if he ever finds her.
Joylynn Martinez sometimes wakes up and cannot remember what happened the night before; she thinks she must've had too much to drink, never suspecting that her husband, Robert Howard Bruce, was responsible, and that he was just getting started.
As a boy, Travis Spencer always told himself that the cruel pranks his older brother, Timothy, played on him were ultimately harmless. He never suspected that his brother was using him to practice methods of torture that would be used on others.
Michele Ward was always glad that her husband, Richard Daniel Starrett, didn't mind her frequent trips to visit her parents. She never guessed that he sent her away because his sick perversion was getting harder and harder to hide.
It has been more than 25 years, yet Joyce Alexander is still terrified of her son, William Patrick Alexander; she fears he holds her responsible for his horrifying crime, and is convinced he is plotting his revenge from prison.
Edward Pehowic harbors dark secrets before he marries Robin Healey, and she'd catch only glimpses of her husband's dark side, but when she finally escapes from him, she realizes just how evil he is.
John Duck spends his entire life fearing the day his brother Kevin would finally kill someone, but when John discovers his brother is actually a murderer, he still isn't ready to face that Kevin had been born a killer.
Timothy Bass had gotten away with murder for decades, telling his wife, Gina, that he enjoyed working the night shift to make extra money; Gina believed him until she uncovered his secret and was left wondering what evil her husband had done.
It never occurred to Shirley Gaskins that the father she adored could be one of the most prolific serial killers in America, but the more people vanished without explanation, the harder it was to deny.
Richard and Ryan Girgis knew their father, Magdi, was not a particularly good father, but when their family is torn apart, the brothers feel they knew he was evil all along.
Jack Roy Spillman starts collecting wolf memorabilia, and his sisters think it's an odd hobby; when they learn of horrific things he's done, they realize some people may have been right when they called him more animal than human.
2018
Jill Garrison thinks her second chance at love will last forever; when her town is best by a killer, she fails to realize she has invited him into her home.
Linda Wittmier and Terry Jo Howard fall in love with James Michael Randall; both of them discover the monster lurking inside him without ever realizing how lucky they were to survive his twisted desire to kill.
As a young boy, Michael Blanco had seen his mother do violent things that seemed straight out of the movies. But he never once doubted that she did those things to keep their family safe—until the day he learned the truth.
Charles Sexton believes his father, Eddie, is God; he and his siblings are loyal disciples until the family descends into madness, and Sexton finds out that crossing his parents means death.
Reginald Brooks began acting strangely, and Beverly Stephens worried that her husband’s bizarre behavior was a warning sign that something wasn’t right. But she never suspected there was a killer lurking inside him.
When Brian Cargill divorces his wife, Kimberly, he thinks it's the end of the worst time of his life; instead, he finds himself in a desperate battle to save his son, Jamie, from her deadly wrath.
Linda is overjoyed after finding out that family friend Greg Scarpa is her biological father; when Scarpa's secrets come out, Linda realizes that being part of his family is not only dangerous, it is potentially deadly.
Brooke Lehman is raised to believe Kevin Dunlap is her father; her mother, Stephanie, keeps the truth a secret, but neither of them realize that Dunlap is keeping far more deadly secrets of his own.
2019
As a little girl, Karen Kuzma adores her older brother, then she sees changes in him she doesn’t understand; it never occurs to her that he will become the most infamous serial killer in American history.
When Joshua Hudnall goes off to war, he feels more at home than he ever did around his mother; while Joshua thinks he’s escaped his mother’s torment, she sets her sights on someone else and destroys their family from within.
When Lori McLeod fell for a man claiming to be an FBI agent, she felt certain that she would always be safe. Now, as the end of her life draws near, Lori is determined to ensure that the murderer who betrayed her family never becomes a free man.
Unlucky in love, Jamie Clark has high hopes after meeting Anthony Lord; by the time she learns about his perverted plans for her, she is already trapped.
Walter Stawicki always tries to protect his son, Ian, from evil, but Ian grows up to commit an unspeakable crime, making Walter realize he failed to protect his son and his community.
Felecia Collier almost killed Chester Turner once. At the time, she was relieved to hear that he would survive. But years later, that moment would become the biggest regret of her life. If only she had just killed him.
Cindy Best's friends and family all think she's crazy when she tells them her suspicions about her husband, Karl Karlsen; regardless, Cindy is determined to take matters into her own hands and prove he's a killer.
When Robin Lindsey is rescued from her mother's violence and goes to live with her father, she thinks she has cheated death; she has no way of knowing that her so-called savior is hiding something even worse.
Kat Harris and Marla Kreuger love Lawrence Harris each in her own way; they dismiss his dark obsession as childish and strange, but harmless; neither of them realize he is preparing to sacrifice innocent lives for his evil purpose.
Aswad Ayinde is known as an award-winning music video director, but his daughter, Aziza Kibibi, remembers him as a monster who did horrifying things in God's name; after years of suffering, she finally escapes to reveal the truth about him.
Norma Hawkins grew up in fear of her mother, Shirley Allen. For years, Norma watched in horror while Shirley’s anger destroyed those closest to her. But when people started dying, Norma had to find the courage to turn in her own mother to police.
When Alvin Bud Brown is arrested he tells an officer that he is just like Hannibal Lecter; to his wife, Jackie, the man she shared a bed with for years appeared to be gentle and loving until the Thanksgiving Day when she discovered the truth.
2020
When Terra Newell met her mother's new boyfriend, she sensed John Meehan was no good. Debra Newell never suspected her new man was secretly plotting to destroy her and her family. And Terra never imagined she would ultimately be forced to kill.
As Christina Hildreth unwittingly helped Shawn Grate clean up his first crime scene, she didn't realize what she was doing. Once police were banging on her door while she was trapped with a madman, she understood the situation was direr than she realized.
Teri Knight spent weeks driving cross-country, desperately searching for the secret her ex-husband, Manuel Gehring, took to his grave. It took years before a stranger finally solved the mystery that haunted Teri ever since learning Manuel died in prison.
When Shirley Furgala helped her mother, Betty Lou Beets, drag a dead body to the yard and bury it, she knew her own life might be in danger if she refused to help. What Shirley didn't know was this wouldn't be the last time her mother would ask for help.
Jessi Toronjo went to a sleepover in 1989 thinking her stepbrother, Jeffrey Pelley, was at his senior prom. She spent the next 13 years believing someone else committed the unspeakable crime that weekend, only to discover she knew the killer all along.
When Vickie Webb's son warned her the police might seek him out, she wasn't surprised. He had been a troublemaker for years, but she sensed this time was different. Vicki's love for her son will face the test when he is accused of the ultimate evil.
When Wilda Gadd married Howard Willis, she dismissed the rumors about him. That is until she found herself wired up and risking her life to find the dismembered bodies of his victims. She discovered that his secret life was darker than any rumor.
2022
When George Yzaguirre kills himself in prison, he takes his secrets with him, and his ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer, is left to wonder how many of her memories might hold the keys to unsolved crimes and whether or not she'll ever know the truth about him.
When James Bergstrom's wife, Linda, begins to suspect that his bondage fetish is becoming something more sinister, she can't get anyone to believe her, but the more she learns about his behavior, the more she becomes determined to stop her husband.
When Sarita Anderson begins feeling ill, she thinks it's just the flu at first; she never suspects that the man pretending to love and nurse her back to health is actually the monster responsible.
Faith Green thinks she knows everything about Gregory Green’s past when reconnecting with him at her father’s church. Raised to believe in forgiveness, she gives him a second chance, but his secrets will lead to an unspeakable tragedy.
When Rodney Metzer shows up to rescue his wife, Morgan, from a horrifying, violent encounter, it appears he is there to save her, but Morgan soon suspects he is no hero, and instead may be going to disturbing lengths to prevent her from ever leaving him.
When police arrest Adam Pennylegion’s stepbrother, Dustin Duthie, some people blame steroids, but Adam knows better. He notices Dustin heading down a dark path for years, but not even he imagines that misunderstanding the warning signs comes with a price.
2023
As a child, Lori Hodge doesn't understand what she sees when her father, Gene Keidel, digs a hole in the yard in the middle of the night, but as she gets older and realizes the truth, she becomes a threat; he will stop at nothing to keep his secret.
For years, every time Gabi Blair walks past the freezer, she shudders at the thought of the horrors hidden inside; forced to keep secret her mother's crimes, she prays that someone will discover the truth before she becomes her mother's next victim.
Eugene Borg knows that Satan has evil plans for his young son Tyler and spends the subsequent years battling the demons he believes plague his child; a shock comes that proves that he may have forever lost the war for his son's soul.
David Magnano and his stepsister, Jessica, know that Scott Magnano is dangerous; they know they would be safer if he were gone; what David doesn't know is how much he will regret not killing Scott when he has the chance.
When Dianne Burns moves across the country to marry Mark Burns in prison, she holds no doubts of her fiancé's wrongful conviction until after his release, when she begins to see signs of both his guilt and plans to resume his criminal behaviour.
Margie Bult thinks her second husband is too good to be true from the start, but when she sees a fugitive on TV named Paul Steven Mack who resembles him, she vows to uncover the truth no matter the risk to herself.
When Michael O'Leary moves in with his brother, Marc, he doesn't realise that Marc has already fled the police in one state and committed crimes in another until police finally track them down, and suspect Michael of being Marc's accomplice.
When a hole appears in the backyard, Delila Yang gets suspicious; she knows her mother, Karina, dug it and knows someone is missing, but Delila doesn't yet realize she must work with police to trap her mom and unearth her sinister secrets.
Genie already knows Lee Cawthon is capable of horrible things when he forces her into a polygamous relationship; she plays along with his twisted demands, but doesn't realize that the consequences of letting him have his way might be worse.
William Cosden Jr. coerced his much younger sisters, Karen and Susan, into keeping secrets about what he did; now the girls are adults, and with one facing death, they reunite to try to repair the trauma keeping those secrets caused them.
2024
Betty hopes her sister's son, Chance, is a beacon of hope in their troubled lives, but Betty sees his dark side early on; he lacks empathy and becomes violent until he explodes in a fit of rage, harming the one person who cared for him most.
Little sister Heather terrorizes her siblings David and Crystal from a young age and everyone hopes she'll change when she becomes a mom, but she only gets worse.
Abby's life takes a dark turn when her aunt and uncle adopt her and what she initially hoped would be a blessing, turns into a nightmare as she realizes she's living with predators.
Debra sees darkness in her young brother's eyes but hopes he'll change. When he attacks their stepmother and grandmother, she accepts his denial. However, when her brother becomes a notorious serial killer, she realizes her brother is a monster.
After her father, Donald 'Whitey' Hoop, meets and marries a woman named Joy, Desiree's life spirals; Joy is hot-tempered, cruel, and controlling. Desiree knows her dad can't escape his toxic marriage, but she has no clue that Joy is orchestrating a cold-blooded murder in 1997.
Maya Burgess always knew her brother, Stevie, was trouble; after he holds a butcher's knife to her brother's throat and threatens to shoot her at her wedding, she knows he's dangerous.
This episode of Evil Lives Here looks into the story of Sara, a young woman who has always stood by her father and believed his justifications for his questionable schemes. However, when her mother is murdered, Sara’s faith in her father is shaken, and she begins to unearth her family’s dark secrets. The investigation uncovers a web of deceit and malice within the family, as Sara discovers the truth.
Kayla always knew to be careful around her stepfather, Richard. He imprisoned her mother with the fear of violence and, worse, the fear of taking her children from her. When she finally managed to escape his grip, he plotted a final and brutal revenge.
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2021
Some say Cameron Todd Willingham was wrongfully convicted, and the court put an innocent man to death. But Stacy Kuykendall knew Todd better than anyone, and she's convinced that he was a monster who was guilty as charged and deserved to die.
Jeanne Avsenew and her young son Peter were close, but as Peter matured, his obsession with death grew. The day Jeanne finds a bullet with her name scrawled on it, she realizes her son wants her dead, and Jeanne must take drastic measures to keep safe.
Thirty years on, Sharon Morris still wonders why former boyfriend Tony Fiebiger didn't kill her when he had the chance. There was a time when she felt only love for Tony, but as his sick crimes are revealed, she's grateful she's alive to talk about it.
When Kelly Pletcher heard what her ex-husband Wayne Adam Ford carried in his pocket while surrendering to police, she was horrified and disgusted - but not surprised. The real surprise was that she managed to escape before becoming one of his victims.
Eric Nance expects his sister Belinda to find and destroy his murder weapon to protect him. When she finally locates it, Belinda is torn between family loyalty and doing what she knows is right. Her choice will either shield him from police or betray him.
Each time she was targeted by an anonymous predator, Sarah Garone ran to her stepfather, Gary Hardy. She always felt something about Gary was creepy, but as the events got more disturbing, she never imagined someone trusted could be the one to hurt her.
Sonja Holt begins to suspect that her fiance, Stafford Shaw, is living a secret double life. She can't imagine just how far he will go to keep everyone from finding out the truth about him or the terrible price that will be paid when his secrets collide.
When Claire Throssell meets Darren Sykes, she thinks her future husband's overwhelming displays of affection are signs of love. She fails to see that Darren is out to control her, and if he doesn't get his way, the revenge he takes will be terrible.
2021
Jon Eason hopes every day that someone will murder his son Dylan in prison; Dylan Eason’s life sentence without parole doesn’t appease his father, who admits wishing for his own son’s death is horrible but feels Dylan deserves it for his 2016 crimes.
Christian Fuhr receives a life sentence, and his girlfriend Ammie Turos believes he is innocent. However, when she discovers he's guilty, her conviction is replaced by uncertainty, and she wonders if her life had been in danger the entire time.
Teshana Singleton initially thinks her first boyfriend Cedric Ricks' obsession with her is flattering, but when his obsession turns evil, she begins to realize she's in danger. Cedric believes if he cannot have Teshana, no one can.
When police arrest Melvin Ignatow for murder, his son Mike is sure he is innocent and that his dad's girlfriend is to blame instead. Melvin is acquitted but later confesses to the crime, and Mike must face the fact that his father has gotten away with murder.
Cindy Blust is confident she's ready to defend herself when sister Camellia Brown gets out of prison and inevitably blames Cindy for her incarceration. Cindy is just as confident that Cammy's had evil inside her from the very beginning.
As a child, Daniel Rolle idolizes his father, Donald, until Donald's rage makes everyone suffer. When that eventually leads to murder, Daniel must decide if he still loves his father enough to beg a jury not to kill him.
Cathy Mills is only a teenager when her fairytale marriage to Robert Walden turns into a nightmare. Still, it is not until she sees a police sketch of her husband that she realizes only she knows the true identity of the monster authorities are hunting.
Seven-year-old Deborah Brashers' father, Robert, kills himself in a hotel room, and for 20 years, she struggles to understand why. Neither she - nor the police - have any idea he'd been living a secret double life.
Jennifer Winter accepts Cristobal Palacio's marriage proposal out of necessity. She believes that he understands that theirs is a marriage of convenience, not love. Then he makes her his prisoner, and she realizes escape will come at a terrible cost.
Every time Cheri Tate calls the police on her husband Edward Allen Covington, they believe him over her. Then she leaves him, and he takes his revenge—but on others. She realizes in horror that he has done to them what he always wanted to do to her.
When Matt Roth is just a boy, his stepfather brings him along on handyman jobs; he thinks he is just there to help his dad, but he doesn't realize he is walking into the scenes of brutal murders.
Christina Gaines goes on a date with Patrick Fowler, a supposed "perfect gentleman." She soon discovers Patrick's true nature and realizes she's been duped. Now that Christina is in his grasp, she must find a way to avoid becoming his next victim.
Craig Lester Thrift brags about getting away with murder, but everyone thinks he is kidding. Robyn Barry knows Thrift better than anyone, and she begins to suspect he isn't joking. Someone needs to believe her before Thrift makes her his next victim.
2022
The first time Alice Jenkins locks Jesse Eging in the closet as a child, he thinks it's only a game. But as Jesse's captivity grows longer and food becomes scarce, he realizes that if he and his siblings do not find a way to escape, they will surely die.
When Amy Chessler calls 911 to report what her brother, Jesse Winnick, has confessed to, she doesn't know whether to believe him. Jesse's always been a liar, and Amy doesn't truly understand what he is capable of until she walks in and sees it for herself.
From the moment Deborah Williamson meets her stepson, David Shafer, she knows there is something unsettling about him, but when her warnings about his frightening behavior go unheeded, the devastation he ultimately wreaks is beyond anything she imagines.
After the death of Ernest Christie, his son, Sam, divulges everything he witnessed as a child, including murder, to the police. The women in Ernest Christie's life were quite unlucky, to say the least.
As a child, Benjamin Risha believes Tony Alamo when he preaches he is a prophet of God. Although, as Benjamin gets older and realises that the prophet is a liar, he fears for his life -- because he sees what happens to others who doubt Tony.
When Steven Crittenden confesses to his brother, Bryant, and then swears him to secrecy, Bryant faces the toughest decision of his life: whether to keep the secret and risk letting a murderer get away with it or tell the truth and betray his family.
When the police tell Chris Matechen his girlfriend, Alyssa Dayvault, has confessed, he doesn't want to believe it because it means admitting that he has fallen for her lies and spent years blind to the horrific things she did right under his nose.
When Vernon Jensen's ex-wife proves how far she'll go to get him back, his family is fractured beyond repair, and the little girl who was to be his stepdaughter never sees him again; now Jade Scotton is an adult and wants answers only Vernon has.
2019
For 17 years, Kathy Swanson fears her son, Michael, will harm someone; she tries in vain to convince people that there is something different about Michael, then her worst nightmare comes true.
William Knorr's mother, Theresa, always threatened that if she ever went to jail for what she had done, she would take him down with her; after years spent helping her keep the horrors secret, he may go to jail with her.
As a child, Pam Jacobs spent years of her life on the run from the law. But she had no idea that her father, Charles Sinclair, was a wanted man until the day the FBI caught up with them.
When James Henslee realizes he is the police's prime suspect, he can't believe it but he attempts to convince them that someone he had once looked up to was the one capable of murder.
Ronald and Patty had always seen the signs that their older brother, Bernard Eugene Giles, had a darker side, but when Gene finally let loose the monster lurking inside, they couldn't help but wonder how things had gone so wrong.
When Clare Bradburn's ex-husband, Ed, suddenly confesses to his crime after 26 years, she thinks she finally has justice, and that the nightmare she lived for decades would end; she never expects that her nightmare would continue.
When Tim Kreider discovers proof that his son, Alec, was responsible for a horrific crime, he knows what the right thing to do is; his instincts as a father tell him something else.
When Elizabeth Flores was a child, her sister, Louise, tried to shield her from a horrible family secret. But when Louise met David Turpin, that all changed. How did Louise go from running from monsters to becoming one herself?
2023
Victoria and Christine Lisowski live in fear of their mother, Sungnam Kwon-Lisowski. They never imagine that this Christmas they will feel lucky to survive the holiday and their mother's crazed vengeance.
Tammy Moore's loyalty to her mother is tested after police arrest Marie for murder. But a look back at the horrific events of her youth forces Tammy to see her mother in a new -- and terrifying -- light.
Christina Thomas trusts her brother, John White, the first time he comes dangerously close to killing a lady. When he murders another person, she forgives him. But when it happens again, she wonders why she trusted him in the first place and how she overlooked the warning indications that he was the devil in disguise.
Vince Boston finds himself an unwitting accomplice to murder, and he realizes his father, Silas, has been killing for years; he embarks on a mission to get justice for his father's many victims, which may include Vince's mother.
When Terry Patzer hears what police discovered at Russell Tillis' house of horrors, memories of the nine years she spent married to him flood back; she can't explain how her former lover became so twisted, but she was right to be afraid.
Ginger knows her sister Paige is trouble, as she feels entitled to her family's undivided attention and becomes a monster when she doesn't get it; over time, Ginger watches as Paige abuses and ultimately murders the person she cares for the most.
Teresa Holman spends much of her childhood wishing her father, Freddie Bowen, would die for the things he does to his family, but when presented with a chance to get her wish, the choice she makes has unforeseen consequences and leads to tragedy.
Sara Pitcher thinks Shawn Spink is a man of God, but she'll soon endure three-and-a-half hours of pure terror to save herself from the darkness within him; police believe Sara's survival is a miracle -- even so, her life will never be the same.
2024
Lori and Brook have one terrible commonality: Gary Simmons; Gary tortures Lori during their 6-year marriage, and later he imprisons and violates Brook; the two women meet for the first time and share their stories.
Elishaba's father tormented and abused her for decades until she has enough and embarks on a daring escape through the Alaskan wilderness.
When Jason Worley tries to escape from his manipulative wife, Brandi by filing for divorce, she punishes him by taking away the two things most precious to him.
Andrea believes that Ray Clark is the man of her dreams. But when she reveals she's pregnant, Ray becomes a nightmare. He stalks her and tortures their infant son. Andrea and her baby narrowly escape, but the next woman Ray meets isn't so lucky.
As a child, Joy believes her mother, Anna Young, is the voice of God. In their isolated church community, Anna punishes anyone who breaks her rules - even young children aren't spared. Years later, Joy realizer her mother is not an angel -- she's a killer.
Tonja Balden doesn't know the charming man she meets at the bar, Andrew Luster, hides a twisted secret; when they date, she doesn't know he's recording his crimes until a major news story unveils his long, dark history.
LaTonya believes her husband, Nathan, is her best friend; over the years she suffers emotional abuse at his hands and decides to take their kids and leave; Nathan refuses to let go, leading to a night of terror that ends in a tragedy -- and a miracle.
Ainjil thinks William was charming and creative, but his dark and violent tendencies emerge; when Ainjil finally gets away from him and starts a new life with a man she truly loves, he exacts revenge.
When Roger's best friend, Bob Duke, asks for a favor, he thinks Bob is venting. But when he asks again, Roger worries for Bob's wife and son. Then, an 'accident' occurs, and Roger knows his friend is a killer.
Ron Youngblood always dreamt of having a family. When he meets Veronica, he thinks his dreams are coming true; instead, it's a nightmare; she's cold, cruel, and unfaithful. When Ron tries to leave, she destroys everything he cherishes.
2025
Renee wonders why her brother, Ricky, targets her; thankfully, her oldest brother, Ronnie, protects her and keeps Ricky in check. After years of his cruelty, they've had enough of him and fight back; that's when Ricky plots his revenge.
When Christina meets Loren, she's looking for love and an escape from a troubled home; after his dark side emerges, Christina thinks she's the lone target of his rage until a trail of clues reveals that Loren and his best friend are serial killers.
Lisa can't understand why her mom stays with her dad. He's cruel, unpredictable and violent while Lisa finds ways to cope, but what takes place is something she couldn't have imagined.
When Kristyn escapes her toxic home and rageful mother, she leaves behind her sister and grandmother. It's a decision that still haunts her today. Kristyn’s mother, Melissa, is angry and jealous, leading to unthinkable and brutal murders.
Desiray is lost and vulnerable when she meets the kind and understanding Ray. But when Ray begins to reveal his violence and cruelty, Desiray finds herself trapped in a living hell and must fight like hell to survive.
Debra believes Randy is a good man and faith will help him overcome his dark past; after they marry, his violent and cruel side takes over; she manages to escape, but the next woman isn't so lucky.
Mike has a knack for charming Courtney and her kids. She thinks he is vulnerable, kind and sweet. She is dead wrong. After he moves in, his jealousy of everyone in Courtney's life boils over. When she finally has enough of him, his rage explodes.
When Abbi sees her boyfriend's darkness, she tries to help but cannot. She hopes being a father will change him, but it doesn't. When his cruelty becomes too much to handle, she leaves and quickly discovers who her boyfriend was all along.
At the age of sixteen, Roxie rushes into marriage. Her husband manipulates and threatens her nearly every day. After 30 years in an abusive marriage, Roxie finally leaves her husband. But he makes her pay a terrible price for that decision.
2025
When Ryan's mother marries Blaine Nelson he hopes he'll gain a fun-loving stepdad. Instead, he gets chaos, pain and fear. And while Blaine relishes tormenting Ryan, he can never imagine just how dark and sadistic his stepfather truly is.
When Dreamer meets Teddy she sees a broken young man and hopes her love will change him. Instead, he returns her love with fear, cruelty and control.
As a child, Hannah thinks she’s dying, then learns her mom betrayed her.
When Letisha meets Phillip, his charm lures her in. But when his dark side emerges, Letisha finds herself trapped with a monster.
Patrick Bruce idolizes his fun-loving older brother, Lance; however, as he watches Lance descend into darkness, he feels powerless to stop him; he never imagines the horror of the unspeakable acts his brother is capable of - until it's too late.
When Letisha meets Phillip, his charm lures her in. However, when his dark side emerges, Letisha is trapped with a monster. She manages to escape him, but when she discovers he’s wanted for rape and murder, she knows she’s lucky to be alive.
When Shaquoia and Imani first meet Isiah, they sense his evil and they don't know why their mother would date a man like him.
As children, Tabitha and Ann endure their brother Terry's twisted games and as adults, they try to cut ties, but their mother, Edwardyne, clings on and is always willing to give him one more chance.
2026
A loving couple take in a troubled foster child and quickly becomes entwined in a twisted plot that ends in a brutal murder.
Daniel Bible had already lived through - and escaped from - hell. He was doing his best to forget the devil he'd lived with for 8 years - his father. However, to this day, he doesn't know the scope of his father's horrendous crimes.
Domeneka believes she's found real love with her boyfriend, Michael. After having a daughter together, he reveals his violent side. Domeneka fears there's no keeping him from following through on his threats and that she'll be his next target.
Trina always had a tough childhood but it becomes a nightmare when her mother brings home her new boyfriend, Robert. He is not only controlling, but also cruel and violent. While she knew he was evil, years later she discovers that he is a killer.
A recently divorced woman meets a kind, caring, and nurturing father. Despite her reservations against getting into a new relationship, she falls in love. However, she doesn't see what everyone else around her sees - that he is a killer.
Myrle Miller appears to be a sweet, loving grandmother, but beneath the facade lurks a woman driven by selfishness and greed. Even her own daughter, Rebecca, is haunted by the fact that her mom was a black widow in disguise.
A young mother finally escapes her violent husband, unaware he'll soon be arrested after a deadly killing spree targeting elderly women.
When Felisha meets Wesley, she is a single mum with no place to live; he gives her a home. After they are married and have kids, she discovers he is selfish and unkind. When she finally leaves him, he exacts the cruelest revenge.
As Christy Foe copes with multiple family tragedies, her childhood crush, Joel Lauper, comes to the rescue. However, his arrival is no blessing and she finds herself fighting for her life and confronting evil to not only save herself, but others as well.
Tony believes his mother found happiness with Deputy Dave Rogers, until he sees the dark truth - a man who uses his badge to terrorise and abuse. When two women are found dead, the illusion shatters, revealing a corrupt cop capable of unimaginable evil.
