Wicked Game: Devil in the Desert — Season 1
After a sheriff's deputy finds a woman zip-tied and frantic on the side of the road in the Mojave Desert in 2012, authorities discover this may have been a grisly crime in pursuit of a suspected burie
About this season
After a sheriff's deputy finds a woman zip-tied and frantic on the side of the road in the Mojave Desert in 2012, authorities discover this may have been a grisly crime in pursuit of a suspected buried treasure. This discovery kicked off a years-long investigation that spanned sting operations, an international search, a prison break captured on cellphone, and a courtroom showdown between lead prosecutor Matt Murphy and the man authorities believed was pulling the strings in a twisted game of greed and violence - Hossein Nayeri.
Episodes (3)
1. Treasure Hunt
8.0Aired 4 February 2025 • 36 min
A chance encounter on a highway leads authorities to the aftermath of a violent abduction.
2. Cat-and-Mouse-Trap
8.0Aired 4 February 2025 • 46 min
Authorities plan to use love to lure the mastermind back into U.S. custody.
3. Weed and Bananas
8.0Aired 4 February 2025 • 42 min
After escaping jail, police once again search for Hossein Nayer.