About this season
In "Impact of Murder," Investigation Discovery uses the victim impact statement as a storytelling device. These statements are delivered in court allowing a family member or friend to describe the impact of a crime. They are a source of strength for those who feel helpless in the face of a senseless crime, and they help crime victims recover from the collateral damage inflicted, giving them a sense of power as they stand up in court to address the perpetrator. Through the victim's words, viewers come to understand the emotional damage endured as well as the significance of the life that was taken.
Episodes (7)
1. Two Shots in the Night
Aired 10 September 2020 • 43 min
Accountant Botham Jean's dreams of returning to St. Lucia to become Prime Minister were cut short in 2018 when he was shot in his Dallas apartment. Now, Botham's brother relives the moment he hugged Botham's murderer in an astounding act of forgiveness.
2. The Reckoning
Aired 17 September 2020 • 43 min
Botham Jean dreams were cut short in 2018, when he was shot inside his apartment. His brother relives the moment he hugged Botham’s murderer in an act of forgiveness.
3. Stolen Dreams
Aired 24 September 2020 • 43 min
In Colorado, a 911, dispatcher received a call from a woman in distress. Seven months pregnant, another woman has slashed her throat.
4. Out of the Shadows
Aired 1 October 2020 • 43 min
The city of Charlottesville votes to remove its Confederate statues. Concerned citizens look to defend the city from an influx of hate, including paralegal Heyer.
5. The Battle of Charlottesville
Aired 8 October 2020 • 43 min
Heather Heyer is killed by a car at 2017's Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
6. The Betrayal
Aired 15 October 2020 • 43 min
In Newfoundland, 19-year-old Greg Parsons ushers in 1991 by wishing his estranged mother Catherine a happy new year. Two days later, Greg is charged with her murder.
7. There's no Winning in Murder
Aired 22 October 2020 • 43 min
Corinna learns that her daughter Alyssiah is missing. After a state-wide search, a discovery confirms Corinna's worst fears, opening a murder investigation.