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Real Life Nightmare

2019-11-02 · 40 min / episode · ★ 1.0

Crime · Mystery · Documentary · Drama

Heart-wrenching, personal stories of unsolved missing cases and unexplained deaths that continue to baffle investigators and horrify those left behind. Each mystery is brought to life by unravelling the evidence, compelling viewers to hunt for answers as police continue to seek the public's help.

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