How It Really Happened

Season 92017

Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.

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17 Episodes

E01 The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1

HLN highlights the shocking motive that turned these brothers into killers.

January 27, 2017

E02 The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2

Lyle Menendez speaks from behind bars to Chris Cuomo, more than 25 years after he and his brother Erik were convicted of first degree murder.

January 27, 2017

E03 The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1

New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.

February 3, 2017

E04 The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2

New theories emerge in the O.J. Simpson case, including a serial killer's confession, a possible hit man who claims responsibility for the murders.

February 3, 2017

E05 Prince: The End

Uncovering Prince's secret struggles from his earlier years to the final days leading up to his shocking death.

February 10, 2017

E06 The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith

Uncovering how Anna Nicole Smith's lavish lifestyle may have contributed to her mysterious death.

February 17, 2017

E07 The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1

Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death.

February 24, 2017

E08 The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2

Revelations of what Michael Jackson's children and staff witnessed prior to his death and an investigation into the claims that Jackson took his own life.

February 24, 2017

E09 Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? Part 1

Investigating a wide range of suspects and evidence in the killing of JonBenet Ramsey.

March 3, 2017

E10 Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? Part 2

The aftermath of the investigation into the murder of JonBenet Ramsey.

March 3, 2017

E11 JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 1

Examining the factors that led to the crash that killed John F. Kennedy Jr. and a never before seen interview with a person who may have been the last person to speak to JFK Jr, moments before the crash.

March 10, 2017

E12 JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 2

March 10, 2017

E13 The Final Days of Whitney Houston

A look at new details surrounding Whitney Houston's last days and her tumultuous relationship with Bobby Brown.

March 24, 2017

E14 The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

The chilling account of a man who survived his encounter with the notorious serial killer, who managed to evade police scrutiny for years.

March 31, 2017

E15 Capturing the Unabomber

David Kaczynski, the brother of convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, discusses the hunt that led to the capture of his infamous sibling.

April 7, 2017

E16 What Killed Heath Ledger

Heath Ledger's death is examined.

April 14, 2017

E17 DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much

Deborah Jean Palfrey threatened to expose names on her client list and was found hanging on her mother's property.

April 21, 2017

How It Really Happened

E01 The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1

E02 The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2

E03 The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1

E04 The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2

E05 Prince: The End

E06 The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith

E07 The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1

E08 The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2

E09 Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? Part 1

E10 Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? Part 2

E11 JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 1

E12 JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 2

E13 The Final Days of Whitney Houston

E14 The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

E15 Capturing the Unabomber

E16 What Killed Heath Ledger

E17 DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much

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E01 The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills, Part 1

E02 The Menendez Brothers: Murder in Beverly Hills: Part 2

E03 The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 1

E04 The OJ Simpson Case: Other Killer Theories, Part 2

E05 Prince: The End

E06 The Life & Death Of Anna Nicole Smith

E07 The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 1

E08 The Death of Michael Jackson: Part 2

E09 Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? Part 1

E10 Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey? Part 2

E11 JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 1

E12 JFK Jr's Tragic Final Flight Part 2

E13 The Final Days of Whitney Houston

E14 The Strange Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

E15 Capturing the Unabomber

E16 What Killed Heath Ledger

E17 DC Madam: The Woman Who Knew Too Much