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A Killer Story 2026

“Her case became their obsession.”

Status
Ended
First Aired
September 10, 2026
Last Aired
September 24, 2026
Format
1 season · 3 eps
Total Runtime
~5.9 hours (118 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E2 "Person of Interest" (★ 9/10)
Network
HBO
Where to Stream
HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Streaming data from JustWatch
★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes TV-MA Documentary 1 seasons · 3 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.7/10
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Topic: Television series "A Killer Story" (2026). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
TV series
Year
2026
Status
Ended
Episodes
3
Runtime
118 minutes
First aired
Sep 10, 2026
Last aired
Sep 24, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
HBO
Genres
Documentary
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes
Format
1 season · 3 episodes
Episode runtime
~118 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
HBO
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Title: A Killer Story
Year: 2026
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Documentary
Plot: Investigative journalist Joe Sexton looks into a 2002 double homicide case in Kansas. This follows receiving thousands of emails from Eileen Umbehr, a homemaker turned citizen sleuth. Eileen and her husband Keen believe Dana Chandler is innocent of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend. They devote their lives to fighting for Chandler's innocence.
Draft 1: A Killer Story is a 2026 documentary television series rated TV-MA. The series follows investigative journalist Joe Sexton as he examines a double homicide case that occurred in Kansas in 2002. Sexton begins his investigation after receiving thousands of emails from Eileen Umbehr, a homemaker who became a citizen sleuth. The narrative focuses on the efforts of Eileen and her husband, Keen, who are convinced that Dana Chandler did not commit the crime. Chandler was the woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend

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“A journalist investigates a 2002 Kansas double homicide after receiving thousands of emails from citizen sleuths.”

Reasons to watch
  • Explores the intersection of professional journalism and amateur investigation
  • Focuses on a specific 2002 Kansas double homicide case
  • Examines the persistence of two individuals dedicated to proving innocence
Keep in mind
  • The documentary format may feel slow for viewers seeking fast-paced scripted drama

Watch it if you are interested in true crime investigations and the role of citizen sleuths in legal cases.

This documentary series features a serious tone and investigative pacing suitable for mature audiences.

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