The Real Murders of Orange County

Season 1

TV-PG

Horrific and salacious cases rock Southern California's wealthy coastal community. From a murder-for-hire gone wrong to families turning on their own, viewers hear the harrowing tales of when privilege leads to problems and greed leads to murder.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Wrong Turn
E1
Wrong TurnThe execution-style murder of a Fountain Valley wife and mother shocks the OC, and leaves police with no leads on motive. The community bands together to find justice until a similar shooting reveals the truth behind a murder plot gone awry.
Spoiled to Death
E2
Spoiled to DeathThe Sachs family seems to be living the OC life in their hilltop mansion when their family is suddenly torn apart by a vicious shooting in the middle of the night. Investigators reveal a surprising list of enemies who had the victims in their sights.
Love Lost at Sea
E3
Love Lost at SeaThe Hawks live the OC dream on their yacht until their disappearance sparks a frantic search. The investigation turns as details of the alleged yacht sale point toward someone going to great depths to take their own piece of this dream.
The King of Orange County
E4
The King of Orange CountyThe larger-than-life owner of a strip club empire is mowed down with a machine gun before the gates of his Orange County estate. The secrecy surrounding the clubs and their employees makes the case extremely challenging for investigators.
A Deadly Double Life
E5
A Deadly Double LifeKeeping up appearances is key in the OC, but when the Stahls are found shot to death on the side of the Ortega Highway, the façade turns deadly. The case leads detectives down a dark path through a series of scandalous and twisted love triangles.
A Tale of Two Brothers
E6
A Tale of Two BrothersThe brutal murder of three members of a family in an old monied Fullerton enclave reverberates throughout the neighborhood and the rest of Orange County. The investigation reveals the family’s dark secrets and a tragically OC motive.
A Legacy to Die For
E7
A Legacy to Die ForAfter a fire breaks out at a hill-top mansion, OC detectives discover two bodies riddled with bullets. Police must investigate the affluent and seedier side of the victim’s past to discover who would take these measures to erase their existence.
Sleeping with the Enemy
E8
Sleeping with the EnemyA rising star financial whiz is brutally murdered in his seaside Huntington Beach home where the only witness, his wife Dixie, was also assaulted. After years of determined and methodical investigation, the shocking true killer is revealed.