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[08/25/14 - 09:25 AM]
We're Not in Kansas Anymore: ID's New Series "Dead on Arrival" Features Big City Dreams Turned Deadly Nightmares
The newcomer launches Wednesday, September 3 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery]

We're Not in Kansas Anymore: ID's New Series "DEAD ON ARRIVAL" Features Big City Dreams Turned Deadly Nightmares

(Silver Spring, MD) -- Moving to the big city to chase your dreams is a classic American story. And every year, thousands of fresh-faced young men and women abandon their small town roots in favor of the uncertainty and chaos of urban life. Premiering Wednesday, September 3 at 10/9c, Investigation Discovery's (ID) new series DEAD ON ARRIVAL follows naïve newcomers who quickly learn that the city streets are not only teeming with excitement and opportunity, but also riddled with crime and violence. Caught in the hustle of city living, these innocent young adults are set on a dangerous trajectory the moment they set foot in a new city - they are DEAD ON ARRIVAL -unfortunate victims of their own ambitions and dreams.

Each one hour episode of DEAD ON ARRIVAL features one story interlaced with expert commentary from local authorities, true-crime experts, and psychologists, as well as first-person accounts from friends and families of the victims.

The premiere episode of DEAD ON ARRIVAL premieres on Wednesday, September 3 at 10/9c, and features the tragic murder of young actress Rebecca Schaeffer. Growing up in the quaint, friendly mountain town of Eugene, Oregon, Rebecca is a bubbly sweetheart blessed with a natural beauty. After a few local modeling jobs, Rebecca receives life-changing news; she has been offered the lead role in a new sitcom called "My Sister Sam." The show is a smash, and sweet Rebecca is thrust into the harsh LA limelight, fending off back-stabbing agents, jealous colleagues and borderline obsessive fans. Little does Rebecca know, her journey to the dark side of fame has only just begun. Soon an encounter with the evil, twisted underbelly of Hollywood will plunge her world into darkness and terror.

Other episodes premiering in September include:

"Dance with the Devil" Premieres Wednesday, September 10 at 10/9c

· Catherine Woods grows up in Columbus, Ohio, dreaming of the bright lights of Broadway. As an accomplished dancer, she hopes to one day grace these world-famous stages and moves to New York, eager to make her dream a reality. But instead of the success she hopes to find, Catherine faces constant rejection and financial hardship. As her life spins more and more out of control, Catherine soon finds herself in a terrifying dance with darkness, lies and murder.

"Not in Kansas Anymore" Premieres Wednesday, September 17 at 10/9c

· Amy Watkins grows up in a conservative family in Topeka, Kansas, and from a young age is beloved for her sweet, caring disposition. When her passion for helping people turns into a career path as a social worker, Amy decides she must move to the place where social work is most needed: New York City. When Amy witnesses a shocking knife fight, her sheltered small town idealism is put to the test. Little does she know, a danger lurks for Amy on the city streets more terrifying than anything she can imagine.

DEAD ON ARRIVAL is produced by Lion Television Limited with Josh Mensch and Kevin Mcloughlin as executive producers. For Investigation Discovery, Diana Sperrazza is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is Group President of Investigation Discovery, Destination America, American Heroes Channel, and Discovery Fit & Health.

About Investigation Discovery

Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading mystery-and-suspense network on television and America's favorite "guilty pleasure." From harrowing crimes and salacious scandals to the in-depth investigations and heart-breaking mysteries that result, ID challenges our everyday understanding of culture, society and the human condition. One of our nation's fastest growing cable networks, ID delivers the highest-quality programming to more than 86 million U.S. households and is available in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD). For more information, please visit InvestigationDiscovery.com, facebook.com/InvestigationDiscovery, or twitter.com/DiscoveryID. Investigation Discovery is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 2.7 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.





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