MURDER IS A FAMILY AFFAIR IN INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY'S NEW SERIES "BAD BLOOD"

--New Series Premieres with Back-To-Back Episodes Wednesday, December 2 at 10/9c and 10:30/9:30c--

(Silver Spring, Md.) - Investigation Discovery (ID) announced today the premiere of BAD BLOOD, a dramatic new series that follows families driven apart by heinous crimes as they come together for the first time. Fueled by lies, anger and grief, BAD BLOOD brings viewers front row as estranged families confront one another about a crime that rocked the family, uncover new information about the case, and ultimately seek forgiveness for their actions. The eight-part series premieres with back-to-back episodes Wednesday, December 2 at 10/9c and 10:30/9:30c.

Each 30-minute episode of BAD BLOOD features one family torn apart by a murder interlaced with commentary from local authorities and experts, culminating in a face-to-face confrontation between two estranged family members.

In the premiere episode of BAD BLOOD, the small town of Wolsey, South Dakota is shocked when Pastor William B. Guthrie is charged with the murder of his wife, Sharon. One of his daughters believes it was a suicide, while the other daughter believes it was cold-blooded murder. After 15 years of silence, the sisters reconnect and finally face the truth.

Additional premieres of BAD BLOOD include:

The Case Against Kevin Premieres Wednesday, December 2 at 10:30/9:30c Kevin Kyne was convicted of a heinous crime - killing his mother with his bare hands. After years in prison, he fights to clear his name. Now the problem child is free, and wants to confront the family that abandoned him when he needed them most.

Jersey Justice Premieres Wednesday, December 9 at 10/9c Police Chief Philip Castagna of Bordentown, NJ is accused of attempted murder and plotting to kill his wife. Is this a case of a crooked cop, or injustice? His sister has always defended him, but now her faith is shaken by a blistering accusation.

Justice for Britney Premieres Wednesday, December 9 at 10:30/9:30c Britney Cosby and her girlfriend, Crystal Jackson are found murdered behind a dumpster near Houston, Texas. A highly publicized investigation steadily reveals a suspect among one of the families - Britney's father, James. Now, a cousin in search of answers uncovers even darker family secrets.

BAD BLOOD is produced for Investigation Discovery by Hud:Sun Media with Michael Rourke as executive producer. For Investigation Discovery, Lorna Thomas is executive producer, Sara Kozak is senior vice president of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is Group President.

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