Prime Video Announces Canadian Amazon Original True-Crime Docuseries "The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith"

The docuseries will make its worldwide premiere at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 30 before launching on Prime Video on May 6

The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide

TORONTO - March 30, 2022 - Prime Video today announced the new Canadian Amazon Original series The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith, a true-crime docuseries that follows the cold case and controversial investigation into the murder of Beverly Lynn Smith in her home in Oshawa, Ontario. Woven together from firsthand accounts, expert interviews, family archives, and rare access to key participants, The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith is an unpredictable tale that explores the unrelenting enigma of ethics and accountability in this provocative criminal case. The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith will be available exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 6.

From Nathalie Bibeau, the director of The Walrus and the Whistleblower, the Amazon Original docuseries dives deep into the elaborate and controversial sting operation that was designed to investigate a suspect in the murder of 22-year-old Beverly Lynn Smith - but only ended up raising more questions - and a search for justice that spans decades.

Beverly Lynn Smith lived in a rustic farmhouse in the industrial community of Oshawa, Ontario with her husband and 10-month-old baby. On December 9, 1974, she was murdered in the kitchen of her home. Alan Smith (no relation to Beverly Lynn Smith), has been a central character in the investigation since the night of the murder almost 50 years ago. By 2007, the case had gone cold, until the results of a polygraph test raised suspicions, and Smith became a key person of interest - and the target of a controversial police investigation. Through all the twists and turns, Smith has always maintained his innocence.

The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith is from Amazon Studios, and produced in association with Muse Entertainment. Executive producers are Courtney Dobbins, Jonas Prupas, and Catherine Legge. Nathalie Bibeau serves as series director and co-executive producer, and Tara Jan serves as series producer. The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith joins recently announced and launched Canadian Amazon Original series All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, LOL: Last One Laughing Canada, LOL: Qui rira le dernier?, Rupi Kaur Live, The Kids in the Hall, The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks, The Lake, and Three Pines. Since 2015, Amazon Studios has filmed 24 Amazon Original series and films in Canada, including The Man in the High Castle and Upload in British Columbia, The Boys, Reacher, and The Expanse in Ontario, Tales from the Loop in Manitoba, as well as parts of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan and The Voyeurs in Quebec. 

The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith will join the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and around the world in the Prime Video catalog, including award-winning and critically acclaimed Amazon Originals like Upload, Reacher, The Boys,  The Wheel Of Time, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, and Emmy- and Golden Globe-winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Prime members will be able to watch all episodes of The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith anywhere and anytime on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Fire TV stick, Fire tablets, Apple TV, and stream online. In the Prime Video app, Prime members can download episodes on their mobile devices and tablets and watch anywhere offline at no additional cost. Prime Video is available in Canada at no extra cost to a Prime membership for just CAD$ 79/year or CAD$ 7.99/month (plus applicable taxes), new customers can find out more at www.primevideo.com and subscribe to a free 30-day trial.

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About Muse Entertainment

A highly revered, well-established film and television production company known for its well-crafted and top-quality productions since being founded in 1998. Muse has produced, co-produced and provided production services on over 220 TV movies, series, miniseries, documentaries and feature films. It has won more than 100 awards and received over 300 nominations, including 25 Emmy Award nominations and 5 Emmy Awards.

Every year, Muse Entertainment produces a significant number of scripted movies, miniseries and series for Canada and the U.S. Muse's 22-year track record is highlighted by a vibrant mix of high profile, network-defining projects including Coroner for the CBC/CW, The Kennedys for History Network/Reelz Channel, Human Trafficking for Lifetime/TMN, Tut for History Network/Spike Television, Pillars of the Earth for Movie Network/Starz, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and Bomb Girls for Global - as well as highly-rated television movies and series for broadcasters and international digital platforms such as CBC, CBS, CTV, NBC, Hallmark, ABC Family, Syfy, Disney, Netflix, Amazon, BYU, A&E Networks and others.

Muse Entertainment's unscripted division strives to tell ground-breaking, socially relevant stories with passion and integrity. Muse is dedicated to elevated storytelling and believe in quality over quantity. The division recently produced true-crime comedy series, For Heaven's Sake, alongside Funny or Die (Paramount+), as well as two documentary specials, The Real Red October (REELZ) and Surprising Santa Claus (HGTV). The team is currently producing the second season of acclaimed horror series Cursed Films for Shudder/AMC and have a number of series currently in development with CBC and more.