Series synopsis
The Murders at Starved Rock is an American crime documentary television series that premiered on HBO on December 14, 2021. It ended on December 15, 2021. It was created by David Raccuglia. It stars Rod Thorson, Andy Hale, Steve Stout and David Raccuglia.
This documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after sixty years in prison.
Premise
This documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after sixty years in prison.
Premise: After 60 years, a town is still torn.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rod Thorson as Himself
- Andy Hale as Himself. high-profiler for crime
- Steve Stout as Himself. Local Author & Historian
- David Raccuglia as Himself. Host. Creator
- Crystal Lujan as Mildred Lindquist
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 14, 2021 | December 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1: The Boogeyman In 1960, three women are brutally murdered in Starved Rock State Park, casting a decades-long shadow over the town of LaSalle, Illinois. |
December 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Part 2: Psychological Warfare David’s investigation leads him back to LaSalle, where, decades after the horrendous crime, locals continue to debate Chester’s innocence. |
December 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Part 3: Memories With Chester free, David grapples with lingering suspicions, the effects of generational trauma, and the fallout of his father’s legacy. |
December 15, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 14, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 15, 2021 |
| Runtime | 58 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |