The new true crime documentary series Murder 101 has landed on Prime Video, offering a never-before-seen twist that has left viewers stunned. Based on the podcast of the same name, the three-episode series explores a high school sociology class and their unique assignment: solving a decades-old cold case.
What Is Murder 101 About?
Streaming on Prime Video, Murder 101 takes viewers inside a classroom in Elizabethton, Tennessee, where teacher Alex Campbell challenges his students to solve the Redhead Murders—a series of unsolved killings from the 1970s and 1980s that detectives had struggled to crack. The official synopsis describes how the students uncover new leads, connect overlooked clues, and bring fresh attention to victims who were nearly forgotten.
The Cold Case: Redhead Murders
The Redhead Murders involved the bodies of redheaded women found dumped along highways across the southern United States. Authorities believed a serial killer was responsible, but some victims remained unidentified for years. Alex Campbell's class studied the evidence, identified patterns, and even helped identify one of the victims, bringing the case back into the spotlight.
Viewer Reactions
Released on Monday, July 13, the series has already generated buzz. On Facebook, one viewer wrote: "THIS BRAND NEW TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARY WAS JUST RELEASED TODAY!!! and the story behind it is absolutely WILD." Another commented: "This show is awesome! I wish we had more classes like this when I was in school."
Where to Watch
Murder 101 is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in the UK. The series consists of three episodes, each delving deeper into the investigation and the students' journey.
