Fans of true crime will want to mark their calendars for a new show based on an 'insane' crime podcast. Murder 101 is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 13, just weeks away. The series is based on the hit podcast of the same name and centers on a high school sociology class and their teacher who investigate decades-old cold cases, uncovering long-buried truths.
Based on a Gripping True Story
Adapted from the iHeart podcast, Murder 101 transports viewers back to 2018 when teacher Alex Campbell challenged his students to investigate a 1980s cold case known as the Redhead Murders. What began as a classroom project soon evolved into a remarkable real-world investigation. The students successfully linked several brutal murders to one suspect, uncovering horrific truths along the way. The podcast includes interviews with students and a harrowing conversation with a survivor.
Where to Listen and Watch
The Murder 101 podcast is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. The three-episode docuseries will be available for binge-watching on Prime Video. The official synopsis reads: 'In a quiet Tennessee town, a high school sociology class takes on a mystery that has lingered for decades. Led by teacher Alex Campbell, the students of Elizabethton High School begin investigating the Redhead Murders—a series of unsolved killings that once captured headlines across the South before fading from public memory.'
The synopsis continues: 'What starts as a classroom project soon evolves into a remarkable real-world investigation, as the students uncover new leads, connect long-overlooked clues, and bring fresh attention to victims who were nearly forgotten. Along the way, they discover that the search for answers is about more than solving a case—it's about giving a voice to the people at the center of it and proving that determination can come from the most unexpected places.'
Fan Excitement Builds
Social media has been buzzing with anticipation. One user wrote: 'Can't wait for this!' Another added: 'I'm definitely checking this out. I'm a crime show junkie.' A third commented: 'Turning a hit podcast into a docuseries usually means the storytelling is already solid — this could hit hard if they keep it raw and unfiltered.'
The podcast has previously garnered praise. One fan said: 'Murder 101 is a fabulous podcast showing how a high school sociology class solved a local serial killer.' Another simply called it 'insane,' while a third echoed: 'I think it's great so far. The teacher is gold. What a cool project that makes an interesting podcast.' A fourth listener added: 'Really enjoyed it—and I was so impressed with the teacher and his ability to get kids excited and learning in a new way. Wish it was a course that could be modeled more places!'
Trailer Teases Emotional Depth
An exciting trailer was previously released, with Prime Video teasing: 'For the sake of justice. Murder 101, based on the hit podcast, premieres July 13.' In the clip, Mr. Campbell says: 'This class has never been about the students changing the case, it's been more about how the case changes the students.'
Murder 101 premieres on Prime Video on July 13.
