The BEST episodes of Unusual Suspects season 1

Every episode of Unusual Suspects season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Unusual Suspects season 1!

THE UNLIKELY CRIMINAL IS EXPOSED - The All-American boy next door. A church-going grandmother. A devoted brother. They were respected role models and trusted members of their community - until the day each of them was charged with a shocking crime. The series shines a light on some UNUSUAL SUSPECTS, showing that even the nicest neighbor can have a sinister side. From vengeful family members to a corrupt officer patrolling the roads, UNUSUAL SUSPECTS profiles those you would least expect to be capable of committing such dark deeds. Each one-hour episode of UNUSUAL SUSPECTS showcases some of the most baffling and challenging cases in contemporary law enforcement, and commends the unwavering investigations that led to the arrest of these unlikely culprits. Featuring in-depth interviews from some of America's top investigative forces, viewers find out how these illusive offenders evaded justice for years, and how persistent police work and a passion for justice ultimately got them caught.

Last Updated: 11/16/2024Network: Investigation DiscoveryStatus: Ended
Happy Face Killer
star
8.00
25 votes

#1 - Happy Face Killer

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/30/2010

A mild-mannered grandmother accuses her boyfriend of the murder of a local woman. Five years later, someone else claims responsibility for the crime and the murders of six other women.

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Lovers and Liars
star
7.81
21 votes

#2 - Lovers and Liars

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/16/2010

A young couple is gunned down on a lover's lane in Georgia; A husband and wife are shot to death in their suburban Chicago home before the killer sets the house on fire.

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Monster in Spokane
star
7.61
33 votes

#3 - Monster in Spokane

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/2010

A serial killer plagues Spokane, Washington, claiming the lives of more than a dozen victims. The reexamination of an old clue finally helps investigators zero in on the murderer.

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Millionaire's Murder
star
7.57
30 votes

#4 - Millionaire's Murder

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/26/2010

The murder of a wealthy widow sends shock waves through a small town. The victim's own records are the key to finding the killer.

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Missing Executive
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7.57
23 votes

#5 - Missing Executive

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/2/2010

When high-ranking oil executive Sidney Reso is kidnapped, an intensive manhunt turns up few clues. Cryptic letters and phone calls send investigators racing to catch the kidnappers, hoping to bring Reso home alive.

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Will To Murder
star
7.56
25 votes

#6 - Will To Murder

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/5/2010

A delivery man guns down an affluent couple, with their only son barely escaping. The investigation reveals a greedy relative with a motive too close to home. And when a recent victim of burglary is found shot to death in her car, the investigation uncovers a killer the victim trusted without question - the police officer who came to her aide.

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Murder in Biloxi
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7.46
28 votes

#7 - Murder in Biloxi

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/12/2010

A judge and his wife are murdered in their Biloxi home. In a city rife with corruption, the suspects range from common criminals to powerful politicians.

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Betrayal of Trust
star
7.42
50 votes

#8 - Betrayal of Trust

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/21/2010

A husband and wife are found shot to death on a deserted stretch of highway. Phone records help detectives uncover a murder-for-hire plot that went horribly wrong, and discover that one of their victims is also their prime suspect. Next, when a 20-year-old woman is found murdered near a freeway exit ramp, the residents of San Diego demand justice. But when a trusted police officer is identified for the crime, the community is shaken to its core.

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Burned
star
7.30
23 votes

#9 - Burned

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/9/2010

A series of California fires puts investigators on the hunt for a serial arsonist. After years of dogged investigation, an unpopular theory points to a disturbing culprit.

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Cold Blooded
star
7.28
18 votes

#10 - Cold Blooded

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/6/2010

A young woman vanishes when a flat tire forces her to pull over; Keeping an eye on his neighbor's property brings a man face to face with his killer.

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The Killer Nearby
star
7.24
66 votes

#11 - The Killer Nearby

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/31/2010

A 40-year-old mother disappears from her home in the middle of the night, and police chase multiple leads before coming up empty. Almost a year goes by until they investigate a very unlikely suspect - a high-school neighbor with an affinity for older women. Then, a teenage boy is murdered in his home and detectives believe his campaign against teen gang activity led to his death. But the community is horrified when police arrest one of their "model citizens" for ordering the hit.

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A Mother's Conviction
star
7.11
45 votes

#12 - A Mother's Conviction

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2010

A young boy is killed in the middle of the night, and his own mother is convicted of the crime. Years later, an author investigates a convicted murderer for her upcoming novel, and gets a confession that re-opens that case file and eventually, sets the mother free.

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Overkill
star
7.08
25 votes

#13 - Overkill

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/23/2010

In rural Wisconsin, a local eccentric is murdered in his home; A serial killer targets the elderly in Lake Elsinore, California.

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