8.6/1015 votesLoading...#1 - Hidden Betrayal
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/9/2021
A civic-minded teen is shot to death in his own bed, but just as investigators are closing in on those responsible, a twist leaves everyone stunned.
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8.1/1012 votesLoading...#2 - Closet Murderer
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/19/2021
When a 98-year-old widow is found dead in her entryway closet, a chilling discovery leads investigators to a killer in the community who harbors a dark secret.
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8.0/109 votesLoading...#3 - Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 6/4/2021
When a beloved elderly woman is viciously murdered, detectives discover a chilling connection to another unsolved murder. The trail points to someone from her past and investigators race to hunt the killer down before they can strike again.
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7.9/1011 votesLoading...#4 - The Mayor's Wife
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/2/2021
After a respected educator and mother of two is found dead in small-town Alabama, the investigation focuses on fraught family relationships, but the discovery of a dark secret unveils a killer no one saw coming.
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7.5/109 votesLoading...#5 - The Runaway Murderer
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 5/28/2021
A glamorous 85-year-old millionaire is found stabbed in her basement, sending police on an international investigation that unearths devilish secrets, double lives and a killer no one saw coming whose tricks wouldn't stop even after their arrest.
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7.5/1012 votesLoading...#6 - Wicked Night Out
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2022
When a young mother is found dead in a field after a night out, police scour security video to retrace a suspect's steps; the discovery of a second crime scene leads to an arrest, before high-tech forensics reveal a truth no one expected.
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7.4/1011 votesLoading...#7 - Deadly Disrespect
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/12/2021
After a 35-year-old analyst for the NSA is fatally stabbed, police look at a number of suspects; detectives close in on the killer, but the investigation takes a shocking turn.
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7.4/109 votesLoading...#8 - Twisted Attraction
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 5/7/2021
When a young woman who was just starting out in life is found assaulted and stabbed to death in her boyfriend’s home, detectives work tirelessly to uncover a killer who had previously been above suspicion, leaving the town and police force stunned.
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7.4/108 votesLoading...#9 - Second Chance to Kill
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/14/2021
Police hunting the killer of a beloved grandfather believe his missing truck holds the key to the case. After hunting down suspect after suspect, local PD found a killer close to home, wielding a shocking kill weapon in a story of sickening betrayal.
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7.4/109 votesLoading...#10 - The Finger of Suspicion
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 5/21/2021
A beautiful young woman is killed in her own bedroom and the evidence appears to point a clear suspect, but police soon discover not everything is as it seems. It takes 30 years and stunning new evidence to reveal a killer hiding in plain sight.
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7.3/1013 votesLoading...#11 - Killed by Kindness
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2021
When a recently divorced mother is found strangled to death on her couch, several suspects emerge until the killer is revealed to be someone close to home.
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7.3/1010 votesLoading...#12 - Gone Without a Trace
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 4/30/2021
A divorced mother of three is savagely stabbed to death while recovering from major surgery, but police are frustrated by a lack of evidence. After turning cold, the case is reignited by a startling admission that finally leads police to the killer.
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7.3/106 votesLoading...#13 - Trail of Evidence
Season 3 Episode 19 - Aired 11/11/2022
When a devoted mother vanishes from home, a series of grisly roadside discoveries take police on a hunt for a killer; detectives follow a path of greed and desperation until a shocking twist leads to a culprit with a bizarre motive.
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7.2/1014 votesLoading...#14 - When Hate Kills
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/26/2019
Police in small town Louisiana investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a beloved neighbor with no known enemies.
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7.2/1011 votesLoading...#15 - New Jersey Nightmare
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/2021
A recently retired woman is found murdered, and detectives struggle with a lack of evidence and try to track down a long list of suspects.
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7.2/1010 votesLoading...#16 - Fatal Ambition
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/5/2021
A hard-working young woman is discovered stabbed at the side of a road, leading police on a tireless investigation for 10 years to unveil a killer who is hiding in plain sight.
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7.2/1011 votesLoading...#17 - Murderer on Main St.
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/26/2021
A beloved resident of a tight-knit Nebraska town is murdered, leading detectives to look at a wide range of suspects before the trail leads to a killer who lives among them.
Director: N/A
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7.1/1010 votesLoading...#18 - Deadly Intentions
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 1/16/2020
When a devoted mother about to embark on a new life is murdered in her own home, detectives follow the evidence through a tangled web of relationships to unmask a killer no one could have predicted.
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7.1/1010 votesLoading...#19 - Burned and Betrayed
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 6/11/2021
After the burned body of a young nursing student is discovered near a rural road, detectives investigate several suspects until the trail of evidence unearths a disturbing and predatory plot.
Director: N/A
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7.1/1011 votesLoading...#20 - Fatal Fast Food
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2022
A restaurant is robbed and the night manager murdered leading police to investigate suspicious coworkers, a disgruntled ex-employee and a violent serial attacker. The case goes cold, but explosive new evidence leads to a killer nobody suspected.
Director: N/A
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7.1/109 votesLoading...#21 - A Silent Death
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 9/30/2022
A beloved teacher and mother of four silently vanishes in the middle of the night. A blood-soaked bedroom and horrific lakeside discovery point police to a killer close to home until mysterious tracks in the mud lead to a culprit no one suspected
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7.0/1015 votesLoading...#22 - Killer in Plain Sight
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/2/2020
When a trusting, young college student is viciously murdered and her apartment set ablaze, police untangle a web of relationships to find a killer who’s dangerously close to home.
Director: N/A
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7.0/1013 votesLoading...#23 - Unseen Assassin
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2021
A wealthy businessman and his closest friend are found shot execution-style; police have little to go on until a surprising development leads investigators to a killer no one ever suspected.
Director: N/A
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7.0/107 votesLoading...#24 - A Family Affair
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 10/14/2022
When a family that runs a beloved vet clinic is gunned down, police investigate disgruntled tenants, a pet owner with an axe to grind and an estranged son. The case stalls until detectives uncover a twisted plot by someone who seemed above suspicion.
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7.0/106 votesLoading...#25 - Murder After Midnight
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 11/4/2022
After a Texas mother is found murdered in an office bathroom, her husband admits a disturbing past while police chase down a serial killer; the case goes cold until an oversight leads to a surprise suspect and an FBI manhunt south of the border.
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The Best Episodes of An Unexpected Killer
Every episode of An Unexpected Killer ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of An Unexpected Killer!
A wild and unpredictable journey into homicide investigations where the true identity of the killer comes as a shocking surprise. Combining unparalleled access, captivating interviews...
Genres:DocumentaryCrime
Network:Oxygen
Best Episodes Summary
"Hidden Betrayal" is the best rated episode of "An Unexpected Killer". It scored 8.6/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/9/2021. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "Closet Murderer".