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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Murder Tapes Season 3 Episode 3 - The Truth is Dangerous
    6.1/10(33 votes)

    S3:E3

    Ty Underwood, a transgender woman, is found shot to death in her car, leaving detectives to wonder if she may have been a victim of a hate crime. Detectives use text messages, social media posts, and surveillance footage to track down her killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 10 - Isle of Wight
    6.3/10(16 votes)

    S9:E10

    Deputies discover a young man shot dead in trailer park miles away from home. As they try to solve the mystery behind the murder, several key witnesses step forward to point the finger at different suspects. One false lead could unravel the entire case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 6 - Between Friends
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    S10:E6

    On March 1, 2019, at a Lansing, MI, mobile home park, police comb through a chaotic crime scene, where they search for who killed 24-year-old Delayno Hudson and shot two other men after a car crash.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 9 - Murder at Sunrise
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    S10:E9

    On a March morning in Baltimore, the brutal stabbing murder of 96-year-old Evelyn Murray-Bailey in her own bed devastates the community. Detectives uncover family resentments, missing logs, and a shocking suspect behind the devastating murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 6 - Last Roll of the Dice
    6.5/10(18 votes)

    S9:E6

    Lansing police officers find Donovan Barfield's body riddled with bullets and his apartment ransacked. As investigators race to identify the perpetrator, they uncover a diabolical plan of murder and robbery orchestrated by a trio of reckless killers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 9 - A Shot in the Dark
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    S9:E9

    Ida Mae Ford gets shot dead in the middle of a dark street near her home in Macon, GA. Detectives race to track down the beloved grandmother's elusive killer, and a shocking crime spree ultimately leads investigators to an unexpected suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 10 - Murder in Disguise
    6.5/10(13 votes)

    S10:E10

    After the murder of 28-year-old Kiara Livingston in Aurora, CO, police uncover inconsistent witness accounts, a mysterious lover, and a buried truth that points to jealousy, deception, and a killer much closer than anyone expected.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 3 - A Date With Destiny
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S10:E3

    Destiny Orr Clark's friend calls 911 hysterical after two men shoot and kill Destiny behind a Chuck E. Cheese late at night. Police race to the scene and begin their investigation to see who killed the 19-year-old and why they wanted her dead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 5 - Murder of Convenience
    6.7/10(21 votes)

    S9:E5

    Akron, OH, officers respond to a shooting outside a convenience store. They find Dereke Alexander bleeding with a faint pulse, but he doesn't survive. The investigation leads detectives to two cold-blooded killers who stalked and hunted the man.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 8 - Three Days, Six Murders
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    S9:E8

    Police in Newnan, GA, respond to six murders in three days. As investigators try to piece together the motive behind the killings, several witnesses claim to know who is responsible -- but a rush to judgment could result in a killer going free.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 5 - The Tipster
    6.7/10(13 votes)

    S10:E5

    In January 2019, Evansville, IN, police respond to a 911 call where a shooting leaves 25-year-old Delvin Mitchell dead from a shot to the head. Detectives receive all types of information from around town and begin to circle in on the killers.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. The Murder Tapes Season 7 Episode 3 - One in the Chamber
    6.8/10(27 votes)

    S7:E3

    A retirement community in Evansville, IN, is rocked when Odie Carrier Jr. is found mortally shot in his own home. Puzzled even more by the surprising way he was killed, police must work quickly if they are going to find the person responsible.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 7 - For Love or Money
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S9:E7

    In separate calls, Chillicothe, OH, police officers find three murder victims and another clinging to life. As they investigate these crimes, they discover the victims are related. Detectives question suspects, which leads to an unlikely killer.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 1 - Head in a Bag
    6.8/10(22 votes)

    S10:E1

    On a rainy night in a parking lot in Arkansas, a mysterious trash bag turns up in the bed of a pickup truck. Police discover a woman's head in the bag who's later identified as Connie Goodwin, once her body is found in her bathtub. Detectives go into overdrive to find out who killed the grandmother and how her head ended up in a truck.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 7 - Deadly Detour
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    S10:E7

    When 60-year-old Ilene Gowan vanishes, her family fears the worst. Weeks later, her body is found under a frozen bridge. As detectives trace her last steps, they uncover surveillance footage, financial clues, and a killer hiding in plain sight..

    Director:Unknown
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  16. The Murder Tapes Season 10 Episode 8 - Death On Robinswood Lane
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    S10:E8

    In Arkansas, 47-year-old Mario Miller turns up dead in a stranger's driveway. As detectives trace his last hours, a chilling conspiracy is revealed. Police unravel a twisted plot involving a missing car, secret texts, and a deadly betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Murder Tapes Season 5 Episode 7 - She Set Me Up
    6.9/10(27 votes)

    S5:E7

    Evansville, IN, police rely on an unlikely source of information as they search for the person responsible for shooting 28-year-old D'Angelo White. Cryptic clues left by the victim himself challenge the investigative skills of veteran detectives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Murder Tapes Season 6 Episode 3 - The House on Lillian Street
    6.9/10(29 votes)

    S6:E3

    Samantha Guthrie's parents desperately search for their missing child. As the police search reveals many players in this mystery, there is one common thread - the Lillian St. house. Police aim to find the truth of what occurred within those walls.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. The Murder Tapes Season 7 Episode 6 - The Smoke Shop
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    S7:E6

    Flagler County, FL Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting of an 18-year-old high school track star, Curtis Israel Gray. The case threatens to go cold before a source close to home delivers the prime suspect straight to Sheriff's front door.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Murder Tapes Season 9 Episode 3 - Killer on Camera
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    S9:E3

    Akron, OH, police officers respond to a shooting outside a bar on a busy Friday night on Main Street. What starts out as a shooting investigation turns into a mystery of murder and the hunt for a cold-blooded killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Murder Tapes Season 1 Episode 4 - Frenzy
    7.0/10(49 votes)

    S1:E4

    Billy Shuler is dead. Now, video and audio capture the detectives desperate hunt for his killer. As the case slowly unravels, someone comes forward and identifies Billy's murderer. When the US Marshals get involved, the killer is brought to justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Murder Tapes Season 3 Episode 6 - Twisted Upside
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S3:E6

    The streets of Kalamazoo, Michigan are awash with rumours about 69-year-old, William Gray; faced with a missing persons case, investigators are met with a wall of silence.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Murder Tapes Season 4 Episode 4 - Blind Love
    7.0/10(30 votes)

    S4:E4

    31-year-old, Gabriel Montanez is found shot in a liquor store parking lot in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Two men in hooded sweatshirts are seen fleeing from the scene. Police then make a shocking discovery that leads to the truth behind the homicide.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Murder Tapes Season 4 Episode 10 - The Girl in the Crowd
    7.0/10(25 votes)

    S4:E10

    What starts out as a calm night at the American Legion in Evansville, Indiana, quickly takes a turn when Anthony Blaylock is shot dead. But when detectives obtain video surveillance showing who is responsible, they stop at nothing to find his killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Murder Tapes Season 5 Episode 6 - The Move Out
    7.0/10(29 votes)

    S5:E6

    Kiana Marshall, her brother Corey, and their friend Alexis are murdered. Now, bodycam and CCTV capture the hunt for their insane killer. Twisted tales lead detectives on a wild goose chase, but the killers are revealed and must face the consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Truth is Dangerous" is the worst rated episode of "The Murder Tapes". It scored 6.1/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/14/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Isle of Wight".