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The Best Episodes of Unusual Suspects Season 1

Every episode of Unusual Suspects Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Unusual Suspects Season 1!

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Unusual Suspects is an American documentary television series on Investigation Discovery. The series debuted on June 21, 2010. The series showcases many of the most shocking and difficult cases in law enforcement history, and also

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 1 - The Killer Nearby
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #1 - The Killer Nearby

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 2 - Betrayal of Trust
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Betrayal of Trust

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 3 - A Mother's Conviction
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #3 - A Mother's Conviction

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 4 - Will To Murder
    7.9/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Will To Murder

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 5 - Murder in Biloxi
    5.8/10(22 votes)

    #5 - Murder in Biloxi

    S1:E5

    A judge and his wife are slain in their home, and the suspects range from common criminals to politicians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 6 - Monster in Spokane
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #6 - Monster in Spokane

    S1:E6

    A serial killer on the loose in Spokane prompts investigators to take a new look at an old clue.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 7 - Millionaire's Murder
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #7 - Millionaire's Murder

    S1:E7

    A wealthy widow is slain, and the victim's records provide the means to find her killer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 8 - Missing Executive
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Missing Executive

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 9 - Burned
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Burned

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 10 - Lovers and Liars
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Lovers and Liars

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 11 - Overkill
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #11 - Overkill

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 12 - Happy Face Killer
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #12 - Happy Face Killer

    S1:E12

    Detailing the crimes of serial killer Keith Jesperson, also known as the "Happy Face Killer."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Unusual Suspects Season 1 Episode 13 - Cold-Blooded
    8.1/10(15 votes)

    #13 - Cold-Blooded

    S1:E13

    A young woman disappears after a flat tire makes her pull over; a man is murdered while minding his neighbor's property.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Killer Nearby" is the best rated episode of "Unusual Suspects" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/31/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Betrayal of Trust".