Episode
People Magazine Investigates: The Soccer Mom Murder
Overview
In 2001, a mother of five is found shot in the head in her own minivan. Investigators have little physical evidence and struggle to make an arrest. As the children grow up, the family becomes divided over who killed the beloved soccer mom.
Details
- Series
- People Magazine Investigates
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2024-11-11
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
The Soccer Mom Murder is Episode 4 in Season 8 of People Magazine Investigates. It aired on 2024-11-11. The runtime is 42 min.
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