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Deadly Demands

Deadly Demands

TV-142016•43m•7.0/10
CrimeDocumentary

Ratings

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7.0/10(1)

The six-part series will offer viewers an inside look into the motivations behind hostage situations, the history between abductees and their captors, and the moments that led to standoffs with law enforcement officials. Through authentic audio recordings from police negotiation tapes, re-enactments and expert testimony, the series will provide insight into the actions required by law enforcement to safely de-escalate tense situations and save the lives of innocent bystanders.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 14, 2016

Last Aired

April 18, 2016

Networks

Investigation Discovery

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Chaos in Connecticut
E1
Chaos in Connecticut
Air date: 2016-03-14
A woman's acrimonious divorce from her husband goes from bad to worse when, on the day of their final court appearance, he abducts her.
You Will Be Mine
E2
You Will Be Mine
Air date: 2016-03-21
For four years, Laura Black couldn't rid herself of ESL coworker Richard Farley's unwanted attention. Richard is ultimately fired for his extreme behavior. No one could imagine the horror Richard had in mind, until he returns to the office, guns in hand.
'Til Death Do Us Part
E3
'Til Death Do Us Part
Air date: 2016-03-28
While robbing a bank at gunpoint, Paula Gutierrez and Chino DeJesus kill a police officer, then they storm an apartment and take a student hostage, leading to a four-hour standoff that comes to a tragic end.
E4
Blind Man's Bluff
Air date: 2016-04-04
Single mother Lois Platt writes to Larry Hill in prison, then he escapes, shows up at her house and takes her and her children hostage.
E5
Night of Fear
Air date: 2016-04-11
College student Mehrdad Dashti opens fire in a Berkeley, CA, bar, then holds the patrons hostage for eight hours.
E6
Trail of Terror
Air date: 2016-04-18
Teenager Anne Sluti is abducted by 200-pound fugitive Tony Zappa at a shopping mall, causing detectives to despair until an unexpected call comes in -- from Anne.

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