Unlocking the Truth

TV-142016•41m

CrimeDocumentary

Love, lust, murder, mystery, suspense...all the makings of a great dramatic story. The catch? It’s not a fictional story. It’s real life. This serialized documentary series follows the journey of alleged wrongfully convicted prisoners fighting for their freedom. We will navigate these cases in an effort to uncover the truth with the highest possible stakes – the lives and freedom of innocent people locked up for life, and the duty to honor the lives of those lost. This series takes an in-depth look into three criminal cases through the unique POV of Ryan Ferguson, who at 19 years old was convicted of a murder he didn’t commit

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Status

Returning Series

First Aired

August 17, 2016

Last Aired

October 5, 2016

Networks

MTV

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

Gates of Hell

Air date: 2016-08-17

Love, lust, murder, mystery, suspense...all the makings of a great dramatic story. The catch? It's not a fictional story. It's real life. This serialized documentary series follows the journey of alleged wrongfully convicted prisoners fighting for their freedom. We will navigate these cases in an effort to uncover the truth with the highest possible stakes – the lives and freedom of innocent people locked up for life, and the duty to honor the lives of those lost. This series takes an in-depth look into three criminal cases through the unique POV of Ryan Ferguson, who at 19 years old was convicted of a murder he didn't commit

Ain't No Change in the House of Pain

Air date: 2016-08-24

honey, that’s a dangerous man

Air date: 2016-08-31

More details emerge about the mysterious man in the woods around the time of Rita’s death and shocking facts about a former suspect in the Kalvin Michael Smith case begin to surface.

We shouldn't talk about this

Air date: 2016-09-07

More details emerge about the mysterious man in the woods around the time of Rita's death and shocking facts about a former suspect in the Kalvin Michael Smith case begin to surface.

You Don’t Know Murderers, Bro

Air date: 2016-09-14

Ryan and Eva meet the child Jill Marker delivered while in a coma, and break down the details of Michael Politte’s confession.

He Knows Things He Shouldn’t Know

Air date: 2016-09-21

Ryan and Eva work to identify the weapon that murdered Anastasia, and an unexpected confession emerges in the Kalvin Michael Smith case.

Inside These Gates

Air date: 2016-09-28

Ryan and Eva test details of Kelly’s testimony and Ryan visits Michael Politte in prison, after arson science proves a shocking twist in his case.

Hope Is a Hell of a Thing

Air date: 2016-10-05

An interview with Anastasia's father raises intriguing questions, while Kalvin Michael Smith's investigation draws to a close.

Cast

Ryan Ferguson

Host

Eva Nagao

Host

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