Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers
152018•7.5/10
Documentary
Ratings
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7.5/10(8)
A deep dive into the horrific December 2014 murder of Jessica Chambers, the Mississippi teen who was doused with gasoline and set on fire. The five-part series explores the murder of 19-year-old Chambers and takes an inside look into the trial of Quinton Tellis, a local black man accused of the crime. With tensions high, a small Mississippi town seeks the truth while facing a growing racial divide over guilt or innocence. Is the right man on trial - or is a murderer on the loose?
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 15, 2018
Last Aired
October 20, 2018
Networks
Oxygen
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Who Killed Jessica Chambers?
Air date: 2018-09-15
When 19-year-old Jessica Chambers is set on fire inside her car and burned to death, the question of who did it quickly becomes a nationwide obsession all while wreaking havoc on a small Mississippi town.
E2
A Mystery Unfolds: Who is Quinton Tellis?
Air date: 2018-09-15
Three years after Jessica Chambers was burned alive, her family prepares to face the accused killer in court and the mysterious relationship between Jessica and Quinton Tellis comes to light.
E3
A Dying Declaration
Air date: 2018-09-22
As the trial unfolds, shocking testimony from first responders reveals that Jessica uttered a dying declaration that may spawn new leads.
E4
An Issue of Black and White?
Air date: 2018-09-29
As the defense continues to poke holes in the prosecution’s theory, many wonder if the right man is on trial, all while racial tensions in the town are thrust into the national spotlight.
E5
The Prosecution’s Theory
Air date: 2018-10-06
The prosecution presents its star witnesses and includes intense interrogation tapes and complex cell phone data that give the trial an unexpected turn.
E6
Chaos in the Courtroom
Air date: 2018-10-13
The jurors hear closing arguments, and as deliberations begin, the judge’s instructions appear to confuse the jury and create total chaos in the courtroom.
E7
The Retrial: Will There Be Justice for Jessica?
Air date: 2018-10-20
One year after a bizarre mistrial in the Jessica Chambers murder case, attorneys battle in court for the second time over the fate of Quinton Tellis.
