The Murder Years S2: Ep. 2, Pretend We're Dead

It’s been thirty years since the Domino Beach Murders came to an end, and Courtney is still not convinced the right person was convicted for the crimes. After interviewing all the key players from the events of the 1990’s, it becomes clear to her that there is only one person who may know the truth. All is revealed in the shocking final episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The suspected Domino Beach Killer stands trial for the murders that have plagued the coastal community since 1992. Courtney herself testifies as a witness for the prosecution, playing a key role in convicting the suspected murderer. And now, 30 years later, Courtney reveals that she believes she may have helped put the wrong person in prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A promising singer/songwriter becomes the final victim of the Domino Beach Killer in the fall of 1995. A witness catches the killer disposing of the body, giving police their best lead yet. An arrest is made, but when the identity of the suspect is revealed, the community’s relief is overshadowed by shock and disbelief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another victim is found in the spring of 1995—a young man with ties to the son of a powerful city councilman. While the police do their best to find the killer, it appears to be too late. Tourism is down and Domino Beach itself is dying. And by summertime, Courtney Barnes locks onto a prime suspect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Bowers is the only person who ever escaped the Domino Beach Killer with her life. In the present day, Courtney interviews Angela, who recounts the 1994 attempted abduction in great detail. The killer has finally made a mistake—but the reign of terror is far from over, as evidenced by a mysterious letter Courtney receives in the mail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s spring break 1994 when the Domino Beach Killer commits his most shocking and gruesome murders. Courtney reexamines the horrific details surrounding the deaths of three college students who were all killed the same night. The story goes national, putting intense pressure on the police to find the monster that has invaded their town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Courtney’s reinvestigation of the Domino Beach Murders of the 1990’s continues as she recounts the discovery of the killer’s second victim, heroin addict Billy Boy Reeves. The investigation reveals that Domino Beach is not all it seems—the idyllic tourist town has long had a thriving drug scene that has been covered up by police and politicians. But what else are they hiding?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One September morning in 1992, two surfers stumble across the dead body of a young woman in the small, coastal town of Domino Beach, California. It’s the first assignment for young journalist Courtney Barnes…and the first victim of a serial killer that would terrorize Domino Beach for years to come. Now, decades later, Courtney decides to revisit—and possibly reinvestigate—the murder spree that defined her career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 1990’s, the small California tourist town of Domino Beach was terrorized by one of the most vile and cunning serial killers in American history. The brutal murder spree put the quiet surfing community on the map, and made the career of young journalist Courtney Barnes, who documented the case from the discovery of the first victim all the way to the killer’s trial and conviction. But now, 30 years later, new information has come to light. Courtney decides to reinvestigate the decades-old murders to find out once and for all if the nightmare is truly over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 30 years since Nancy Clark and her friends graduated from high school leaving behind a legacy of horror. It’s also been three decades of quiet in Mt. Pine. When they all return to say goodbye to Nancy’s mother, a fresh wave of violence starts again. Nancy and her friends start to question: are they the curse?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.