Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

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?

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 0m

Release: 2018

Rating: 7.2

Season 1 - Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers
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."
2018-09-22
"As the trial unfolds, shocking testimony from first responders reveals that Jessica uttered a dying declaration that may spawn new leads."
2018-09-29
"As the defense continues to poke holes in the prosecution\u2019s theory, many wonder if the right man is on trial, all while racial tensions in the town are thrust into the national spotlight."
"The prosecution presents its star witnesses and includes intense interrogation tapes and complex cell phone data that give the trial an unexpected turn."
2018-10-13
"The jurors hear closing arguments, and as deliberations begin, the judge\u2019s instructions appear to confuse the jury and create total chaos in the courtroom."
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."