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EXCLUSIVE: Investigation Discovery is getting into the topical space with a dark twist.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned cable network is launching Crimefeed, a weekly, topical true-crime show hosted by Nancy Grace.
Crimefeed will launch at 11 p.m. Wednesday October 11. Deadline understands that nine episodes have been ordered.
It comes after Grace hosted her first ID show, ID Special Report: The Long Island Serial Killer, about the Gilgo Beach serial killings, in August.
Given the popularity of weekly true-crime podcasts, it marks an interesting step to air a topical series on television.
The series will dig into the top true-crime stories of the moment as they unfold in real time.
Grace will discuss cases with journalist Mara S. Campo, who is the Global News Anchor and Managing Editor for Revolt Black News, and former police sergeant and private investigator Derrick Levesseur, who previously hosted Breaking Homicide for ID.
The trio will weigh in on the legal and police proceedings as well as forensics and will be joined by a variety of guests including investigators, survivors, true-crime experts, attorneys and law enforcement throughout each segment.
The series is produced by Dan Abrams’ Law & Crime and exec produced by Grace and her producing partner John Terenzio.
“With Crimfeed, we’re expanding our programming to further solidify ID’s place at the center of the true crime conversation by digging into captivating, national stories that are being discussed in living rooms all across the country,” said Jason Sarlanis, President, Turner Networks, ID & HLN, Linear & Streaming. “Guiding this conversation, we have one of the most recognized voices in the business, an unparalleled legal expert and tireless
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