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Murder in the Heartland (1993–1993) — drama · crime · thriller on ABC
About Murder in the Heartland
Murder in the Heartland ended on May 4, 1993, on ABC. The miniseries concluded its two-episode run in 1993, depicting the story of Charles Starkweather and the subsequent trials. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled for this series.
Murder in the Heartland was a drama, crime, and thriller miniseries that aired in 1993. It was based on the real-life murder spree carried out by 19-year-old Charles Starkweather across Nebraska and Wyoming in 1957-58. The first half of the series focused on the murders committed by Starkweather, while the second half depicted the trials of Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, his 14-year-old accomplice. The show contrasted their differing accounts of events as the legal proceedings unfolded.
The cast included Randy Quaid as Elmer Scheele, Tim Roth as Charles Starkweather, and Brian Dennehy as John McArthur. The series had a runtime of approximately 150 minutes. It received strong praise from critics and earned multiple Emmy nominations, making it a notable dramatization of this historical crime spree.
Murder in the Heartland episode schedule
2 aired
Aired · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1993 | S1·E2 | Part 2 |
| May 3, 1993 | S1·E1 | Part 1 |