The Curious Case of...

Synopsis

Take a deep dive into real-life scandals, exposing bizarre secrets, shattered lives, and twisted motives. Led by Beth Karas, each gripping story uncovers deceit, greed, and manipulation, proving truth is far more chilling than fiction.

First Air Date: 2025-01-13

Last Air Date: 2025-02-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: Investigation Discovery

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Top Cast

Beth Karas as Self
Bam Margera as Self (archive footage)
Jodi Hildebrandt as Self (archive footage)
Steve-O as Self - Bam's "Jackass" Co-Star
Lima Jevremović as Self - Founder of Aura

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Bam Margera (2025-01-13)

As Bam grapples with addiction, BJ attacks the motives of his conservator.
Ep. 2: The Girl Who Died Twice (2025-01-20)

In 1981, 13-year-old Mary Day vanishes, and investigators suspect her stepfather may have killed her, but they never recover her body. Decades later, a woman claiming to be Mary appears, stirring suspicion and debate. Is this Mary Day or an imposter?
Ep. 3: The Orphan Impostor (2025-01-27)

Master conman Nicholas Rossi fakes his death to evade justice, adopts new identities and leaves a trail of alleged crimes across continents. Now resurfaced as "Arthur Knight," he spins his most audacious con in court.
Ep. 4: The Funeral Home of Horrors (2025-02-03)

Jon and Carie Hallford's "Return to Nature" promises eco-friendly care but instead leaves bodies decomposing in filth and provides families with concrete instead of ashes. When investigators arrive, the Hallfords flee, leaving families demanding justice and answers.
Ep. 5: Jodi Hildebrandt (2025-02-10)

Therapist Jodi Hildebrandt's crusade against masturbation drives a wedge between couples in crisis. She forms a dark alliance with Mormon mommy vlogger Ruby Franke, but a horrifying 911 call exposes the depths of their bizarre beliefs.
Ep. 6: The Doomsday Cat Cult (2025-02-17)

Preacher Sheryl Ruthven, a self-proclaimed prophet, beguiles her followers into subservience and uses them to settle personal scores. As her beliefs grow increasingly bizarre, she demands her congregation adopt cats, believing the animals' souls will save them in the impending apocalypse. Her manipulation drives followers into intense isolation, financial ruin, and bizarre rituals, tearing families apart and exploiting loyalty - all under the promise of salvation