My True Crime Story

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  • 2021
  • 3 Seasons

My True Crime Story is a captivating true-crime television show that premiered on VH1 in the year 2021. The series follows the accounts of real-life individuals who have genuinely lived through some of the most heinous crimes that have taken place in the country. Be it burglary, assault, murder, or even abduction, each episode relays the victims' stories in great detail, following their life-changing experiences, their fight for survival, and their fight for justice.

My True Crime Story is highly compelling as it takes on the task of telling these tales directly from the victims' perspectives. At times, the victims also share their experiences of what they were thinking and how they were feeling during those harrowing moments, leaving nothing to the imagination. Despite hearing about crime cases on the news, there's always an unspoken disconnect between the viewer and the victim. By bringing these people's experiences to our screens, the show attempts to bridge that gap and give the audience a front-row seat to the nightmare that individuals can face.

Moreover, the pivot from focusing on the perpetrators to the victims is remarkably refreshing as the show gives a voice to those who have been perpetually sidelined in these types of stories. It's easy to fall into the trap of glorifying the criminal elements and their modus operandi, but My True Crime Story keeps the focus on the victim and their story. Even in cases where the perpetrator is caught and punished, the show ensures that the emphasis remains on the psychological and emotional impact the crime had on the individual's life.

Each episode is narrated in a sensational yet brutally authentic manner, and the gripping storylines keep viewers on the edge of their seats throughout. The proficient use of visuals, recreations, and archived footage helps the audience connect better with the story and visualize the horrific crimes being described. Furthermore, the show goes beyond the crime element, and the ripple effect it has on the victim's family, friends, and even the community at large is depicted in great detail.

What sets this series apart is the way it presents the victim's story, stripped of sensationalism and gratuitous violence. There are no cheap thrills or jump scares- just the raw and unfiltered account of what the individuals have been through. The show's pacing is another significant factor that adds to its appeal as it builds tension and intrigue, one episode at a time. Viewers get engrossed in the unfolding events, making it almost impossible to look away until the episode concludes.

In conclusion, My True Crime Story is a must-watch for anyone interested in true-crime content. The show offers a unique and refreshing perspective on crime by focusing on the often-overlooked victims. The lead-up to the crimes, the events during the crime, and even post-crime life is covered in great detail, making for a thoroughly engaging and thought-provoking experience. Furthermore, the series' cinematography and storytelling make the horrible events as visually compelling as possible. Overall, this is a perfect show for true-crime enthusiasts looking for something different and emotionally resonant.

My True Crime Story is a series that ran for 3 seasons (38 episodes) between August 2, 2021 and on VH1

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Seasons
Demetria Harrison
20. Demetria Harrison
May 15, 2024
Demetria flies her celebrity clients first class whenever and whenever they desire to go, until friendly fire made it all crash.
Ricky Freeway Ross
19. Ricky Freeway Ross
May 14, 2024
Summary is not available.
Michelle & Francis Fletcher
18. Michelle & Francis Fletcher
May 14, 2024
Michelle Fletcher was born into the credit card fraud game and when she met Francis they grew her enterprise to a whole new level. She was coined the first African American woman to steal $1 billion from the US government.
Derrick Nkosi Cain
17. Derrick Nkosi Cain
May 14, 2024
On the streets of Brooklyn, Nkosi Cain was known as Diamond D, the mastermind behind a team of jewelry thieves. The team of thieves went from doing simple smash and grabs, to carefully orchestrated muggings.
Jennifer Rogers
16. Jennifer Rogers
May 13, 2024
In high school, Jennifer Rodgers lives a double life where she is both a homecoming queen and a meth addict; after her first arrest for possession of meth, her life spirals into chaos; she becomes her town's most popular drug dealer.
Shawn Serfass
15. Shawn Serfass
May 13, 2024
Shawn almost had the chance to go to college on a soccer scholarship but lost it when addiction took power over his life. He fell in love with a hustler named Mallory and learned everything he could before getting caught.
Larry Lawton
14. Larry Lawton
April 9, 2024
Larry Lawton is known as one of America's biggest jewel thieves who made the FBI's most wanted list for his string of robberies along the East Coast. Long before that he was an altar boy and a Coast Guardsman for the US Coast Guard.
Jennifer Gomez
13. Jennifer Gomez
April 2, 2024
A well-educated daughter of two doctors gets a 10-year prison sentence after stealing from several homes in Florida.
Richard Rodriguez
12. Richard Rodriguez
March 26, 2024
From the rough streets of the Bronx to Millionaires Row in Miami, Richard Rodriguez is a name known to fitness junkies for controlling a successful steroid rings.
Dusty Trammell
11. Dusty Trammell
March 19, 2024
Dusty Trammell has spent years being a small town crook until she's given an important job that propels her into the world of organized crime. Dusty makes it her goal to become a member of the Oklahoma infamous gang called, The Irish Mob.
Yonus Davis
10. Yonus Davis
March 12, 2024
Yonus Davis, an Oakland native, defies the odds as an all-star football player, but he cannot stay out of trouble. When he lands in Canada to play for the CFL, he transforms into a worldwide Molly Kingpin moving ecstasy.
Darrell Alston
9. Darrell Alston
March 5, 2024
Philly born rapper and athlete, Darrell Alston abandons his family values, and dares for a dose of street cred by selling cocaine, making $50,000 a month. When he's sent to prison, he turns his home bread hustle into a successful...business.
Leslie Lady Ray
8. Leslie Lady Ray
February 27, 2024
Leslie Lady Ray loves the finer things in life. She shelves her good girl mindset, and finds love and success in the Myrtle Beach, SC nightlife where she dazzles as a millionaire, nightclub owner, and operator of an ecstasy pill and party empire.
Allen Lindsey
7. Allen Lindsey
February 20, 2024
After surviving abuse as a child, aspiring Hollywood actor, Allen Lindsey flees to the West Coast.
Anh Thu Nguyen
6. Anh Thu Nguyen
February 13, 2024
Anh Thu Nguyen emerges as the head of a Seattle based million dollar identify theft ring.
William Cruz
5. William Cruz
February 6, 2024
William Cruz puts the pedal to the metal for his family, and his NYC chop shop surges into an international multi-million dollar car smuggling empire. Then, a high-speed chase with Homeland Security sends him to prison.
Aisha Hall
4. Aisha Hall
January 30, 2024
New York native Aisha Hall's big money moves earn her a net worth of $10 Million. She takes fame, fraud, and fortune to a whole new level. That is, until the Secret Service finds out, and she catches a 10 year prison sentence.
Joeisha JoJo Jefferson
3. Joeisha JoJo Jefferson
January 23, 2024
Joeisha JoJo Jefferson goes from boosting cars and robbery in L.A. to trafficking oxy and cocaine.
Takasha Stevenson
2. Takasha Stevenson
January 16, 2024
Alabama Southern belle and single mom Takasha Stevenson seizes the opportunity when her cocaine dealer boyfriend is sent to prison; after intercepting his drug trafficking playbook, she takes his empire to the next level.
Shannon Balenciaga
1. Shannon Balenciaga
January 9, 2024
After swiping $17 million in stolen funds, Shannon Balenciaga uses her wit and charm to outsmart federal agents; she stays one step ahead of the law until she finds redemption and becomes an infamous Mother and ballroom scene extraordinaire.
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My True Crime Story is available for streaming on the VH1 website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch My True Crime Story on demand at BET+ and Apple TV Channels, Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Vudu, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling and Apple TV.
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