Murder in Mind
Channel: CBS Justice (DStv 170 / StarSat 222)
TX Time: 09h20
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
Hosted by criminal psychologists Julia Shaw and Kerry Daynes, Murder in Mind digs into the mental and emotional forces that drive individuals to kill.
Blending expert analysis with archival material and case interviews, each episode dissects the internal and external factors that led to a murder, providing a deeper context and understanding of criminal behaviour.
Following one case as a single narrative in each episode, investigators, friends and family of the perpetrator unpick what happened in the murderer's life and how a combination of adverse experiences might have escalated into bad decision making, resulting in a violent and fatal conclusion.
Murder in Mind picks up on the appetite for popular psychology and seeks to understand why most of us are sheltered from the triggers that drive some beyond restraint.
In the series premiere, "Desire to Kill": The case of Marc Williams, an 18-year-old YouTuber and parkour enthusiast, who befriended Lewis Ashdown, a troubled 19-year-old with a history of heavy drinking and drug use.
In May 2021, while exploring a wooded area near Uckfield, UK, Ashdown pressured Marc to drink excessively.
Later that night Ashdown brutally attacked Marc, stabbing him 107 times and filming the entire assault.
After mutilating Marc's body, Ashdown disposed of it in a stream. Marc was reported missing the next day and police discovered evidence linking Ashdown to the crime.
He confessed to a friend, was arrested, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to life in prison for murder.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 4
Channel: Bravo (DStv 124)
TX Time: 17h15
Genre: Docu-Reality
The series delves into the undiscovered world of Salt Lake City within an exclusive social circle made up of six successful women who've created their own paradise filled with luxury homes, shopping sprees and multi-million-dollar businesses.
The Mormon church is undeniably engrained in the culture of Salt Lake City, but these women represent a spectrum of religious beliefs ranging from Mormon, Islamic, Jewish and Pentecostal.
Here perfection is not an aspiration, it's a mandate.
With a deep-rooted history, these women share a special bond, but when circles are this tight it's only a matter of time before beliefs and personalities collide.
Whether hitting the slopes, attending parties at Sundance or hosting the city's elite, these housewives hold themselves and each other to an extremely high standard and never hold back when things go sideways, but lord knows they are always there for each other when they need it most.
Returning this season is Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose, along with familiar face Angie Katsanevas, who now holds a snowflake.
New housewife Monica Garcia joins the ladies and Mary Cosby returns as a friend.
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City returns with frigid family dynamics, red hot international travel and a shocking betrayal that none of the women saw coming.
Coming up this season:
After an icy season, Lisa Barlow is making amends with Meredith, one of her oldest friends, but they still have a long way to go.
Lisa is forced to evaluate her new-wave Mormon lifestyle when her oldest son, Jack, is ready to leave the nest to find his place in the Mormon church and starts exploring the traditional elements of the religion.
While Lisa enjoys the finer things in life, her luxuries and expensive taste rub some of the women the wrong way, leading to a confrontation with newest housewife Monica.
Monica Garcia is introduced to the group through her friend Angie, but the women quickly realise they recognise her through another familiar face.
An excommunicated ex-Mormon, Monica is raising her four children on her own and running her baby products business.
To add to her plate, she's also dealing with divorcing her husband for the second time and navigating a volatile relationship with her mother.
Blunt, opinionated and never afraid to speak her mind, Monica has no problem saying what she's thinking, even if it lands her in hot water with the other women.
Thriving after the success of her book, Heather Gay earned a spot on the New York Times bestseller's list and bought a new house for her family.
After publicly denouncing the Mormon church, her daughters are struggling with the fallout in the Salt Lake City community.
Heather and Lisa finally find some common ground and "Bad Weather" makes strides to rebuild their trust in one another, but their relationship is far from fully repaired.
From friend to housewife, Angie Katsanevas owns and operates multiple hair salons around Salt Lake City with her husband, Shawn.
When rumours begin to swirl about their marriage, Angie looks to find the culprit before the hearsay can do any damage to their family.
Lisa loyally stands by her side as Angie navigates the group's tumultuous and ever-changing dynamics.
Meredith Marks continues to expand her successful jewelry line and donate her time toward charitable causes close to her heart.
At home, the kids are thriving and her marriage with Seth is stronger than ever as the pair start a podcast to share advice and anecdotes.
Tensions with the women explode when Meredith is accused of dropping bombshells without getting her hands dirty... yet again.
Whitney Rose focuses her energy on launching a new luxury jewelry line that highlights spirituality and healing.
As Justin heads back to work and Whitney dives into the launch of her new brand, the couple struggles to find a balance between life as CEOs and caretakers for their children.
Whitney and Heather work on forgiveness and trust, but her relationship with Meredith strays beyond repair after an accusation that rubs Meredith the wrong way.
After a year away from the women, Mary Cosby is back with her unique unfiltered opinions.
Her friendship with Meredith is as strong as ever, but she struggles to find her footing with the other ladies as she navigates old wounds and potential new friendships within the group.
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid 2
Channel: HISTORY (DStv 186)
TX Time: 20h15
Genre: Documentary Series, Docu-Drama, History, Religion
This series illuminates the remarkable history, perplexing mysteries and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred and holy relics including objects of immortality, holy riches and revered monuments.
Learn fascinating details about the one-of-a-kind wonders worshipped by various cultures and sought after by everyone from emperors, popes and tyrants to generals, archaeologists and treasure hunters.
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid shares incredible tales of faith, devotion, and divine intervention tied to coveted objects such as the Ark of the Covenant, Noah's Ark, the Holy Grail, the Fountain of Youth, the Mayan Calendar, the Philosopher's Stone, the Crown of Thorns, and more.
Hosted and narrated by Quaid, each hour-long episode combines immersive storytelling with recreations, archival footage and expert interviews to delve deep into the enigmatic origins and profound power behind each artifact.
Historians, authors and professors of archaeology and religious studies shed light on the impact of these blessed belongings from cultures and religions around the world and the compelling stories each item and its location hold.
In the Season 2 premiere, "Beyond Heaven and Hell": It's one of life's most confounding mysteries - what happens to us after we die?
From Heaven and Hell to resurrection and reincarnation, this epiosode will explore the remarkable possibilities of life after death.
Death by Fame 2
Channel: Real Time (DStv 155)
TX Time: 21h40
Genre: True Crime, Documentary Series
Season 2 explores more shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars.
Stories include the murders of Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C., actress Tara Correa-McMullen of Judging Amy, lawyer-turned-legal reality TV star Loredana Nesci and the suspicion surrounding the death of singer James Brown and the murder of his son-in-law, among others.
Featuring criminal trial attorney Sara Azari as she reprises her role to provide expert commentary on each case.
Behind the bright lights of stardom lies a dark and sinister side of Hollywood where murder is the main character.
Though Tinseltown promises glitz and glamour, these stars' stories end very differently.
In the eight-episode new season, both rising stars and beloved icons meet a disturbing fate, whether through their own untimely death or acts of evil committed by their own hands.
These stories have become their own Hollywood legends, often leaving more questions than answers.
Episodes this season explore the decades-old murder of musician Jason William Mizell, aka "Jam Master Jay" of the famed hip hop group Run-D.M.C., executed inside his recording studio.
There's also the death of singer James Brown, which some suspected to be murder and became further complicated by the subsequent shooting death of his son-in-law.
Also covered is Blake Leibel, an intern to comedian Jim Jefferies who led a flashy life - until he was convicted of a grisly murder.
Lawyer-turned-legal reality TV star Loredana Nesci went from the spotlight to stabbing victim; and Joseph Son, who starred in Austin Powers and carved out a career playing bad guys until his DNA was linked to a cold case, and more.
In the Season 2 premiere, "A Rising Star Shot Down": This episode recounts the tragic tale of Tara Correa-McMullen, a young actress known for her role as Graciela Reyes on the television series Judging Amy.
At just 15 years-old, Correa-McMullen rose to fame from the tough streets of Los Angeles, starring alongside some of Hollywood's biggest actors and actresses.
But a romance with the wrong person takes her down a dangerous path, and out of the spotlight forever.