TV series

Murder in the Heartland

Name: Murder in the Heartland
Genre: Crime, Drama
Cast: Kate Reid, Brian Dennehy, Randy Quaid, Fairuza Balk, Tim Roth

1993, English, on ABC.

Murder in the Heartland tells the grotesque true story of Charlie Starkweather, 19, who killed 11 people in Nebraska in 1957-58, and his 14-year-old girlfriend,

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Episode length: 88 min
Status: Ended in 1993

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Aired 4 May 1993

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Season 1

1993 · 2 episodes

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First aired: 3 May 1993
Last aired: 4 May 1993
Network: ABC
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Miniseries
Rated: TV-14

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What Murder in the Heartland is based on

Murder in the Heartland is based on a true story.

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Murder in the Heartland: quick answers

Is Murder in the Heartland worth watching?

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How many seasons of Murder in the Heartland are there?

Murder in the Heartland has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 88 minutes each.

Is Murder in the Heartland finished?

Yes. Murder in the Heartland ended in 1993, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Murder in the Heartland on?

Murder in the Heartland isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

Murder in the Heartland parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Murder in the Heartland is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like Murder in the Heartland?

If you liked Murder in the Heartland, try Scream: The TV Series, Agatha Christie's Marple, Barnaby Jones.

What is Murder in the Heartland based on?

Murder in the Heartland is based on a true story.