Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin

TV-14

In June 1979, burglars invade CL Franklin's home, and in a gunfight, Aretha's father is shot.

Season 1

Jennifer Hudson

In 2008, Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother are fatally shot and her nephew is been abducted.

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott seeks the truth 40 years after the in the 1967 death of his 20-year-old mother.

Kelsey Grammer

Kelsey Grammer was 14 when his father was murdered, but he would face a far greater tragedy.

Donatella Versace

Designer Donatella Versace's world in 1997 spins out of control when her brother Gianni is murdered.

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson's portrayal of a serial killer may have been influenced by his father.

Dave Navarro

In 1983 at 15, guitarist Dave Navarro loses his mother and aunt in a double homicide.

Season 2

Robert Blake

Bonny Lee Bakley is shot to death outside a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.

Aretha Franklin

In June 1979, burglars invade CL Franklin's home, and in a gunfight, Aretha's father is shot.

Bill Cosby

Ennis Cosby is gunned down on the side of an LA freeway at only 27 years old.

Roman Polanski

Examining the murder of Roman Polanski's wife and three friends who were killed by Manson's cult.

Sean Combs

Exploring who killed Melvin Combs and how the event of losing his dad propelled young Sean forward.