The Perfect Murder (2014)

About The Perfect Murder

The Perfect Murder, a television series first released in 2014, is a crime-based documentary-style drama based on real events, inducing an interesting, chilling sense of reality in its viewers. The series portrays some of the most perfect crimes deemed 'unsolvable', only to then illustrate how law enforcement, with tenacity and investigative techniques, manages to solve them.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Kaufman Films for Investigation Discovery (ID). It does not just rely on scripted and dramatic crime scenes. It enhances its storytelling through actual interviews with law enforcement, family members, and even potential suspects.

Actors

• Bill Graves - Narrator: He excellently narrates the cases with a strong and engaging voice that adds a captivating touch to the real-life horror stories.
• Rob Cartwright - Detective: A very believable portrayal of a no-nonsense detective, his performance adds authenticity to the series.
• Rhonda Covington - Prosecutor: Rhonda gives a very convincing enactment of a tough prosecutor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is based on real-life cases from the book by the same name, written by Gary C. King.
• Each episode follows a different 'un-solvable' case, making every episode unique.
• The show has run for 5 successful seasons so far.

Quotes

• "The most dangerous place in the world is the home."
• "Truth is stranger than fiction."
• "Even a perfect murder has its flaws."

Music, Soundtrack

• The music has been composed by a talented musician, Dave Pelman, which adds a layer of suspense and eeriness to the series.
• The sound design adds to the documentary-feel of the series, enhancing the audience's immersion into the world of law enforcement and investigation.