About Southern Fried Homicide

Southern Fried Homicide, released in 2013, is a thrilling true crime series that explores the dark side of southern hospitality. Set in charming, yet deceitful small-town America in the South, the series delves into real-life stories of southern charm turned fatal. The episodes dive deep into unsettling and chilling crimes that took place in seemingly peaceful suburban locals, highlighting the deceptive façade of friendly neighborhoods, beautiful scenery, and laid-back lifestyles.

Making/Production

Southern Fried Homicide is produced by Lion Television, an All3Media company. The series was developed to contribute to the ever-growing interest in true crime stories. Every episode involves carefully researched narratives, expert interviews, and actor re-enactments to recreate and illustrate the chilling crimes committed in the Southern states.

Actors

• Shanna Forrestall as The Narrator: The Louisiana native's authentic Southern accent offers a captivating narrative spine to these real-life crime stories.
• John Nicholson as Detective: Nicholson provides compelling performances as various detectives throughout the series, bringing each crime investigation to life.
• Courtney DeCosky as Victim/Accused/Related Characters: As versatile as she is talented, DeCosky powerfully portrays the experiences of various victims, accused, and relatives within the criminal cases covered in the series.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The show is based on real-life criminal cases from the Southern United States.
• The title "Southern Fried Homicide" is, in a sense, a cultural wordplay: "southern fried" refers to the Southern style of deep frying, and "homicide" refers to the lethal events covered.
• The series examines not just crime, but the cultural and societal aspects of the South that play into these cases.

Quotes

• "Looks can be deceiving, and in the South, it's no different. Behind the sweet charm and elegance, can lie a killer."
• "In the South, hospitality ain’t always what it seems."
• "In the South, secrets are as sweet as iced tea."

Music, Soundtrack

• The Southern Fried Homicide series features atmospheric and suspenseful music to accompany the chilling narratives, enhancing the viewer's experience.
• The theme song and background score, with their touch of southern flavor, contribute greatly to setting the context and promoting the eerie ambience.