
Investigative journalist Joe Sexton looks into a 2002 double homicide case in Kansas after receiving thousands of emails from Eileen Umbehr, a homemaker turned citizen sleuth. Eileen and her husband Keen are convinced that Dana Chandler, the woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend, did not commit the crime and devote their lives to fighting for Chandler's innocence.
Miniseries
3 episodes
1. Welcome to TopekaWhen a double murder conviction is overturned with the help of two citizen sleuths, investigative journalist Joe Sexton digs into the case.16CC42minSep 10, 2026- 2. Person of InterestWhile the Umbehrs point to a new person of interest, a surprise witness shifts the case in the prosecution’s favor.16CCSep 17, 2026
- 3. A Dangerous NotionThe retrial ends in a hung jury, leading the state to try Dana for a third time. In an unexpected move, Dana dismisses her legal team and chooses to represent herself. The legal verdict brings finality to the case, but not necessarily the truth.16CCSep 24, 2026
A Killer Story
Her case became their obsession.
Investigative journalist Joe Sexton looks into a 2002 double homicide case in Kansas after receiving thousands of emails from Eileen Umbehr, a homemaker turned citizen sleuth. Eileen and her husband Keen are convinced that Dana Chandler, the woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend, did not commit the crime and devote their lives to fighting for Chandler's innocence.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Matthew Galkin, Joshua Levine, Dan Cogan, Liz Garbus
- Studio
- HBO Documentary Films, Story Syndicate, Fairhaven




















