Blood Relatives
American documentary series that aired from 2012 to 2017 on Investigation Discovery. Narrated by Brenda Strong, the series explores real-life cases of murder within families, revealing family secrets, conflicts, and tragedies where everyone involved shares a last name. It consists of 6 seasons and 56 episodes, each running about 42 minutes. The show delves into the dark side of family dynamics, including greed, betrayal, and violence, often leading to murder among blood relatives.
Takes place in Springfield, Georgia, where a family built on Christian values and hard work is shattered by family secrets, a sordid affair, and a grisly murder. The episode explores how deep-seated family conflicts and hidden betrayals can lead to tragic consequences, revealing a dark side behind the seemingly strong family facade
Focuses on the Hawes family of Minnesota, whose once-successful landscaping business begins to struggle financially. The resulting greed, corruption, and suspicion among the siblings lead to a deadly outcome, exposing how far family members will go for revenge and control
Takes place in Sugar Land, Texas, where a family's future looks promising until a violent break-in leaves half of the family dead. A shocking murder conspiracy is uncovered that traces back to a vengeful family member, revealing deep-seated conflicts and betrayal within the family
Features a family with a fondness for horses and the outdoors who open a ranch. However, when a financial crisis threatens their family business, tensions rise and someone is driven to kill. The episode explores themes of hidden alliances, secret letters, and deadly family conflicts centered around the ranch and horses
Set in sunny Huntington Beach, California, where the Mullinex family appears to be the quintessential all-American family. However, when a body is discovered in a local harbor, a dark history of alcohol abuse, addiction, and a shocking murder plot within the family is revealed. The episode exposes the dark side of this seemingly perfect family
Centers on Peter Montemayor, who raised his family through his trucking company in Buena Park, California. Upon his retirement, a fierce fight for control of the business erupts among his children. The story features a tense mix of kidnapping, greed, deceit, and a conspiracy uncovering betrayal within the family
Set in Houston, Texas, where a lawyer and his large family enjoy the high life. However, one family member becomes too greedy, sparking a multi-generational war that ultimately ends in murder. The episode revolves around themes of greed, family conflict, and betrayal within a wealthy family .
Centers on the DeWild family of Edgewater, Colorado, where family bonds are strong. However, when a new houseguest discovers a gruesome family secret, it sparks a chain of events leading to revenge and murder. The story focuses on betrayal, hidden secrets, and the extreme lengths family members go to protect or avenge themselves.
Features the Milo family, whose cosmetics supply chain business based in Akron, Ohio, is one of the largest in the country. However, an internal fight for control of the company exposes dark secrets including conspiracy, lies, and ultimately murder. The episode highlights how family business conflicts can escalate into deadly violence .
Features Barry and Anita Ford, who appear to have success, happiness, and loving in-laws named George and Jill. However, behind the scenes, envy and rumored flirtations create a toxic and hostile environment within the family, which ultimately culminates in one of the Fords being executed in a remote industrial park. The episode explores themes of jealousy, family tension, and fatal betrayal .
An unconventional family in Beaver Dams, New York, who are thrust into the headlines after one of their own is brutally murdered. As police investigate, it becomes clear the murder was an inside job, leading to family members turning against each other in a desperate search for the truth.