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Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers (2018)

Crime · Documentary

A deep dive into the horrific December 2014 murder of Jessica Chambers, the Mississippi teen who was doused with gasoline and set on fire. The five-part series explores the murder of 19-year-old Chambers and takes an inside look into the trial of Quinton Tellis, a local black man accused of the crime. With tensions high, a small Mississippi town seeks the truth while facing a growing racial divide over guilt or innocence. Is the right man on trial - or is a murderer on the loose?

IMDb rating: 6.9 (489 votes)
Episode average: 7.4 +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

7.41 avg 7 episodes 7.4 → 7.7 43 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Who Killed Jessica Chambers?	7.4	27
2	A Mystery Unfolds: Who is Quinton Tellis?	7.2	9
3	A Dying Declaration	7.2	16
4	An Issue of Black and White?	7.4	15
5	The Prosecution's Theory	7.2	13
6	Chaos in the Courtroom	7.8	13
7	The Retrial: Will There Be Justice For Jessica?	7.7	14