The Truth About Jim
A fractured family confronts their dark legacy.
A fractured family confronts their dark legacy.
series not in production
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Documentary
Crime
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 4
avg.Runtime | 45 min
First EP | 2024-02-15
Last EP | 2024-02-15
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Amateur investigator Sierra Barter confronts a traumatic past and secrets that have plagued her family for generations. Sierra, her mother Shannon, and her grandmother Judy bravely pursue the truth about a mystery that could change their lives forever – was Jim Mordecai, their husband, stepfather, and step-grandfather a notorious serial killer?
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Investigation Discovery
Imagine Documentaries
Freak Magnet
Season List
season 1 || Miniseries
Relesed on | 2024-02-15
1
Digging Up the Past
2024-02-15
Sierra Barter begins investigating her step-grandfather Jim by reaching out to family members, some of whom she had not spoken to in years. By interviewing Jim's ex-wives, children, and stepchildren, Sierra begins to put together a horrifying image of the man her step-grandfather was and the terror that he inflicted on his own family.
2
Eight Murdered Girls
2024-02-15
Jim Mordecai was a revered teacher to most, but to others, he was a monster. Sierra looks deep within herself and questions if Jim’s crimes may have escalated. A curious family heirloom launches Sierra down a rabbit hole where a series of unsolved murders has her asking if Jim could be the killer.
3
The Devil and Jim Mordecai
2024-02-15
Sierra’s uncle shares a disturbing story further implicating Jim and a private investigator urges Sierra to find evidence. After Sierra searches through family storage, she learns the truth about a night that changed her family forever, and in turn, takes her investigation into a different direction.
4
Out of the Shadows
2024-02-15
With the help of cutting edge technology, Sierra is able to build a DNA profile of Jim. Armed with the evidence she needs, Sierra hands her files over to law enforcement hoping to convince them to investigate and help her family step out from Jim’s shadow.
CREW
Skye Borgman
Director
Directing
Liz Massie
Executive Producer
Production
Igal Svet
Executive Producer
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Sara Bernstein
Executive Producer
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Jonathan Goldman
Executive Producer
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Ron Howard
Executive Producer
Production
Elena Sorre
Co-Executive Producer
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Justin Wilkes
Executive Producer
Production
Brent Henderson
Executive Producer
Production
Meredith Kaulfers
Executive Producer
Production
Joseph Boyle
Executive Producer
Production
Skye Borgman
Executive Producer
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Brian Grazer
Executive Producer
Production
Dani Sloane
Producer
Production
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