A&E Network to Premiere Original Nonfiction Series "The Untold Story" Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Elizabeth Vargas on April 11

A&E Network to Premiere Original Nonfiction Series "The Untold Story" Featuring Award-Winning Journalist Elizabeth Vargas on April 11
Utilizing Vargas' background in investigative reporting, the collection of premium nonfiction episodes will take an unfiltered look at the often-unseen stories of people and events that have had a profound impact on our modern culture and society.

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[via press release from A&E] A&E NETWORK TO PREMIERE ORIGINAL NONFICTION SERIES "THE UNTOLD STORY" FEATURING AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST ELIZABETH VARGAS
VARGAS SHINES A LIGHT ON TIMELY STORIES INCLUDING A NEW INVESTIGATION INTO THE JONBENET RAMSEY CASE, CHILD BRIDES IN AMERICA, AND THE RISE OF DATING APP CRIMES BEGINNING THURSDAY, APRIL 11

New York, NY - March 21, 2019 - A&E Network will premiere original nonfiction series, "The Untold Story," partnering with award-winning journalist Elizabeth Vargas beginning Thursday, April 11 and airing over five consecutive weeks. Utilizing Vargas' background in investigative reporting, the collection of premium nonfiction episodes will take an unfiltered look at the often-unseen stories of people and events that have had a profound impact on our modern culture and society.
Upcoming episodes in the series include:

Hunting JonBenét's Killer: The Untold Story - Thursday, April 11 at 9pm ET/PT
Elizabeth Vargas takes a fresh look at the most notorious cold case murder in American history. By tracking down new leads and with new DNA tests, this episode takes a deeper dive in hopes of bringing peace to the Ramsey family. Featuring an exclusive interview with John Ramsey, as well as many never-before-seen photos, the documentary also pursues numerous "intruder theories" of the crime. Vargas and retired FBI agent Robert Clark investigate the possibility that the killer may have ties to a group that believed in extra-terrestrial life and the end of the world.

"Hunting JonBenét's Killer: The Untold Story" is produced for A&E Network by Indigo Films. Executive producers for Indigo Films are David M. Frank and David Tomasini. Miguel Sancho, David Doss, and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for A&E Network with Elizabeth Vargas serving as Producer.

Sex for Sale: The Untold Story - Thursday, April 18 at 9pm ET/PT
Elizabeth Vargas explores the inner workings of the new sex trade which relies on the internet to tap into a huge demand for sex, intimacy and companionship. This unfiltered look at the secrets, rules and specialties of the sex industry takes viewers on a revealing journey through immersive character-driven portraits of a male escort who promotes himself on social media as the "ultimate boyfriend experience" for women, a grad student-turned-millionaire who, in her live video streams, caters to the unusual fetishes of men she'll never meet, a woman capitalizing on the benefits of new motherhood, a so-called "naughty lifestyle" mogul who helps couples explore their wildest desires and young women who have sugar daddies they've met online pay for their tuition, days at the spa, luxurious travel and more. These entrepreneurs give in-depth details on how they made a living by using the internet to sell sex.

"Sex for Sale: The Untold Story" is produced for A&E Network by Karga Seven Pictures, a Red Arrow Studios company, with Sarah Wetherbee, Emre Sahin, Kelly McPherson, Jason Wolf and Peta Peterson as executive producers for Karga Seven Pictures. Brad Abramson, David Doss, and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for A&E Network with Elizabeth Vargas serving as Producer.

I Was a Child Bride: The Untold Story - Thursday, April 25 at 9pm ET/PT
In America, a shocking number of teenage girls are forced into marriages against their will because of legal loopholes in most states. Many believe this only happens in developing countries, but in the past 15 years, an estimated 200,000 girls have been forced into marriage in the US. In this in-depth two-hour documentary episode, Elizabeth Vargas reveals the heart-wrenching stories of child marriage victims, who against all odds, escaped the most dire of circumstances. These brave survivors tackle this taboo issue in their personal lives and help to shine a light on the national epidemic with the hope that no child will ever have to be a victim again.

"I Was a Child Bride: The Untold Story" is produced for A&E by Sirens Media, an ITV America company. Executive Producers for Sirens Media are Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh, Jordana Hochman, and Sara Nichols. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Brad Abramson, David Doss, Evan Lerner, and Amy Savitsky serve as Executive Producers for A&E Network with Elizabeth Vargas serving as Producer and Miguel Sancho as Consulting Producer.

Vanished in Paradise: The Untold Story - Thursday, May 2, at 9pm ET/PT
Elizabeth Vargas explores the mysterious disappearance of Hannah Upp, a 32-year-old teacher from Oregon, who vanished in the U.S. Virgin Islands in 2017 in the chaotic days between two category five hurricanes. While many questions remain about what might have happened to Hannah, her family and friends have reason to believe that she may be lost with no idea who she is, wandering in what doctors call a "Fugue State"- a rare form of temporary amnesia. Vargas will help retrace Hannah's last known steps by sifting through clues from her past as well as speaking with Hannah's mother, friends and law enforcement who are still actively searching for her.

"Vanished in Paradise: The Untold Story" is produced for A&E Network by Lincoln Square Productions. Executive producer for Lincoln Square Productions is Jeanmarie Condon with producers Eileen Murphy, Misha Rezvi and Ben Newman. Brad Abramson, David Doss, and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for A&E Network with Elizabeth Vargas serving as producer.

Dating App Horrors: The Untold Story - Thursday, May 2, at 10pm ET/PT
Dating apps have become an increasingly popular way for people to connect. In this one-hour episode, Elizabeth Vargas examines the largely unregulated dating app industry and explores the risks of dating online, which in some rare cases have led to assault, rape and even murder. Vargas explores this topic through interviews with lawyers, detectives and advocates, who all hope that discussing this development will prevent future experiences and protect users.

"Dating App Horrors: The Untold Story" is produced for A&E Network by Lincoln Square Productions. Executive producer for Lincoln Square Productions is Jeanmarie Condon with producers Siobhan Nolan O'Driscoll and Ben Newman. Brad Abramson, David Doss, and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for A&E Network with Elizabeth Vargas serving as producer.

Secret Life of a Gang Girl: The Untold Story - Thursday, May 9, at 9pm ET/PT
Is gang violence being propelled by social media? In this episode, Vargas investigates how and why young gang members' internet feuds are erupting into real-world shootings. Focusing on the notorious life and tragic death of one legendary teenage female gang assassin in Chicago with a strong social media presence, Vargas explores how there may be a hidden pattern in the social media footprints of gang members, which can be used to help to identify potential real-world conflicts and help to stem the violence.

"Secret Life of a Gang Girl: The Untold Story" is produced by A+E Originals for A&E Network. Executive producers for A+E Originals are Kristy Sabat and Steve Ascher. Miguel Sancho, David Doss, Brad Abramson, and Amy Savitsky serve as executive producers for A&E Network with Elizabeth Vargas serving as Producer.

The Untold Story was previously titled A&E Investigates.
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"A&E Investigates" Probes Russian Spies in America in Two New Specials - "The Plot Against America" and "The Spy Who Raised Me" Premiering June 4

"A&E Investigates" Probes Russian Spies in America in Two New Specials - "The Plot Against America" and "The Spy Who Raised Me" Premiering June 4
The specials are produced for A&E by Hot Snakes Media with Eric Evangelista, Shannon Evangelista, and Dennis Franks serving as executive producers.

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[via press release from A&E] A&E Investigates Probes Russian Spies in America in Two New Specials - "The Plot Against America" and "The Spy Who Raised Me" Premiering June 4

New York, NY - May 17, 2018 - On Monday, June 4, A&E will premiere two new specials exploring the thought-provoking topic of Russian Spies infiltrating America.

At 8pm ET/PT, A&E Investigates "The Plot Against America" looks beyond the headlines and goes into the heart of our country to ask the question, is America safe? Beginning in 2001, a shift in counter-intelligence spending meant that the United States took its eye off the spy game while Russia continued to dedicate vast resources to developing their army of spies. The documentary follows former FBI Special Agent Dennis Franks as he tracks down enemy "sleepers" who have been strategically placed throughout America, and builds a case to expose them.

At 10pm ET/PT, "The Spy Who Raised Me" follows the emotional journey of Chelsea Barsky, the U.S. born daughter of a former American-based Russian spy. Speaking with other children of spies as well as with her own father whose spying activities tore her family apart, she uncovers the effects this clandestine activity has on families and communities as a whole.

The specials are produced for A&E by Hot Snakes Media with Eric Evangelista, Shannon Evangelista, and Dennis Franks serving as executive producers. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Amy Savitsky, Sean Gottlieb and David Doss serve as executive producers for A&E Network. 

"A&E Investigates" Explores NXIVM in the Premiere of "Cults and Extreme Belief" Hosted by Elizabeth Vargas on May 28

"A&E Investigates" Explores NXIVM in the Premiere of "Cults and Extreme Belief" Hosted by Elizabeth Vargas on May 28
Additional organizations that will be explored in season 1 include Twelve Tribes, Sanctuary Church, United Nation of Islam, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah's Witness and The Family.

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[via press release from A&E] A&E Investigates Explores NXIVM in the Premiere of "Cults and Extreme Belief" Hosted By Elizabeth Vargas on May 28

Immediately Before, Vargas Sits Down with The Anthonys for Their Most In-Depth Interview Yet on "Casey Anthony's Parents Speak"

New York, NY - May 4, 2018 - In the series premiere of A&E Investigates "Cults and Extreme Belief," A&E examines the timely topic of the "self-help" group NXIVM which has been catapulted into the spotlight with the recent arrest of its leader and a high-profile actress/member on charges of sex-trafficking and other crimes. The group also stands accused of drawing supporters down a path of destruction that includes near-starvation diets, forced branding, pseudo-slavery, and blackmail. Former members share harrowing experiences of manipulation and sexual violation, including Sarah Edmondson who sits down with Vargas to share new details of her ordeal inside the organization including being branded with a symbol that turned out to be the leader's initials.

Additional organizations that will be explored in season 1 include Twelve Tribes, Sanctuary Church, United Nation of Islam, Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Jehovah's Witness and The Family. In each episode, Vargas will go on a search to uncover how these sects use their influence to prey upon people's desperation to create powerful and often destructive belief systems. Each episode will take an immersive look at one currently active group through the eyes of past devotees and get perspective from believers and leaders that are still inside. The series kicks off with a two-night premiere on Monday, May 28 and Tuesday May 29 at 10pm ET/PT.

Immediately before the premiere of "Cults and Extreme Belief," Vargas sits down with the Anthony family to hear their thoughts on the tragic death of their granddaughter Caylee 10-years ago and the role their daughter may have played in the 2-hour special "Casey Anthony's Parents Speak." Ten years after the tragic disappearance and mysterious death of three year old Caylee Anthony, her grandparents, George and Cindy Anthony, open up to Elizabeth Vargas about their lives. Interviewed at the home where they raised their daughter Casey and where they still live, George and Cindy sit with Vargas to dive deep into the years raising Casey, revealing the intimate and heartbreaking details of their lives a decade after everything went wrong. Along the way they revisit locations that have come to define their lives, including the woods where Caylee's remains were found. And for the first time ever, cameras will follow as they shed light on the complicated truth about their relationship with each other and the tension surrounding their differing opinions about their notorious daughter, Casey. The special premieres on Monday, May 28 at 8pm ET/PT.

"Cults and Extreme Belief" is produced for A&E Network by The Intellectual Property Corporation. Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman executive produce for IPC along with executive
producer/showrunner Alex Weresow and executive producer Rachelle Mendez. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Amy Savitsky and Evan Lerner serve as executive producers for A&E Network.

"Casey Anthony's Parents Speak" is produced by York and Wilder for A&E Network. Matt Sprouse and Ben Shank are executive producers for York and Wilder. Steph Watts also serves as executive producer. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro and Molly Ebinger are executive producers for A&E Network.