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Murder 101

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In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell. Throughout the course of one school semester, the class pieced together a 30-year-old mystery and identified the killer behind at least six brutal murders. Shockingly, while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations publicly agrees with their theory, no charges have been filed against the murderer. While some sleuthing students already have graduated, they, along with a fresh crop of current high schoolers, still want to finish the assignment, once and for all.

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Episodes

  1. Introducing: What Happened to Her

    Hi, Murder 101 listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, What Happened to Her! What Happened to Her: For four seasons, investigative reporter Melissa Jeltsen has told the stories of women whose lives — and deaths — were shaped by the failures of…

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  2. Murder 101 | Now Streaming on Prime Video

    “Murder 101” is now streaming on Prime Video! In a quiet Tennessee town, a high school sociology class takes on a mystery that has lingered for decades. Led by teacher Alex Campbell, the students of Elizabethton High School begin investigating the Redhead Murders—a series of unsolved killings…

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  3. Introducing: Bone Valley Season 5 | The Devil's Quarry

    A decades-long true crime nightmare set in the shadowy woods of Putnam County, New York. Two wrongful convictions, a brutal predator hiding in plain sight, and a system that protected him for years—until a dogged pursuit uncovered the truth. Hosted by Rolling Stone’s Paul Solotaroff and Lava for...

  4. An Update

    Alex speaks with KT Studios producer, Andrew Aronow on current day updates after the podcast. They speak on what the students are up to now and two major updates in the case. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  5. The XQ Institute

    The original project in 2018 had stemmed from a grant students had won from the XQ Institute. Find out more about the nation's leading nonprofit organization.

  6. The Final Exam

    Alex, Reiley, and Marlee meet with members of the press, law enforcement, and locals at the Elizabethton County Chamber of Commerce to present their latest findings. A moment they had been working towards for months. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  7. Studying Up

    Alex and his students meet with a former FBI behavioral analyst and assistant public defender/former assistant district attorney to talk about their findings. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  8. A New Plan

    Wrapping up the conversation with the sole survivor of the ‘Bible Belt Strangler’, Alex and his students prepare for a meeting as they come back from winter break. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  9. Nuisance

    Alex continues to ask more questions to find out more about their interaction with the accused Jerry Johns and what exactly that day looked like. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  10. Tying it All Together

    Alex finds and connects with the hero of the story. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  11. The Next Generation

    After four and a half years since the original assignment, Mr. Campbell brings in two current students to continue finding justice for the victims of the Redhead murders. They were eager to get started. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  12. Major Breaks

    Within six months of the press conference, Mr. Campbells class has identified four of the six original victims. The TBI holds a surprise press conference and names a possible suspect. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  13. Start Spreading the News

    The students share their findings during the highly anticipated press conference and how the project had originally come to be. A shocking announcement is made. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  14. With a Little Help from my Friends

    Classmates describe the profile of each victim and how their search brought them closer to the victim and ensuring justice for them. Journalist Shane Waters shares his connection to the classroom and Alex Campbell. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  15. One in 200 million

    Alex Campbell shares the story about how he came across the Redhead murders and how his class became involved in solving the chilling murder case that loomed over their town. Follow us on Instagram @kt_studios

  16. Introducing: Murder 101

About this show

In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell. Throughout the course of one school semester, the class pieced together a 30-year-old mystery and identified the killer behind at least six brutal murders. Shockingly, while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations publicly agrees with their theory, no charges have been filed against the murderer. While some sleuthing students already have graduated, they, along with a fresh crop of current high schoolers, still want to finish the assignment, once and for all.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Murder 101 have?

Murder 101 has 16 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 7, 2026.

What is Murder 101 about?

In a small Tennessee town, a local serial killer was caught by the most unlikely investigators: A group of high school students, led by their teacher, Alex Campbell. Throughout the course of one school semester, the class pieced together a 30-year-old mystery and identified the killer behind at...

How often does Murder 101 release new episodes?

Murder 101 publishes about every 67 days, based on its 16 episodes since January 2024.

Who hosts Murder 101?

Murder 101 is created and hosted by iHeartPodcasts.
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