Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger
Investigation Discovery Running Crime
Texas Ranger James Holland doesn't play by the rules. He's known as a serial killer whisperer because of his unique brand of interrogation tactics in cases once considered unsolvable. Watch as killers reveal the disturbing truth behind their crimes.
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Next Air Time: Wed, Mar 4 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
8 episodes
E01
Pathologically Evil
Wed, Jan 14 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
120 min
In the season premiere, Pathologically Evil, after four women vanish, fear grips Texan communities, and desperate families seek answers. With a potential serial killer back in the spotlight, Texas Ranger Jim Holland launches a high-stakes interrogation that tests wills and aims for the truth.
E02
Lie, Cheat, Kill Evil
Wed, Jan 21 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
As Hurricane Harvey hits Houston, realtor and mother Crystal McDowell disappears. With local resources strained and leads scarce, an abandoned car and a mysterious figure on surveillance prompt authorities to call in Texas Ranger Jim Holland for answers.
E03
True Crime Lies
Wed, Jan 28 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After Ranger James Holland receives a phone call from the Pennsylvania State Police, he finds himself face-to-face with a witness who could be the key to solving one of the oldest cold case mysteries in the history of the state.
E04
A Mother's Manipulation
Wed, Feb 4 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When two children turn up dead in a hot car, police suspect their mother is lying. Ranger Holland joins the investigation to find out what really happened. He confronts the mother in a series of interrogations that ultimately reveal a horrifying truth.
E05
Obstacles to Justice
Wed, Feb 18 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When detectives investigate the murder of 20-year-old father Joseph Douglas, shot execution style in Texas, leads stall and rumors swirl. His mother turns to Texas Ranger Jim Holland, who reopens the cold case to pry loose the truth from guarded suspects.
E06
A Monsters Game Plan
Wed, Feb 25 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a robbery turns into an abduction, overwhelmed small town cops need Ranger Holland's help. Surveillance leads the law to a suspect who won't give up the victim's location. Holland works the suspect for hours, racing to find her before time runs out.
E07
The Weakest Link
Wed, Mar 4 2026 3:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
On the eve of a dream wedding, police find a mother of three dead at home in an apparent home invasion. As alibis fray and egos collide, authorities call in Texas Ranger Jim Holland, who'll use patience and tactics to expose what really happened.
E08
A Devil Always Lies
Wed, Mar 11 2026 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
When 28-year-old mother Samantha McNorton vanishes without a trace in Wise County, TX, police hit a dead end until Ranger Jim Holland steps in and launches a 24-hour whirlwind investigation, determined to uncover the truth.