'Homicide: New York': Netflix series revisits 5 notorious, spine-chilling New York murders
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix has officially released the docuseries 'Homicide: New York', which delves into the infamous murders that have plagued New York City throughout its history.
Through archival footage and interviews with experts, the series explores the most notorious cases and their impact on New York City.
'Homicide: New York' revisits five infamous murders that have left a lasting mark on the history of the city.
Netflix's docuseries from Dick Wolf follows a format reminiscent of 'Law & Order,' chronicling the crime and its subsequent investigation.
The series sheds light on various criminal cases across five episodes, offering a platform for those directly involved or who witnessed the events to share their narratives.
Are the stories depicted in 'Homicide: New York' inspired by true events?
All episodes of 'Homicide: New York' are based on real-life stories, drawing from actual crimes and cases that have occurred in New York City.
In this chilling true-crime docuseries, detectives and prosecutors revisit some of their most challenging homicide cases, offering viewers insight into the complexities and difficulties of these investigations.
'Homicide: New York' Episode 1
In 'Homicide: New York' Episode 1, the storyline centers around the tragic event of the execution-style shooting of Jennifer Stahl, aged 39, and four of her friends.
As a death investigator in New York City, Barbara Butcher was tasked with investigating the case.
Media coverage of the shooting of Stahl and her friends intensified when it was revealed that Stahl was an up-and-coming actress, dancer, and singer.
Andre Smith and Sean Salley were separately convicted of fatally shooting three people and wounding two others.
'Homicide: New York' Episode 2
'Homicide: New York' Episode 2 centers around the murder of Michael McMorrow, a case that occurred over four decades ago.
McMorrow, a 44-year-old aspiring musician, was brutally killed by two 15-year-old students from a prestigious private school in New York City.
The teenagers, who were enrolled in an upscale Manhattan prep school, lured McMorrow to Central Park under the pretense of buying drugs from him, before proceeding to kill him.
'Homicide: New York' Episode 3
'Homicide: New York' Episode 3 delves into the disappearance of Eridania Rodriguez, a 46-year-old cleaning lady, within a downtown high-rise.
On July 7, 2009, Rodriguez went missing after her shift at the building. Detectives started to uncover clues and unravel the mystery surrounding Rodriguez's disappearance.
Rodriguez's body was discovered on the 12th floor of the building, bound, hogtied, with her hands behind her back, and her mouth duct-taped.
On July 17, 2009, the perpetrator was convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.
'Homicide: New York' Episode 4
'Homicide: New York' Episode 4 focuses on the violent stabbing death of millionaire Howard Pilmar in his Midtown office.
In March 1996, Pilmar's body was discovered in his office, lying in a pool of blood. He had been stabbed over 40 times. NYPD detectives struggled to identify anyone with a sufficient level of animosity or hostility that would motivate them to commit murder.
Roslyn Pilmar and Evan Wald were later sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted at trial for the murder of Roslyn's husband, Howard Pilmar, in 1996.
'Homicide: New York' Episode 5
'Homicide: New York' Episode 5 revolves around East Harlem Rapist, a criminal who instilled fear in the upper Manhattan neighborhood for over seven years.
Viewers are introduced to a serial rapist and killer named Arohn Warford, who wreaked havoc in the East Harlem neighborhood in the 1990s.
He received a 20-year prison sentence for the rape charge and is currently serving his sentence at Attica Correctional Facility.
What is the plot of 'Homicide: New York'?
'Homicide: New York' emphasizes the most gripping element of every true crime series: personal narratives from those intimately connected to the cases.
The docuseries delves into infamous crimes that gripped New York City, offering perspectives from the detectives and prosecutors who faced these harrowing events firsthand.
Family members also provide detailed explanations and insights into the cases, shedding light on the profound impact of these crimes on their lives.
All episodes of 'Homicide: New York' currently streaming on Netflix.