Plot Synopsis

DEATH BY FAME is a one-hour documentary series that goes behind the scenes to uncover the sinister side of fame and to reveal the shocking true stories behind the rise, fall, and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars. The series opener, "Celebrity Sexpert," recounts the heartbreaking death of Drew Carey's ex-fiance and renowned Hollywood sex therapist, Dr. Amie Harwick, who was found murdered the day after Valentine's Day. Police are left to investigate who might be capable of such a deadly act. Additional episodes explore the cold-blooded murder of THE VOICE sensation and rising star, Christina Grimmie, whose YouTube channel attracted a stalker with sinister motivations; Macedonian model Adea Shabani who arrives in Los Angeles with big dreams then mysteriously goes missing; actor Lloyd Avery II's overnight success after starring in BOYZ N THE HOOD, and who then goes on the run in a bizarre portrayal of life imitating art; and more.

Season 2 of DEATH BY FAME premiered on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT on Investigation Discovery. Featuring criminal trial attorney Sara Azari, who reprises her role to provide expert commentary on each case in the eight-episode new season. The premiere episode, "A Rising Star Shot Down," recounts the tragic tale of Tara Correa-McMullen, a young actress known for her role as Graciela Reyes on the television series JUDGING AMY. At just 15 years-old, Correa-McMullen rose to fame from the tough streets of Los Angeles, starring alongside some of Hollywood's biggest actors and actresses. But a romance with the wrong person takes her down a dangerous path, and out of the spotlight forever. Additional episodes this season explore: the decades-old murder of musician Jason William Mizell (aka Jam Master Jay) of the famed hip hop group Run-D.M.C., who was executed inside his recording studio; the death of singer James Brown, which some suspected to be murder and became further complicated by the subsequent shooting death of his son-in-law; Blake Leibel, an intern to comedian Jim Jefferies who led a flashy life - until he was convicted of a grisly murder; lawyer-turned-legal reality TV star Loredana Nesci who went from the spotlight to stabbing victim; Joseph Son, who starred in Austin Powers and carved out a career playing bad guys until his DNA was linked to a cold case, and more.
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On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 9pm ET/PT, Investigation Discovery premiered "Off the Record," the season finale of DEATH BY FAME. Jam Master Jay, best known as Run-DMC's DJ, becomes a hip-hop legend; his life is cut short when he's executed in his recording studio; an exclusive interview with an eyewitness sheds light on this decades-old cold case.