Plot Synopsis

MURDER MOUNTAIN is a six-part documentary series that explores the death and crime that surround the community of Humboldt County, California, a place of incredible natural beauty and dark secrecy, where marijuana has become the dominant local industry. Seeking a different kind of life, Garret Rodriguez comes to infamous Humboldt County, where the marijuana business is anything but mellow. As Humboldt growers explain how legalization impacts their livelihoods, Garret's father -- disheartened by the cops -- hires a private detective. Investigators get a lead into Garret's disappearance. Residents of Murder Mountain take the law into their own hands. A grower has growing pains. As the story of their exploits spreads beyond Murder Mountain, the Alderpoint 8 are seen as heroes by some and targets by others. The case stalls, leading to frustration around Humboldt. Later, a case of mistaken identity turns tragic on Murder Mountain. Garret's father visits Humboldt to thank one of his heroes. Law enforcement goes after illegal growers. Investigators track down an alleged witness. Three months after the series premiered on Fusion, MURDER MOUNTAIN had its OTT premiere on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 3:01am ET/12:01am PT, as Netflix released the entire six-episode series.