Name: Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers
Genre: Documentary

A deep dive into the horrific December 2014 murder of Jessica Chambers, the Mississippi teen who was doused with gasoline and set on fire. The five-part series explores the murder of 19-year-old Chambers and takes an inside look into the trial of Quinton Tellis, a local black man accused of the crime. With tensions high, a small Mississippi town seeks the truth while facing a growing racial divide over guilt or innocence. Is the right man on trial - or is a murderer on the loose?

Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

When 19-year-old Jessica Chambers is set on fire inside her car and burned to death, the question of who did it quickly becomes a nationwide obsession all while wreaking havoc on a small Mississippi town.

Who Killed Jessica Chambers?

Three years after Jessica Chambers was burned alive, her family prepares to face the accused killer in court and the mysterious relationship between Jessica and Quinton Tellis comes to light.

A Mystery Unfolds: Who is Quinton Tellis?

As the trial unfolds, shocking testimony from first responders reveals that Jessica uttered a dying declaration that may spawn new leads.

A Dying Declaration

As the defense continues to poke holes in the prosecution’s theory, many wonder if the right man is on trial, all while racial tensions in the town are thrust into the national spotlight.

An Issue of Black and White?

The prosecution presents its star witnesses and includes intense interrogation tapes and complex cell phone data that give the trial an unexpected turn.

The Prosecution’s Theory

The jurors hear closing arguments, and as deliberations begin, the judge’s instructions appear to confuse the jury and create total chaos in the courtroom.

Chaos in the Courtroom

One year after a bizarre mistrial in the Jessica Chambers murder case, attorneys battle in court for the second time over the fate of Quinton Tellis.

Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers

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