Hashtag Homicide

TV Show · Documentary · Crime

Delving into real cases in the digital age, tracing social media clues throughout investigations to reveal how online footprints expose murder and reshape the pursuit of truth.

2025 · 45m
Starring Annelise Bianchini
Director Ronan Hand

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Murder of Breck Bednar
    In February 2014, 14-year-old Breck Bednar was lured to his death by an older boy he met online. Discover how virtual manipulation led to a real-life tragedy.
    45 min
  • EPISODE 2
    The Murder of Gabby Petito
    In August 2021, travel influencer Gabby Petito vanished during a trip with her fiancé. Her online posts helped armchair detectives trace her final movements.
    45 min
  • EPISODE 3
    The Murder of Gordon Semple
    In April 2016, London police officer Gordon Semple was killed during a Grindr meetup. Texts and digital footprints guided detectives through the case.
    45 min
  • EPISODE 4
    The Murder of Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Cardenas Barron
    In October 2021, Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Cardenas Barron were killed by Ana's estranged husband, TikTok influencer Ali Abulaban.
    45 min
  • EPISODE 5
    The Murder of Daisy De La O
    The murder of Daisy De La O sparked the viral movement #JusticeforDaisy, leading to her killer's conviction.
    45 min
  • EPISODE 6
    The Murder of Ellen Higginbottom
    Ellen Higginbottom was killed in a premeditated attack. Her final movements were documented on social media.
    45 min

Cast & Crew

  • A‌B
    Annelise Bianchini
    Host
  • R‌H
    Ronan Hand
    Director
  • A‌O
    Amy O'Callaghan
    Producer
  • E‌E
    Ella Eddy
    Producer
  • J‌M
    Juliette McBain
    Writer

About

Hashtag Homicide

Documentary

Delving into real cases in the digital age, tracing social media clues throughout investigations to reveal how online footprints expose murder and reshape the pursuit of truth.

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Studio
RTL CRIME
Released
2025

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English (United Kingdom) (AD, AAC)

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  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
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  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
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  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
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  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
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  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

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  • 香港
  • Indonesia (English)
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  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
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  • Mongolia
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