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Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told

Description: The murder case that propelled a true-crime podcaster to nationwide fame comes back to haunt her when new evidence arises that suggests her original suspect may have been wrongfully convicted.
Genre: Talk-Show, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Year Released: 2019
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: December 6, 2019
Network: Apple TV+
Program Creator: Nichelle Tramble Spellman
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