The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade The Yuppie Murder
A young couple, the Stuarts, are robbed and shot in Boston. Carol and her unborn child are killed. Charles survives to describe their black assailant, inflaming racial tensions, until a surprise witness comes forward with a story that blows open the case.
The 1980s: a time of greed, glamour and murder. This gripping mini-series transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favourite decade.
Primary Title
- The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade
Episode Title
- The Yuppie Murder
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 18 July 2021
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Choice TV
Broadcaster
- Top TV Limited
Programme Description
- The 1980s: a time of greed, glamour and murder. This gripping mini-series transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favourite decade.
Episode Description
- A young couple, the Stuarts, are robbed and shot in Boston. Carol and her unborn child are killed. Charles survives to describe their black assailant, inflaming racial tensions, until a surprise witness comes forward with a story that blows open the case.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Television programs--United States
- Crime--1980-1989--United States
Genres
- Crime
- Miniseries
Contributors
- Andrea De Brito (Director)
- Lion Television (Production Unit)
- Discovery Communications Inc (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Television programs--United States
- Crime--1980-1989--United States