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The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story

Series· 2026· Crime

The re-opening of a mysterious 1985 cold case murder in Louisiana unearths a haunting history of bloodshed and long-buried trauma.What begins as an investigation into a 1985 murder turns into a haunting exploration of a community's dark history of violence and bloodshed. Set in the rural bayou outside New Orleans, Louisiana, a harsh landscape steeped in supernatural lore and traditions, the story starts with the disappearance of Dorothy Lou Thompson - the owner of a pet cemetery that had been built on land long rumored to be cursed. Dorothy's body eventually turns up wrapped in chains in the Mississippi River, raising questions about her past and the people around her. With no concrete evidence, the case goe…

The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story Season 1, Episode 2, “Episode 2,” airs Sunday, October 18, 2026 on HBO.

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Detectives make strides in Dorothy's case and an unlikely witness emerges with a vexing admission.

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S1 E3 · Episode 3

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    Since Oct 11

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  1. 1

    Episode 1 source at TVmaze

    Originally aired on HBO

    A decades-old Louisiana cold case involving the gruesome death of Dorothy Lou Thompson, the owner of a pet cemetery, gains traction after a startling account launches investigators down various haunting leads.

  2. 2

    Episode 2 source at TVmaze

    Airs on HBO

    Detectives make strides in Dorothy's case and an unlikely witness emerges with a vexing admission.

  3. 3

    Episode 3 source at TVmaze

    Airs on HBO

    Although Dorothy's murder gets solved, what was unearthed in her case is a trail of murders, mobsters, and a horrific history that still haunts this community.

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  • Season premiere · HBO MaxOctober 11, 2026
    ReportedTVmaze
    “TVmaze: The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story season 1 premieres 2026-10-11 on HBO”
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    TVmaze · CC BY-SA 4.0

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    TVmaze · normalized by Release Night · CC BY-SA 4.0

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    TVmaze · 1 season record · CC BY-SA 4.0

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  1. Season premiere date announced: October 11, 2026 on HBO Max

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