Investigation Discovery’s set a January 13, 2026 premiere date for its new true crime series Killer Confessions: Case Files of a Texas Ranger. The eight-episode first season, which airs on Tuesdays at 10pm ET, dives into investigations conducted by Texas Ranger James B. Holland.
Per ID, Holland has a reputation for solving difficult cases, including cases involving serial killers. Produced by Bungalow Media + Entertainment and See It Now Studios, Killer Confessions pulls back the curtain on cases involving four missing Texas women, the disappearance of Houston realtor Crystal McDowell, and the death of a mother of three on the evening before her wedding.
“Through Holland’s masterful psychological approach, viewers are immersed in the tension of real-time confessions and given a front-row seat to retired Texas Ranger James Holland as he reveals his tactics in cases once considered unsolvable,” reads ID’s synopsis. “Through interrogation footage, case files, and with the personal reflections of Holland himself, each episode of Killer Confessions traces the path from the crime scene to the confession chair and offers unprecedented access into the minds of killers through one of law enforcement’s most enigmatic and successful figures.
KILLER CONFESSIONS: CASE FILES OF A TEXAS RANGER EPISODES
Pathologically Evil – Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10pm ET
In the special two-hour season premiere, after four women vanish, fear grips communities throughout Texas and neighboring Oklahoma while desperate families seek answers. Investigators narrow in on their suspect: convicted predator William Reece, already serving time for sexual assault. But without the women’s bodies, they’re unable to tie him to the additional crimes.
When Reece is about to be released from prison, the investigative teams turn to James Holland to finally get to the truth and keep a predator behind bars. Featuring chilling and extensive interrogation footage of Holland’s conversations with serial killer William Reece, along with an exclusive interview with Reece’s ex-wife, Ronda Keller, “Pathologically Evil” reveals Holland’s tenacious journey to find out where the four missing women are to bring closure to their families.
Lie, Cheat, Kill Evil – January 20
As Hurricane Harvey hits Houston, realtor and mother Crystal McDowell disappears. With local resources strained and leads scarce, an abandoned car and a mysterious figure on surveillance prompt authorities to call in Texas Ranger Jim Holland for answers.
True Crime Lies – January 27
After Ranger James Holland receives a phone call from the Pennsylvania State Police, he finds himself face-to-face with a witness who could be the key to solving one of the oldest cold case mysteries in the history of the state.
A Mother’s Manipulation – February 3
When two children turn up dead in a hot car, police suspect their mother is lying. Ranger Holland joins the investigation to find out what really happened. He confronts the mother in a series of interrogations that ultimately reveal a horrifying truth.
Obstacles to Justice – February 10
When detectives investigate the murder of 20-year-old father Joseph Douglas, shot execution-style in Texas, leads stall and rumors swirl. His mother turns to Texas Ranger Jim Holland, who reopens the cold case to pry loose the truth from guarded suspects.
A Monster’s Game Plan – February 17
After a robbery turns into an abduction, overwhelmed small-town cops need Ranger Holland’s help. Surveillance leads the law to a suspect who won’t give up the victim’s location. Holland works the suspect for hours, racing to find her before time runs out.
The Weakest Link – March 3
On the eve of a dream wedding, police find a mother of three dead at home in an apparent home invasion. As alibis fray and egos collide, authorities call in Texas Ranger Jim Holland, who’ll use patience and tactics to expose what really happened.
A Devil Always Lies – March 10
When 28-year-old mother Samantha McNorton vanishes without a trace in Wise County, TX, police hit a dead end until Ranger Jim Holland steps in and launches a 24-hour whirlwind investigation, determined to uncover the truth.
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