Long Island, NY (March 28, 2024) - News 12 today announced an all-new season of CRIME FILES premiering tomorrow, March 29 at 9:30 p.m. ET on News 12 and News 12 New York. News 12’s award-winning Investigative Team dives into some of the most noteworthy cases from the tri-state area, including haunting disappearances and heart-breaking murders. The hit original series returns with eight new thrilling, real-life stories, complete with exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting.

This season, News 12 will explore the haunting legacy of Robert Durst, a wealthy real estate heir who was convicted of the murder of his friend Susan Berman in 2021 and then indicted in the death of his first wife in Westchester County later that year. News 12 has exclusive access to detectives who spent decades investigating the case, relatives of Durst's victims, and a notorious Texas prisoner who claims to have shocking information about the Durst family, never revealed before.

Additional episodes will explore the last days of John Lennon, the ongoing search for 5-year-old Dulce Alavez, and the former Yale endocrinologist whose malpractice changed a community forever.

“This season of CRIME FILES digs into the crimes that made huge waves throughout the tri-state area,” said Audrey Gruber, VP News & Assistant GM. “From heartbreaking to unusual, our award-winning News 12 Investigative Team handles each of these cases thoughtfully and ensures our viewers get every detail.”

New episodes of CRIME FILES will premiere tomorrow across News 12’s seven dedicated channels available on local cable TV lineups, and on News 12 New York, News 12’s regional OTT network.

News 12 is the preeminent hyperlocal news source committed to delivering unparalleled coverage for residents across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Connecticut, Hudson Valley, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. Through its focus on best-in-class hyperlocal news, News 12 empowers our neighbors with up-to-the-minute coverage of breaking news, weather updates, traffic reports, community news, and more. News 12 is committed to keeping local communities connected and informed no matter how they consume their news and can be accessed on seven dedicated channels available on local cable TV lineups as well as on streaming apps and platforms such as Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. News 12 New York, News 12’s regional OTT network that showcases top stories and events from across the tri-state area, can be streamed for free on platforms like Optimum Stream, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, VIZIO Watch Free+, LG Channels, Tubi, Amazon Fire TV, Sling and more.