Murder in the Heartland

Murder in the Heartland (1993)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime, Thriller

Murder in the Heartland is a television miniseries aired on ABC in 1993. It was based on the 1957–58 murder spree carried out by 19-year-old Charles Starkweather throughout Nebraska and Wyoming. The first half of the miniseries covers the murders. The second half covers the trials of Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, his 14-year-old girlfriend accomplice. Their increasingly disparate versions of events are contrasted as the trials unfold. The film received strong praise from critics and multiple Emmy nominations.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday (150 min)

Last Episode

Part 2
Season 1Episode 2150 min

Part 2

May 4, 1993

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2May 4, 1993
S01E01Part 1May 3, 1993
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Cast

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

plays John McArthur
Tim Roth

Tim Roth

plays Charles Starkweather
Randy Quaid

Randy Quaid

plays Elmer Scheele
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Characters

John McArthur

John McArthur

played by Brian Dennehy
Charles Starkweather

Charles Starkweather

played by Tim Roth
Elmer Scheele

Elmer Scheele

played by Randy Quaid
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