Investigation Discovery’s “Lost Women of Alaska” to debut Feb. 25
The true crime show tells the story of murdered Indigenous Alaskan women
Investigation Discovery is releasing a true crime show about murdered Indigenous women in Alaska. The show, titled “Lost Women of Alaska,” will debut on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. CST. According to Us Weekly, It follows the stories of two Native women who were murdered and the investigation that led to the arrest of their killer.
The show will be produced by Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer. The show is part of the “Lost Women” franchise, which raises awareness for crimes against women.
“Expanding the Lost Women franchise allows us to shine a light on cases involving underrepresented women,” Spencer was quoted as saying in a statement, “and “Lost Women of Alaska confronts the devastating intersection of race and systemic failures that perpetuate violence against Indigenous women.”
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