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Entertainment

‘The Curious Case of …’ Is Coming Back for Season 2: Everything to Know

Maravi Post Reporter

Investigation Discovery’s The Curious Case of… is coming back with a new set of episodes for season 2. While season 1 shared new insight and firsthand experiences from the people who knew most about the Natalia Grace case, the sophomore season is expected to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as the team dives into a handful of new surprising cases.

In anticipation of the show’s return, Us Weekly details what the true crime show is about, shares a glimpse into the cases that will be broken down and reveals when the new episodes will air.

Investigation Discovery Announces Season 2 of ‘The Curious Case of…’

Investigation Discovery announced that The Curious Case of … is coming back with eight new episodes in early 2026.

The new episodes promise to tackle bizarre cases filled with twists and shocking revelations as they’re told through first-hand accounts by those who know the stories best. Guided by legal analyst and expert Beth Karas, the new season will take an even deeper look into shocking crimes full of deception and obsession.

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“When we launched The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, we never could have imagined how that story would take the world by storm, sparking headlines everywhere and even inspiring scripted versions on other platforms. The response was overwhelming and it quickly became ID’s highest-rated series, cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon,” said Jason Sarlanis, President of ID, said in a statement. “Knowing there were so many other ‘Curious Cases’ to tell, we expanded the franchise into an anthology that continued to captivate audiences and became our top-rated series of 2025. Now, with Season 2, we’re diving into even more stranger-than-fiction stories, each one a high-stakes puzzle full of twists, turns and unforgettable characters.”

Each episode promises to uncover deceit, greed and manipulation while proving the truth behind each mysterious case.

What Cases Will Be Discussed in ‘The Curious Case of…’ Season 2?

Following the success of season 1, the new batch of episodes will break down even more mysterious true crime cases.

The premiere episode will be called “The Curious Case Of… Death by Detox?” and will unpack the crimes of Dr. Robert O. Young after he created a platform amid the success of his pH Miracle book series.

The synopsis explained that Young’s pH Miracle book series pushed “an alkaline diet, the tentpole of which is an avocado-based green smoothie, that grows in popularity.” Young’s business quickly took off, and he found success selling books and holistic supplements. As his roster of wealthy, high-profile clients grew, his fans quickly learned that the health tips he was sharing weren’t the “miracle” cures he pitched them to be.

Other crimes that will be documented on the season will include one about a Russian woman who tried to steal the identity of a salon employee, an intense rivalry between two beauticians, a teacher who hypnotized his students that was faced with deadly consequences, a woman who committed several crimes while pretending to have cancer, a town impacted with several Tourette’s Syndrome diagnoses and a woman who took care of her late husband and sister’s corpses.

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When Does ‘The Curious Case of…’ Season 2 Premiere?

Season 2 of The Curious Case of … will premiere on Monday, January 12, at 10 p.m. ET on ID, with each episode premiering weekly in the same time slot. Those who miss the live episodes will be able to stream them later on HBO Max.

Law and order

Dedza police records 19 percent drop in crime cases

Malawi News Agency (MANA)

Dedza, January 10, 2019. Dedza Police Station Officer in Charge (OC), Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Emmie Soko has disclosed that in 2018, they have recorded a 19 percent drop in crime cases.

She disclosed this Wednesday during a meeting she had with heads of branches at Dedza PoliceStation and attributed the success to both Police Officers and community members’ hard working and team spirit.

“In 2017, Dedza Police Station registered 1,304 cases, while in 2018 it registered 1,056 cases making the difference of 248 cases, representing 19 per cent decrease. The Station registered 97 cases of accidents in 2018 while in 2017 the station registered 99 cases giving the difference of two representing the decrease of 2 per cent,”the OC said.

Soko attributed the decreaseon holistic approaches that were incorporated in combating crime during the year of 2018.

She said that,”Westrengthened CommunityPolice sensitization campaigns, various forms of patrol, using whistleblowers and radio programmes at Bembeke community radio to make the people in the district well informed on how best they can prevent crime by working hand in hand with the Police.”

“Let me appreciate the hard working spirit among the officers that has put us on the map. In the year 2018, we were recognised as the best station and emerged position two in C category amongst Police Stations of Central Region and this is a huge achievement, I am really grateful” Soko added.

She was worried with cases of road accidents, saying she has since orderedtraffic policeofficers to increase checks and patrols in all accident prone areas especially around Linthipe along M1 road from Blantyre to Lilongwe.

The Dedza Police Station Officer In-Charge has been appraised as an outstanding officer in charge by Association of People Living with Albinism (APAM),President Mr. Overton Kondowe because of the strategies she has put in place to ensure that people living with albinism are secure in the district.