Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

42min

Documentary

Crime

The true story of three young Oklahoma girls, found murdered after their first night at sleep-away camp. The tragedy, as well as the manhunt and trial of their suspected killer, captivated the nation in the summer of 1977. But decades later, uncertainties surrounding the case continue to haunt the Tulsa community, local law enforcement, and the victims' families.

Production Companies

ABC News

Standing Bear Entertainment

Episodes

Cast

Part 1

1. Part 1

43min

24th May 2022

Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth returns to her home state of Oklahoma to investigate the infamous killing of three young girl scouts, found murdered after their first night at sleepaway camp.

Part 2

2. Part 2

46min

24th May 2022

In the wake of the brutal murders at Camp Scott, the hunt for the victims’ killer escalates.

Part 3

3. Part 3

43min

24th May 2022

A trial begins to convict the alleged killer. But do prosecutors actually have a case — or is the man on trial just a convenient scapegoat?

Part 4

4. Part 4

41min

24th May 2022

Decades after the murders, a local sheriff uses new technologies to examine old evidence in order to help uncover the truth behind long unsolved questions.

First air date

24th May 2022

Last air date

24th May 2022

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks