Max Original Three-Part Documentary Series TAKEN TOGETHER: WHO KILLED LYRIC AND ELIZABETH? Debuts August 8

· The Max Original three-part documentary series TAKEN TOGETHER: WHO KILLED LYRIC AND ELIZABETH?, from Investigation Discovery, debuts THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 on Max. This shocking and mysterious story is brought to life by first-time filmmaker, and former news photographer on the case, Dylan Sires.

· Synopsis: Known as "the case that haunts the Midwest," the series dives into the haunting 2012 double abduction of two cousins, 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins, in Evansdale, Iowa. With over seven years of exclusive access and insider interviews conducted by Sires, including an additional young girl who escaped her kidnapper against all odds, compelling footage of the two victim's families over a crucial passage of time and new information around the case, TAKEN TOGETHER: WHO KILLED LYRIC AND ELIZABETH? offers a searing and unforgettable lens on this unimaginable crime.

· Episode Descriptions:

Episode 1

The mysterious abduction of cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins in July 2012 devastates two families, one of whom falls under suspicion. The mystery deepens when hunters find the girls' bodies.

Episode 2

Another shocking double abduction, not far from the location of the Evansdale, Iowa case, sparks fear in the community and puts Michael Klunder, a local, under the spotlight. Dayton abduction survivor Dezi Hughes gives an exclusive interview.

Episode 3

Filmmaker Dylan Sires continues to search for new information and investigate all angles to help Elizabeth's father. New details come to light, which leads to Drew Collins confronting a man who could place a suspect in Evansdale around the time of the murder.

· Credits: TAKEN TOGETHER: WHO KILLED LYRIC AND ELIZABETH? is produced for Investigation Discovery by Maven Creative Media. Executive produced by Jessica Sebastian-Dayeh and Donnie Eichar; directed by Dylan Sires; executive produced by Douglas Banker and Alex Garinger on behalf of Five All In The Fifth; co-executive produced by Paul Sauer; supervising producer, Nicole Teague; produced by Kristian Day and Nedzad Muhamedagic. Boat Rocker's Matador Content serves as production partner.