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[04/07/25 - 08:04 AM]
Three Mothers United by Tragedy Share Their Heart-Wrenching Journey for Answers in "The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood"
The three-part docuseries will premiere on Sunday, May 11 from 8-11pm ET/PT on ID and will stream on Max.

[via press release from Investigation Discovery]

THREE MOTHERS UNITED BY TRAGEDY SHARE THEIR HEART-WRENCHING JOURNEY FOR ANSWERS IN "THE BAKERSFIELD 3: A TALE OF MURDER AND MOTHERHOOD"

-- Three Part Docuseries Premieres on Sunday, May 11 from 8-11pm ET on ID and Streams on Max --

(New York, NY) - In the spring of 2018 over the course of just 34 days, a young woman and man went missing, and another young man was murdered in Bakersfield, California. While initially thought to be tragic but unconnected events, a string of coincidences unearthed by the victims' mothers led to the realization that these three cases were entangled with one another. Desperate for answers, they banded together in their unyielding quest for the truth, dubbing their children's death and disappearances as "The Bakersfield 3." Now, this three-part docuseries charts the mothers' journey as they navigate through a labyrinth of clues, dead ends, and unexpected revelations to find out what really happened to their children - and how exactly they were connected. As they uncover disturbing allegations, their newfound bond is put to the ultimate test. THE BAKERSFIELD 3: A TALE OF MURDER AND MOTHERHOOD will premiere on Sunday, May 11 from 8-11pm ET/PT on ID and will stream on Max.

After Di Byrnes' son James was gunned down, Di's determination to find answers led her to Cheryl Holsonbake, whose son Micah had disappeared within days of James's murder. As the two joined forces looking for answers, they discovered another mother in the community, Jane Parrent, who was frantically searching for her missing daughter, Baylee. Each of their children vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions, unimaginable grief, and one mysterious connection to unravel: they all knew each other. As the months went on and the investigation evolved, authorities uncovered Micah's remains, leading to a shocking question in the case: was one of the Bakersfield 3 responsible for the other's murder?

One Mystery - or Three?

Premieres Sunday, May 11 at 8/7c on ID

When two friends go missing in Bakersfield, California, and another is murdered in the space of one month, their families fear something sinister is brewing. They join forces to find out what happened and where their children are now.

The Boogieman of Bakersfield

Premieres Sunday, May 11 at 9/8c on ID

Terrifying discoveries in local waterways solidify the moms' fears that the cases are connected. Their kids were all on dark paths that brought them face to face with dangerous local characters, including the self-proclaimed "Boogieman of Bakersfield."

Fights Like a Mother

Premieres Sunday, May 11 at 10/9c on ID

Police hunt for Micah's killer, and evidence points to someone he knew. A dramatic arrest furthers the investigation, but answers won't come easily. The moms continue their quest for justice, but a shocking press conference threatens to tear them apart.

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THE BAKERSFIELD 3: A TALE OF MURDER AND MOTHERHOOD is produced for Investigation Discovery by Future Studios.

About INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY (ID)

Investigation Discovery (ID) is the leading true crime network on television, delivering the highest-quality programming to more than 66 million U.S. households. For exclusive web content and bonus material, fans can follow ID on X, Instagram, and Facebook or check out the network's true crime blog, CrimeFeed. Investigation Discovery is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en EspaƱol, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.





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