Investigation Discovery Sheds Light on Domestic Violence When TELLING AMY’S STORY Premieres July 21

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TORONTO (June 27, 2013) – In the peaceful, rural town of College State, Pennsylvania, things are not as picture-perfect as they may seem. Premiering July 21 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Investigation Discovery, the compelling one-hour special TELLING AMY’S STORY delves into a painful, yet eye-opening case of domestic violence. While the community is safe – boasting a relatively low crime rate – people’s homes are not. The College State police department points out that the majority of homicides committed in the community have been directly related to domestic violence. Hosted by actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay (LAW AND ORDER SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT) and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel, TELLING AMY’S STORY follows the timeline of a domestic violence homicide that occurred on November 8, 2001.

TELLING AMY’S STORY premieres July 21 at 8 p.m. ET/10 p.m. PT on Investigation Discovery

Amy McGee’s parents, co-workers, law enforcement officers, and court personnel share their perspectives on what happened to McGee in the weeks, months, and years leading up to her death. Working backwards from the moment her life ended, Detective Fischel works tirelessly in an attempt to highlight some of the clues and warning signs that may have helped save McGee’s life. By taking a closer look at this specific case of domestic violence, Fischel and Hargitay hope to prevent such tragic outcomes by spreading awareness and promoting a message of hope among all communities affected by domestic violence.

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Investigation Discovery (ID) brings justice to television with a deeper look into the world of crime, forensics, paranormal investigation and modern mysteries. ID offers arresting entertainment that delivers remarkable insight into the thrilling twists and turns of real-life investigation and the most intriguing puzzles of human nature. Launched in Canada in 2010, Investigation Discovery reveals the fascinating human potential for good and evil. Investigation Discovery is offered in standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) simulcast – for viewers who want every clue revealed in even more breathtaking detail. Investigation Discovery is a division of Bell Media, which is owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE), Canada’s largest communications company. Visit investigationdiscovery.ca for more information.

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For more information:

Michelle Wilson, Investigation Discovery, 416.384.5166 or michelle.wilson2@bellmedia.ca          

Jodi Cook, Investigation Discovery, 416.384.4603 or jodi.cook@bellmedia.ca