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HBO Docuseries Revives Quest to Solve Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

Detective Dan Jackson reports that modern DNA techniques fueled by renewed tips from the series have kept the decades-old cold case active.

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The Yogurt Shop Murders (HBO)
Billboard showing the Yogurt Shop murder victims Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison, and Sarah Harbison

Overview

  • HBO premiered The Yogurt Shop Murders, a four-part docuseries directed by Margaret Brown, on August 3 on HBO’s cable channel; episodes are also available on HBO Max.
  • The series incorporates rare archival footage, including Claire Huie’s abandoned 2009 project, interviews with victims’ families, material from 48 Hours correspondent Erin Moriarty.
  • It reassesses the 1991 killings, examining investigative missteps that led to false confessions and convictions later overturned.
  • Detective Dan Jackson reports that advanced DNA testing requiring smaller samples has revitalized the investigation.
  • He encourages anyone with information to contact Austin Crime Stoppers or email [email protected].