INFAMOUS: The Preppy Murder
When Jennifer Levin is found murdered in Central Park in 1986, one of her private school friends is arrested for the crime. This catalyzes bitter debates about sex, privilege, legal ethics, parental responsibility, socioeconomics, victim’s rights, and so much more. Before there was the OJ Simpson trial, there was the Preppy Murder.
Episode Information:
You can watch AMC’s upcoming docuseries “The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park,” a 5 part series on AMC and Sundance Channel starting Wednesday, November 13th at 9PM EST. Learn more at AMC here.
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Episode Source Material
- The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park (2019) AMC/Sundance
- New York Magazine 11-10-1986
East Side Story - New York Daily News 10-27-2007
Preppie killer Robert Chambers, girlfriend in coke bust - The Today Show 8-31-2016
‘Preppy Killer’ case: 30 years later, victim’s mom says she doesn’t want apology - NBC News 7-28-2018
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick resigns from College of Cardinals amid sexual abuse scandal - People Magazine 8-26-2019
Everything to Know About ‘Preppy Murder’ Case 33 Years After N.Y.C. Teen’s Death in Central Park
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