The Murder of April Jace
How did jealousy drive a Hollywood actor to murder his wife?
4.1 (14)
56 mins
"Explore the murder of April Jace, a devoted mother and accomplished masters track athlete, who was fatally shot inside her home by her husband, actor Michael Jace. Discover how he shot her multiple times in front of their young sons. "
Ep 1:
The Shield's Dark Mirror
A calm 911 call reveals a shocking crime: a beloved athlete and mother shot dead by her actor husband, best known for playing TV's most righteous cop.
Ep 2:
From Hollywood Glory to Financial Ruin
Michael Jace's steady Hollywood career collapsed after The Shield ended, plunging the family into bankruptcy and shame while April quietly held everything together.
Ep 3:
A History of Hidden Warnings
Long before the murder, chilling allegations of choking, death threats, and control surfaced in Michael's first marriage—warnings April never saw.
Ep 4:
164 Texts, Three Shots
On the day of the murder, 164 desperate texts reveal a marriage unraveling in real time, ending in a lie, an ambush, and a chilling final line.
Ep 5:
Confessions and a Community's Disbelief
Michael's interrogation exposes calculated cruelty disguised as heartbreak, while a stunned neighborhood and community grapple with a tragedy no one saw coming.
Ep 6:
Verdict in the Hallway
Prosecutors and defense clash over premeditation versus passion as harrowing testimony—including from a ten-year-old witness—shapes Michael Jace's fate.
Ep 7:
Running Toward Heaven
Beyond the courtroom, April's legacy endures through scholarships and gold medals, as her story exposes the hidden warning signs domestic violence too often ignores.
Discussions (5)
Grayson
Level 6 · 5 mo agoHe definitely planned it.
Thomas
Level 6 · 5 mo agoHe targeted her legs because running was her life. That quote about running to heaven proves it was calculated. You don't aim that precisely by accident.
Orville
Level 7 · 5 mo agoShooting her legs bc she loved running is just evil. He didn't just want to kill her. He wanted to destroy her identity. That detail is horrifying.
