The city of Louisville, Kentucky, known for its historic Victorian architecture and birthplace of the mirrored glitterball, proves to be an unlikely backdrop for a dark tale of murder. This documentary explores the shifting landscape of a mysterious killing, a toxic relationship, a vulnerable victim and the unreliable accounts of two ex-lovers on trial for their lives.
Miniseries
2 episodes
- 1. Part 1The film travels back to the night of June 17, 2010, when the body of James Carroll, a gifted hairdresser and drag performer, is discovered. Through video of the police interrogations and courtroom testimony, details are shared of Banis’s and Mundt’s relationship, revealing both men as complex suspects. Mundt’s testimony against his former lover Banis is damning.18CC1 h 21 minFeb 19, 2026
- 2. Part 2After Joey Banis is found guilty of the murder of James Carroll, the trial of Jeffrey Mundt begins. Joey Banis’s video “confession” is scrutinized and allegedly staged by Mundt. Both men trade damning testimony, and Banis’s troubled past becomes influential in the trial. Resting on “he said/he said” allegations, the second trial concludes with a stunning outcome.18CC1 h 8 minFeb 19, 2026
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The city of Louisville, Kentucky, known for its historic Victorian architecture and birthplace of the mirrored glitterball, proves to be an unlikely backdrop for a dark tale of murder. This documentary explores the shifting landscape of a mysterious killing, a toxic relationship, a vulnerable victim and the unreliable accounts of two ex-lovers on trial for their lives.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Mona Card, Nancy Abraham
- Studio
- World of Wonder, HBO Documentary Films
