What time does true crime docuseries ‘The Mortician’ release on HBO and Max? - podcast episode cover

What time does true crime docuseries ‘The Mortician’ release on HBO and Max?

Jun 02, 202512 min
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Episode description

This three-part documentary series, The Mortician, details the appalling events at Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California, during the 1980s, focusing on owner David Sconce's fraudulent and illegal practices. The docuseries, available on HBO and Max, recounts how Sconce transformed the family business into an operation marked by mass cremations, theft, and alleged violent acts. Through interviews with Sconce, victims' families, and former employees, the series reveals the profound betrayal of trust and the subsequent industry reforms. The program has been praised for its noir-inspired narrative, emotional impact, and high production quality, highlighting a little-discussed aspect of true crime within the funeral industry.

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