A pet-cemetery owner’s death reopens an older history
The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story begins with the death of Dorothy Lou Thompson, the owner of a Louisiana pet cemetery. A New Orleans police officer's attempt to resolve the cold case leads into a wider and more troubling past. The three-part documentary connects a specific murder investigation with memories and unresolved questions in the surrounding community.
The opening chapter follows new traction in the decades-old case after an unexpected account sends investigators towards further leads. The second introduces a witness whose admission changes the enquiry, alongside questions about Dorothy's past and the deaths of former husbands. The investigation develops through testimony and discoveries rather than remaining fixed on the original crime.
