Series
Bug Out
DocumentaryCrime
This four-part investigative documentary series holds the magnifying glass to one of the most bizarre crimes in recent history: the theft of 7,000 living bugs from the Philadelphia Insectarium. Delve into this whodunnit through exclusive interviews with insect collectors, bug smugglers, and the law enforcement agencies charged with looking into this case.
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Seasons & episodes
1The Buglary3 Mar 2022 · 38mWhen 7,000 living insects worth over $50,000 are stolen from the Philadelphia Insectarium, the detectives assigned to the case get busy. They quickly realize they’re going to need some help penetrating this shadowy network of bug dealers and collectors. As they assemble a preliminary list of suspects, a new twist about the museum leaves them heading the investigation in a new direction.
2Going Underground3 Mar 2022 · 38mWhile the detectives interview suspects to learn more about the museum and its odd history, federal agencies are brought on the scene to share case files from other bug busts. The hunt goes international as the investigators begin to peel back the layers of this global trade. An Insectarium insider with deep ties to the illicit bug trade emerges as a prime suspect.
3Colony Collapse3 Mar 2022 · 38mA clearer picture of the Insectarium starts to develop as the detectives begin to hone in on a prime suspect. A startling allegation is made about some of the tarantulas that were stolen from the museum. As a result, the investigators turn their focus on Mexico and the illicit tarantula trade there. Did one of the bug-dealing Insectarium employees get in over his head?
4Under the Magnifying Glass3 Mar 2022 · 38mA shocking revelation emerges about the bug heist. The investigators find themselves questioning everything they thought they knew about this case. Alliances at the Insectarium fracture as deep dark secrets begin to surface. New colonies are formed, pointing to a dizzying future for this museum and all its worker bees.
Details
- First aired
- 3 Mar 2022
- Last aired
- 3 Mar 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- IMDb TV
- Episodes
- 4
- Votes
- 2 on TMDB
Cast
- DDr. John CambridgeSelf - CEO of the Philadelphia Insectarium Butterfly Pavillion.
- MMicheal ZanetichSelf - Detective, Philadelphia Police Department
- TTrisha NicholsSelf - Director of Education, Insectarium
- CChrissy RzepnickiSelf - Director of Operations, Insectarium.
- AAmani HarrisSelf - Education Department, Insectarium.
- KKevin EtheridgeSelf - Animal Care Department, Insectarium.
- DDennis RosenbaumSelf - Special Investigations
- JJim MaxwellSelf - Private Investigator & Frmr. FBI Agent.
- BBrent KarnerSelf - Bug Salesman
- KKelvin WileySelf - Animal Care Department, Insectarium.
- SSteve KanyaSelf - Founder, Steve's Bug Off & Insectarium.
- LLaura RitterSelf - Sales & Customer Relations, Insectarium.
- JJessica SpeartSelf - Wildlife Author.
- AAlison MumperSelf - Animal Care Department, Insectarium
