ID’s true crime series The Playboy Murders returns for its second season with an episode that focuses on Sandy Bentley, one-half of “The Bentley Twins,” and her relationship with nightclub doorman Michael Tardio who was murdered in September 2002. The seven-episode second season, starring and executive produced by Holly Madison, premieres on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT.
“I’m honored to continue working with ID in bringing these compelling true crime stories to life,” stated Holly Madison. “We had the chance to delve into some fascinating worlds and cover so many gripping cases this year that explore obsession and murder that tragically affected so many. Being able to relate to their journey, I love ID’s victim-focused approach to storytelling and detailed portrayal of these harrowing events. While some cases remain unsolved today, these are real people, and I wanted to help shine a spotlight on these stories.”
Per ID, season two episodes include:
- The iconic story of Dorothy Stratten, one of the first Playboy Playmates poised for superstardom but whose life was cut short by a jealous estranged husband.
- Laurie Bambenek, a Bunny turned prison escapee.
- Victoria Vetri, who after her friend Sharon Tate was murdered by the Manson family, went down a violent murderous path of her own.
- Paula Sladewksi, an aspiring model whose life took a chaotic and deadly turn after an appearance in a Playboy video.
- Melonie Haller, a young actress and Playboy model with a near-death experience that propelled her into a quest for justice to expose the sexually violent culture among the rich and powerful.
- The finale of season 2, which will premiere Monday, March 11 at 10/9c on ID, features the story of professional poker player turned Playboy model, Jill Ann Spaulding, who risked it all to write a tell-all memoir about the dark secrets of Playboy before becoming entwined in a strange – and ultimately deadly – love triangle.
