‘911: Did the Killer Call?’ details three horrific murders: How you can watch the new series free

The latest true-crime series to join Investigation Discovery’s lineup, 911: Did the Killer Call? premieres on the network Tuesday, July 15 at 9/8c.

Cord cutters looking to check out the new ID series can stream the premiere live even without access to traditional cable through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).

What is 911: Did the Killer Call about?

The new series details three horrific murders with three different 911 calls. All three callers claim they’re innocent—but for the police, the call can reveal so much more than just the facts of the case. Throughout the series, viewers will find out which of the callers is the real killer in disguise.

The premiere episode of the series kicks off in the aftermath of a woman’s murder. After the brutal binding, torture and murder, her ex-husband calls 911, but police suspect he is the killer. Also, when a man turns up dead in a house fire, his wife tells police he was suicidal, but the truth is even more shocking.

How to watch 911: Did the Killer Call? season 1

Those interested in catching the premiere of ID’s 911: Did the Killer Call? can find it available for streaming through Philo, DirecTV and Sling.

Both Philo and DirecTV offer free trials for new subscribers to enjoy before committing to a paid plan while Sling offers those that commit to a paid subscription half off their first month.

Out of the three streaming services listed above, Philo is the cheapest at just $28 a month after its 7-day free trial concludes.

What is Philo?

Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.

Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to access top-rated TV channels like Investigation Discovery. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).

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