The Deadly Hoax

Kimberly Mangrum always lived life in the fast lane, but when she becomes a stepmother, this biker chick becomes hell on wheels. No one is prepared for the path of murder and destruction she will leave in her dust.

Anita Smithey appears trapped in an abusive marriage, until Robert Cline comes along. After a fresh start with his family, Anita seems to feel safe. But she soon reveals a dark side to her new step kids. And the prey becomes the ultimate predator.

Growing up with a disfigured face, Patti Donahue feels like the butt of every joke. As an adult, Patti vows to get the last laugh. And when she marries an innocent father of three, she turns their lives into a world of deception, abuse and murder.

Sharon Nelson wanted it all: love, sex and money. When she sets her sights on a handsome doctor, it doesn't matter that he's married with children. Soon, she carves a devastating path filled with broken hearts, broken dreams and dead bodies.

When Sueanne Hobson weds a widower with a son, life seems perfect. But looks can be deceiving. Behind closed doors, Sueanne's relationship with her stepson is in turmoil. Before long, she decides the only solution is to make him disappear forever.

Nancy and her brother Tom were always curious about their mother's rich friend, Marjorie Congdon. But when she fully enters their lives, they become entwined in a series of bizarre crimes. Soon, Marjorie turns into the stepmother from hell.

After a string of failed relationships, Veronica thinks single dad, Russ, is the answer to her prayers. As long as his daughter doesn't get in the way. As their family grows, so does this stepmother's rage and everyone is in her crosshairs.

Betty Lou Lazarra's stunning looks have always taken her far in life. But when this single mom meets wealthy businessman, Al Haber, she won't rest on her appearance alone. Her stepkids discover the hard way just how determined and evil she can be.

Donna is beautiful and maternal - exactly what Dennis Yaklich needs as a single dad to four kids. Soon his children see another side to their new stepmom. Stealing money and tormenting the children, she has all the power, as long as no one finds out

Successful and newly single, Colleen Batten is having a hard time starting over when she bumps into old flame, Bob Harris. She plans to change her luck with this father of three. His kids soon find out just how evil Colleen can really be.

All Debra Hartmann desired was a life of luxury. She seemed to have it all: fur coats, fancy car, and a boyfriend. There is only one thing getting in her way of the perfect life: her husband.

Beautiful Elisa Redelsberger appears eager to start a new life when she meets softhearted lawyer and devoted father, Larry McNabney. But few suspect the depth of evil behind Elisa's façade until she pulls off the ultimate disappearing act.

Rebecca Osborne appears charming as she pursues widower Jerry Barker, but disaster is in store for her new groom. Jerry's children fear the worst when they uncover their stepmother's dark secret, which alludes to what's to come for their loving dad.

41-year-old Carol Krizan seems like the perfect match for down hearted divorcee, Roy Joe McCaleb. But when he is killed in his bed by an alleged prowler and Carol walks away scot-free, Roy's family thinks she may have something to do with his murder.

Twenty-six year old blonde beauty, Leah Ward, brings sparkle back into the eyes of 40-year-old divorcee and entrepreneur, Ejaz Ahmad. But when Ejaz disappears only months later, it's his young son who leads the path to a grisly discovery and murder.

In Philadelphia, a popular teenager's body is discovered along an abandoned trail. Interviews with the victim's friends reveal a dark side to his relationships, as a tale of jealousy and resentment emerges along with an unlikely murder mastermind.