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National television programs that covered the Girly Chew Hossencofft case — hour-long (or longer) crime series and network specials, not local news. Listings note when that coverage first aired.
Court TV — Trial coverage (2002)
Court TV gave the case its first major national exposure when it aired roughly forty hours of Linda Henning’s murder trial over five days, December 9–13, 2002 (the trial itself had concluded in October). Anchors and legal commentators analyzed the proceedings as they aired; Court TV rebroadcast the trial beginning October 27, 2003. Mark Horner appeared repeatedly during Court TV’s coverage of the case.
History Channel — Dead Reckoning: “Tracings in Blood” (2003)
History Channel’s Dead Reckoning episode “Tracings in Blood,” which first aired September 13, 2003, focused on forensic trace evidence in the Hossencofft investigation — including blood, cat hair, and sand — alongside another Albuquerque case.
Dateline NBC (2003)
On December 12, 2003, Dateline NBC devoted nearly a full hour to the case, with correspondent Keith Morrison. The report included interviews with Linda Henning, lead Detective Mike Fox, forensic scientist Catherine Dickey, and investigative journalist Mark Horner.
A&E — American Justice: “Traces in Blood” (2004)
A&E’s American Justice episode “Traces in Blood” first aired April 7, 2004. It recounts the 1999 disappearance of Girly Chew Hossencofft and the investigation that led to Diazien Hossencofft and Linda Henning. Mark Horner was among those interviewed for the episode.
Court TV — The Investigators: “Alien Conspiracy” (2004)
Court TV’s The Investigators episode “Alien Conspiracy” aired in July 2004. It follows Albuquerque police through the investigation of Girly’s disappearance, Diazien Hossencofft’s confession, and the roles of Linda Henning and Bill Miller. Mark Horner was interviewed for the episode.
Oxygen — Snapped: “Linda Henning” (2008)
Oxygen’s Snapped first aired a Linda Henning episode on April 13, 2008 — about a half hour with commercials. The network later returned to the case and expanded the cut to roughly 42 minutes to fill an hour slot. It is unclear whether the longer version re-interviewed the same people. Mark Horner was among those interviewed for Snapped.
Investigation Discovery — Sins and Secrets: “Albuquerque” (2011)
Investigation Discovery’s Sins and Secrets episode “Albuquerque” first aired March 17, 2011. It examines Girly’s disappearance and murder and the roles of Diazien Hossencofft and Linda Henning. Mark Horner was among those interviewed for the episode.