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HBO Tells the Story of the 'Beatrice Six' in True Crime Docuseries Mind Over Murder

ALSO: Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, The American Presidency, Irma Vep, and more.
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    Today, HBO charts the winding story of six individuals who were convicted of murdering a 68-year-old grandmother in 1985, only to be exonerated by DNA evidence decades later. One new episode airs every Monday.

    Also: the action moves to Tampa for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, The American Presidency With Bill Clinton wraps with three episodes, Irma Vep continues, and more. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Monday:

    Mind Over Murder: Docuseries premiere. HBO and Vox Media Studios explore the phenomenon of “recovered memories” that can lead to false admissions of guilt in this six-part series about six Beatrice, Nebraska individuals who were convicted of murdering 68-year-old Helen Wilson in 1985, but were later expnderated by DNA evidence. New episodes air weekly through July 25. Read our review. 10:00 PM ET on HBO

    Stanley Cup Finals: The Tampa Bay Lightning get home-ice advantage in Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche. 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on ABC

    The American Presidency With Bill Clinton: Docuseries finale. History concludes its six-part series with three new episodes about extremism, the struggle for rights, and global power. Episodes air back-to-back beginning at 9:00 PM ET on History Channel

    Irma Vep: New episode. As Mira (Alicia Vikander) contemplates and looks back at her past, René (Vincent Macaigne) analyzes her relationship with her ex-wife, who also played Irma Vep. 9:00 PM ET on HBO

    The Holiday: Complete limited series. Based on T.M. Logan’s bestselling novel, this four-episode drama sees a family head off on an idyllic holiday that quickly goes awry when Kate (Jill Halfpenny) discovers her husband is having an affair with her best friend. Watch trailer. Streaming on Spectrum Originals

    American Ninja Warrior: New episode. The qualifiers continue in San Antonio, with ninjas from across the country taking on the world’s most challenging obstacle course. 8:00 PM ET on NBC

    Roswell, New Mexico: New episode. Liz (Jeanine Mason), Max (Nathan Dean), Michael (Michael Vlamis), and Cameron (guest star Riley Voelkel) put a plan into action that could finally get them a step closer to catching Bonnie (guest star Zoe Cipres) and Clyde (guest star Andrew Lees). Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on The CW

    Breeders: New episode. Paul (Martin Freeman) takes his parents on a day-trip to the countryside, to recreate a cherished memory, but the revelation of a number of secrets leaves all three of them reeling. 10:00 PM ET on FX

    Austin Dillon’s Life in the Fast Lane: Sneak preview. Ahead of its premiere on Thursday, USA offers a sneak peek at its new reality series about NASCAR driver Austin Dillon’s life on and off the track. Watch preview. 11:00 PM ET on USA Network

    Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.

    TOPICS: Mind Over Murder, HBO, The American Presidency with Bill Clinton, Irma Vep, Stanley Cup, NHL, True Crime