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Forensic Files
A girl who is abducted and then released soon afterward uses her knowledge of forensics to lead police to the kidnapper.
Forensic Files
A trash collector finds a severed human leg in a trash bin, but police cannot use conventional methods of victim identification; investigators turn to toxicology and DNA tests to find the murder-mutilator.
Forensic Files
A coroner finds telltale clues on the badly burned body of a murder victim, sending police in pursuit of a couple of killers.
Forensic Files
A man is arrested and convicted for a series of sexual assaults in Indiana; years later, forensic developments reveal new facts about the case.
Forensic Files
The murder of a young Seattle couple puzzles investigators until the victims' dog, Chief, leads police to the killer.
Forensic Files
A handsome young doctor's fiancée experiences severe illness after revealing that she is pregnant, and launches her own investigation to determine if the doctor is somehow responsible.
Forensic Files
A seemingly model citizen turns out to be a serial killer.
Forensic Files
An abandoned, still-running car leads investigators to a body with unusual marks and a DNA trail that lead to the killer.
Forensic Files
Police find fragments of deleted computer files leading them to suspect a woman's suicide is really murder.
Forensic Files
A suspicious neighbor gives police a break in a cold case.
Forensic Files
A family suspects their teenage daughter's new friends were involved in her disappearance.
Forensic Files
When a 62-year-old man opens a car restoration business and becomes seriously ill, his doctors cannot find the cause, but forensics can; identification of a highly toxic metal in the victim's blood leads to his poisoner.
Forensic Files
When a 6-year-old disappears, her father becomes the prime suspect; he fails a polygraph test and even confesses, but 10 years later, the investigation gets turned on its head.
Forensic Files
Investigators build a makeshift tent around a woman's body and use superglue fumes to lift the killer's palm print from the victim's skin.
Forensic Files
The disappearance of a mail-order bride proves suspicious when detectives learn that two of the Texas husband's previous wives had died in mysterious circumstances.
Forensic Files
A jeweler's search through old sales records helps police find likely suspects in the murder of elderly couple Edward Kowalzck and Gertrude Thompson.
Forensic Files
A garbage bag leads police to a child's killer.
Forensic Files
An investigation into the disappearance of a young woman uncovers a tooth that helps police solve a crime without a body.
Forensic Files
The sensitive nose of a forensic examiner sniffs out murder.
Forensic Files
Discovering that an assault suspect is left-handed is crucial to a police investigation dating back 16 years.
Forensic Files
Investigating the worst arson spree in U.S. history -- a rash of more than 75 fires near Seattle.
Forensic Files
Computers aid the police and FBI in solving a string of crimes.
CNN News Central (HLN)
The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.
CNN News Central (HLN)
The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.
CNN News Central (HLN)
The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.
Forensic Files
When a young woman goes missing, the police investigation reveals that she led a double life -- student by day, call-girl by night -- but when her body is discovered, even more strange truths are uncovered.
Forensic Files
A tiny clue inside a suspect's watchband and a popular television show help solve the case of a woman's disappearance.
Forensic Files
One year after Maine resident Pearl A. Bruns' disappearance, forensic technology helps to find her body and determine who was responsible for her death.
Forensic Files
When 4-year-old April Renee Tucker is found dead in her backyard, her parents tell the police that neighborhood dogs attacked and killed her, but the injuries on her body don't match their account of what happened.
Forensic Files
San Diego police investigate the murder of a missing person whose hands turn up in a dumpster; an anonymous letter, containing details only the killer would know, offers clues to solving the case.
Forensic Files
One year after her father's death, a teen's role in a high school production of "Hamlet" causes her to reveal the chilling truth behind her family's tragedy.
Forensic Files
A mother puts her hope on the internet and an independent investigation to clear her name after authorities charge her with murdering her 17-month-old son in a fire considered to be intentionally set.
Forensic Files
When a man dies unexpectedly in the office of a noted California doctor, police begin what they think will be a routine investigation, but discoveries of false identities and insurance fraud raise questions about the doctor's role.
Forensic Files
A forensic scientist uses his skills to preserve a footprint left in snow to help authorities nab two men suspected of robbing an Ontario couple and shooting the husband in the head.
Forensic Files
Fingerprints taken from a piece of cloth help solve the rape and murder of a 22-year-old woman in Henrico County, Va.
Forensic Files
The FBI profiles a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of a 6-year-old girl during an evening church service; a witness leads authorities to the likely killer, but then becomes a victim herself.
Forensic Files
Photographs found in a dumpster lead to the killer of Los Angeles model Linda Sobek; the man claims he did not intentionally kill her despite evidence to the contrary.
Forensic Files
Forensic scientists try to find a way to "lift" the serial number from a shotgun that's their only clue in a case.
Forensic Files
Investigating the worst arson spree in U.S. history -- a rash of more than 75 fires near Seattle.
Forensic Files
Computers aid the police and FBI in solving a string of crimes.
Forensic Files
Using an anonymous letter and geographical profiling, investigators close in on a serial rapist, and a cleverly obtained DNA sample confirms their suspicions.
Forensic Files
When a young boy has serious respiratory problems and his father shows signs of early Alzheimer's disease, a chance encounter with a stranger kicks off an investigation into the cause.
Forensic Files
Police in St. Petersburg, Fla., use cell phone mapping, wiretapping and a host of forensic evidence to find a surgeon's killer.
Forensic Files
A woman wins her release after being imprisoned for allegedly killing her mother in a car fire.
Forensic Files
Authorities are able to apprehend a kidnapper because he allowed his victim to write a will on a telltale pad of paper.
Forensic Files
Experts debate whether an apparent heart attack victim died from natural causes or alleged poisoning by his girlfriend.
Forensic Files
When a 12-year-old was found dead in her home, police were left clueless until a string of burglaries months later. A trail of stolen goods may help solve a murder.
Forensic Files
When 15-year-old Marlene Miller was murdered, it would take 24 years and several retrials before forensic scientists discovered the evidence to bring her killer to justice.
Forensic Files
Detectives use a forged signature to find a woman's abductor.
Forensic Files
A woman is killed two days before she was scheduled to testify against a man accused of assaulting her and the prime suspect has an alibi.
Forensic Files
A bite mark is all the evidence needed to convict a suspect who was robbing tourists in Florida.
Forensic Files
Technology able to analyze human bite-marks yields information on a woman's death.
Forensic Files
A death in Pennsylvania is strikingly similar to one in North Carolina.
Forensic Files
When a nurse starts experiencing a variety of flu-like symptoms, she discovers that she is HIV-positive; she learns that her infection was not accidental.
Forensic Files
Time of death becomes pivotal when a pregnant woman is found murdered in her air-conditioned bedroom.
Forensic Files
An obscure print found at a crime scene.
Forensic Files
A diner in a small town, an endocrinologist and a forensic botanist help destroy a prime suspect's alibi.
Forensic Files
Neighbors do not hear the gunshots when a union official is killed in his home.
Forensic Files
A man tells police he shot an intruder who murdered his wife; forensic evidence leads police to re-examine the man's motives.
Forensic Files
A police officer claims his estranged wife's shooting death was a suicide, but investigators think it was a murder.
Forensic Files
When firefighters find a family dead inside their home, it appears to be a murder-suicide; clues at the scene lead investigators to believe otherwise.
Forensic Files
A couple's murder leads investigators into the world of white supremacists and a string of hate crimes.
Forensic Files
A rare gun and a victim's beloved dog help investigators trying to solve a multi-year-long murder case where most of the witnesses were admitted drug users.
Forensic Files
A search in Virginia's DNA databank reveals the identity of a news producer's murderer.
Forensic Files
A homicide detective claims his wife accidentally shot herself in the head, but the evidence indicates otherwise.
Forensic Files
Using an anonymous letter and geographical profiling, investigators close in on a serial rapist, and a cleverly obtained DNA sample confirms their suspicions.
Forensic Files
When a young boy has serious respiratory problems and his father shows signs of early Alzheimer's disease, a chance encounter with a stranger kicks off an investigation into the cause.
CNN News Central (HLN)
The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.
CNN News Central (HLN)
The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.
CNN News Central (HLN)
The anchors share the latest stories about significant events that take place across the world and interview prominent figures.
Forensic Files II
A building manager finds the lifeless body of a young woman in the bathtub; when questioned, an ex-con living downstairs lies to police; the lies do not prove murder and the case goes cold, then a new forensic tool examines the evidence.
Forensic Files II
A murder victim's final moments are caught on tape; the crime scene looks like a clear robbery-murder; text evidence at first points to a jilted lover, but police identify a second suspect with a motive.
Forensic Files II
A wounded woman calls 911; her husband, who wants a divorce, gets a hard look from police, but he has an airtight alibi during the murder; forensic science of ballistics draws a direct connection.
Forensic Files II
A religious woman is shot execution style in the suburbs of Michigan; surveillance video reveals it was a trio of killers; eventually, detectives get a break: a handwritten note.
Forensic Files II
Three sex workers are murdered and left along a river; a serial killer was on the loose and for years the perp was never identified.
Forensic Files II
He is a sex offender and a murderer who attacks in a terrifying rage; this predator manages to evade capture for years, but he leaves evidence behind, his palm print; detectives are determined to put a face to the print.
Forensic Files II
When a house fire kills the only doctor in a small town, an arson investigation leads to the son of the doctor's nurse; the prosecutor worries this might have been a miscarriage of justice.
Forensic Files II
A young woman is found murdered on the side of a rural driveway; the victim had been out with friends; the investigation would remain unsolved; until three decades later, when forensics from an unrelated crime helps break the case.
Forensic Files
A murder mystery theater performance in Easton, Md., turns into a real-life mystery when a body is found after the performance ends.
Forensic Files
When a woman dies in a horseback riding accident, police uncover a web of lies in her husband's background after his suspicious behavior prompts a closer look.
Forensic Files
A serial killer in Tampa, Fla., taunts police by strangling prostitutes and leaving their bodies in plain sight, but tire marks and fibers lead to the culprit.
Forensic Files
Missouri police are thrust into a bizarre web of homeless drifters and cattle auctions when they are called to retrieve a dead body.
Forensic Files
Officials probe the death of a woman investigating the possible side effects of the drug she was prescribed for bipolar disorder.
Forensic Files
A chip of stainless steel brings a killer to justice 20 years after a woman's body is found in a ravine.
Forensic Files
An 11-year-old girl is sexually assaulted and shot twice at close range.
Forensic Files
A woman is killed weeks before testifying against the man who sexually assaulted her.
Forensic Files
New York police hunt the Zodiac killer after a series of deadly attacks.
Forensic Files
When a healthy young man dies mysteriously in his sleep, toxicology tests reveal that it may have been foul play. Could a "suicide note" hold the key to solving the case?
Forensic Files
A child's memory, a diary and a forensic psychologist help investigators solve a young woman's murder.
Forensic Files
Investigators weigh several theories while probing the death of a retired police officer, including a botched robbery and suicide.
Forensic Files
The bodies of two young women are found in the ashes of an apartment fire.
HLN HD provides viewers with round-the-clock news coverage, true-crime series, and investigative programming in high definition. Accessing a free TV guide allows viewers to browse current broadcasts, check evening showtimes, and plan their daily viewing. This guide offers essential overview details regarding HLN HD programming, helping you easily locate today's schedule, tonight's lineup, and upcoming broadcasts.
About HLN HD
HLN, originally launched as Headline News and later rebranded as HLN (Headline News Network), is an American cable news television channel owned by CNN Global, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The high-definition feed, HLN HD, delivers crisp resolution for all network programming. Historically focused on rolling news headlines, the channel's format has evolved over time to incorporate true-crime docuseries, legal news, and unscripted investigative shows alongside traditional news broadcasts.
Using the Free TV Guide for HLN HD
A free TV guide helps viewers quickly determine what is currently airing on HLN HD without requiring complex subscriptions or logins. By consulting the guide, you can review program titles, episode descriptions, and specific broadcast slots. Schedules typically include morning news segments, afternoon investigative features, and primetime crime docuseries.
To get the most out of the guide, check back regularly to track schedule changes, special programming events, or marathon broadcasts that may alter the standard daily timeline.
HLN HD TV Schedule Overview
The daily HLN HD tv schedule is structured to provide consistent programming blocks throughout the week. While exact broadcast times depend on your service provider and geographic location, the network generally organizes its grid into predictable dayparts:
- Morning & Daytime: Live news updates, regional coverage, and rolling news analysis.
- Evening & Primetime: In-depth true-crime series, legal analysis, and documentary showcases.
- Late Night: Encore presentations of primetime investigative programs and overnight news blocks.
Programming & Featured Shows on HLN HD
HLN HD features a mix of news programming and unscripted crime series. Notable programs and formats historically associated with or broadcast on the network include:
- Forensic Files: The long-running true-crime series exploring how science and forensic techniques help solve complex criminal cases.
- Morning Express: News broadcasts focusing on top national headlines, weather updates, and lifestyle news.
- Investigative Series: Documentaries and multi-part special reports covering high-profile legal cases and real-life mysteries.
How to Check Program Times and Dates
Planning your viewing using the online listings involves a few simple steps:
- Select your target date to display the complete daily grid.
- Scan the time column to identify morning, afternoon, or primetime slots.
- Select individual show titles to read episode descriptions and check runtimes.
- Verify your local time zone to ensure accurate broadcast alignment.
Viewing and Availability
HLN HD is widely distributed across major cable, satellite, and digital streaming providers. Channel positions vary depending on the platform and local service area. Viewers can access the HD stream through local pay-TV packages or digital platforms that carry the network's live linear channel feed.
Regional and Time-Zone Variations
Broadcast schedules for HLN HD may vary according to regional carriage and local time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific). While major networks maintain unified national feeds, local channel line-ups and provider schedules determine exact local air times. Always confirm your local listings to verify precise showtimes in your region.
Maintaining Schedule Freshness
While evergreen information regarding channel ownership, main shows, and general genre focus remains consistent, daily schedule listings change frequently. Special news breaking events or network holiday marathons can displace regular programming blocks. Check the updated daily grid for real-time adjustments prior to viewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HLN HD?
HLN HD is the high-definition feed of HLN, an American news and true-crime cable channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
What is on HLN HD tonight?
HLN HD primetime typically features true-crime docuseries, forensic investigations, and legal news programming. Check today's listings for exact showtimes tonight.
Where can I find the HLN HD TV schedule?
You can find the HLN HD schedule on online TV guide platforms, provider channel guides, or the channel's official site.
Why do broadcast times vary for HLN HD?
Broadcast times differ based on your local time zone and the specific channel mapping of your cable, satellite, or streaming provider.
Does HLN HD broadcast in 1080i high definition?
Yes, HLN HD broadcasts the network's programming in high-definition video format through participating TV distributors.