EXCLUSIVE: The West Mesa Murders, the shocking killings of eleven women whose remains were found buried in 2009 in the New Mexico desert, is to be the subject of a true crime docu-series.

The unsolved murder case was recently the inspiration for Lionsgate acquisition Boneyard, starring Mel Gibson and 50 Cent. That film’s director Asif Akbar is back aboard to helm the crime series, teaming up with New Mexican producer Vincent E. McDaniel and LA-based producer Brian A. Metcalf.

The plan is for the series to include interviews with the victims’ families, witnesses, and law enforcement, as well as archival footage, clips from the Boneyard film, and interviews with individuals closely involved in the investigations.

Several suspects have been named in the West Mesa Murders investigation, but none were arrested or charged. While the killings were initially believed to be the work of a serial kiler, the involvement of a sex trafficking ring has been suspected.

Metcalf, known for his work on series UnderDeveloped, will be showrunning and executive-producing the docu-series. Akbar will be exec producer. Both Akbar and Metcalf are also collaborating on the upcoming TV series, A Motel, starring Mark Pellegrino.

Akbar is represented by Kimberly Hines of Artist International Group, while Metcalf is represented by Michael Pio of Innovative Artists and Authentic Talent and Literary Management.

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