I Was Murdered is a true crime show where the murder is told first person by the victim him or herself. The victim is all knowing but never reveals the killer. Instead, the viewer must piece together the mystery based on clues provided by investigators, family and friends. Each episode is devoted to one real murder - and victim - but the series gets its unique style and tone from the fictionalised - though based on fact - first-person narration in the voice of the victim from beyond the grave.