Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel

2021

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.0(355 votes)

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Crime

Mystery

Overview

The notorious Cecil Hotel grows in infamy when guest Elisa Lam vanishes. A dive into crime's darkest places.

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Artemis Snow

Elisa Lam (voice)

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Viveca Chow

Elisa Lam Recreation

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Pablo C. Vergara

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Tom Scorzone

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Josh Dean

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Greg Kading

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