Based on true events, Lifetime's Husband, Father, Murderer: The Alyssa Pladl Story will premiere Saturday, October 19th at 8/7c.

In Husband, Father, Murderer: The Alyssa Pladl StoryAlyssa (Jackie Cruz) and Steven (Matthew MacCaull) have an intense relationship from the start, moving in together when Alyssa is an impressionable teenager. After having a daughter of their own, their path takes a dark turn when Steven physically abuses the child. Alyssa senses that the situation is serious and gives the child up for adoption. Little does she know that her daughter, now named Katie (Matreya Scarrwener), would seek her out 18 years later.

After they immediately hit it off when they reunite, Steven convinces Katie to move in with him, Alyssa and their two young daughters, promising her the opportunity to pursue her passions. Steven begins to neglect the rest of the family and Alyssa finally has enough and moves out.

When Alyssa finds out that Katie and Steven are having an affair and are pregnant, she confronts her and tries to convince Katie of Steven's abusive past. Katie refuses to listen until it's too late.

Where can I watch? Husband, Father, Murderer: The Alyssa Pladl Story?

If you don't have a basic cable connection, you can still stream the premiere live Husband, Father, Murderer: The Alyssa Pladl Story on Saturday with a Philo subscription.

Philo offers new subscribers a 7-day free trial that they can watch for free before committing to a paid subscription. Users can watch the new Lifetime movie on-demand even after the premiere.

If you have a cable provider you can also watch The Alyssa Pladl story with the Lifetime app.

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