The premiere of Fox Nation’s new true‑crime series, 50 Ways to Catch a Killer, centers on the disappearance and murder of Laura Wallen, a pregnant Montgomery County high school teacher who vanished on the eve of the school year and was later found dead. The program is hosted by rapper and entertainer 50 Cent, and the first episode, titled Fake 'em Out, launches the series as Fox Nation expands its lineup of celebrity‑hosted investigations.
In the episode, investigators outline the timeline: Wallen went missing after failing to report to the first day of school, triggering a police inquiry that ultimately explored a range of personal dynamics behind the case. The show notes that Wallen’s boyfriend, Tyler Tessier, had another relationship with a woman named Chrissy. [Image: wallen-close-up-image.jpg]
Montgomery Police Department Special Victims Unit’s Katie Leggett appears in the program to explain that love triangles can complicate investigations and require investigators to anticipate what may come next when personal relationships intersect with crimes. The episode presents police interviews and narrative context that illustrate how such dynamics can shape an inquiry.
Footage shows Tessier’s reaction when investigators raised the topic of his relationship with Chrissy, with Leggett noting that Tessier had become Chrissy’s fiancé. The episode also recounts a reported plea Tessier allegedly made to Chrissy to refrain from meeting Wallen in the days leading up to Wallen’s disappearance, a detail that aligns with the timeline surrounding Wallen’s death and the subsequent probe.
Fox Nation subscribers can watch the remainder of the mystery and stream two additional episodes of 50 Ways to Catch a Killer with 50 Cent. The series marks a notable entry for 50 Cent into the true‑crime hosting arena and expands Fox Nation’s streaming offerings in the culture and entertainment space.
The program is built around interviews, police footage and other material designed to present the case in a concise, factual narrative. It arrives as a media moment that blends entertainment figures with investigative storytelling to examine a case that drew public attention in Maryland and beyond.
As part of its broader true‑crime lineup, Fox Nation highlights how real‑world investigations intersect with broader cultural conversations about crime, media scrutiny and the responsibilities of public figures who host or present documentary‑style programming. The series’ debut episode provides viewers with a documented timeline, corroborated details from investigators and the documented dynamics of Wallen’s relationship network, while leaving room for further verification as the season progresses.
The project reflects a growing trend in streaming platforms to pair high‑profile personalities with in‑depth crime storytelling, offering audiences a blend of narrative drive and factual reporting. In this case, the focus remains on the sequence of events, the involvement of law enforcement, and the impact on those connected to Wallen’s case, all presented through the lens of a new Fox Nation program built for on‑demand viewing.