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Murder in the Cove is a 2020-released crime documentary. It delves into the intricate web of events surrounding the infamous “Murder for Lobster” case that shook the tranquil Acadian fishing villages off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Here’s how you can watch and stream Murder in the Cove via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.

Is Murder in the Cove available to watch via streaming?

Yes, Murder in the Cove is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

The documentary revolves around a picturesque yet close-knit coastal community, where the central figure, Phillip Boudreau was known for his involvement in lobster poaching. In 2013, the tranquility of the cove is shattered by Boudreau’s death at the hands of fellow fishermen. However, it was sensationalized by media coverage framing it as a brutal murder driven by disputes over lobster territory. It also unravels the complexities behind the tragedy, shedding light on socioeconomic pressures and historical tensions on fishing rights.

Directed and written by Megan Wennberg, the documentary features archival footage of the victim, Phillip Boudreau alongside Joseph James Landry, the fishermen accused in Boudreau’s death.

Watch Murder in the Cove streaming via Amazon Prime Video

Murder in the Cove is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.

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You can watch via Amazon Prime Video by following these steps:

1. Go to Amazon Prime Video
2. Select ‘Sign in’ and ‘Create your Amazon account’
3. Sign up for a Prime Video membership:
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   • $8.99 per month for a standalone Prime Video membership

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Murder in the Cove’s official synopsis is as follows:

“A cluster of postcard-perfect Acadian fishing villages off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada made international news in 2013 when Phillip Boudreau, a local man known for poaching lobsters, was killed by fishermen in a crime the media dubbed ‘Murder for Lobster.’ But as anyone from the community will tell you, it’s a lot more complicated than that. People don’t just go around killing each other over lobster.“

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