Sinclair's Criminally Obsessed Expands True Crime Slate with New Original Documentary Celeste: Trophy Wife or Framed for Life

Film explores the murder of Texas media executive Steven Beard and the conviction of his troubled wife, Celeste, through exclusive interviews and firsthand accounts Hunt Valley, MD — June 1, 2026 — Sinclair today announced the premiere of a new original documentary from its Criminally Obsessed crime franchise, Celeste: Trophy Wife or Framed for Life , a gripping examination of one of Texas’s most sensational murder cases involving wealth, power, betrayal, and a conviction that continues to spark debate decades later. Set against the backdrop of Austin’s elite social scene in the late 90’s and early 00’s, Celeste: Trophy Wife or Framed for Life revisits the murder of wealthy media executive Steven Beard and the subsequent conviction of his wife Celeste Beard. The documentary will premiere Friday, June 5 on the Criminally Obsessed YouTube channel.