HBO's 'Murder in Glitterball City' Explores Unique Kentucky True Crime Case

Directors Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey tease the two-part documentary's unconventional approach to the 2010 killing of Jamie Carroll.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The HBO documentary 'Murder in Glitterball City' follows the 2010 killing of Jamie Carroll in Old Louisville, Kentucky, and the two suspects, Joey Banis and Jeffrey Mundt, who had conflicting stories about who was responsible. Directors Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey were drawn to the case after reading David Domine's book 'A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City,' describing it as a unique true crime story with echoes of 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.'

Why it matters

True crime documentaries have become a popular genre, but 'Murder in Glitterball City' promises to take a more unconventional approach, moving beyond a straightforward retelling of events to explore the complexities and contradictions surrounding the case.

The details

The documentary follows the 2010 killing of Jamie Carroll, whose body was found in the basement of a home in Old Louisville, Kentucky. Two suspects, Joey Banis and Jeffrey Mundt, had vastly different stories about who was responsible for Carroll's death, creating a complex and intriguing case that caught the attention of documentary directors Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey.

  • Jamie Carroll's body was found in 2010.

The players

Randy Barbato

Co-founder of World of Wonder and co-director of 'Murder in Glitterball City.'

Fenton Bailey

Co-founder of World of Wonder and co-director of 'Murder in Glitterball City.'

David Domine

Author of the book 'A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City,' which inspired the documentary.

Joey Banis

One of the two suspects in the 2010 killing of Jamie Carroll.

Jeffrey Mundt

The other suspect in the 2010 killing of Jamie Carroll, with a conflicting story from Banis.

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What they’re saying

“It was such a fascinating book — a little bit 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' — and we just couldn't get it out of our minds.”

— Randy Barbato, Co-director of 'Murder in Glitterball City' (IMDb)

What’s next

The two-part HBO documentary 'Murder in Glitterball City' is set to premiere in the coming months, providing viewers with an unconventional take on a complex true crime case.

The takeaway

By exploring the contradictory narratives and nuances of the 2010 killing of Jamie Carroll in Old Louisville, 'Murder in Glitterball City' promises to offer a fresh perspective on the true crime genre, moving beyond a straightforward retelling of events to delve into the complexities of the case.