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Kellie Martin and Viv Leacock star in Hallmark’s “Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty.” Crown Media / Allister Foster

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries has three new movies in store for “Hailey Dean Mystery” fans, and the first one airs tonight!

The new installment of the film franchise, which is based on Nancy Grace’s book series of the same name, is the first one of 2019. Titled “Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty,” it’ll, of course, feature Kellie Martin reprising her role as the titular character, as well as Viv Leacock and Matthew MacCaul reprising their characters — Fincher Garland and Jonas McLellan, respectively.

“NCIS” alum Lauren Holly will guest star in the Hallmark movie, which was directed by Michael Robison and written by Michelle Ricci.

“Psychologist and former prosecutor Hailey Dean (Martin) aids her friend Detective Fincher Garland (Leacock) in investigating the murder of his former Marine friend,” the synopsis reveals. “With a growing list of suspects who each seem to have strong motives, Hailey uses her investigative skills, as well as her uncanny ability to read people, to read and follow the clues that will lead them to the killer.”

The synopsis continues: “When the body of a female Marine shows up in the same park where Fincher’s buddy was found, the case takes a whole new turn as Hailey uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life in danger as she pursues justice for the victims.”

The cast also includes Alvina August (Meghan Phillips), Lucia Walters (Monty), Sean Kuling (MP Nesbit), Sean Poague (Kurt Cullen), Rebecca Davis (Kayla Cullen) and Christopher Rosamond (Lt. Nathan Young).

Catch “Hailey Dean Mysteries: Death on Duty” on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries on Sunday at 9 p.m. EDT.

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