Name: The 12th Victim
Released: 2023-02-17T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Crime · Documentary

In 1958, Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate were convicted of killing 11 people, including Caril’s family. For decades, Caril has wanted to tell her side of the story. The series looks deeper into her role in the killings.

2023 · 53m

Director Nicola Marsh

EPISODE 1

Death

The story of the murder spree, manhunt and capture of Caril Ann Fugate and Charles Starkweather; the teenagers are depicted as lovers on the run, and public opinion is shaped against Caril.

53 min
EPISODE 2

Judgement

Caril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start of her trial.

54 min
EPISODE 3

Caged

Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong; the mythology around the case begins to grow, painting Caril in a bad light; Caril is released from prison.

44 min
EPISODE 4

Afterlife

Caril makes a variety of media appearances before retreating into anonymity; a horrible car crash throws her back into the spotlight; an attorney files a pardon for Caril.

51 min