Very Scary People
TV Show · Documentary · Crime

Host Donnie Wahlberg chronicles the dark and twisted lives of an array of diabolical criminals, such as Charles Manson, Aileen Wuornos, John Wayne Gacy, the Rev Jim Jones, and many others.

2019 · 39m
Starring Donnie Wahlberg

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret
    In Chicago, community leader and part-time clown John Wayne Gacy leads a double life, transforming into a monster who preys on male teenagers and becomes the most prolific serial killer of his day.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 2
    John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret
    In Chicago, community leader and part-time clown John Wayne Gacy leads a double life, transforming into a monster who preys on male teenagers and becomes the most prolific serial killer of his day.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Charles Manson: The Devil's Work
    A look at the life of Charles Manson, who terrorised Hollywood when he charmed his hippie followers into brutally murdering celebrities with his incredible powers of persuasion.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Charles Manson: The Devil's Work
    The profile of the cult leader Charles Manson continues and an exploration into how his powers of persuasion led to the murders of many. His grisly killings went unsolved, until detectives received a tip-off from a surprising source.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Norcal Rapist: Phantom Predator
    The story of the serial rapist who managed to evade justice for decades, until he was finally caught out by his DNA.
    39 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Norcal Rapist: Phantom Predator
    After 27 years on the loose, police finally close in on the suspect they believe to be the NorCal Rapist.
    39 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Host
  • N‌D
    Nancy Duffy
    Producer

About

Very Scary People

Documentary

Host Donnie Wahlberg chronicles the dark and twisted lives of an array of diabolical criminals, such as Charles Manson, Aileen Wuornos, John Wayne Gacy, the Rev Jim Jones, and many others.

Information

Studio
Investigation Discovery
Released
2019
Rated
15
Region of Origin
United States
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  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
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  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
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  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
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  • Saudi Arabia
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  • Turkmenistan
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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

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