Faking It: Tears of a Crime
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These criminals not only thought they'd got away with it, but used the national press and media to portray themselves as grieving victims. Whether thrust into the limelight or fame hungry a!ention seekers, they all shared one thing: their public deception led to their demise. The signs were in front of us, but how do you spot a criminal?

2017 · 48m
Starring Steve Mackintosh
Director Nick London

Season 4

  • EPISODE 10
    Donald Trump: Faking It
    Whether captured on camera or immortalized in a tweet, the world fixates on Donald Trump's words, writings, and actions. For the first time, experts analyze what Trump says, why he says it, and his behavior when saying it.
    44 min
  • EPISODE 11
    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson faced serious allegations for years. Using interview footage and televised statements, experts closely analyse his behaviours.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 12
    Faking It: All American Murder
    When Shanann Watts and her two daughters vanished from their home, husband Chris gradually confessed to being responsible. Now, experts examine TV news interviews and interrogation recordings to pick out his chilling tell-tale clues.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 14
    The Murder of Grace Millane
    British backpacker Grace Millane disappeared after going on a Tinder date in New Zealand. Experts analyse CCTV footage of her last hours and police interview tapes with her killer.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 7
    Faking It: Ted Bundy
    Body language analyst Dr. Cliff Lansley, linguistics expert Professor Dawn Archer and forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes reveal how serial killer Ted Bundy escaped justice by distorting facts, creating confusion and manipulating the truth.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 102
    Faking It: R. Kelly
    Idol on stage. Monster off-stage. R&B superstar R. Kelly was a serial sex offender who secretly targeted underage victims for more than two decades. But was the truth staring us all in the face? Our experts pinpoint the tell-tale signs of a predator.
    43 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Steve Mackintosh
    Narrator
  • N‌L
    Nick London
    Director
  • S‌A
    Steve Anderson
    Producer
  • S‌J
    Steve Jones
    Producer
  • N‌L
    Nick London
    Producer

About

Faking It: Tears of a Crime

Crime

These criminals not only thought they'd got away with it, but used the national press and media to portray themselves as grieving victims. Whether thrust into the limelight or fame hungry a!ention seekers, they all shared one thing: their public deception led to their demise. The signs were in front of us, but how do you spot a criminal?

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discovery+
Released
2017

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English (Australia), English (United States)
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