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A look at some of the most frightening killers in history, retracing their backgrounds, psychology, motives and how they were eventually caught.

Documentary · 2019 · 42 min

Starring Donnie Wahlberg

EPISODE 1

John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret Part 1

This is the shocking and gruesome mystery of John Wayne Gacy, a popular Chicago businessman and part-time clown who was leading a double life in the 1970s. By day, Gacy was a community leader and helpful neighbor. But by night, he transformed into a monster who chose young male teens as his prey. How did this seemingly cheerful man become the most prolific serial killer of his day without anybody noticing and how was he ultimately caught?

39 min · Mar 16, 2019
EPISODE 2

John Wayne Gacy: Evil Secret Part 2

This is the shocking and gruesome mystery of John Wayne Gacy, a popular Chicago businessman and part-time clown who was leading a double life in the 1970s. By day, Gacy was a community leader and helpful neighbor. But by night, he transformed into a monster who chose young male teens as his prey. How did this seemingly cheerful man become the most prolific serial killer of his day without anybody noticing and how was he ultimately caught?

39 min · Mar 16, 2019
EPISODE 3

Charles Manson: The Devil's Work, Pt. 1

Charles Manson was born a bad kid, became a teenage thief and a violent predator, and by the end, spent far more than half his life behind bars. He had the ability to charm and the power of persuasion, but he chose to use those talents for sinister purposes. This episode details the horror of the vicious attacks and explains how Manson was able to convince his hippie followers to brutally murder innocent strangers.

39 min · Mar 24, 2019
EPISODE 4

Charles Manson: The Devil's Work Part 2

Charles Manson was born a bad kid, became a teenage thief and a violent predator, and by the end, spent far more than half his life behind bars. He had the ability to charm and the power of persuasion, but he chose to use those talents for sinister purposes. This episode details the horror of the vicious attacks and explains how Manson was able to convince his hippie followers to brutally murder innocent strangers.

39 min · Mar 23, 2019
EPISODE 5

NorCal Rapist: Phantom Predator, Pt. 1

Wanted for multiple sex attacks against women in Northern California over three decades, this masked predator meticulously planned his assaults by studying the habits and routines of his female prey. The NorCal Rapist entered homes in advance of his attacks, memorizing floor plans and planning exits to avoid being seen. Then, armed with guns and knives, he attacked the women at night, mostly when they were asleep. But after 27 years on the loose, police suddenly closed in on the man they believe is the NorCal Rapist. This episode features victims, detectives, prosecutors, and criminal profilers, who detail the horror of the attacks, and the new forensic science that led to the suspect's capture.

39 min · Mar 31, 2019
EPISODE 6

NorCal Rapist: Phantom Predator, Pt. 2

Wanted for multiple sex attacks against women in Northern California over three decades, this masked predator meticulously planned his assaults by studying the habits and routines of his female prey. The NorCal Rapist entered homes in advance of his attacks, memorizing floor plans and planning exits to avoid being seen. Then, armed with guns and knives, he attacked the women at night, mostly when they were asleep. But after 27 years on the loose, police suddenly closed in on the man they believe is the NorCal Rapist. This episode features victims, detectives, prosecutors, and criminal profilers, who detail the horror of the attacks, and the new forensic science that led to the suspect's capture.

39 min · Mar 31, 2019

Donnie Wahlberg

Host
Nancy Duffy

Producer