Catching Killers

Catching Killers

TV-MA2021•40m•6.7/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

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6.7/10(60)

The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.

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Production

RAW

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 4, 2021

Last Aired

June 23, 2023

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Simon Dekker

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Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Body Count: The Green River Killer

E1

Body Count: The Green River Killer

Air date: 2021-11-04

The unsolved murders of women around Green River near Seattle haunt investigators for decades — until crime scene science finally catches up.

Manhunter: Aileen Wuornos

E2

Manhunter: Aileen Wuornos

Air date: 2021-11-04

A serial killer’s deadly road trip through Florida in 1990 leaves several men dead and spurs investigators to go undercover for an unexpected suspect.

True Lies (1): The Happy Face Killer

E3

True Lies (1): The Happy Face Killer

Air date: 2021-11-04

Odd suspects, questionable confessions and ever-shifting stories confuse detectives in the hunt for a young Oregon woman's killer in the early 1990s.

True Lies (2): The Happy Face Killer

E4

True Lies (2): The Happy Face Killer

Air date: 2021-11-04

A consequential letter surfaces with stirring claims and upends the seemingly closed case, calling into question the guilt of the convicted criminals.

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