
The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer
1999•4.7/10
Drama
Ratings
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4.7/10(3)
An account of early 1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.
Production
Dan Wigutow Productions, Regency Television
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
May 9, 1999
Last Aired
May 9, 1999
Networks
NBC
Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Night One
Air date: 1999-05-09
Based on true events, The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer tells the shocking story of Ira Einhorn, a respected American peace activist in 1970s America. He lives with Holly Maddux (Naomi Watts), but when he tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Somewhat later, her lifeless body is found in a suitcase in the flat of Einhorn, who has meanwhile fled the country and in the following years cleverly manages to stay one step ahead of the authorities. However, Holly's father remains determined to bring justice in his daughter's name and after a lengthy manhunt, he finds the 'unicorn killer' in France in 1997.
E2
Night Two
Air date: 1999-05-09
Based on true events, The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer tells the shocking story of Ira Einhorn, a respected American peace activist in 1970s America. He lives with Holly Maddux (Naomi Watts), but when he tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Somewhat later, her lifeless body is found in a suitcase in the flat of Einhorn, who has meanwhile fled the country and in the following years cleverly manages to stay one step ahead of the authorities. However, Holly's father remains determined to bring justice in his daughter's name and after a lengthy manhunt, he finds the 'unicorn killer' in France in 1997.








































