The 12th Victim
America's most innocent killer.
TV-MA2023•6.3/10
DocumentaryCrime
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6.3/10(11)
A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.
Production
Showtime Documentary Films, Tremolo Productions, Submarine Deluxe
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 17, 2023
Last Aired
March 10, 2023
Networks
Showtime
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Death
Air date: 2023-02-17
The story of the murder spree, manhunt and capture from the perspective of a Lincolnite in 1958, immersed in fear and horror. Information unfolds across the news, which depicts Charles and Caril as teenage lovers on the run, and public opinion is shaped against Caril. She is made to seem not just as guilty as Charles, but perhaps the mastermind of the whole event. The archival crime spree story is intercut with present day interviews with those close to the case. There is much more to this story than people think.
E2
Judgement
Air date: 2023-02-24
Caril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start at her trial.
E3
Caged
Air date: 2023-03-03
In prison, Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong. The mythology around the case begins to grow, often painting Caril in a bad light. Caril is released from prison.
E4
Afterlife
Air date: 2023-03-10
Caril makes a variety of media appearances before retreating into anonymity. A horrible car crash throws her back into the spotlight. An attorney files a pardon for Caril.
