The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

Some stories are buried for a reason.

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Francisco de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.

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Production

Santa Rita Filmes, Amazon Studios

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 1, 2024

Last Aired

November 1, 2024

Networks

Prime Video

Created By

Marcelo Braga

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Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

The Park of Death

Air date: 2024-11-01

The discovery of 2 bodies in Parque do Estado reveals the presence of a serial killer in São Paulo.

The Manhunt

Air date: 2024-11-01

As more bodies are found, the suspect, Francisco de Assis Pereira, flees to South America. His photo is released, survivors identify him, and past unsolved cases emerge. Francisco claims innocence, but weak evidence complicates the investigation.

The Perfect Storm

Air date: 2024-11-01

After confessing to the crimes, Francisco leads the police to another victim. Brazil is stunned by the media exploitation of the case, which discredits the survivors and turns Francisco into a sub-celebrity.

True Justice

Air date: 2024-11-01

Francisco’s trial debates his mental state. Diagnosed with antisocial disorder and psychopathy, he's sentenced to 285 years but will serve a max of 30 due to Brazilian law. Unreleased audio exposes his criminal mind, leaving justice uncertain.