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201895 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Diabolical

201895 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Each episode investigates how some murders are planned over months or years, revealing the psychological profiles of their perpetrators.

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Tristan van Doorn

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Each episode investigates how some murders are planned over months or years, revealing the psychological profiles of their perpetrators.

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Tristan van Doorn

Tristan van Doorndirector

Tristan van Doorn

Tristan van Doornwriter

Caroline Lichtenbergcast

Elske Stout

Elske Stoutcast

Paul Schaaremancast

Synopsis

Roger Waters directs "Diabolical," a documentary that investigates the psychological profiles of murderers. Each episode focuses on specific cases, revealing how some violent acts are planned over months or years. Law enforcement agencies, forensic psychologists, and criminal profilers contribute insights into the motivations behind these crimes. The series illustrates how individuals who seem normal can hide dark intentions, challenging common perceptions of human behavior.

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