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199490 minPG-13documentary

8.3/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Serial Killers

199490 minPG-13documentary

8.3/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Ninety minutes detail the true stories of modern history's most notorious serial killers and their violent crime sprees.

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Ninety minutes detail the true stories of modern history's most notorious serial killers and their violent crime sprees.

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Nick Bougasdirector

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Notorious serial killers in modern history committed violent crimes across various locations. These individuals operated in different time periods, leaving behind a trail of death and destruction. The documentary details the grim actions taken by these killers and the effects on their communities. It presents a historical account of crime and violence that focuses on specific cases. Evidence and testimonies provide insight into the motivations behind these infamous figures. The runtime is 90 minutes.

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