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The documentary focuses on a serial killer who used the extensive U.S. railroad system to commit murders in the summer of 1999. It details the investigation led by the FBI, including insights from Jim Kallstrom, the former head of the FBI's New York office, who discusses the challenges faced in tracking a killer who struck at random and left little evidence behind. The film also shows the psychological profiling used to predict the killer's next move as the number of victims increased.
The narrative centers around the case of Rafael Resendez, who confessed to 13 murders, including those of a doctor, a preacher, and elderly citizens. The documentary examines the aftermath of his crimes, the extensive search efforts that took eight months, and the eventual trial where he was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. It provides a chilling look at the impact of his actions on the victims' families and the community.
Why Watch
- •Follow the FBI's intense pursuit of a ritual serial killer.
- •See how a profiler predicted the killer's next move.
- •Meet Rafael Resendez, who confessed to 13 murders.
Did You Know
•In 1999, a serial killer traveled over 200,000 miles of train track in the U.S.
•Rafael Resendez confessed to 13 murders, with four not initially connected to him.
•The search for Resendez took eight months and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
•He claimed he killed to 'wipe out evil,' targeting upstanding citizens.
Perfect For
True crime fansCriminal psychology enthusiastsRailroad history buffs