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“The Confession Killer”: Netflix Exploring The Case Of Killer Henry Lee Lucus

Netflix’s latest exploration into the mind of serials killers will delve into the crimes of Henry Lee Lucas in the documentary “The Confession Killer“. The killer, who claims to have killed hundreds of victims in the 1980s was the inspiration for the 1986 film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, starring Michael Rooker. Netflix and filmmakers Robert Kenner and Taki Oldham explore Lucas’ crimes and confessions of slaying multiple victims. Originally convicted of killing three people in 1998, including his own mother, he admitted to killing around 600 victims across the US. But many of his supposed victims were lies. Investigators and reporters’ research uncovered evidence that most of his confessions were false. “The Confession Killer‘s” synopsis reads: “During the early ’80s, Henry Lee Lucus confessed to hundreds of murders. Bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families. Even with no direct evidence linking Lucus to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with his ability to sketch victims’ portraits of

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ABC To Air Unseen Manson Footage And Interviews In Two Hour Special

The name “Manson” triggers thoughts of evil, murder and manipulation. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know who Charles Manson is and you know what he has done. The infamous leader of the the Manson Family cult gave the command to kill and his followers carried out a grisly set of murders in his name. The Tate and LaBianca murders went down in history as one of the most brutal set of crimes in history. Those intrigued by serial killers have seen the documentaries and the news casts, but there is unseen, unreleased footage out there, but not for long. This Friday (March 17th), ABC will air a new documentary filled with crime scene footage, never before seen interviews with Manson and his family, law officials, first responders, family and friends of the victims, and Sharon Tate’s younger sister, Debra Tate. Witness the brutality and evil behind the Manson Family murders on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9E

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Mar 14, 2017
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8 Great Serial Killer Documentaries On Netflix

People have had a fascination with serial killers for most of history. We are captivated with true crime and trying to figure out what makes killers do the horrific things they do. There are many great documentaries on Netflix on the subject, and we just happened to have a list of the 8 best. Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation (2007) Albert Fish, known as “The Werewolf of Wysteria” and “The Brooklyn Vampire”, was not only a serial killer, but a cannibal and pedophile. Fish, active from 1924 to 1932, is said to have killed over 100 people, mostly children. Fish suffered from Schizophrenia, but that did not keep him from meeting his end in the electric chair in 1936. H. H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer (2010) H. H. Holmes was not only America’s first serial killer, he was also one of the worst, yet most people have never heard of him. Holmes built a grand hotel, often

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Feb 11, 2016

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“The Confession Killer”: Netflix Exploring The Case Of Killer Henry Lee Lucus

Netflix’s latest exploration into the mind of serials killers will delve into the crimes of Henry Lee Lucas in the documentary “The Confession Killer“. The killer, who claims to have killed hundreds of victims in the 1980s was the inspiration for the 1986 film, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, starring Michael Rooker. Netflix and filmmakers Robert Kenner and Taki Oldham explore Lucas’ crimes and confessions of slaying multiple victims. Originally convicted of killing three people in 1998, including his own mother, he admitted to killing around 600 victims across the US. But many of his supposed victims were lies. Investigators and reporters’ research uncovered evidence that most of his confessions were false. “The Confession Killer‘s” synopsis reads: “During the early ’80s, Henry Lee Lucus confessed to hundreds of murders. Bringing closure to unsolved cases and grieving families. Even with no direct evidence linking Lucus to the crime scenes, he stunned authorities with his ability to sketch victims’ portraits of

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ABC To Air Unseen Manson Footage And Interviews In Two Hour Special

The name “Manson” triggers thoughts of evil, murder and manipulation. Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know who Charles Manson is and you know what he has done. The infamous leader of the the Manson Family cult gave the command to kill and his followers carried out a grisly set of murders in his name. The Tate and LaBianca murders went down in history as one of the most brutal set of crimes in history. Those intrigued by serial killers have seen the documentaries and the news casts, but there is unseen, unreleased footage out there, but not for long. This Friday (March 17th), ABC will air a new documentary filled with crime scene footage, never before seen interviews with Manson and his family, law officials, first responders, family and friends of the victims, and Sharon Tate’s younger sister, Debra Tate. Witness the brutality and evil behind the Manson Family murders on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9E

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Mar 14, 2017
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8 Great Serial Killer Documentaries On Netflix

People have had a fascination with serial killers for most of history. We are captivated with true crime and trying to figure out what makes killers do the horrific things they do. There are many great documentaries on Netflix on the subject, and we just happened to have a list of the 8 best. Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation (2007) Albert Fish, known as “The Werewolf of Wysteria” and “The Brooklyn Vampire”, was not only a serial killer, but a cannibal and pedophile. Fish, active from 1924 to 1932, is said to have killed over 100 people, mostly children. Fish suffered from Schizophrenia, but that did not keep him from meeting his end in the electric chair in 1936. H. H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer (2010) H. H. Holmes was not only America’s first serial killer, he was also one of the worst, yet most people have never heard of him. Holmes built a grand hotel, often

Continue reading →
Feb 11, 2016