In the late 1980s, the community of Sacramento, California, is shaken by the discovery that a serial killer has been living in their midst. Beneath the grandmotherly exterior of Dorothea Puente, a seemingly kind landlady, lurks a chilling secret.
Southern California was gripped by fear as a string of brutal murders left authorities baffled. Patrick Kearney, later dubbed the 'Trash Bag Killer', preyed on young men, luring them with his wicked charm before committing horrific acts of violence.
Phillip Austin, once seen as an ordinary husband and father, shockingly slaughtered his wife, two children, and even the family dogs in an act of unimaginable violence.
Robert Berdella, the "Butcher of Kansas City," lured men into his home, where he subjected them to unimaginable torture and murder, hiding his horrifying acts behind a façade of normalcy.
In 1989, the town of Billingham was stunned by the brutal murder of Julie Hogg, whose body was found hidden in her home. Prime suspect Billy Dunlop was acquitted due to lack of evidence, exploiting the law of double jeopardy to evade justice.
In October 1986, Brighton was gripped by fear after two young girls were found murdered in woods. Despite being arrested, Russell Bishop shockingly evaded justice due to a lack of evidence and went on to attack another young girl.