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The upcoming true crime documentary Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles will premiere on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The series takes the viewers back to LA in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s when multiple serial killers used to terrorize the city.
The series is produced by Patrick Reardon, David O’Donnell, and George Plamondon. The show reveals how the city of Los Angeles becomes a city of horror as a serial killer, referred to by authorities as the Southside Slayer, terrorizes the community.
With interviews from law enforcement, journalists, and surviving victims, the documentary seeks to shed light on how these killers spread fear in the city and how their capture shaped modern crime-solving techniques. The show’s mix of history, investigation, and personal accounts make it a must-watch for true-crime fans eager to understand the darker side of Los Angeles' past.
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When will Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles be released?
Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles will be released on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 7 pm ET. The following table briefly overviews the release date and time for the different time zones.
Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles episode 1, the two-hour special will be available on Oxygen True Crimes and the NBC network.
Is Serial Killer Captial: Los Angeles is a sequel?
Yes, Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles is a follow-up to the series Serial Killer Capital: Baton Rouge. Both are part of a true-crime documentary series that explores cities in the US where serial killers were unusually active during certain periods.
The first series, Serial Killer Capital: Baton Rouge, focused on the wave of serial killings that took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It looked into multiple cases of women being murdered, the challenges faced by law enforcement, and the fear that gripped the residents. It also explored how detectives eventually uncovered the presence of more than one killer operating in the area.
Now, Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles has shifted its focus to the 1970s and 1980s in Los Angeles. The series examines how Los Angeles became a breeding ground for the killers, it dives deep into the investigative work, the impact on the community, and the underlying factors that contributed to these horrific crimes.
Both series aim to provide a detailed look at how serial killers affect cities and how law enforcement responds to these devastating cases. The series Serial Killer Capital: Baton Rouge is available on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Peacock, and more.
What to expect from Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles?
The first episode of Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles is going to be a two-hour-long episode. The series will feature families of the victims speaking out for the first time, as well as firsthand survivor accounts. Law enforcement officers involved in the cases will share their experiences of investigating these brutal crimes and eventually finding justice for many of the murdered women.
The show will explore how the rise in gang activity and the crack epidemic added to the crime wave in Los Angeles. Police began noticing a disturbing trend, women in South Los Angeles were found shot or strangled. Even after one suspect was arrested, the murders continued, leading police to believe multiple serial killers were operating at the same time.
As panic and confusion gripped the city, law enforcement stayed focused on catching the killers. The series will highlight how advancements in DNA forensics, especially after the O.J. Simpson case, played a key role in the investigation. These new technologies helped police link the murders to different suspects and pushed the hunt for justice forward.
Overall, viewers can expect a deep dive into the investigations, the challenges faced by the police, and the emotional toll these murders took on society.
Catch Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles on Oxygen True Crime and the NBC network upon its release.
