Catching Killers
The true crime series "Catching Killers" is a Netflix documentary that debuted in 2021. It follows police officers, detectives, and prosecutors as they investigate, apprehend, and convict some of the world's most notorious serial killers. The show is unique in that it is told primarily from the perspective of the investigators, providing firsthand accounts of the struggles, mistakes, and breakthroughs in solving these high-profile murder cases.
It features two stories:
In Australia, detectives Ian Kennedy and Kevin Raue investigate and catch five perverts involved in the gang rape and murder of a beauty queen.
In Los Angeles, FBI agents Louis Perez and Jim Davidson take down four Russians involved in a kidnapping and killing spree.
It covers the story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos during her deadly trip through Florida in 1990, which resulted in several men dead. The episode shows how investigators go undercover in their pursuit of an unexpected suspect
It follows detectives as they encounter odd suspects, questionable confessions, and shifting stories while investigating the murder of a young woman in Oregon in the early 1990s. The episode focuses on the complex and confusing hunt for the killer
This episode follows the investigation as a consequential letter surfaces with stirring claims that upend the seemingly closed case, calling into question the guilt of the convicted criminals connected to the Happy Face Killer case in Portland, Oregon
It follows the story of a Kansas serial killer who reemerges after 30 years. Using DNA technology and media assistance, investigators race to prevent another murder by this killer.
It follows the investigation of a serial shooter targeting random pedestrians on the streets of Phoenix. Detectives work hard to track down a killer driven by the thrill of murder
This episode follows detectives investigating the disappearance of multiple gay men in Toronto. The investigation leads to an international tip with shocking claims of cannibalism, as detectives try to uncover the truth behind the missing men.
This episode continues the investigation as more men go missing, prompting the assembly of a task force. New surveillance footage and recovered computer files provide a crucial final chance to identify the killer.