I Escaped a Murderer
Season 1
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Network: 5
Season aired: 2024-09-09
Overview
We meet the men and women who came face to face with some of the world's most notorious murderers yet escaped with their lives. Featuring extraordinary first-hand testimony from the survivors, alongside commentary from criminologists and forensic psychologists, this series shares real-life stories of abduction, torture and rescue, providing a unique insight into the behaviour of convicted killers from those who managed to escape them.
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Episodes · 6
The Railroad Killer
In Kentucky, Holly survived an attack by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz. In the UK, Caroline Roberts was held hostage by Fred and Rose West.
Jennifer/Stephanie
How Jennifer survived a horrifying ordeal by serial killer Andrew Urdiales, who murdered eight women. And the kidnapping of estate agent Stephanie Slater by murderer Michael Sams.
Kris/Anthony
In 1976,15-year-old Kris survived a brutal attack at the hands of serial killer; In 2022, Anthony Burke unwittingly set up two dates with a homophobic murderer.
Kala/Tracy
The stories of Kala, who survived horrific torture at the hands of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, and Tracy, who survived a horrific attack by Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper.
Billy/Shasta
In Germany, Billy survived 18 months of horrific torture at the hands of one of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. And the terrifying tale of eight-year-old Shasta, kidnapped by Joseph Edward Duncan III.
Colin/Cynthia
In Australia: how British hitchhiker Colin escaped the clutches of Ivan Milat, the 'Backpacker Murderer'. And the terrifying tale of Cynthia Vigil-Jaramillo, abducted by David Parker Ray, the 'Toy-Box Killer'.
