Crimes That Shook the World

Season 2

Some of the most notorious murderers in recent history are examined. Using dramatic reconstruction and expert testimony, this is a forensic account of the perpetrators and the detectives in the crimes that shook the world.

Where to Watch Season 2

10 Episodes

Arthur Shawcross
E1
Arthur ShawcrossInvestigating American serial killer Arthur Shawcross, who killed the majority of his victims after being paroled early following a conviction for murdering two children
Chessboard Killer
E2
Chessboard KillerThe story of Alexander Pichushkin, who aimed to kill 64 people - one for each square on a chessboard - but was caught before he could complete his task
Monster Of Florence
E3
Monster Of FlorenceThe unsolved case of the Monster of Florence, who preyed on young couples and committed seven murders in and around the city, but who has never been officially identified
Bodies in the Barrels
E4
Bodies in the BarrelsIn-depth investigations into infamous criminal cases and uncovering the motives behind them and the procedures used to arrest the perpetrators
Monster of Belgium
E5
Monster of BelgiumThe story of Belgian Marc Dutroux, who kidnapped, tortured and killed children, and why 300,000 people took to the streets in protest at the handling of his case
Lucie Blackman Murder
E6
Lucie Blackman MurderThe case of Japanese businessman Joji Obara, who came to the attention of Tokyo police in 2000, while they were investigating the disappearance of Lucie Blackman from Kent. Raiding his properties, investigators found more than 200 video tapes of his sexual assaults, and he was later convicted of numerous rapes and the manslaughter of an Australian woman
Dennis Nilsen
E7
Dennis NilsenWe reconstruct the horrific crimes of Dennis Nilsen, using interviews with investigating officers and forensic scientists to determine his motives
Yorkshire Ripper
E8
Yorkshire RipperIn-depth investigations into infamous criminal cases and uncovering the motives behind them and the procedures used to arrest the perpetrators
Aileen Wuornos
E9
Aileen WuornosProfile of female serial killer Aileen Wuornos, whose year-long killing spree left seven men dead, and whose story inspired the film Monster, starring Charlize Theron
Suffok Strangler
E10
Suffok StranglerThe hunt for the Suffolk Strangler, who murdered five prostitutes in the Ipswich area during 2006, leading to the largest manhunt since the Yorkshire Ripper