Faces of Evil

Season 1

Examining the nefarious deeds of some of the world's most infamous killers from the UK and America. From relentless serial killers to remorseless child murderers, this series uncovers the evil behind their often-unassuming faces.

Where to Watch Season 1

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6 Episodes

Dorothea Puente - The Death House Landlady
E1
Dorothea Puente - The Death House LandladyIn 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.
Patrick Kearney - The Trash Bag Killer
E2
Patrick Kearney - The Trash Bag KillerSouthern 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 - The Family Annihilator
E3
Phillip Austin - The Family AnnihilatorPhillip 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
E4
Robert Berdella - The Butcher Of Kansas CityRobert 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.
Billy Dunlop - The Body Under The Bath Killer
E5
Billy Dunlop - The Body Under The Bath KillerIn 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.
Russell Bishop - The Babes In The Wood Killer
E6
Russell Bishop - The Babes In The Wood KillerIn 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.