Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man
Season 1
TV-14
French serial killer expert fabricates stories, eventually exposed by online sleuths investigating his lies.
Where to Watch Season 1
3 Episodes
- Murder He Wrote
E1Episode 1Murder He WroteStéphane Bourgoin's success as a world-renowned serial killer expert progressed alongside the rise of serial killers in America and the explosive growth of the lucrative true-crime industry. But when the 4th Eye, a collective of vigilante online sleuths, embarks on an investigation into his life and work, they discover his career was based on a series of dark lies. - The Eye Is Always Watching
E2Episode 2The Eye Is Always WatchingAnchored by reporting from The New Yorker's Lauren Collins, we follow the dramatic twists and turns of Stéphane Bourgoin's story. As his career continues to flourish, the 4th Eye's hunt for the truth reveals that something far darker lies beneath the surface of his fame. The online sleuths work to stop him before more damage is done. - The Reckoning
E3Episode 3The ReckoningAs the mysteries of Bourgoin's past reveal the seeds of his dark obsessions, Lauren Collins continues investigating many alarming unanswered questions. We hear from the victims in this story and delve into the larger themes and questions raised about our insatiable appetite for true crime and the strange compulsions of the human psyche.
Season 1 Reviews