The Freeway Killer: Lost Murder Tapes

Oct 23, 2022

1h 24m

★ 6.6

Lost Murder Tapes

Overview

In 1970s California, a serial killer dumps young boys' bodies along the freeways. An L.A. street reporter on the case receives information that embroils him in the dilemma of a lifetime. Decades later, lost confession tapes help experts uncover the truth.

Genres

Documentary

Crime

Production Companies

Arrow Media Post Production

Investigation Discovery

Arrow Media

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