I Escaped a Murderer

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2024-09-09

Last Air Date: 2024-09-09

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: 5

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Top Cast

Robin Kermode as Self - Narrator (voice)
Christa Ackroyd as Self - Crime Journalist
Sohom Das as Self - Forensic Psychiatrist

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Railroad Killer (2024-09-09)

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.
Ep. 2: Jennifer/Stephanie (2024-09-09)

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.
Ep. 3: Kris/Anthony (2024-09-09)

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.
Ep. 4: Kala/Tracy (2024-09-09)

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.
Ep. 5: Billy/Shasta (2024-09-09)

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.
Ep. 6: Colin/Cynthia (2024-09-09)

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'.