Apr 18, 2021 · 56m
Author Jillian Lauren finds serial killer Sam Little while researching a new crime novel and quickly realises that his decades-long murderous history may be linked to terrible systemic injustices.
Confronting a Serial Killer
The truth about his lies.
The timely story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed New York Times best-selling author and memoirist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little, and her race against time to identify his victims before it's too late. As she slips deeper into his sordid world, Jillian realizes that she may become, psychologically, Little's last victim.
Created by: Joe Berlinger
Season 1 Episodes
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Apr 25, 2021 · 59m
Jillian learns that to get inside the mind of the killer she has to delve into her own traumatic past, and in the process uncovers how systemic sexism and racial bias enabled Little.
May 2, 2021 · 55m
Little's new confessions are matched to cold cases; two female law enforcement agents describe how they caught a killer by focusing on survivors who were ignored in the past.
May 9, 2021 · 54m
Little's body count grows to 93 women, making him the most prolific serial killer in American history, but dozens of confessions remain unmatched.
May 16, 2021 · 53m
Dealing with a psychopath takes its toll on Jillian's psyche and family; dozens of states close cases, laying bare the havoc Little wrought and triggering a long-overdue public reckoning.
Season 1 FAQ
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When did Confronting a Serial Killer Season 1 premiere?
Confronting a Serial Killer Season 1 premiered on April 18, 2021.
How many episodes are in Confronting a Serial Killer Season 1?
Confronting a Serial Killer Season 1 has 5 episodes.
What is the first episode of Confronting a Serial Killer Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Getting Away With Murders". It aired on April 18, 2021.
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