Top 10 Documentaries on Serial Killers

Description: This HBO documentary series follows the life of real estate heir Robert Durst, accused of multiple murders. It's famous for Durst's apparent confession in the final episode.

Fact: Durst was arrested the day before the final episode aired, making the series a real-time true crime drama.

Description: Richard Kuklinski, known as The Iceman, was a contract killer who claimed to have murdered over 100 people. This documentary features interviews with Kuklinski, providing a chilling look into his life and methods.

Fact: Kuklinski's nickname "The Iceman" came from his method of freezing bodies to obscure the time of death.

Description: A deep dive into the life of Aileen Wuornos, one of America's most notorious female serial killers, this documentary features her final interviews before her execution, offering a raw look at her motivations and mental state.

Fact: The film was made by Nick Broomfield, who had previously made a documentary about Wuornos titled "Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer."

Description: Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundreds of murders, but how many did he actually commit? This documentary investigates the truth behind his confessions and the impact on the justice system.

Fact: Lucas's confessions led to the exoneration of several wrongfully convicted individuals.

Description: This documentary revisits the case of David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, exploring the possibility that he might not have acted alone and delving into the conspiracy theories surrounding the case.

Fact: The series includes new interviews with key figures from the original investigation.

Description: Follow the harrowing manhunt for Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker, whose reign of terror in Los Angeles in the 1980s left the city in fear. This documentary captures the intense police work and the community's response.

Fact: The series includes interviews with survivors and law enforcement officers directly involved in the case.

Description: This documentary explores the life and crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, through interviews with those who knew him, including his neighbors, the police, and even his father.

Fact: The film uses a mix of archival footage, reenactments, and interviews to paint a detailed portrait of Dahmer's life.

Description: While not strictly about a serial killer, this documentary features the last exorcism performed by Father Gabriele Amorth, the Vatican's chief exorcist, and explores the concept of evil through the lens of demonic possession.

Fact: The film was directed by William Friedkin, the director of "The Exorcist," adding a meta layer to the documentary.

Description: This chilling documentary series features never-before-heard interviews with Ted Bundy, one of America's most infamous serial killers, providing a unique insight into his mind and the investigation that led to his capture.

Fact: The series was released to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Bundy's execution.

Description: This series examines the case of Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, through the lens of the time, exploring how the police investigation was conducted and the societal impact of his crimes.

Fact: The documentary includes interviews with survivors and former police officers involved in the case.