Murderous History
Series Overview
At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
44 min per episode
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Sun, Apr 25, 2021
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Rio's Playboy Killers”
July 23rd, 1977. Claudia Rodrigues, the well-off sister of a popular actress, attends a party in a trendy neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. What happens next will spark a national scandal and become Brazil's crime of the century. Witness this high-profile case as it unfolds, featuring the playboy son of a watch company tycoon, the Jogo do Bicho mafia, lots of cocaine, and a successful local detective known as the "Brazilian Barretta," who must battle Rio's powerful and corrupt forces in order to bring Claudia's killers to justice.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Fortune, Ben Mole
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Ben Fortune
Director
Ben Mole
Director
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What is Murderous History about?
At the scene of every crime is a story of a time, the place, and its people. This six-part series steps back in time to examine the most gruesome and compelling murder mysteries of the past 200 years, viewed through the lens of the eras and cities in which they took place. Through cinematic reenactments, we follow the determined investigators and complex perpetrators while revealing how each case made its own mark on history.
How many seasons does Murderous History have?
Murderous History comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Murderous History?
Key cast members in Murderous History include Eric Meyers.
Who created or directed Murderous History?
Murderous History was developed and directed by Ben Fortune, Ben Mole.