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Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer

Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer

Description: Offering a glimpse into the minds of serial killers and examining what may have driven them to commit their crimes.
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Year Released: 2015
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 20
First episode air date: September 16, 2015
Cast: Will Hanrahan, Michelle Ward
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