Watch Serial Killer: Devil Unchained

Name: Serial Killer: Devil Unchained
Genre: Crime
Released: 2019-07-22
Cast: John DouglasEric PiersonJess Tomasko

2019
1 Season
6.0 (152)

Serial Killer: Devil Unchained, a true-crime documentary series, follows retired FBI special agent John Douglas as he captures and reviews the records of some of the most dangerous serial killers in our country's history. Joining him are criminal profiler Jess Tomasko and forensic psychologist Eric Pierson. Their mission is to delve deep into the minds of these killers, figure out how they operated, and ultimately solve the mysteries that have been plaguing law enforcement for years.

Each episode takes the viewer on an intense, emotionally charged journey through the life and crimes of one particular serial killer. Through interviews with law enforcement officials involved in the case, lawyers who prosecuted the killer, survivors who knew the killer, and loved ones left behind, the show pieces together a comprehensive narrative of each killer's story.

But the real focus of the show is on Douglas, Tomasko, and Pierson as they analyze the killer's behavior, motives, and psychology. Using the wealth of information available to them, including crime scene photos, police reports, and recorded interviews with the killers themselves, the trio pieces together a psychological profile of the killer. They discuss the "tells" that tipped off investigators to the killer's identity, as well as any potential red flags that may have been missed along the way.

In addition to the in-depth case studies, the show also explores broader themes related to criminal psychology and the justice system. The team debates the merits of the death penalty, the role of rehabilitation in the prison system, and the impact that a high-profile trial can have on the public's perception of justice.

Overall, Serial Killer: Devil Unchained is a gripping, thought-provoking exploration of some of the most notorious serial killers in American history. The show takes viewers inside the minds of these killers in a way that few other true-crime documentaries can, shedding light on the complexities of criminal psychology and the challenges faced by law enforcement in bringing these killers to justice. Whether you're a true-crime fan or just fascinated by human psychology, Devil Unchained is a must-watch series.

Serial Killer: Devil Unchained is a series that ran for 1 seasons (9 episodes) between July 22, 2019 and on Investigation Discovery

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Seasons

9. Raising a Killer

March 15, 2021

Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp's birth father, and Kohlhepp himself, weigh in on Todd's life as a child and teenager, and former FBI profiler John Douglas offers insight into his upbringing.

8. Kohlhepp's First Victim

March 15, 2021

Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp begins his life of crime by raping his teenage neighbor when he's just fifteen himself. Now, over thirty years later, the victim talks for the first time about the assault and Kohlhepp also has a message for her.

7. The Human Hunt Club

March 15, 2021

New details emerge about serial killer Todd Kohlhepp's allegations that he participated in a "hunt club" over the Mexican border that resulted in the murder of drug dealers.

6. The Victims Speak

March 15, 2021

Family members of those murdered by serial killer Todd Kohlhepp respond to his unfiltered comments about their loved ones' killings.

5. The Murder of Meagan Coxie

March 15, 2021

In 2015, Johnny and Meagan Coxie become two of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp's seven victims, and in an exclusive interview the murderer himself sheds light on Meagan's final days as his captive.

4. How Kohlhepp Was Caught

March 15, 2021

Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp's murderous past is revealed as law enforcement captures his arrest and the rescue of a woman who escaped being his final victim.

3. Lost In the Woods

August 5, 2019

In the jaw-dropping finale, Maria Awes tries to identify an accomplice and accompanies Todd Kohlhepp's biographer, Gary Garrett on an emotional tour of Kohlhepp's property, where investigators had previously found the bodies of three of his victims, and where Kala Brown spent two months imprisoned in a shipping container. Soon after, Maria gets an unexpected confession straight from Kohlhepp himself about two other men he claims to have killed. Awes interviews Spartanburg Sheriff Chuck Wright about the case and he agrees to organize a search for the bodies of the additional victims. As John Douglas and Maria Awes go along with the team searching for more victims, the national media gets wind of the story which comes to a chilling conclusion.

2. In Plain Sight

July 29, 2019

Ballistic evidence doesn't match Todd Kohlhepp's own confession, and Maria Awes visits the scene of the Superbike murders. She hears from one victim's family that alleges investigators missed the chance to question and apprehend Kohlhepp for the crime, something that could have prevented at least three additional murders. Awes investigates Kohlhepp's shocking life after the Superbike murders, starting his own real estate company, amassing an arsenal of high-powered guns, murdering one young couple and the boyfriend of a young woman he held captive in a shipping container, and allegedly killing others. She also learns intimate details from a former lover and investigates whether he had an accomplice.

1. A Killer Revealed

July 22, 2019

When investigative journalist Maria Awes gets on a call from serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, he claims he has murdered more than his seven known victims. Awes teams up with former FBI profiler John Douglas, and Kohlhepp's former colleague and now biographer, Gary Garrett, to unravel the truth. Digging into Kohlhepp's troubled youth, Awes secures an exclusive interview with his first known rape victim in Tempe, Arizona and raises questions about another Arizona rape case that has never been solved. Meanwhile, doubts emerge whether Kohlhepp is really the Superbike Killer - a murderer who escaped detection in what became Upstate South Carolina's biggest cold case. Although he confessed to the crime, can his story be trusted, or is he taking credit for crimes he didn't commit just to be remembered as a more prolific serial killer?

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Where to Watch Serial Killer: Devil Unchained

Serial Killer: Devil Unchained is available for streaming on the Investigation Discovery website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Serial Killer: Devil Unchained on demand at Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon and Apple TV.