Series synopsis
Killing Spree is a British documentary television series that premiered on 5 on March 26, 2014. It ended on August 26, 2014. It was created by Tom Weller. It stars Christopher Slade and Gianni Versace.
This true-crime series takes a look at what happens when someone goes on a killing spree. `Killing Spree' tells the story behind the killings, using first-hand accounts from the people involved - including officers who investigate the crimes - and those who knew the perpetrators in addition to forensic evidence behind the crimes.to help explain what causes the people responsible for the killings to commit the crimes. The programme also examines the life and character of the perpetrators to provi ...
Premise
This true-crime series takes a look at what happens when someone goes on a killing spree. `Killing Spree' tells the story behind the killings, using first-hand accounts from the people involved - including officers who investigate the crimes - and those who knew the perpetrators in addition to forensic evidence behind the crimes.to help explain what causes the people responsible for the killings to commit the crimes. The programme also examines the life and character of the perpetrators to provide viewers with insight into their complex lives.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 26, 2014 | April 30, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 6 | August 17, 2014 | August 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Suffolk Strangler Documentary about Steven Gerald James Wright who is an English serial killer, also known as the Suffolk Strangler and the Ipswich Ripper. |
March 26, 2014 |
| 2 |
Terror in Paradise In 2011, extremist Anton Breivick carried out an attack that ultimately killed 77 people and injured 319. He first set off a car bomb in front of the Norwegian Prime Ministers Office, which killed 8 and later in the day made his way to an island where a youth summer camp was under way. He was dressed as a police officer and began shooting people at random. He shot countless numbers of youths and ended up killing 69 people using a mini 14 semi automatic assault rifle and a glock semi automatic pistol. |
April 2, 2014 |
| 3 |
Raoul Moat: Northumbria Rampage A documentary gives the inside story of Raoul Most who triggered the biggest manhunt in modern British history; After shooting his ex-partner and then going on to target the police in July of 2010. |
April 9, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Hungerford Massacre | August 17, 2014 |
| 2 | Soho Nail Bomber | August 18, 2014 |
| 3 | New York Knifings | August 21, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 26, 2014 |
| Last aired | August 26, 2014 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 20:00:00 |