Series synopsis
The 12th Victim is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Showtime on February 17, 2023. It ended on March 10, 2023. It stars Caril Ann Fugate and Charles Starkweather.
A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.
Premise
A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.
Premise: America's most innocent killer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Caril Ann Fugate as Self
- Charles Starkweather as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 17, 2023 | March 10, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Death The story of the murder spree, manhunt and capture from the perspective of a Lincolnite in 1958, immersed in fear and horror. Information unfolds across the news, which depicts Charles and Caril as teenage lovers on the run, and public opinion is shaped against Caril. She is made to seem not just as guilty as Charles, but perhaps the mastermind of the whole event. The archival crime spree story is intercut with present day interviews with those close to the case. There is much more to this story than people think. |
February 17, 2023 |
| 2 |
Judgement Caril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start at her trial. |
February 24, 2023 |
| 3 |
Caged In prison, Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong. The mythology around the case begins to grow, often painting Caril in a bad light. Caril is released from prison. |
March 3, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 10, 2023 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |