Series synopsis
Killer Carnies is a documentary crime television series that premiered on October 19, 2020.
Don’t be scared of the rickety rollercoaster or the haunted house. It’s not the rides that will kill you. It’s the people. KILLER CARNIES unravels stories of violent crime with mysterious ties to carnivals, town fairs or arcades – deceptively cheery places perfectly poised for spine-chilling horror. Each case reveals the crime scenes behind the bright lights where detectives must piece together the truth, encountering suspicious drifters and family members left devastated by tragedy. How did the ...
Premise
Don’t be scared of the rickety rollercoaster or the haunted house. It’s not the rides that will kill you. It’s the people. KILLER CARNIES unravels stories of violent crime with mysterious ties to carnivals, town fairs or arcades – deceptively cheery places perfectly poised for spine-chilling horror. Each case reveals the crime scenes behind the bright lights where detectives must piece together the truth, encountering suspicious drifters and family members left devastated by tragedy. How did the epitome of American fun descend into something so deadly? In KILLER CARNIES, it becomes clear that it’s not always fun at the fair
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | October 19, 2020 | November 2, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Sideshow Murders The brutal murder of Lobster Boy rocks a carnival community, and every performer is a suspect; truths will be revealed, and a reign of terror will finally end. |
October 19, 2020 |
| 2 |
Dungeon of Doom A little girl disappears from an amusement park in Long Island, New York, and the race is on to stop a dangerous child abductor. However, a bitter custody battle and family infighting might mean life or death for this abused and neglected child. |
October 26, 2020 |
| 3 |
House of Mirrors A little girl disappears, and her small-town community is devastated. The carnival is in town, and the suspect might be part of the traveling show. |
November 2, 2020 |
Production
Release
| First aired | October 19, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | November 2, 2020 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | continue |