Series synopsis
The Park Maniac: The Untold Story, also known as Maníaco do Parque: A História Não Contada is a documentary crime reality television series that premiered on Prime Video on November 1, 2024. It ended on November 1, 2024. It was created by Marcelo Braga. It stars Gilberto Barros, Fatima Souza, Ana Paula Sousa and Antonio Serafim.
Francisco de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.
Premise
Francisco de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.
Premise: Some stories are buried for a reason.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gilberto Barros as Self - TV Presenter
- Fatima Souza as Self - Investigative Journaist
- Ana Paula Sousa as Self - Journalist
- Antonio Serafim as Self - Psychologist and Neuroscientist
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 1, 2024 | November 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Park of Death The discovery of 2 bodies in Parque do Estado reveals the presence of a serial killer in São Paulo. |
November 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Manhunt As more bodies are found, the suspect, Francisco de Assis Pereira, flees to South America. His photo is released, survivors identify him, and past unsolved cases emerge. Francisco claims innocence, but weak evidence complicates the investigation. |
November 1, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Perfect Storm After confessing to the crimes, Francisco leads the police to another victim. Brazil is stunned by the media exploitation of the case, which discredits the survivors and turns Francisco into a sub-celebrity. |
November 1, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 1, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 1, 2024 |
| Status | ended |