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Manifesto of a Serial Killer

When a documentary filmmaker sets out to tell the story of one of the biggest serial killer cases in California history, he uncovers a terrifying tale that begins in 1984 with the disappearance of San Francisco resident Paul Cosner. As investigators search for Cosner, they discover Leonard Lake's cabin, where among buried human remains they find Lake's recorded manifesto. When Lake's accomplice, Charles Ng, flees the country, a manhunt ensues and the fight for justice begins.

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Ed Erdelatz
Self - former homicide detective
Todd Howe
Self - filmmaker
Diane Nierenberg
Barbara Speaker

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Episode 1

The Disappearance of Paul Cosner

Sun, Jan 1, 202343 mins

A documentary filmmaker sets out to tell the story of the biggest serial killer case in California history and uncovers a terrifying tale that begins with the disappearance of Paul Cosner.

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