Murder Trail

Episode 1

Hillside Strangler

The so-called 'Hillside Strangler' was the longest trial in American history. It was the case that drove Los Angeles detective, Bob Grogan to the edge and destroyed his marriage.

Episode 2

Son of Sam

In the winter of 1977 New York was paralyzed with fear by a psychopathic gunman. He preyed upon couples parked in the city's lover's lanes. 300 police officers were mobilized in the largest manhunt in the history of the city.

Episode 3

The Trailside Killer

Between 1979 and 1981, David Carpenter stalked the remote forests of Mount Tamalpais in Marin county near San Francisco. Known as the Trailside killer, he outwitted police for two years, claiming ten victims before his capture.

Episode 4

Milat Backpack Murders

The story of the backpacker murders committed by Ivan Milat in Australia in the early 90s.

Episode 5

Aileen Wuornos

Sat, Apr 30, 2005

After nearly two years of investigation and a stake out, cops Bob Kelley and Jerry Thompson finally got their serial killer they were looking for.

Episode 6

Menendez Brothers

In 1989 the Menendez brothers shot and killed their parents. The crimes caused a sensation. Whilst the two brothers gained celebrity status, Les Zoeller was fighting hard to keep a step ahead of journalists' in his investigations.

Episode 7

Bobby Joe Long

During 1984 Bobby Joe Long struck fear into residents of southern Florida with a series of vicious murders. His savagery shocked even jaded homicide detectives.

Episode 8

The Night Stalker

During 1985 the city of Los Angeles was terrorized by Richard Ramirez. Within a few months, thirteen people were dead, and a dozen suffered horrific assaults. This is the story of two crime scene investigators whom worked the case.