Murderers and Their Mothers
Do the warped and damaged relationships of murderers and their mothers lie at the root of many of the world's most notorious killers? In these ten episodes, journalist Donal MacIntyre examines ten cases of murder in which the culprits' childhoods and maternal influences set them on the path towards their unspeakable crimes.
- 2016-2017
- 2 seasons
- Documentary, Suspense
Do the warped and damaged relationships of murderers and their mothers lie at the root of many of the world's most notorious killers? In these ten episodes, journalist Donal MacIntyre examines ten cases of murder in which the culprits' childhoods and maternal influences set them on the path towards their unspeakable crimes.
Season 2 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Mark Howe
Mark Howe murdered his mother Katrina Wardle in a brutal knife attack, stabbing her more than 53 times in the face, mouth, neck, chest and arms
Episode 2
Peter Moore: The Man in Black
The death of his mother triggered a change in the character of Peter Moore, who went on to kill four men in the space of three months
Episode 3
Michael Ryan: The Hungerford Massacre
The case of Michael Ryan, who went on a killing spree in the small town of Hungerford, resulting in the murder of 16 people, including his own mother.
Episode 4
Peter Sutcliffe: The Yorkshire Ripper
Peter Sutcliffe, a once quiet boy who was very close to his mother, was convicted of murdering thirteen women and attacking seven other women