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People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer

  • Watchlist
  • 2024-2026
  • 2 Seasons
  • Investigation Discovery
  • Documentary, Suspense
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There are precious few individuals who have managed to survive their encounters with serial killers. Anchored by People Magazine's in-depth reporting, these survivors share their terrifying and intensely emotional experiences with unimaginable evil.

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Christine Pelisek
Self - Senior Writer, People Magazine
Alicia Dennis
Self - Executive Editorial Director, People Magazine
Greg Hanlon
Self - Sr. Crime News Editor, People Magazine

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Episode 1

Surviving the Butcher Baker

Wed, Jun 3, 2026

"Surviving the Butcher Baker" is the season premiere episode of the true-crime documentary series "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer. It recounts the harrowing true story of Cindy Paulson, a young sex worker in Anchorage, Alaska, who escaped the clutches of notorious serial killer Robert Hansen.

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