The Murders at Starved Rock
This three-part documentary series explores the brutal murders of three women in 1960 in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after 60 years in prison.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- HBO
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-14
This three-part documentary series explores the brutal murders of three women in 1960 in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after 60 years in prison.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Part 1: The Boogeyman
Tue, Dec 14, 2021 59 mins
In 1961, 22-year-old Chester Weger is charged with the brutal murder of three women in Starved Rock State Park. Decades later, David Raccuglia, the son of the prosecutor who put Chester away for life, decides to look back at the case, sending shockwaves through the small town of LaSalle, Illinois.
Episode 2
Part 2: Psychological Warfare
Tue, Dec 14, 2021 58 mins
In 2005, David clashes with his father, Anthony, over the details of Chester Weger's conviction. Meanwhile, after concerned citizens band together to prove Weger's innocence, new theories emerge - and old tensions rise to the surface.
Episode 3
Part 3: Memories
Wed, Dec 15, 2021 57 mins
After over 60 years behind bars, Chester Weger finally gets a chance at freedom. But as new evidence comes to light, additional questions arise, and David grapples with lingering suspicions, the effects of generational trauma, and the fallout of his own father's legacy.