It Takes a Killer (2016)
Some of the world’s most notorious murders are the subject of “It Takes a Killer,” which investigates the crimes from the perspective of the killers, trying to get inside their minds and determine their motives. Leading homicide investigators and experts from such agencies as the FBI and Scotland Yard take a look at the evidence pulled from crime scenes and profile the killer’s behavior to try to piece together the details of each murder, explaining when, why and how each criminal committed the crime. For the wannabe detectives watching the show, the experts also reveal how the crime was solved — which often requires authorities to think like a killer.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Craigslist Killer2016-08-07Three women who advertised erotic services on Craiglist are assaulted, on of them is killed; surveillance video and witness reports match a man who no one would ever suspect to be
- 2 2. Chandra Levy2016-08-07When government intern Chandra Levy goes missing, detectives discover she may have been having an affair with a senator; a man in jail claims he has information
- 3 3. Jodi Arias2016-08-14When a deadly sniper terrorizes the DC area for weeks, frantic police put out an APB for a white van, but the FBI has a theory that there might be more than one sniper, and they're
- 4 4. A Treacherous Triangle2016-08-14When a young man is brutally murdered in his home, the only suspect with a motive is his ex-girlfriend, who claims she hasn't seen the victim for months; detectives uncover evidenc
- 5 5. Phil Spector2016-08-21When an aspiring actress is found dead in the home of a legendary music producer, he claims it was suicide. But as detectives piece together the crime scene, study the pattern of b
- 6 6. Deaths In The Family2016-08-21When three members of the same family die of mysterious causes, police being to suspect they have been poisoned. Detectives exhume bodies and confirm the presence of antifreeze, bu
- 7 7. Bind, Torture, Kill2016-08-28A killer terrorizes Wichita, Kansas, preying on random people and families, tying them up, and strangling them. But then the killer goes quiet. When he resurfaces decades later, po
- 8 8. The Ghost Of Baton Rouge2016-08-28When a series of women are murdered in Baton Rouge, police draw a profile and begin DNA testing a segment of the city's population - white men. But when one victim survives, she te
- 9 9. Stephanie Lazarus2016-09-04When a newly married woman is killed at home, police believe it's a robbery gone wrong. But 20 years later, an LAPD officer opens the cold case file and sees the crime in a new way
- 10 10. The Casanova Killer2016-09-04When four women are killed at different times in different states after going home from a bar with a handsome young man dressed like a cowboy, detectives don't realize the murders
- 11 11. The Green River Killer · 22mOver 20 years four-dozen women are murdered in Washington State, many of them prostitutes, and five of the victims are found in the Green River. The notorious killer evades identif
- 12 12. A Wife Goes Missing · 22mWhen a mother of two is reported missing, five days after her disappearance, her husband becomes the chief suspect. But is his affair with the nanny enough of a motive to kill? And
- 13 13. Stalker Strikes · 22mWhen a law school student is strangled to death in her bed, detectives discover that someone had been secretly watching her for months. Not only did he videotape her through her se
- 14 14. The Mutilator of Baton Rouge · 22mA geeky clerk turned prolific serial killer flies under the radar for years, piling up bodies as cops investigate another serial murderer operating in the region.
- 15 15. The Vampire Teens · 22mA group of high school outcasts are on the run through the Southeastern United States after their leader commits a savage double homicide. Cops finally catch the thrill-seeking tee
- 16 16. The Preacher, His Mistress and Murder · 22mA minister, his wife, and a mysterious suicide. When a wife and mother overdoses in a small Texas town, almost no one suspects foul play.
- 17 17. The Sadist of San Luis Obispo · 22mA sexual predator on early release from prison turns the quiet town of San Luis Obispo into a hunting ground, preying on young, unsuspecting, college age women.
- 18 18. The Bladerunner · 22mAn Olympic hero shoots his girlfriend at his home in the middle of the night. Has he mistaken her for an intruder or is it all part of a precisely calculated plot to get away with
- 19 19. The Gainesville Ripper · 22mAn evil ex-con on the run for attempted murder sets up camp in Gainesville, Florida. But, he's not satisfied just hiding out. This seasoned killer's blood lust cannot be controlled
- 20 20. The Con Artist Killer · 22mMother and son crisscross the United States, pulling off every scam and con imaginable. But when these criminal masterminds graduate to multiple homicides, they're finally caught b
- 21 21. A Woman Scorned2016-10-14A promising young attorney is shot and killed in a jealous rage by an obsessed, on-again off-again girlfriend. But can she convince the jury that she's the victim and get away with
- 22 22. The Fast Food Killer2016-10-14A short order cook with aspirations of country stardom falls on hard times. With his dreams crushed, he returns to what he knows best - stick ups - only this time his armed robberi
- 23 23. Murder for Millions2016-10-15A millionaire inventor rolls the dice with a much younger fiancee. But he'll soon find out that she and her secret boyfriend have played him for his money and the price of this gam
- 24 24. Author of Death2016-10-15Out on parole, an ex-con turned published author goes on a 24-hour killing spree. But when he unknowingly leaves one of his victims alive to identify him, cops who launch a multi s
- 25 25. A Son Snaps2016-10-15After years of abuse, a high school valedictorian snaps, viciously stabbing his mother in the family's garage. He almost gets away with her savage murder, except for a couple small
- 26 26. Trailer Park Tragedy2016-10-15 · 22mA bizarre lover's triangle turns lethal and a mother of two suddenly disappears. Cops investigate the missing person's case but soon discover it's the coldest murders committed by
- 27 27. A Fugitive and a Killer2016-10-15 · 22mWhen one bodybuilder wants what another bodybuilder has, the end result is a murder-for-hire. The muscle-bound mastermind goes on the lam for nearly a decade only to resurface half
- 28 28. The Happy Face Killer2016-10-15 · 22mA long-haul trucker with a lust for killing crisscrosses the country looking for his next victim. Police don't connect any of this serial murderer's crimes until he slips up and ta
- 29 29. Partners in Evil2016-10-15 · 22mTwo ex-marines join forces for one sole nefarious purpose - to abduct women and keep them a sex slaves. This evil duo carries out their "operation" with military precision, unafrai
- 30 30. The Venomous Veterinarian · 22mThe disappearance of a decorated military man stumps law enforcement and shocks a central Texas community. But once investigators did into his home life, they uncover a vicious mur
- 31 31. In Search of a Kill · 22mA drug abuser out on a joy ride kidnaps then kills an innocent coed in Oregon. Investigators spend months attempting to solve what they believe is a missing person's until the perp
- 32 32. Terror on the Strip · 22mA serial killer with a history of serial rape terrorizes Tampa, Florida's red light district, targeting women of night at random. This killer gets away with murder for months, only
- 33 33. Master Bob · 22mA Michigan town in disbelief after a well-respected real estate entrepreneur becomes the prime suspect in his wife's murder. The investigation into the homicide uncovers a sordid t
- 34 34. The House of Horrors · 22mA former army medic devises a sick plan to kidnap women, impregnate them and keep them in his basement as part of a personal baby farm. When the plans turn to actions, women experi
- 35 35. A Wolf in Woman's Clothing · 22mThe murder of a millionaire doctor's wife sets off a massive manhunt throughout New England. Law enforcement quickly locates the suspected killer only to find out he has a history
- 36 36. Murderous Miranda · 22mAn unemployed teen mom and her new husband concoct a plan to kill an innocent man they meet on Craigslist. The end result is a vicious stabbing that sends shock waves through a sma
- 37 37. The Slavemaster · 22mA father, husband and businessman by day transforms into a sadomasochistic by night. This veteran con-man lures unsuspecting women with a web of lies and empty promises only to tra
- 38 38. An Opportunity to Kill · 22mA wayward ex-marine drifts through central Oregon, off everyone's radar. He's homeless and forgotten about, committing petty crimes here and there, until one day he spots Amyjane a
- 39 39. A Treacherous Triangle · 22mTwo prominent doctors, two towns apart, entangled in a passionate rivalry for the same woman's affections. When one loses, he exacts the ultimate revenge, hiring a friend to take o
- 40 40. Doctor Death · 22mFor more than a decade, a genius doctor with a homicidal hobby gets away with murder at hospitals across two continents. Cops race against incredible odds to track him down just be
- 41 41. The Jigsaw Man · 22mTerror strikes London, England as severed body parts start showing up at random locations across the countryside. Police must piece together the human jigsaw puzzle in order to tra
- 42 42. Fit to Kill · 22mA beautiful brunette is killed and left inside a burned out luxury car in the high desert. At first, it seems as though the perpetrators have gotten away with murder.
- 43 43. Redneck Retribution · 22mA scorned mistress exacts the ultimate revenge, hiring a group of derelicts to kill the wife of her lover. When the heat comes, she plays the victim and denies any involvement.
- 44 44. Seduced to Death · 22mAn evil seductress targets two Georgia police, bleeding them dry, then killing them for their life insurance benefits. This black widow gets away with murder for years before law e
- 45 45. The Toy Box · 22mstate employee wreaks havoc on Southwestern New Mexico, abducting women then keep them captive in his homemade torture chamber, the toy box.
- 46 46. The Acid Lady · 22mA loving father vanishes without a trace in central California, setting off a feverish missing person's investigation. Cops follow the trail of clues and discover that their missin
- 47 47. Killer Cabbie · 22mA serial killer lays siege to Jacksonville, Florida, strangling young African-American women to death then callously discarding of their bodies.
- 48 48. A Random Rampage · 22mA wayward son from a lawless home goes on a 24-hour shooting spree, killing five people from two separate families in two different states.
- 49 49. The Devil Next Door · 22mWhen a friendly woman without an enemy in the world is savagely murdered inside her rural Louisiana home, cops suspect her killer is an ex-lover.
- 50 50. Enforcer of Death · 22mA British landlord offers free rent to a female "enforcer" if she'll take care of his troublesome tenants. The only problem is she ends up murdering a tenant and the landlord himse
- 51 51. The Keyes to Murder · 22mA self-taught serial killer crisscrosses the country at random, targeting victims of opportunity and murdering them with stashed weapons and tools he calls "kill kits."
- 52 52. If the Walls Could Talk · 22mThe mysterious disappearance of a surgeon's wife sparks a feverish homicide investigation, which quickly goes cold. It takes law enforcement 15 years before they can gather enough
- 53 53. Homicide in the High Desert · 22mWhen the soon-to-be ex-wife of a prominent investment banker dies inside her home, it initially appears as though she suffered an accidental fall. Yet law enforcement discovers it
- 54 54. Bonded in Murder · 22mA street preacher and his teenage protégé run an Internet scam to rob unsuspecting men, steal their identities, then dump their dead bodies in the woods. The scheme works multiple
- 55 55. Of Vengeance and Murder · 22mA destitute criminal terrorizes central Florida, robbing middles aged men, executing them and disposing of their dead bodies in random wooded areas.
- 56 56. The Honeybee Killer · 22mA mentally unstable man goes on a two-hour shooting spree, killing one man and wounding two others. Cops have no suspects in that homicide, until the shooter resurfaces to rob a ta
- 57 57. The Bad Son · 22mA gunman attempts to take out an entire family one by one as they enter their house. It takes law enforcement nearly two years to crack the code behind the murders only to find out
- 58 58. Killer Rabbi · 22mWhen a rabbi's wife is murdered inside the family's New Jersey home, it looks like a robbery gone wrong. After years of chasing down leads, police catch a break, in the form of a c
- 59 59. Murderous Ambition · 22mWhen a husband and his pregnant wife are shot leaving a child birthing class, police are lead to believe it's a random act of violence. But after weeks of eliminating false suspect
- 60 60. Spoiled, Rotten, & Ruthless · 22mAfter three members of an affluent family are mowed down inside their home, law enforcement locks in on a primary person of interest.
- 61 61. A Split Personality · 19mWhen a woman is gunned down in the parking lot of her therapist's office building, it looks like a random act of violence. But security footage and eyewitnesses quickly reveal that
- 62 62. The Poughkeepsie Predator · 22mA serial killer lays siege to upstate New York, targeting women of the night, one by one. Law enforcement investigates the cases for nearly two years, until they find out the perpe
- 63 63. What Happened to Jana · 22mThe search for an adored local businesswoman who vanished without a trace quickly morphs into a homicide investigation after police discover microscopic evidence inside the woman's
- 64 64. The Grimm Sleeper · 22mA merciless killer terrorizes South Los Angeles during the 1980s then appears to go dormant for 14 years only to resurface in the most hideous way possible.
- 65 65. Dreaming of Murder · 22mA woman's clairvoyant dream leads cops in coastal Florida to the body of a dead woman hidden in the bushes on a pristine beach.
- 66 66. Bodyparts in My Pocket · 22mA serial killer crisscrosses the state of California, leaving a trail of dead bodies in random location. Law enforcement cant catching the dangerous sociopath, until he show us at
- 67 67. Menace to Society · 22mA serial predator targets men at gay bars, leaving a trail of dead bodies along the southeastern United States. Cops struggle to play catch up, until the perpetrator leaves behind
- 68 68. The Burial He Wanted · 22mThe disappearance of a wealthy retiree in South Florida quickly turns from a missing person's case to a full blown homicide investigation focused around an unexpected perpetrator a
- 69 69. The Green Widow · 22mThe murder of a man inside his suburban Los Angeles home sets off a chain reaction of murder, conspiracy, and furious cover ups, which ultimately point back to a mastermind who's i
- 70 70. The Snitch Who Kills · 22mLaw enforcement investigates a series of unsolved murders in the state of Colorado over the course of a year, only to realize all the seemingly isolated incidents all point back to
- 71 71. Blood Thicker Than Marriage · 22mCops investigate the apparent carjacking of a husband and wife in East Los Angeles, California only to discover that the ambush was a ruse, carried out by cousins, to kill the husb
- 72 72. Too Late to Say Sorry · 22mA triple homicide in small town Maine rocks a community and destroys a family. It doesn't take police long to piece together the elements of the crime, and its ruthless cover-up, w
- 73 73. Mad Maksim · 22mA disgruntled man snaps and goes on killing spree, terrorizing the entire borough of Brooklyn, New York. Cops track the killer's trail of victims for more than 24 hours before they
- 74 74. he Clear Lake Murders · 22mFour young adults are gunned down inside an affluent home in a quiet suburb of Houston, Texas. Police investigate the quadruple homicide for three years before arriving at a coldbl
- 75 75. Cheat, Kill, Deny · 22mA central California community is rocked when a pregnant wife vanishes without a trace on Christmas Eve. After months of tireless investigation, and conversations with a critical i
- 76 76. Brothers in Arms · 22mA bloodbath inside a Beverly Hills, California mansion sparks a high publicized investigation. After months working the case, law enforcement uncovers the secrets of a family so de
- 77 77. Down in Flames · 22mThe discovery of a burned body on the side of the road in Dallas kick starts a furious race to find a killer. With surveillance footage and a string of eyewitnesses, it takes local
- 78 78. They'll Never Find Her Body · 22mA dedicated mother disappears from suburban Los Angeles, leaving behind three kids and a husband she planned to divorce. Law enforcement quickly determines she's been the victim of
- 79 79. Mother Knows Death · 22mA homicide at the intersection of a teenage daughter and her boyfriend who can't get out from underneath a mother's overbearing eye. Once cops unravel the twisted web of lies, they
- 80 80. Rage and Anger · 22mThe random murder of a woman in Central Montana sends law enforcement on the hunt for a killer. Using a network of informants and good old fashioned methods the authorities track d
- 81 81. A Preference for Poison · 22mWhen a Southern California high school teacher suddenly dies, it appears his death was due to natural causes. But once law enforcement starts looking into his widow, they uncover h
- 82 82. Mrs. Wrong · 22mA heartbroken millionaire marries a much younger woman who turns out to be Mrs. Wrong. The end result is a shotgun blast to the stomach and a lethal dose of poison.
- 83 83. Blood on the Chef's Apron · 22mWhen a chef's wife goes missing from Southern California, it initially appears she may have voluntarily walked away from the life she knew. Yet, after months of investigation, dete
- 84 84. Process of Elimination · 22mA vicious custody battle ends when one of the parents vanishes without a trace. Law enforcement investigates the usual suspects only to uncover a seemingly premeditated murder and
- 85 85. Of Disbelief and Death · 22mA controversial family of atheists walks away from their life's work without warning. When law enforcement stops investigating the disappearances, an intrepid journalist picks up t
- 86 86. Lethal Payback · 22mCops in suburban Fort Worth, Texas investigate a brutal killing at a construction site. After months of interviews, extensive forensic analysis, and a massive process of eliminatio
- 87 87. The Son of Sam · 22mA deranged man, with an unforgettable nickname, terrorizes New York City in the late 1970s, leaving a trail of dead and wounded in his wake. This killer operates with impunity for
- 88 88. A Coldblooded Cover Up · 22mPolice in rural Minnesota investigate the murder of a missing woman whose body was dumped next to an abandoned farmhouse. After a year of investigation, and with the help of some u
- 89 89. An Axe to GrindA husband and wife are savagely attacked by an axe wielding murderer. When the wife survives, but loses her memory of the attack, police must rely on the evidence to see if her pre
- 90 90. Six Degrees of Serial MurderA transient turned serial killer uses Louisiana's capital city as his private hunting, leaving a trail of dead women over a three-year span. Cops struggle to stop him, until he lea
- 91 91. Fatal SecretsThe mystery of a soccer mom moonlighting as an escort who disappears from Western Colorado. It takes homicide detectives nearly seven years to unravel a horrific cover up perpetrat
- 92 92. Killer HandymanThe brutal murder of a recent widower inside his North Dakota home. Law enforcement quickly uncover evidence that reveals the homicide is part of a desperate plan from a person alm
- 93 93. Rhode Island RipperWomen in a working-class Rhode Island town begin mysteriously disappearing. Cops investigate and discover the dark obsession of a serial killer nobody suspected.
- 94 94. Cleveland KillerA damaged man turns Cleveland, Ohio into a hunting ground as part of a twisted plot to exact revenge on the women who hurt him. After 10 months of terror, can cops bring him to jus
- 95 95. New Orleans Massacre · 22mA merciless triple homicide in New Orleans, Louisiana leaves law enforcement with puzzling clues. But as they piece together the mystery, they quickly realize there's way more to t
- 96 96. The Missing Pendant · 22mThe murder of a grandmother in the suburbs of Cincinnati sends a small-town police department into a furious hunt for a killer. It takes nearly a year until a piece of jewelry as u
- 97 97. The Informant · 22mIn Southern California, law enforcement hunt for a serial killer who is targeting elderly women within a few mile radius. After weeks of searching, a survivor comes forward with a
- 98 98. Bayou Strangler · 22mA serial predator terrorizes Southeastern Louisiana strangling men to death and disposing of their bodies like trash. This deranged killer gets away with murder for nearly a decade
- 99 99. Cold Storage Killer · 22mPolice follow the trail of a young Californian woman who vanishes without a trace. Authorities work the missing person investigation for years until a random encounter turns them o
- 100 100. Nameless in New Jersey · 22mThe discovery of a Jane Doe underneath a New Jersey bridge kick starts an intensive investigation to figure out who she is and how she died.
- 101 101. Targeted Teacher · 22mThe murder of a respected college professor sends shock waves through suburban Richmond, Virginia. Cops investigate the homicide nonstop until evidence reveals a cold-blooded kille
- 102 102. Lone Star Killer · 22mA church-going mother with no known enemies suddenly disappears from Northeastern Texas. As cops investigate the missing persons case they uncover a serial predator from the shadow
- 103 103. Missing in Minnesota · 22mThe clock is ticking as police in northern Minnesota rush to rescue a kidnapped college student. It takes NASA technology for law enforcement to uncover the identity of the abducto
- 104 104. A Killer Hand · 22mThe slaying of a casino worker in Las Vegas, Nevada sends panic through Sin City. When cops investigate beyond the bright lights of the strip, they uncover a murder conspiracy that
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