Murderers and Their Mothers

Murderers and Their Mothers, Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer

Season 1, Episode 6

Experts delve into the mind of Dennis Nilsen, who held onto his victim's corpses for weeks on end.

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Daniel Bartlam: The Coronation Street Killer
SE1 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts study the case of Daniel Bartlam, who killed his mother and sought to hide his tracks.

Fred and Rosemary West: Killer Couple
SE2 • 45m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts examine one of Britain's most shocking cases, Fred and Rosemary West.

Jed Allen: The Wolverine Killer
SE3 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts examine case of Jed Allen and the dysfunctional family of the Wolverine.

Harold Shipman: The Angel of Death
SE4 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts put Harold Shipman under the scope as they examine the motivation behind the mass murderer.

Joachim Knychala: Frankenstein
SE5 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Known for his ghoulish nickname "Frankenstein," experts study the case of Joachim Knychala.

Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer
SE6 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts delve into the mind of Dennis Nilsen, who held onto his victim's corpses for weeks on end.

Robert Black: The Lone Killer
SE7 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Faced with charges of brutal murders and sexual assaults, experts study the mind of Robert Black.

Leszek Pekalski: The Vampire of Bytowa
SE8 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts study the case of Leszek Pekalski, Poland's most notorious serial killer.

Adam Lanza: Sandy Hook School Shooting
SE9 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

Experts study the destructive relationship between Adam Lanza and his mother.

Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman Killer
SE10 • 46m • HDClosed CaptionedTV14

With claims of more than 100 victims, experts study the case of Richard Kuklinski, the "Iceman."

  • About this Episode
  • An exploration of the relationship between notorious serial killers of the world and their mothers.
  • CastDonal MacIntyre
  • GenreDocumentary
  • Seasons1
  • StudioSynergetic Film

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