I Escaped a Murderer

7.0

2024•42m

We meet the men and women who came face to face with some of the world's most notorious murderers yet escaped with their lives. Featuring extraordinary first-hand testimony from the survivors, alongside commentary from criminologists and forensic psychologists, this series shares real-life stories of abduction, torture and rescue, providing a unique insight into the behaviour of convicted killers from those who managed to escape them.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2024

1. The Railroad Killer

In Kentucky, Holly survived an attack by serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz. In the UK, Caroline Roberts was held hostage by Fred and Rose West.

2. Jennifer/Stephanie

How Jennifer survived a horrifying ordeal by serial killer Andrew Urdiales, who murdered eight women. And the kidnapping of estate agent Stephanie Slater by murderer Michael Sams.

3. Kris/Anthony

In 1976,15-year-old Kris survived a brutal attack at the hands of serial killer; In 2022, Anthony Burke unwittingly set up two dates with a homophobic murderer.

4. Kala/Tracy

The stories of Kala, who survived horrific torture at the hands of serial killer Todd Kohlhepp, and Tracy, who survived a horrific attack by Peter Sutcliffe, aka the Yorkshire Ripper.

5. Billy/Shasta

In Germany, Billy survived 18 months of horrific torture at the hands of one of notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. And the terrifying tale of eight-year-old Shasta, kidnapped by Joseph Edward Duncan III.

6. Colin/Cynthia

In Australia: how British hitchhiker Colin escaped the clutches of Ivan Milat, the 'Backpacker Murderer'. And the terrifying tale of Cynthia Vigil-Jaramillo, abducted by David Parker Ray, the 'Toy-Box Killer'.