Copycat Killers

A chilling look behind the headlines of real-life murder cases where the killers were inspired by horror films and TV shows.

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All episodes for series 1 of Copycat Killers

S1 E1

The crimes of two teenagers inspired by horror films.

S1 E2

The crimes of Oklahoma teenagers Sarah Edmondson and Ben Darras.

S1 E3

How one man's infidelity resulted in obsession, stalking, and murder.

S1 E4

The influence of the movie Heathers on three high school friends.

S1 E5

The story of a Gulf War veteran who declared war on the LAPD in the style of the film Rambo.

S1 E6

A murderer influenced by American Psycho.

S1 E7

John Hinckley Jr became obsessed with the film Taxi Driver, and planned to kill the President.

S1 E8

The case of Armin Meiwes, who achieved notoriety for killing and eating a voluntary victim.

S1 E9

Pizza deliveryman Brian Wells found himself in a horrific re-enactment of the Saw film.

S1 E10

The story of twisted horror fan Daniel Gonzalez's killing spree.

S1 E11

Mark Twitchell lured his victims into a 'kill room' where he murdered and dismembered them.

S1 E12

The chilling case of Christian Gerhartsreiter, who posed as a high society figure.

S1 E13

The shocking case of 22-year-old Allan Menzies, who brutally murdered his friend.