The 12th Victim
A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.
Cast: Caril Ann Fugate, Charles Starkweather
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Miniseries
4 episodes
1. DeathThe story of the murder spree, manhunt and capture from the perspective of a Lincolnite in 1958, immersed in fear and horror. Information unfolds across the news, which depicts Charles and Caril as teenage lovers on the run, and public opinion is shaped against Caril. She is made to seem not just as guilty as Charles, but perhaps the mastermind of the whole event. The archival crime spree story is intercut with present day interviews with those close to the case. There is much more to this story than people think.TV-MACC55minFeb 17, 2023
2. JudgementCaril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start at her trial.TV-MACC57minFeb 24, 2023
3. CagedIn prison, Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong. The mythology around the case begins to grow, often painting Caril in a bad light. Caril is released from prison.TV-MACC46minMar 3, 2023
4. AfterlifeCaril makes a variety of media appearances before retreating into anonymity. A horrible car crash throws her back into the spotlight. An attorney files a pardon for Caril.TV-MACC54minMar 10, 2023
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The 12th Victim
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America's most innocent killer.
A four-part docuseries that sheds new light on the infamous 1958 Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate murder case, in which the teenage couple was charged and convicted of brutally killing 11 victims at random.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Nicola B. Marsh, Rachel Libert, Caitrin Rogers, Dan Braun
- Studio
- Showtime Documentary Films, Tremolo Productions, Submarine Deluxe
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Audio languages
English
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