Ep 6. Creative Evil, Curiosity Killed Dr. Katskee, Bat-Bomb

In episode 6 of season 2 of Dark Matters: Twisted But True, viewers are taken through three unique stories, each one showcasing the dark ingenuity of humanity.

The first story, Creative Evil, examines the twisted mind of Robert Berdella, a man who is known as one of the most heinous serial killers in American history. Berdella, who was often referred to as "the Kansas City Butcher", was a seemingly normal man who ran a successful antique store. However, behind closed doors, he would torture, rape, and kill young men. The episode delves into Berdella's psyche and asks the question - what motivates someone to commit such heinous acts?

The second story, Curiosity Killed Dr. Katskee, takes viewers on a journey through the life of Russian scientist Leonid Katskee. Fueled by his intense curiosity, Katskee conducted a series of experiments in the 1940s and 1950s that were both groundbreaking and deeply disturbing. From experimenting on his own body with radiation to conducting a series of unethical experiments on prisoners, Katskee’s life was one driven by his intense curiosity and lack of ethical boundaries.

The final story of the episode, Bat-Bomb, is a fascinating tale of ingenuity during World War II. As the United States entered the war, one military strategist had a wild idea - what if they strapped bombs to bats and released them over Japan? It sounds absurd now, but at the time, the concept was taken quite seriously and a team of scientists worked tirelessly to bring the idea to fruition. While the plan ultimately failed, the episode explores the ingenuity and creativity that went into such a seemingly outlandish idea.

Overall, Creative Evil, Curiosity Killed Dr. Katskee, Bat-Bomb offers viewers a fascinating look into the darker side of human nature and the remarkable creativity that can sometimes come from the most twisted of minds.