Watch Killer in Peril

Killer in Peril is a gripping documentary series that follows some of the most dangerous murderers on a journey that offers insight into the truth about murder. The show opens with one of the team members, a forensic psychologist, announcing that a convicted murderer has agreed to collaborate with them. This murderer, now in prison for life, is going to share their intimate knowledge of what led them to commit murder.

The programme then documents interviews with this murderer, as well as with those who know them well or worked on their case. We discover that the murderer, although responsible for horrendous crimes, was not born evil. Everyone has a story, and this murderer is no exception. Through their interviews, we discover what drove them to commit their crime.

At the same time, the team begins to investigate one or more of the thousands of unresolved or cold cases that languish in the bowels of police and security archives. Some of these cases are decades old, some are even close to going cold themselves. They start this journey with only the broadest of information, such as a name, place or weapon that was used. Over time, the team uncovers more pieces of evidence, including the potential involvement of others.

Each case takes numerous twists and turns as the team delves deeper into the legal and medical records. They also visit the scene of the crime and talk to people who may have known the victim or the attacker. The team is able to showcase modern forensic techniques that can identify the likely causes of death, and discover unlikely new evidence.

As the team delves into these past crimes, they discover that the murderer they've interviewed shares some unexpected links to one of the unresolved cases they're investigating. The murderer begins giving more insight into their own story as they start to connect their personal story and that of the murderer they may have links with.

The series takes us on a journey alongside the team as they examine not only the crimes committed, but also the cultural, societal, and psychological factors behind them. It's a compelling exploration of how various factors can contribute to people committing incredibly horrendous and unspeakable acts.

Despite the sensitivity and controversy surrounding their investigations, the team is determined to seek out the truth and offer closure to the families affected by these horrific crimes. However, the murderer they're talking to and their own background story always remain a factor. There are many surprising and unexpected twists, and it all leads up to the final conclusion and potential resolution of one or more of the cold cases.

Overall, Killer in Peril is thought-provoking and powerful in equal measures, and a must-watch series for true-crime fans. The series provides insights that often leave viewers questioning and reconsidering any preconceptions they may have previously held about perpetrators of such crimes.

Killer in Peril is a series that ran for 1 seasons (1 episodes) between January 1, 2004 and on TVF International