Crimes That Shook the World (2006) is a documentary, crime web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Crimes That Shook the World online in HD.
Crimes That Shook the World — Storyline
Some of the most notorious murderers in recent history are examined. Using dramatic reconstruction and expert testimony, this is a forensic account of the perpetrators and the detectives in the crimes that shook the world.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Tim Pigott-Smith
Crimes That Shook the World — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2006-12-07 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Genre | Documentary, Crime |
| Language | English |
| Network | Discovery |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
Crimes That Shook the World — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Wests/House of Horrors (2006-12-07) — The events that transpired at 25 Cromwell Street in the UK, where a seemingly normal father and mother (Fred and Rose West) tortured, raped and murdered young women, including thei
- E2: BTK (2006-10-06) — Profile of serial killer Dennis Rader, who preyed on families in Kansas for 30 years, and called himself BTK to draw attention to his preferred murder method – bind, torture and ki
- E3: Green River Killer — The case of Green River killer Gary Leon Ridgeway who was arrested on 30 November 2001 after 19 years of police searches. The offender is recognised as the most prolific murderer i
- E4: The Vienna Strangler (2006-10-21) — The case of Austrian Jack Unterweger who, after serving a 14-year spell in jail for the murder of a girl in 1974, went on to become a celebrated media figure and an example of the
- E5: Backpacker Murderer — The case of Ivan Millat, who killed at least seven backpackers in New South Wales, Australia, during the early 1990s. Police were initially confounded by the marked differences in
- E6: The Phoenix Strangler — The case of Phoenix Strangler Sipho Thwala, who was sentenced to 506 years in jail in March 1999 when he was convicted of the murder of 16 women in Durban, South Africa. The police
Season 2
- E1: Arthur Shawcross — Investigating American serial killer Arthur Shawcross, who killed the majority of his victims after being paroled early following a conviction for murdering two children
- E2: Chessboard Killer (2012-04-23) — The story of Alexander Pichushkin, who aimed to kill 64 people – one for each square on a chessboard – but was caught before he could complete his task
- E3: Monster Of Florence — The unsolved case of the Monster of Florence, who preyed on young couples and committed seven murders in and around the city, but who has never been officially identified
- E4: Bodies in the Barrels — In-depth investigations into infamous criminal cases and uncovering the motives behind them and the procedures used to arrest the perpetrators
- E5: Monster of Belgium — The story of Belgian Marc Dutroux, who kidnapped, tortured and killed children, and why 300,000 people took to the streets in protest at the handling of his case
- E6: Lucie Blackman Murder
- E7: Dennis Nilsen — We reconstruct the horrific crimes of Dennis Nilsen, using interviews with investigating officers and forensic scientists to determine his motives
- E8: Yorkshire Ripper — In-depth investigations into infamous criminal cases and uncovering the motives behind them and the procedures used to arrest the perpetrators
- E9: Aileen Wuornos — Profile of female serial killer Aileen Wuornos, whose year-long killing spree left seven men dead, and whose story inspired the film Monster, starring Charlize Theron
- E10: Suffok Strangler — The hunt for the Suffolk Strangler, who murdered five prostitutes in the Ipswich area during 2006, leading to the largest manhunt since the Yorkshire Ripper
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Crimes That Shook the World have? 2 season(s) with 16 episodes.
Where can I watch Crimes That Shook the World? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
