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Join renowned former FBI profiler Candice DeLong and forensic pathologist Dr Janis Amatuzio - the 'Compassionate Coroner' - to delve deep into the minds of some of the world's most terrifying women.

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Deadly Women – Uncover the Darkest Secrets on Viasat True Crime

Starting Monday, February 17, at 22:00 CET, Viasat True Crime presents the captivating American documentary series Deadly Women. This gripping show delves into the most shocking and chilling stories of women who dared to cross the boundaries of law, morality, and humanity. What drives a woman to kill? Is it her environment, personal traumas, or something far more sinister?

Into the Darkness of the Human Mind: Women Who Kill

Some of the women featured in this series appear, at first glance, to be ordinary: loving mothers, devoted wives, or kind grandmothers. However, beneath their seemingly normal facades lies a dark nature that compels them to commit acts that send shivers down the spine. Have you ever wondered what makes some women turn love into a weapon of crime or transform family warmth into a scene of bloodshed and tragedy?

In this series, you will encounter stories of:

• Women who use love as a weapon—seducing and manipulating to achieve their murderous goals.
• Mothers who destroy their children’s lives, shattering the most fundamental instinct of protection
• Betrayed lovers and possessive wives for whom revenge becomes the ultimate purpose
• Partners in crime—when two dark souls meet, a terrifying harmony emerges

Each story is more unbelievable than the last, showing that true evil can wear the face of someone you’d never suspect.

Experts in the World of Female Killers

Deadly Women is hosted by two extraordinary women: Candice DeLong, a former FBI profiler, and Dr. Janis Amatuzio, a forensic pathologist known as “The Compassionate Coroner.” Their expertise and experience allow viewers to gain a deeper understanding of what drove the women behind these tragic stories

Candice DeLong, with a career handling some of the most challenging criminal cases in the U.S., analyzes the psyches of these killers, uncovering their motives. Meanwhile, Dr. Amatuzio takes viewers to the crime scenes, explaining how the evidence reveals the chilling details of each murder. Their commentary is accompanied by reconstructions of events and interviews with victims’ families, police officers, and prosecutors who cracked the cases.

Why Watch?

Deadly Women is more than just stories of crime—it’s a fascinating exploration of human psychology, relationships, and motives. Each episode unveils new facets of what can drive an ordinary woman to commit extraordinary crimes.

If you’re intrigued by true crime stories, criminal psychology, and the workings of the justice system, this series is for you. Discover how thin the line can be between love and hate, normalcy and madness, safety and mortal danger.

Don’t Miss the Premiere!

Tune in to Viasat True Crime starting Monday, February 17, at 22:00 CET and let yourself be drawn into these blood-chilling stories. Meet the most infamous femmes fatales whose actions have left a lasting mark on the annals of criminal history. Do you dare to uncover what lies behind the innocent smile?

STEP INTO A WORLD SHROUDED IN MYSTERY AND DECEIT