About Inside The Mind of a Serial Killer

Criminologists, journalists and detectives examine killers including Angus Sinclair, Anthony Sowell, Joanna Dennehy, Anders Behring Breivik and more aided by real-life footage and FBI interviews.

We look at the case of Eddie Leonski, a US Army soldier and serial killer who strangled three women in Melbourne in Australia to death and claimed to be driven by a desire to steal women's voices.

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Inside the Mind of a Serial Kille

"Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer" is a British documentary series from 2014 that delves into the dark recesses of the minds of the most notorious serial killers of the 20th and 21st centuries. The premiere of the first season will be on Monday, July 15th at 9:00 PM on Viasat True Crime, with new episodes airing weekdays at 9:00 PM. This 10 - episode series offers a fascinating journey through the stories of crimes, psychopathy, and investigations that have changed th e course of criminal history.

CRIME, HISTORY, SCIENCE

This documentary analyses the crimes of serial killers through event reconstructions, film footage, and interviews with FBI specialists, criminologists, journalists, and police officers. It provides vie wers with insight into the killers' psyches, their motivations, and the methods they used to avoid detection. The series not only tells the stories of these crimes but also showcases the evolution of investigative techniques and the development of criminal psychology.

SERIAL KILLERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The series profiles serial killers such as Angus Sinclair, Anthony Sowell, Joanna Dennehy, Anders Breivik, and Lonnie David Franklin, known as the Grim Sleeper, who killed for over 20 years. Each episode focuses on a different killer, highlighting their crimes, investigations, and eventual capture.

Eddie Leonski

In the first episode, we meet Eddie Leonski, an American soldier who strangled three women in Melbourne, Australia, in 1942. Leonski claimed he was drive n by a desire to steal their voices. He was sentenced to death by hanging, with the execution carried out on November 9, 1942. This story attracted worldwide media attention, with headlines such as "American Soldier Murderer in Melbourne" from The Age on M ay 20, 1942.

Angus Robertson Sinclair

Angus Robertson Sinclair, a serial killer who murdered two teenage girls in Edinburgh in 1977, was initially acquitted in 2007 under controversial circumstances. However, in 2014, Sinclair was sentenced to life impriso nment for the murders. His case was widely covered by the British media, with The Scotsman on November 12, 2007, publishing the article "Sinclair Cleared: Families of Victims in Shock."

Anders Behring Breivik

Anders Behring Breivik, a far - right Norwegian k iller and terrorist, orchestrated an attack in 2011 that killed 77 people at a Norwegian Labour Party youth camp. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison, with the possibility of extension, effectively a life sentence. His actions shocked the world, with me dia outlets like The Guardian on July 23, 2011, reporting: "Norwegian Terrorist Kills 77 People: Largest Attack in Europe for Years."

Surinder Koli

From 2005 to 2006, Surinder Koli murdered 19 children near New Delhi, India. He had worked as a village butc her before moving to the city and using his skills to kill children. He was sentenced to death in 2010, though his execution has been repeatedly postponed. His horrifying crimes were extensively reported in Indian media, with The Times of India on December 12, 2006, writing: "Nithari Butcher: 19 Victims Murdered by Koli."

Joanna Dennehy and Others

The series also explores the stories of other infamous killers, such as:

Joanna Dennehy : In 2013, she murdered three men in England, including a Polish immigrant, by offering them sex and then stabbing them. Dennehy was sentenced to life without parole in 2014. Dubbed "Bloody Joanna," she was described by Judge Spencer as a "cruel, calculated, selfish, and manipulative serial killer." She admitted to killing becaus e she wanted to "see what it felt like" and continued because she "got a taste for it."

Stephen Griffiths : Known as the "Crossbow Cannibal," he murdered three women in Bradford, England, in 2010, using a crossbow. He was sentenced to life in 2010 and descr ibed himself as a "misanthrope who let hate consume him."

Israel Keyes : A meticulous planner, Keyes evaded detection while leading a double life. He committed suicide in 2012 before he could be sentenced, leaving many questions about the true extent of his crimes.

Anthony Sowell : Known as the "Cleveland Strangler," he was arrested in 2009 after the bodies of 11 women were found in his home. He was sentenced to death in 2011 and died in prison in 2021.

Did you know that...

Lonnie David Franklin, the Grim Sleeper, eluded capture for over 20 years before being caught in 2010. His case was one of the longest - running investigations in Los Angeles history.

During his trial, Anders Behring Breivik showed no remorse and justified his actions with political motive s, which further fueled public outrage.

Joanna Dennehy is one of the few female serial killers, and her brutality shocked even seasoned investigators.

Are you intrigued by what lies behind the mask of seemingly ordinary people who turn out to be serial killers? Do you want to understand the psychological mechanisms driving their actions? Are you interested in how investigators and experts contributed to their capture? "Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer" is a series that will answer these questions and t ake you into the dark recesses of the human psyche.

Don’t miss the premiere on Monday, July 15th at 9:00 PM on the Viasat True Crime channel, and follow the subsequent episodes every weekday at 9:00 PM. This documentary will not only intrigue you but also make you reflect on the darkest corners of the human mind.

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