2024

Summary Revisits a serial killer's crimes from survivors' perspectives using revelations and recordings to detail the investigation and media impact. View more details

2024

The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

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Stars : Gilberto Barros Ana Paula Sousa Fátima Souza

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Genres : Crime Documentary

Release date : Oct 31, 2024

Countries of origin : Brazil

Production companies : Santa Rita Filmes

Summary Revisits a serial killer's crimes from survivors' perspectives using revelations and recordings to detail the investigation and media impact. View more details

Details

Genres : Crime Documentary

Release date : Oct 31, 2024

Countries of origin : Brazil

Production companies : Santa Rita Filmes

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The Park Maniac: The Untold Story (2024)

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Episode 1 • Oct 31, 2024

The Park of Death

During the 1998 World Cup, the discovery of 2 bodies in the State Park revealed the existence of a serial killer in São Paulo. With the investigation, other cases of violence were exposed, and survivors helped the police identify the criminal.

Episode 2 • Oct 31, 2024

The Manhunt

As more bodies are found, the suspect, Francisco de Assis Pereira, flees to South America. His photo is released, survivors identify him, and past unsolved cases emerge. Francisco claims innocence, but weak evidence complicates the investigation.

Episode 3 • Oct 31, 2024

The Perfect Storm

After confessing to the crimes, Francisco leads the police to another victim. Brazil is stunned by the media exploitation of the case, which discredits the survivors and turns Francisco into a sub-celebrity.

Episode 4 • Oct 31, 2024

True Justice

Francisco's trial debates his mental state. Diagnosed with antisocial disorder and psychopathy, he's sentenced to 285 years but will serve a max of 30 due to Brazilian law. Unreleased audio exposes his criminal mind, leaving justice uncertain.

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