Crimes That Shook the World

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.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Crimes That Shook the World

First Air Date

September 26, 2006

Last Air Date

April 23, 2012

Seasons

2

Episodes

16

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Discovery

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Chessboard Killer

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

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