12th Victim, The

Season 1

In 1958, Charles Starkweather and his girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate were convicted of killing 11 people, including Caril's family. For decades, Caril has wanted to tell her side of the story. The series looks deeper into her role in the killings.

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S1 E1 - The 12th Victim: Death
February 16, 2023
56min
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The story of the murder spree, manhunt and capture of Caril Ann Fugate and Charles Starkweather. The teenagers are depicted as lovers on the run, and public opinion is shaped against Caril. Series premiere.
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S1 E2 - The 12th Victim: Judgement
February 23, 2023
57min
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Caril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start at her trial.
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S1 E3 - The 12th Victim: Caged
March 3, 2023
47min
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In prison, Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong. The mythology around the case begins to grow, often painting Caril in a bad light. Caril is released from prison.
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S1 E4 - The 12th Victim: Afterlife
March 9, 2023
54min
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Caril makes a variety of media appearances before retreating into anonymity. A horrible car crash throws her back into the spotlight. An attorney files a pardon for Caril. Series finale.
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