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Season 1 – The 12th Victim

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In 1958, a grisly string of murders terrified the Midwest as teenager Charles Starkweather killed 11 victims in Nebraska and Wyoming with his 14-year-old girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate, by his side. As one of the first true-crime stories to unfold in real time on television, the widely covered Bonnie and Clyde-style narrative depicted Starkweather as a James Dean-wannabe and Fugate as his lascivious, bloodthirsty girlfriend. Using archival and re-created footage, and interviews with those closest to the case, the crimes are reviewed to examine whether Fugate was a willing participant or an underage girl held hostage by Starkweather.
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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com It repeats itself a lot and has a habit of wandering off into the lives of the people who wrote the book on which it is based in unrewarding ways, but there’s value to be had in challenging a story that has never been told in the right way before. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 18, 2023 Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal The 12th Victim is a beautiful thing to watch, in its black-and-white interviews and dreamy aesthetic, but it will leave a viewer in a troubled state of reflection long after it is over. Feb 18, 2023 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter If you know the story and its details, you will learn nothing new or even re-contextualized. Feb 17, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Monte L Not your typical "look at this victim" doc. The 12th Victim is a must-see, brilliantly done! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/13/23 Full Review Jill D "The 12th Victim" was gripping from the first image to the last. Caril's story has never been told before and it was fascinating and disturbing to see how she was railroaded into being deemed a killer, when in fact she was a 14 yo hostage. The Starkweather case is revisited and this time with Caril at its center. "The 12th Victim" hits the sweet spot between true crime and brilliant narrative. A must-see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review Adam P Come for the Bonnie and Clyde narrative, stay for the stark depiction of our collective fascination with youth, violence, and celebrity. Enthusiastic thumbs up! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/23 Full Review David F An excellent documentary about the killing spree of Charles Starkweather across Nebraska and Wyoming in the 1950s which inspired filmmakers, writers, and musicians. In addition to recounting those true crime events, this documentary also explores the treatment of Caril Ann Fugate who was with Starkweather by the police, the courts, and popular culture. It is an eye-opening reconsideration of what we thought we knew about it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicola Marsh

Director

Dan Braun

Executive Producer

Josh Braun

Executive Producer

Gary Lennon

Executive Producer

Rachel Libert

Executive Producer

Nicola Marsh

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 17, 2023 Death 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 24, 2023 Judgement Caril, who believed her parents were still alive when she was captured, is misled by the criminal justice system and doomed from the start of her trial. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 17, 2023 Caged Caril is determined to prove to the world that they got it wrong; the mythology around the case begins to grow, painting Caril in a bad light; Caril is released from prison. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 17, 2023 Afterlife 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. Details

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Season Info

Director
Nicola Marsh
Executive Producer
Dan Braun, Josh Braun, Gary Lennon, Rachel Libert, Nicola Marsh, Morgan Neville, Whitney Ransick, Caitrin Rogers
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Genre
Drama, Crime, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 17, 2023