'I Survived a Serial Killer': Release date, spoilers and all about A&E Network's crime series

'I Survived a Serial Killer' tells the chilling tales of survivors who encounter some of history's most notorious killers
A still from 'I Survived a Serial Killer' (Youtube / A&E)
A still from 'I Survived a Serial Killer' (Youtube / A&E)

When it comes to victims of crime, all it takes is one wrong move, and their lives change forever. All it takes is one wrong decision and suddenly, you never know what deeply unsettling trouble you might find yourself in. 

While true crime documentaries often tell the stories of serial killers and their horrendous acts, 'I Survived a Serial Killer' focuses on the voices of survivors who managed to make it out alive after their encounter with these criminals. While others might not have been as lucky, these survivors now live to tell the day of their fated encounter that changed their lives forever. If you enjoy watching true crime documentaries, consider checking out the following titles -- 'My True Crime Story', 'Private Network: Who Killed Manuel Buendía?', 'Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime' and 'Sophie: A Murder in West Cork'.

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Release date

'I Survived a Serial Killer' features 12 episodes and premieres on August 18 at 9:30 pm ET/PT on A&E Network

Where to watch 

You can catch the 30 minutes episodes of 'I Survived a Serial Killer' on A&E Network.

Plot

The official synopsis reads, " 'I Survived a Serial Killer' documents the harrowing, heroic stories of one or more survivors of the same serial killers. Told from the survivors' point of view, the series highlights the strength and perseverance of regular people encountering and overcoming pure evil. Interviews with those closest to the cases will round out the stories of these unimaginable crimes. Viewers will hear from survivors of killers including Andrew Urdiales, Richard Beasley (AKA The Craigslist Killer), Angel Resendiz (AKA The Railway Killer) and David Parker Ray (AKA The Toy Box Killer.)"

Trailers

With survivors recounting the fated day they crossed paths with notorious murderers, 'I Survived a Serial Killer' delves deep into the stories of these survivors, where they recount their harrowing experiences from the moment it all went wrong to their fight for survival. 
As per the caption shared alongside the trailer -- "In each 30-minute episode, 'I Survived a Serial Killer' documents the harrowing, heroic stories of one or more survivors of the same serial killers. Told from the survivors' point of view, the series highlights the strength and perseverance of regular people encountering and overcoming pure evil. Interviews with those closest to the cases will round out the stories of these unimaginable crimes."



 

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