Encounters With Evil

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6. Killer in the Family - An analysis of criminals who prey on their family members, including the case of Jeremy Bamber who killed three generations of his during the White House Farm murders.

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Series 1

1. Thrill Killers

A look at murderers who kill for thrills, featuring Britain's "Gay Slayer" Colin Ireland, the "Kindly Killer" Dennis Nilsen, and Australia's "Backpack Killer" Ivan Milat.

2. Psychopath

A look back at the history of three psychopathic serial killers, Peter Tobin, Ian Brady and Joanna Dennehy, who murdered three men in 10 days.

3. Imprisoners

An exploration of the control imposed by some of the world's most twisted jailers, including Josef Fritzl, who kept his daughter in a dungeon for 24 years.

4. Prophets of Doom

A look into the motivations of cult leaders who brainwash their followers, including Jim Jones, David Koresh and Marshall Applewhite.

Episode 5

Takes a look at predators who kidnap and murder their victims, including Robert Black, a serial child molester and murderer, who terrorised the UK for decades.

6. Killer in the Family

An analysis of criminals who prey on their family members, including the case of Jeremy Bamber who killed three generations of his during the White House Farm murders.

7. Flesh Eaters

Cannibalistic crimes include the notorious case of Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, who murdered multiple young men before consuming them, and an infamous German case.

9. Sex Slayers

An examination of the crimes of married sexual predators Fred and Rosemary West, and murderers Peter Sutcliffe and Steven Wright.

Episode 10

An analysis of deadly doctors, including Josef Mengele, Beverly Allitt and Harold Shipman, to whom The Hippocratic Oath meant nothing.