The Murders at Starved Rock

6.9
202158m

Production

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This documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor in the case, as the man found guilty seeks to clear his name after sixty years in prison.

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Official Trailer

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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1. Part 1: The Boogeyman

7.5

In 1960, three women are brutally murdered in Starved Rock State Park, casting a decades-long shadow over the town of LaSalle, Illinois.

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2. Part 2: Psychological Warfare

7.5

David’s investigation leads him back to LaSalle, where, decades after the horrendous crime, locals continue to debate Chester’s innocence.

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3. Part 3: Memories

7.5

With Chester free, David grapples with lingering suspicions, the effects of generational trauma, and the fallout of his father’s legacy.

Cast

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Crystal Lujan

Mildred Lindquist

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