The Freeway Killer: Lost Murder Tapes

Lost Murder Tapes

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DocumentaryCrime

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In 1970s California, a serial killer dumps young boys' bodies along the freeways. An L.A. street reporter on the case receives information that embroils him in the dilemma of a lifetime. Decades later, lost confession tapes help experts uncover the truth.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

23 October 2022

Country

United States of America

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