Name: I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Genre: Series
Cast: Michelle McNamara

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Gripping examination of the unsolved crimes of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970's and 1980's.

Crime • 2020 • 18

Writer Michelle McNamara finds a new obsession in the "East Area Rapist" cold case. Today, her husband, friends, and colleagues reflect on Michelle’s unique talent for bringing true crime stories to life.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1 Ep01

Michelle reflects on the murder case that sparked her interest in true crime. The serial predator escalates from attacking young women to targeting couples.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1 Ep02

The brutal predator moves south, where he commits a series of gruesome murders. Michelle struggles to inject her own story into her book.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1 Ep03

After gaining access to a treasure trove of case files, Michelle grapples with painful personal memories, the horrors of the case, and the demands of everyday life.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1 Ep04

As Michelle’s loved ones cope with her sudden death, her work to unmask the Golden State Killer lives on. Her husband works with a researcher and a true crime writer to finish her book.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1 Ep05

Exclusive interviews with 72-year-old former police officer Joe DeAngelo’s relatives reveal early family trauma, and his double life as a suburban dad and serial predator.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark S1 Ep06

Writer Michelle McNamara’s investigation into the dark world of the violent predator she dubbed "The Golden State Killer," the man who terrorized California in the 1970s and 80s.