Serial Killers: evil that hunted without mercy

Serial killers do not always operate in the shadows of a single story. Sometimes there is more than one. Sometimes they work at the same time, in the same place. And sometimes, for years, no one realises that the nightmare has more than one face. This June, Viasat True Crime delivers an unflinching look at some of the most disturbing cases of serial murder, stories shaped by violence, obsession and cold calculation.

Viewers will be taken inside the minds and methods of killers who did more than take lives. They manipulated, controlled and left behind trails of horror that took years to fully understand. These are stories of predators who acted without remorse, and investigations that slowly uncovered the true scale of their crimes.

Making A Serial Killer – where it all begins

Airs: weekdays from 1 to 12 June at 21:00 CET

Before there is murder, there is a pattern. Making A Serial Killer explores what happens long before the first crime is committed. Childhood trauma, abuse, psychological damage and isolation can all play a role in shaping a future killer.

The series examines the early lives of some of America’s most notorious serial murderers, revealing warning signs that were missed or ignored. Through testimonies from survivors, victims’ families and experienced detectives, it builds a chilling picture of how these individuals became capable of unimaginable acts.

The Hunt for Ted Bundy – the killer who deceived everyone

Airs: Sunday 14 June at 21:00 CET

Ted Bundy remains one of the most infamous serial killers in history, not only because of the number of victims, but because of his ability to manipulate those around him. Intelligent, charming and outwardly normal, he concealed a violent reality that led to the deaths of at least 30 women.

The Hunt for Ted Bundy revisits the groundbreaking investigation that redefined modern homicide work. Detective Bob Keppel reopens his case files, using original recordings, archival footage and personal insights to reconstruct how Bundy was finally exposed. From early disappearances to the brutal sorority house attack, this is the story of a killer who hid in plain sight.

Manifesto of a Serial Killer – inside a controlled nightmare

Airs: 15–17 June, Monday to Wednesday at 21:00 CET

This case begins with a missing person and ends with one of the most disturbing discoveries in California’s criminal history.

Manifesto of a Serial Killer follows the investigation into Leonard Lake and Charles Ng, a pair driven by a shared obsession with domination and control. At their remote cabin, investigators uncovered a hidden bunker where victims were imprisoned, alongside recordings that revealed their disturbing plans.

They called it “Operation Miranda”. A system designed to abduct, imprison and kill. This series exposes not only the crimes, but the twisted ideology that fueled them, offering a chilling look at what happens when fantasy turns into real-world violence.

Butchers of L.A. – three killers, one horrifying reality

Premiere: 22–24 June, Monday to Wednesday at 21:00 CET

This June premiere reveals a case more disturbing than anyone first imagined.

In Southern California, 131 bodies were discovered. At first, investigators believed they were hunting a single killer. The truth was far more terrifying.

Butchers of L.A. uncovers how three serial killers, Patrick Kearney, William Bonin and Randy Kraft, were operating at the same time, in the same region, without knowing about each other. Each targeted young men and boys, using the highways as hunting grounds.

Victims disappeared. Bodies were discarded in trash bags. And the killings continued.

This is one of the darkest chapters in American criminal history, where multiple predators turned the same landscape into a killing ground.

Victims who were left unseen

Behind every case are the victims, people who crossed paths with individuals who showed no mercy. Many were vulnerable, isolated or overlooked. Their disappearances did not always trigger immediate action.

That silence gave the killers time.

Only years later did their stories begin to emerge, revealing just how much had been missed and how many lives had been destroyed.

Serial killers and the reality of calculated violence

This June on Viasat True Crime is a direct confrontation with serial killers who operated with precision and patience. These were not impulsive acts. They were repeated, controlled and deliberate.

That is what makes them so dangerous.

Because they do not always stand out.

They blend in. They adapt. They wait.

And when the truth finally comes out, it is often far worse than anyone imagined.

Tune in to Viasat True Crime every day at 21:00 CET and explore our Serial Killer Section.