Serial Killers: The Real Life Hannibal Lecters

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This documentary examines a selection of real life serial killers and compares them to the fictional Hannibal Lecter.

Released: Jan 1, 2001

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Richard Morgan

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Phil Morrison

Hannibal Lecter

Robert K. Ressler

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