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The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

★ 7.5/10•2024•16•Documentary•Crime•Reality
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Some stories are buried for a reason.

Francisco de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.

Thaís Nunes · Writer

Maurício Eça · Director

Thaís Nunes · Director

Guilherme César · Writer

StatusEnded
LanguagePT
First Air DateNov 1, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Park of DeathE152m

The Park of Death

The discovery of 2 bodies in Parque do Estado reveals the presence of a serial killer in São Paulo.

Nov 1, 2024

Episode 2 - The ManhuntE249m

The Manhunt

As more bodies are found, the suspect, Francisco de Assis Pereira, flees to South America. His photo is released, survivors identify him, and past unsolved cases emerge. Francisco claims innocence, but weak evidence complicates the investigation.

Nov 1, 2024

Episode 3 - The Perfect StormE349m

The Perfect Storm

After confessing to the crimes, Francisco leads the police to another victim. Brazil is stunned by the media exploitation of the case, which discredits the survivors and turns Francisco into a sub-celebrity.

Nov 1, 2024

Episode 4 - True JusticeE447m

True Justice

Francisco’s trial debates his mental state. Diagnosed with antisocial disorder and psychopathy, he's sentenced to 285 years but will serve a max of 30 due to Brazilian law. Unreleased audio exposes his criminal mind, leaving justice uncertain.

Nov 1, 2024

Actors

Gilberto Barros

Self - TV Presenter

Fatima Souza

Fatima Souza

Self - Investigative Journaist

Ana Paula Sousa

Self - Journalist

Antonio Serafim

Self - Psychologist and Neuroscientist

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