

I'll Be Gone in the Dark
2020-06-28 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0
An exploration of the case of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s, committing 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders, and true crime author Michelle McNamara's obsessive quest to find justice on behalf of his victims.
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- Creators
- Liz Garbus
- Production companies
- HBO Documentary Films, Story Syndicate
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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Amy RyanMichelle McNamara's Words (voice)
Joseph James DeAngeloSelf (archive footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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