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Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper
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Cold Case Files: The Grim Sleeper

2024-11-08 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 3.0

Crime · Documentary

Exploring the crimes of infamous serial killer Lonnie Franklin Jr. who preyed on women in South Central Los Angeles over a span of 25 years; exploring the personal stories of the victims who were all but forgotten.

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Regina HallRegina HallNarrator (voice)

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