—The most terrifying criminals often hide in plain sight, looking as ordinary as a friendly next-door neighbor. Those regular Joes are the focus of "American Monster," precisely because lurking within them are psychopathic killers. Similar to Investigation Discovery's "See No Evil," the hourlong series uses personal movie footage of the monsters-in-disguise at home with family and friends, giving viewers a sense of how their lives are seemingly normal. Interweaved are the stories of their astonishing crimes and interviews with neighbors and loved ones.

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Season 1310 of 10 Episodes

Tricia and Galen Westfall appear to be the perfect couple; however, the reality is that Galen is jealous and controlling. When investigators find two bodies in a car crash, they uncover the grisly truth about a deadly relationship.
Nurse and private investigator Nikki and Jimmy Cappello are a dynamic duo, until Jimmy suddenly goes missing.
Ashley's new confidence enrages estranged husband Terry, who stalks her to a secluded lot, ready to reclaim control in the deadliest way.
A small-town marriage ends in tragedy when a man who uses a wheelchair discovers his loving wife of 10 years wants to end their marriage; a jury must determine if he acted in self-defense or murder.
An Ohio woman is incapable of throwing out her dangerous son, no matter how many times he threatens to kill her, and her devotion is the root of her demise.
Andreen has always had her sights set on success, and thinks she's found her ideal partner when she meets Andre; the more successful Andreen gets, the more threatened Andre becomes, and finishing in second place is not an option for Andre.
After years of suffering in silence, Francisca Quintero finally leaves her violent husband, but for Javier Bahena, there is no such thing as a divorce; his wife has a choice: stay with him or die.
Behind closed doors, India Mackey's relationship with her boyfriend is painful; one day after her 20th birthday, India learns what he is truly capable of.
Elena falls head over heels for Brandon, but his domineering behavior quickly escalates, creating tension and conflict in their relationship.
A CEO at just 29, Jenea Harvison supports her husband as his dreams of becoming a football player falter; living in his wife's shadow soon proves too much for Roy Harvison, and the price will be more than one life.

While Max and Janeene Jones appeared to have the perfect marriage in public, an undercover police investigation reveals their marriage may not have been what it seemed.
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Newlywed Brian Trimble teams up with friend Blaine Norris to make a low-budget horror movie, then the film spawns a real-life nightmare for Trimble's 29-year-old wife, Randi.
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An interview with the daughter of a notorious killer provides an unblinking look at a monster, who led a double life while committing cold-blooded crimes.
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In Ohio, Jack and Linda Myers are shot to death in their sleep, and the only eyewitness is their sleepy 4-year-old grandson; now, family members speak about what happened that night and share home movies revealing a monster living in their midst.
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The Yates family moves to Spokane, Wash., only to find it besieged by a serial killer who's targeting young women and confounding the police; now, the family's home videos provide a look at one of the most notorious killers in the United States.
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In Anniston, Ala., the townspeople grieve after Frank Hilley is struck down by a mysterious sickness, then his daughter falls ill, and the family becomes suspicious; home movies tell a shocking tale of murder and reveal the identity of a monster.
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The most terrifying criminals often hide in plain sight, looking as ordinary as a friendly next-door neighbor. Those regular Joes are the focus of "American Monster," precisely because lurking within them are psychopathic killers. Similar to Investigation Discovery's "See No Evil," the hourlong series uses personal movie footage of the monsters-in-disguise at home with family and friends, giving viewers a sense of how their lives are seemingly normal. Interweaved are the stories of their astonishing crimes and interviews with neighbors and loved ones.

Robert Firth, Grant Ross, Nathan Roberts, Candice Litsenborgh, Daniel Lasker, Tom Streithorst

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