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- MALE NARRATOR: What motivates a serial killer?

- MALE NARRATOR: What motivates a serial killer?

- MALE NARRATOR: What motivates a serial killer?

For some, it's sheer hatred against humankind.

For some, it's sheer hatred against humankind.

For some, it's sheer hatred against humankind.

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- [door creaks]

- [door creaks]

- He was punishing those who had the good fortune

- He was punishing those who had the good fortune

to be raised in

to be raised in

a warm, loving home. - [gunshot]

- NARRATOR: Some of these murderers seek revenge

- NARRATOR: Some of these murderers seek revenge

- NARRATOR: Some of these murderers seek revenge

for an abusive childhood.

for an abusive childhood.

- They're destroying him out of a need for vengeance.

- They're destroying him out of a need for vengeance.

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- NARRATOR: And then there are others who just simply

- NARRATOR: And then there are others who just simply

love to kill.

- Israel Keyes killed because he enjoyed it.

- Israel Keyes killed because he enjoyed it.

He got adrenaline rush from it.

He got adrenaline rush from it.

He got adrenaline rush from it.

He loved the thrill of it.

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- NARRATOR: What creates these cold-blooded monsters?

- NARRATOR: What creates these cold-blooded monsters?

- NARRATOR: What creates these cold-blooded monsters?

What drives their warped psyche?

What drives their warped psyche?

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- NARRATOR: Now, the actual voices and visions

- NARRATOR: Now, the actual voices and visions

of serial killers--

- [siren wails]

- [siren wails]

- NARRATOR: --plunge us deep inside their complex

- NARRATOR: --plunge us deep inside their complex

and twisted minds.

and twisted minds.

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- NARRATOR: February 1, 2012.

- NARRATOR: February 1, 2012.

It's a cold winter's night in Anchorage.

It's a cold winter's night in Anchorage.

It's a cold winter's night in Anchorage.

A heinous crime is about to be committed.

A heinous crime is about to be committed.

Eighteen-year-old Samantha Koenig

Eighteen-year-old Samantha Koenig

is working alone at the Common Grounds Coffee Hut.

is working alone at the Common Grounds Coffee Hut.

is working alone at the Common Grounds Coffee Hut.

- A little bit before closing time that night,

- A little bit before closing time that night,

- A little bit before closing time that night,

a tall man in a dark coat walked up to the window,

a tall man in a dark coat walked up to the window,

a tall man in a dark coat walked up to the window,

and he ordered an Americano coffee.

and he ordered an Americano coffee.

And he stood there and watched as Samantha

And he stood there and watched as Samantha

And he stood there and watched as Samantha

turned around and made it.

When she turned back around, he had pulled a gun on her.

When she turned back around, he had pulled a gun on her.

When she turned back around, he had pulled a gun on her.

- NARRATOR: Shocked and surprised,

- NARRATOR: Shocked and surprised,

Samantha raises her hands as if being held up.

Samantha raises her hands as if being held up.

Samantha raises her hands as if being held up.

- He tells her it's a robbery, she kinda steps back,

- He tells her it's a robbery, she kinda steps back,

surprised.

He then ends up coming in through the window--

He then ends up coming in through the window--

climbs in through the window

climbs in through the window

and ties her up with some zip ties.

and ties her up with some zip ties.

and ties her up with some zip ties.

And then forces her at gunpoint

And then forces her at gunpoint

out of the coffee stand and walks her back to his car.

out of the coffee stand and walks her back to his car.

- NARRATOR: The abductor's name is Israel Keyes.

- NARRATOR: The abductor's name is Israel Keyes.

- NARRATOR: The abductor's name is Israel Keyes.

He is a serial killer responsible for a steady string

He is a serial killer responsible for a steady string

He is a serial killer responsible for a steady string

of brutal murders for more than a dozen years.

of brutal murders for more than a dozen years.

- Keyes didn't have a real victim profile.

- Keyes didn't have a real victim profile.

He was pretty unusual for serial killers.

He was pretty unusual for serial killers.

He didn't have a certain race or a certain age

He didn't have a certain race or a certain age

He didn't have a certain race or a certain age

or a certain sex that he targeted.

or a certain sex that he targeted.

He was much more random.

He was much more random.

He was more opportunity crimes with him,

He was more opportunity crimes with him,

just who happened to be

just who happened to be

at the wrong place at the wrong time.

at the wrong place at the wrong time.

And for Samantha Koenig,

she was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

she was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Keyes had decided that he was going to

Keyes had decided that he was going to

rob this particular Common Grounds coffee shop.

rob this particular Common Grounds coffee shop.

That's originally what he planned on doing--

That's originally what he planned on doing--

just robbing it.

just robbing it.

But when he got to it, when he saw Samantha,

But when he got to it, when he saw Samantha,

he changed his mind and decided to take her.

he changed his mind and decided to take her.

he changed his mind and decided to take her.

- NARRATOR: Keyes tries to keep his captive calm

- NARRATOR: Keyes tries to keep his captive calm

by telling her it's only a kidnapping.

by telling her it's only a kidnapping.

by telling her it's only a kidnapping.

He's going to hold her for ransom.

He's going to hold her for ransom.

He takes Samantha Koenig to the shed next to his home

He takes Samantha Koenig to the shed next to his home

He takes Samantha Koenig to the shed next to his home

and binds and gags her.

and binds and gags her.

Incredibly, his live-in girlfriend

Incredibly, his live-in girlfriend

Incredibly, his live-in girlfriend

and 10-year-old daughter are in the house

and 10-year-old daughter are in the house

just several feet away.

just several feet away.

- He took her into the shed,

- He took her into the shed,

closed it up, tied her up in there,

closed it up, tied her up in there,

left her in the shed.

left her in the shed.

He then, actually, got information from her

He then, actually, got information from her

and went to her house where her truck was parked outside

and went to her house where her truck was parked outside

and went to her house where her truck was parked outside

to get her wallet, to get ATM card and some other things,

to get her wallet, to get ATM card and some other things,

to get her wallet, to get ATM card and some other things,

to get her wallet, to get ATM card and some other things,

came back to the shed, where she was still subdued.

came back to the shed, where she was still subdued.

And then that's when he raped her.

And then that's when he raped her.

- NARRATOR: Still, Samantha prays

she will survive this horror.

she will survive this horror.

Hoping it's only a kidnapping,

Hoping it's only a kidnapping,

she gives Keyes her ATM pin number.

she gives Keyes her ATM pin number.

But she never had a chance once Keyes made up his mind

But she never had a chance once Keyes made up his mind

back at the coffee hut.

back at the coffee hut.

Keyes strangles the helpless young woman.

Keyes strangles the helpless young woman.

Keyes strangles the helpless young woman.

- Well, he enjoyed the thrill, the adrenaline rush of it.

- Well, he enjoyed the thrill, the adrenaline rush of it.

- Well, he enjoyed the thrill, the adrenaline rush of it.

He enjoyed having control over his victims.

He enjoyed having control over his victims.

He enjoyed seeing their fear.

He enjoyed seeing their fear.

He enjoyed seeing their fear.

He raped his victims-- we know that.

He raped his victims-- we know that.

- NARRATOR: Astoundingly, after the murder,

- NARRATOR: Astoundingly, after the murder,

Keyes immediately returns to his normal life.

Keyes immediately returns to his normal life.

- So, after he kills Samantha, he drank a glass of wine calmly,

- So, after he kills Samantha, he drank a glass of wine calmly,

- So, after he kills Samantha, he drank a glass of wine calmly,

went back into the house where his daughter was sleeping

went back into the house where his daughter was sleeping

went back into the house where his daughter was sleeping

and his girlfriend was sleeping.

and his girlfriend was sleeping.

And later on that very morning,

And later on that very morning,

they all leave for a preplanned vacation.

they all leave for a preplanned vacation.

They fly to Houston, and then drive to New Orleans

They fly to Houston, and then drive to New Orleans

They fly to Houston, and then drive to New Orleans

for a cruise-- for a one-week cruise.

for a cruise-- for a one-week cruise.

- NARRATOR: Keyes doesn't have time

- NARRATOR: Keyes doesn't have time

to dispose of Samantha's body prior to the trip.

to dispose of Samantha's body prior to the trip.

- J.T.: Before leaving, he had put Samantha's body

- J.T.: Before leaving, he had put Samantha's body

in a cabinet in the shed.

in a cabinet in the shed.

The thought being that it's so cold in Anchorage

The thought being that it's so cold in Anchorage

The thought being that it's so cold in Anchorage

in the middle of winter that her body would be

in the middle of winter that her body would be

perfectly preserved there while he was gone.

perfectly preserved there while he was gone.

- NARRATOR: Meanwhile, a frenzied hunt

- NARRATOR: Meanwhile, a frenzied hunt

begins for Samantha.

begins for Samantha.

Her dad launches a grassroots campaign

Her dad launches a grassroots campaign

Her dad launches a grassroots campaign

to find his daughter.

Upon returning home, Israel Keyes calmly

Upon returning home, Israel Keyes calmly

Upon returning home, Israel Keyes calmly

checks back on Samantha's corpse.

checks back on Samantha's corpse.

- When he gets back, Samantha's body's frozen solid

- When he gets back, Samantha's body's frozen solid

in the cabinet there.

in the cabinet there.

He had some difficulty getting it out, actually.

He had some difficulty getting it out, actually.

Takes the body out, thaws it out with heaters...

Takes the body out, thaws it out with heaters...

Takes the body out, thaws it out with heaters...

um, has sex with the corpse.

um, has sex with the corpse.

- NARRATOR: Then, in a horrifying turn,

- NARRATOR: Then, in a horrifying turn,

Keyes makes a successful ransom demand by sending a photo

Keyes makes a successful ransom demand by sending a photo

Keyes makes a successful ransom demand by sending a photo

of the young woman made up to appear alive.

of the young woman made up to appear alive.

of the young woman made up to appear alive.

He applies makeup, sews her eyes open with fishing line,

He applies makeup, sews her eyes open with fishing line,

He applies makeup, sews her eyes open with fishing line,

and poses the body alongside an edition of

and poses the body alongside an edition of

"The Anchorage Daily News"

from four days earlier.

from four days earlier.

- And then, ultimately, ends up...

- And then, ultimately, ends up...

- And then, ultimately, ends up...

cutting her up into pieces,

cutting her up into pieces,

dismembering the body to get rid of it.

dismembering the body to get rid of it.

Puts the body parts in trash bags,

Puts the body parts in trash bags,

and hauls them to a lake-- a frozen lake near Anchorage

and hauls them to a lake-- a frozen lake near Anchorage

and hauls them to a lake-- a frozen lake near Anchorage

and cuts a hole in the ice

and cuts a hole in the ice

and drops the bags into the water, weighs 'em down,

and drops the bags into the water, weighs 'em down,

and lets 'em sink to the bottom of the lake.

and lets 'em sink to the bottom of the lake.

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- NARRATOR: On March 6, with her ATM card in hand,

- NARRATOR: On March 6, with her ATM card in hand,

- NARRATOR: On March 6, with her ATM card in hand,

Israel Keyes flies to Las Vegas and rents a car.

Israel Keyes flies to Las Vegas and rents a car.

And a dramatic chase begins.

And a dramatic chase begins.

At this point, police think they are tracking a kidnapper.

At this point, police think they are tracking a kidnapper.

They have no reason to believe he is a serial murderer.

They have no reason to believe he is a serial murderer.

They have no reason to believe he is a serial murderer.

They have no clues to his identity,

They have no clues to his identity,

and no concept of the enormous depth of his crimes.

and no concept of the enormous depth of his crimes.

and no concept of the enormous depth of his crimes.

Keyes is a 34-year-old psychopathic serial killer.

Keyes is a 34-year-old psychopathic serial killer.

Keyes is a 34-year-old psychopathic serial killer.

And like so many of these monsters,

And like so many of these monsters,

he's able to commit these grizzly crimes

he's able to commit these grizzly crimes

while still carrying on a normal life.

while still carrying on a normal life.

- Somehow, he was just able to maintain this dual existence--

- Somehow, he was just able to maintain this dual existence--

having these two separate identities.

having these two separate identities.

The one of the family man, a devoted father.

The one of the family man, a devoted father.

The one of the family man, a devoted father.

And the one as the killer.

And the one as the killer.

- NARRATOR: Detective Malcolm Reiman

- NARRATOR: Detective Malcolm Reiman

encountered these types of violent psychopaths

encountered these types of violent psychopaths

for over 30 years as a New York City

for over 30 years as a New York City

police department homicide investigator.

police department homicide investigator.

police department homicide investigator.

He specialized in sexual predator

He specialized in sexual predator

and serial killer cases.

and serial killer cases.

- People expect to see serial killers as being

- People expect to see serial killers as being

some type of drooling maniac, creepy, maniacal person.

some type of drooling maniac, creepy, maniacal person.

some type of drooling maniac, creepy, maniacal person.

And it's not really the case.

And it's not really the case.

And what you'll often find is they're charming, articulate,

And what you'll often find is they're charming, articulate,

And what you'll often find is they're charming, articulate,

And what you'll often find is they're charming, articulate,

friendly, normal people.

friendly, normal people.

- NARRATOR: The FBI defines psychopathy

- NARRATOR: The FBI defines psychopathy

as a personality disorder manifested in people who use

as a personality disorder manifested in people who use

as a personality disorder manifested in people who use

a mixture of charm, manipulation,

a mixture of charm, manipulation,

intimidation, and sometimes violence

intimidation, and sometimes violence

intimidation, and sometimes violence

to control others and satisfy their own selfish needs.

to control others and satisfy their own selfish needs.

to control others and satisfy their own selfish needs.

Psychopathic serial murders have no empathy for their victims

Psychopathic serial murders have no empathy for their victims

Psychopathic serial murders have no empathy for their victims

and no remorse for their crimes.

and no remorse for their crimes.

and no remorse for their crimes.

And sadly, they're surprisingly hard to spot.

And sadly, they're surprisingly hard to spot.

And sadly, they're surprisingly hard to spot.

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- J.T.: Israel Keyes had his own business.

- J.T.: Israel Keyes had his own business.

He had a construction business.

All his clients reported that he seemed very normal,

All his clients reported that he seemed very normal,

All his clients reported that he seemed very normal,

he seemed very friendly most of the time.

he seemed very friendly most of the time.

He seemed--nothing unusual about him, the neighbors reported.

He seemed--nothing unusual about him, the neighbors reported.

He seemed--nothing unusual about him, the neighbors reported.

Just seemed like a normal, friendly guy,

Just seemed like a normal, friendly guy,

from all appearances.

from all appearances.

- NARRATOR: But Israel Keyes is far from normal.

- NARRATOR: But Israel Keyes is far from normal.

- NARRATOR: But Israel Keyes is far from normal.

He sets out from Las Vegas on a determined drive

He sets out from Las Vegas on a determined drive

across the Southwest.

across the Southwest.

He heads through Arizona, New Mexico,

He heads through Arizona, New Mexico,

He heads through Arizona, New Mexico,

and Texas.

Along the way, he stops several times to withdraw

Along the way, he stops several times to withdraw

Along the way, he stops several times to withdraw

ransom money from Samantha's ATM account.

ransom money from Samantha's ATM account.

- When he made the withdrawal, there would be

- When he made the withdrawal, there would be

- When he made the withdrawal, there would be

a ping, basically, on the investigator's system.

a ping, basically, on the investigator's system.

They would know the card's been used at this location.

They would know the card's been used at this location.

They would know the card's been used at this location.

So they would rush to the location,

So they would rush to the location,

but of course, by the time they got there,

Keyes was long gone.

He was off in another town somewhere else.

He was off in another town somewhere else.

- NARRATOR: Investigators still have no idea

- NARRATOR: Investigators still have no idea

who the kidnapper is, what kind of car he's driving,

who the kidnapper is, what kind of car he's driving,

who the kidnapper is, what kind of car he's driving,

or if Samantha is with him on his journey.

or if Samantha is with him on his journey.

Meanwhile, Samantha's disappearance has now gained

Meanwhile, Samantha's disappearance has now gained

national attention, fueled by

national attention, fueled by

her father's relentless efforts to save his daughter.

her father's relentless efforts to save his daughter.

her father's relentless efforts to save his daughter.

Israel Keyes is cleverly staying one step ahead

Israel Keyes is cleverly staying one step ahead

Israel Keyes is cleverly staying one step ahead

of law enforcement.

of law enforcement.

But then, the man known as the most

But then, the man known as the most

meticulous serial killer of the 21st century

meticulous serial killer of the 21st century

meticulous serial killer of the 21st century

makes an uncharacteristic mistake.

makes an uncharacteristic mistake.

And police undercover shocking truths

And police undercover shocking truths

And police undercover shocking truths

about this heartless serial killer.

about this heartless serial killer.

- NARRATOR: Alaska serial killer Israel Keyes abducts

- NARRATOR: Alaska serial killer Israel Keyes abducts

18-year-old Samantha Koenig

18-year-old Samantha Koenig

and brutally rapes and murders the young woman.

and brutally rapes and murders the young woman.

and brutally rapes and murders the young woman.

He stashes her body in a cabinet

He stashes her body in a cabinet

and calmly leaves on a family vacation.

and calmly leaves on a family vacation.

Upon his return, he dismembers the corpse

Upon his return, he dismembers the corpse

and drops the remains in a frozen lake,

and drops the remains in a frozen lake,

and drops the remains in a frozen lake,

but still convinces her father

but still convinces her father

and the police she's only been kidnapped.

and the police she's only been kidnapped.

Now, law enforcement is tracking Keyes

Now, law enforcement is tracking Keyes

through the Southwest United States

through the Southwest United States

by the use of Samantha's ATM card,

by the use of Samantha's ATM card,

by the use of Samantha's ATM card,

hoping she is still alive.

hoping she is still alive.

What's going on inside the warped mind

What's going on inside the warped mind

of this killer?

of this killer?

And what drives him towards these heinous acts?

And what drives him towards these heinous acts?

And what drives him towards these heinous acts?

Keyes is energized by his crime, and craves more thrills.

Keyes is energized by his crime, and craves more thrills.

Keyes is energized by his crime, and craves more thrills.

- J.T.: In addition to using the ATM card while he was in Texas,

- J.T.: In addition to using the ATM card while he was in Texas,

Keyes also decided he's gonna rob a bank.

Keyes also decided he's gonna rob a bank.

This is something he had done before.

He'd robbed several banks before in the past.

He'd robbed several banks before in the past.

He found a house in a small town in Texas--Aledo, Texas.

He found a house in a small town in Texas--Aledo, Texas.

He found a house in a small town in Texas--Aledo, Texas.

He broke into the house,

He broke into the house,

burglarized it for what he could,

burglarized it for what he could,

and then set it on fire.

and then set it on fire.

And the point of setting it on fire was for diversion.

And the point of setting it on fire was for diversion.

And the point of setting it on fire was for diversion.

So in other words, he planned on the fire drawing out the police

So in other words, he planned on the fire drawing out the police

So in other words, he planned on the fire drawing out the police

from the nearby town so that he could then go to the town

from the nearby town so that he could then go to the town

from the nearby town so that he could then go to the town

and rob the bank, which he did,

and robbed the bank in Aledo, Texas.

and robbed the bank in Aledo, Texas.

- NARRATOR: The anonymous murderer

- NARRATOR: The anonymous murderer

continues across the Southwest,

continues across the Southwest,

but finally, investigators catch a break.

but finally, investigators catch a break.

but finally, investigators catch a break.

It's an uncharacteristic slipup for a killer whose precise

It's an uncharacteristic slipup for a killer whose precise

planning has kept him under the radar for many years.

planning has kept him under the radar for many years.

At one of his ATM withdraws, the security camera

At one of his ATM withdraws, the security camera

At one of his ATM withdraws, the security camera

catches a glimpse of Keyes' rental car.

catches a glimpse of Keyes' rental car.

It's a white 2012 Ford Focus.

It's a white 2012 Ford Focus.

- And it wasn't until they got the video

- And it wasn't until they got the video

of his rental car that they had something concrete

of his rental car that they had something concrete

of his rental car that they had something concrete

they could actually search for.

So then the FBI put out a BOLO--be on the lookout--

So then the FBI put out a BOLO--be on the lookout--

So then the FBI put out a BOLO--be on the lookout--

for this 2012 white Ford Focus.

for this 2012 white Ford Focus.

- NARRATOR: On March 13, a Texas highwayman patrolman

- NARRATOR: On March 13, a Texas highwayman patrolman

- NARRATOR: On March 13, a Texas highwayman patrolman

spots the white Ford in the parking lot

spots the white Ford in the parking lot

of a Quality Inn motel in Lufkin, Texas.

of a Quality Inn motel in Lufkin, Texas.

of a Quality Inn motel in Lufkin, Texas.

- Keyes got in the car, drove off,

- Keyes got in the car, drove off,

and they pulled him over.

and they pulled him over.

In the car, they found, in addition, obviously,

In the car, they found, in addition, obviously,

to the strangeness of this driver

to the strangeness of this driver

having an Alaska driver's license,

having an Alaska driver's license,

they also found Samantha Koenig's cell phone,

they also found Samantha Koenig's cell phone,

they found Samantha Koenig's ATM card,

they found Samantha Koenig's ATM card,

a gun, cash with the ink stain on it from a robbery,

a gun, cash with the ink stain on it from a robbery,

a gun, cash with the ink stain on it from a robbery,

a gun, cash with the ink stain on it from a robbery,

and they knew they had their guy.

and they knew they had their guy.

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- NARRATOR: The Anchorage police and the FBI

- NARRATOR: The Anchorage police and the FBI

interrogate Keyes, still having no idea

interrogate Keyes, still having no idea

interrogate Keyes, still having no idea

he may be involved in any other murders.

he may be involved in any other murders.

Sadly, on March 31, 2012,

Sadly, on March 31, 2012,

he gives a gruesome confession of Samantha Koenig's torture

he gives a gruesome confession of Samantha Koenig's torture

he gives a gruesome confession of Samantha Koenig's torture

and murder.

and murder.

And then, the complex psychology

And then, the complex psychology

of Israel Keyes begins to unveil.

of Israel Keyes begins to unveil.

He hints that there are other victims--

He hints that there are other victims--

He hints that there are other victims--

many other victims.

many other victims.

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- NARRATOR: Over the next 9 months,

- NARRATOR: Over the next 9 months,

investigators attempt to piece together other crimes

investigators attempt to piece together other crimes

investigators attempt to piece together other crimes

Keyes may have committed.

Keyes may have committed.

More than 40 hours of complex interrogation

More than 40 hours of complex interrogation

and psychological maneuvering reveals a killer

and psychological maneuvering reveals a killer

and psychological maneuvering reveals a killer

with a shockingly precise method for serial murder.

with a shockingly precise method for serial murder.

with a shockingly precise method for serial murder.

- In the case of Israel Keyes, even after he was arrested,

- In the case of Israel Keyes, even after he was arrested,

he still felt the need to try to control the situation,

he still felt the need to try to control the situation,

he still felt the need to try to control the situation,

control law enforcement,

control law enforcement,

and make the situation as beneficial for himself

and make the situation as beneficial for himself

despite the fact that he was apprehended as a serial killer.

despite the fact that he was apprehended as a serial killer.

So, for example, he was only willing to give

So, for example, he was only willing to give

very limited information to police,

very limited information to police,

even though they had arrested him.

even though they had arrested him.

So, he was willing to negotiate,

So, he was willing to negotiate,

but he had very specific stipulations associated with

but he had very specific stipulations associated with

but he had very specific stipulations associated with

all of the information he was willing to give out.

all of the information he was willing to give out.

And he was only willing to give out more

And he was only willing to give out more

once his stipulations were fulfilled.

once his stipulations were fulfilled.

- NARRATOR: Investigators hope he'll cooperate

- NARRATOR: Investigators hope he'll cooperate

and help bring closure to the victim's families.

and help bring closure to the victim's families.

While Keyes often focuses on receiving coffees and cigars.

While Keyes often focuses on receiving coffees and cigars.

While Keyes often focuses on receiving coffees and cigars.

- NARRATOR: Security cam photos confirm Keyes' account.

- NARRATOR: Security cam photos confirm Keyes' account.

- NARRATOR: Security cam photos confirm Keyes' account.

The investigators and Keyes share a laugh about using

The investigators and Keyes share a laugh about using

The investigators and Keyes share a laugh about using

real hair for his disguises.

real hair for his disguises.

Keyes' response is chilling.

Keyes' response is chilling.

- He wanted to have control.

- He wanted to have control.

He seemed to enjoy

toying with the investigators, as well.

He would, generally, allude to certain crimes

He would, generally, allude to certain crimes

He would, generally, allude to certain crimes

without giving details or specifics,

without giving details or specifics,

without giving details or specifics,

leaving the investigators wanting more and more from him

leaving the investigators wanting more and more from him

and kinda drawing them along that way.

and kinda drawing them along that way.

and kinda drawing them along that way.

- NARRATOR: Interrogating these cunning serial killers

- NARRATOR: Interrogating these cunning serial killers

can be very challenging for investigators.

can be very challenging for investigators.

can be very challenging for investigators.

Detectives call the interrogation room

Detectives call the interrogation room

"the box."

"the box."

- MALCOLM: When I'm in the interview room--

- MALCOLM: When I'm in the interview room--

when I'm in the box with a serial killer, before I go

when I'm in the box with a serial killer, before I go

in there, I wanna know everything about that person.

in there, I wanna know everything about that person.

I wanna know every intricate detail about that person's life.

I wanna know every intricate detail about that person's life.

I wanna know every intricate detail about that person's life.

I wanna know about the traumatic things

I wanna know about the traumatic things

I wanna know about the traumatic things

that happened in childhood.

I wanna know about previous crimes.

I wanna know about previous crimes.

I wanna know about previous crimes.

I wanna know everything about them.

I wanna know everything about them.

I want them to feel transparent.

I want them to feel transparent.

I want them to feel like there's nothing

I want them to feel like there's nothing

that they can hide from me that either I know

that they can hide from me that either I know

or I'm gonna find out.

or I'm gonna find out.

- NARRATOR: Experienced detectives learn how to read

- NARRATOR: Experienced detectives learn how to read

nonverbal cues and how to manipulate the suspect

nonverbal cues and how to manipulate the suspect

nonverbal cues and how to manipulate the suspect

to get the information they need.

to get the information they need.

Investigators notice that Israel Keyes gets

Investigators notice that Israel Keyes gets

physically excited when he talks about his kills,

physically excited when he talks about his kills,

physically excited when he talks about his kills,

rapidly tapping his hands and feet

rapidly tapping his hands and feet

and jangling his shackles.

and jangling his shackles.

It's a way detectives know when he is telling the truth.

It's a way detectives know when he is telling the truth.

It's a way detectives know when he is telling the truth.

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- NARRATOR: With Israel Keyes,

This process is extremely difficult.

This process is extremely difficult.

Keyes agrees to continue to cooperate on the condition

Keyes agrees to continue to cooperate on the condition

that they keep his name out of the press.

that they keep his name out of the press.

- NARRATOR: He doesn't want his 10-year-old daughter

- NARRATOR: He doesn't want his 10-year-old daughter

to hear about his grizzly crimes.

to hear about his grizzly crimes.

- NARRATOR: FBI Special Agent Jolene Goeden

- NARRATOR: FBI Special Agent Jolene Goeden

- NARRATOR: FBI Special Agent Jolene Goeden

is part of the interrogation team.

is part of the interrogation team.

- JOLENE: He wanted the death penalty,

- JOLENE: He wanted the death penalty,

and he wanted it fast.

and he wanted it fast.

It was--speaking generally, that was what he wanted.

It was--speaking generally, that was what he wanted.

There were little things along the way, um,

There were little things along the way, um,

There were little things along the way, um,

that he wanted, you know, he wanted evidence returned

that he wanted, you know, he wanted evidence returned

to family members and things like that.

to family members and things like that.

But big picture, what he wanted,

But big picture, what he wanted,

he wanted to avoid trials.

He wanted to avoid publicity and media.

He wanted to avoid being taken from jurisdiction

He wanted to avoid being taken from jurisdiction

He wanted to avoid being taken from jurisdiction

to jurisdiction and tried in multiple places.

to jurisdiction and tried in multiple places.

And ultimately, he wanted the death penalty.

And ultimately, he wanted the death penalty.

And he wanted it quickly, he didn't want

And he wanted it quickly, he didn't want

to sit in jail for a long period of time.

to sit in jail for a long period of time.

- NARRATOR: Investigators tell Keyes he won't

- NARRATOR: Investigators tell Keyes he won't

get the death penalty without other victims.

get the death penalty without other victims.

He slowly begins to reveal information

He slowly begins to reveal information

about others he murdered.

about others he murdered.

They learn that Keyes has been eluding capture

They learn that Keyes has been eluding capture

through brilliant planning.

through brilliant planning.

He has studied the serial killers of the past

He has studied the serial killers of the past

He has studied the serial killers of the past

and idolizes Ted Bundy.

and idolizes Ted Bundy.

But they're shocked to discover that there's never been

But they're shocked to discover that there's never been

But they're shocked to discover that there's never been

any serial killer quite like Israel Keyes.

any serial killer quite like Israel Keyes.

any serial killer quite like Israel Keyes.

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- NARRATOR: The FBI and the Anchorage, Alaska,

police department are deep into the interrogation

police department are deep into the interrogation

of serial killer Israel Keyes.

of serial killer Israel Keyes.

Keyes has already confessed to one heinous murder.

Keyes has already confessed to one heinous murder.

Keyes has already confessed to one heinous murder.

But now investigators are unraveling horrifying layers

But now investigators are unraveling horrifying layers

of complex and unspeakable crimes.

of complex and unspeakable crimes.

of complex and unspeakable crimes.

of complex and unspeakable crimes.

- So, Keyes viewed the entire country as his hunting grounds.

- So, Keyes viewed the entire country as his hunting grounds.

So, what he would do is, even though he was based

So, what he would do is, even though he was based

out of Alaska--okay, out of Anchorage--

out of Alaska--okay, out of Anchorage--

he would fly to another city.

he would fly to another city.

Say for example, he's fly to Chicago, okay?

Say for example, he's fly to Chicago, okay?

Say for example, he's fly to Chicago, okay?

Once he got there to Chicago, he would rent a car.

Once he got there to Chicago, he would rent a car.

He'd then drive that car to a different state

He'd then drive that car to a different state

or through multiple states, putting on hundreds,

or through multiple states, putting on hundreds,

even thousands of miles before he got to where

even thousands of miles before he got to where

even thousands of miles before he got to where

he actually committed the crime.

So the crime was committed thousands and thousands of

So the crime was committed thousands and thousands of

So the crime was committed thousands and thousands of

miles away, multiple jurisdictions,

miles away, multiple jurisdictions,

so it made it very difficult to try to track him

so it made it very difficult to try to track him

or come up with any sort of suspect in the crimes.

or come up with any sort of suspect in the crimes.

- JOLENE: Everything was meticulously planned.

- JOLENE: Everything was meticulously planned.

- JOLENE: Everything was meticulously planned.

And our interviews with him were the same,

And our interviews with him were the same,

from his standpoint.

from his standpoint.

I mean, I--I never got the sense that he, you know, accidentally

I mean, I--I never got the sense that he, you know, accidentally

I mean, I--I never got the sense that he, you know, accidentally

told us something or got angry and riled up and then

told us something or got angry and riled up and then

something flew out of his mouth.

He--my sense was that he knew every time he came in kind of

He--my sense was that he knew every time he came in kind of

what he was going to give us that day.

what he was going to give us that day.

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- NARRATOR: In the chilling interview,

- NARRATOR: In the chilling interview,

Keyes talks about his inspiration and his motives.

Keyes talks about his inspiration and his motives.

Keyes talks about his inspiration and his motives.

- MALCOLM: Talk about other people like that?

- MALCOLM: Talk about other people like that?

- NARRATOR: In his intricate planning,

- NARRATOR: In his intricate planning,

Keyes even goes so far as to bury prepacked murder kits

Keyes even goes so far as to bury prepacked murder kits

Keyes even goes so far as to bury prepacked murder kits

in at least five states around America.

in at least five states around America.

in at least five states around America.

- Israel Keyes put so much thought and preparation

- Israel Keyes put so much thought and preparation

- Israel Keyes put so much thought and preparation

and planning into his crimes.

He would use what he called "kill kits."

He would use what he called "kill kits."

These were five-gallon plastic buckets.

These were five-gallon plastic buckets.

These were five-gallon plastic buckets.

He would then put certain things in the buckets

He would then put certain things in the buckets

He would then put certain things in the buckets

that he wanted to use for his crimes.

that he wanted to use for his crimes.

He would put guns in the buckets.

He would put ammunition in the buckets.

He would put ammunition in the buckets.

He would put zip ties in the buckets.

He would put zip ties in the buckets.

He would put tape in the buckets, flashlights,

He would put tape in the buckets, flashlights,

whatever he thought he would need.

whatever he thought he would need.

He'd then seal up the bucket and bury it in the ground.

He'd then seal up the bucket and bury it in the ground.

He'd then seal up the bucket and bury it in the ground.

He did this in multiple states.

He did this in multiple states.

He did it in New York, did it in Vermont.

He did it in New York, did it in Vermont.

He did it in Washington, he did it in Alaska.

He did it in Washington, he did it in Alaska.

Then he would return to these sites,

Then he would return to these sites,

sometimes years later,

sometimes years later,

and dig up the bucket, get the items out,

and dig up the bucket, get the items out,

and then use them for the crime.

and then use them for the crime.

- NARRATOR: He even included caustic chemicals like Drano

- NARRATOR: He even included caustic chemicals like Drano

and lye to help dispose of the bodies.

and lye to help dispose of the bodies.

and lye to help dispose of the bodies.

The kits allowed him to travel without any weapons

The kits allowed him to travel without any weapons

or tools to avoid security concerns at airports.

or tools to avoid security concerns at airports.

or tools to avoid security concerns at airports.

Keyes referred to his kits as "buried treasures."

Keyes referred to his kits as "buried treasures."

Keyes referred to his kits as "buried treasures."

Keyes referred to his kits as "buried treasures."

Investigators find that Keyes uses guns

Investigators find that Keyes uses guns

to control his victims.

to control his victims.

But that's not how he likes to kill.

But that's not how he likes to kill.

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- NARRATOR: Keyes takes investigators through

- NARRATOR: Keyes takes investigators through

the killing of Bill and Lorraine Currier

the killing of Bill and Lorraine Currier

in Essex, Vermont, in June of 2011--

in Essex, Vermont, in June of 2011--

in Essex, Vermont, in June of 2011--

in Essex, Vermont, in June of 2011--

4,000 miles from Anchorage.

4,000 miles from Anchorage.

It's a typical stalk and kill murder

It's a typical stalk and kill murder

It's a typical stalk and kill murder

for this ruthless predator.

for this ruthless predator.

- The Curriers were chosen mostly at random.

- The Curriers were chosen mostly at random.

- The Curriers were chosen mostly at random.

And I say "mostly at random" because there was

And I say "mostly at random" because there was

And I say "mostly at random" because there was

a little bit of a criteria involved.

a little bit of a criteria involved.

Not for the victims themselves,

not for the Curriers themselves,

not for the Curriers themselves,

but for their home.

but for their home.

Keyes had certain things he was looking for

Keyes had certain things he was looking for

that particular night.

that particular night.

He wanted a one-story building.

He wanted a home with an attached garage.

He wanted a home with an attached garage.

He wanted a home that looked like

He wanted a home that looked like

there weren't any children there.

there weren't any children there.

And, unfortunately, for the Curriers,

And, unfortunately, for the Curriers,

their home fit the profile to a T.

their home fit the profile to a T.

their home fit the profile to a T.

He called it a blitzkrieg attack.

He called it a blitzkrieg attack.

He broke in through the garage.

He broke in through the garage.

No one could see him, it was-- it was an attached garage,

No one could see him, it was-- it was an attached garage,

so he broke in the window in the garage door,

so he broke in the window in the garage door,

broke into the kitchen of the house,

broke into the kitchen of the house,

immediately stormed into the Keyes' bedroom

immediately stormed into the Keyes' bedroom

and surprised them, subdued them, and took them away.

and surprised them, subdued them, and took them away.

and surprised them, subdued them, and took them away.

- NARRATOR: But Keyes says he was unhappy.

- NARRATOR: But Keyes says he was unhappy.

It didn't go according to his plan,

It didn't go according to his plan,

and he had to shoot Bill Currier.

and he had to shoot Bill Currier.

and he had to shoot Bill Currier.

- He typically liked to strangle his victims to death.

- He typically liked to strangle his victims to death.

It was kind of a more personal murder--

It was kind of a more personal murder--

hands-on, literally, the killing.

hands-on, literally, the killing.

hands-on, literally, the killing.

So in the case of Bill Currier-- the murder victim in Vermont--

So in the case of Bill Currier-- the murder victim in Vermont--

So in the case of Bill Currier-- the murder victim in Vermont--

he was shot and killed,

he was shot and killed,

which is very unusual for Keyes to do.

which is very unusual for Keyes to do.

And the reason why Keyes did it is

And the reason why Keyes did it is

Bill Currier was not cooperating,

Bill Currier was not cooperating,

not following directions.

not following directions.

Ultimately, it was the loss of control of the situation.

Ultimately, it was the loss of control of the situation.

There was screaming, and shouting,

There was screaming, and shouting,

There was screaming, and shouting,

and was not following instructions,

and was not following instructions,

not following directions from Keyes.

not following directions from Keyes.

And this loss of control angered Keyes.

And this loss of control angered Keyes.

It pissed him off.

It pissed him off.

And he reacted violently, shot him multiple times.

And he reacted violently, shot him multiple times.

And he reacted violently, shot him multiple times.

- NARRATOR: Keyes states he was disappointed because

- NARRATOR: Keyes states he was disappointed because

- NARRATOR: Keyes states he was disappointed because

"he had other plans for Bill Currier."

"he had other plans for Bill Currier."

- He never specified what the other plans were,

- He never specified what the other plans were,

- He never specified what the other plans were,

but it implied in that there was definitely

but it implied in that there was definitely

some sort of torture that was in mind.

some sort of torture that was in mind.

some sort of torture that was in mind.

- NARRATOR: This idea of power and control

- NARRATOR: This idea of power and control

often runs through the motives of many serial killers.

often runs through the motives of many serial killers.

For years, researchers have tried to identify

For years, researchers have tried to identify

For years, researchers have tried to identify

and categorize what creates and drives these monsters.

and categorize what creates and drives these monsters.

and categorize what creates and drives these monsters.

Israel Keyes fits in the categories

Israel Keyes fits in the categories

of seeking power and control,

of seeking power and control,

as well as the sheer thrill of killing.

as well as the sheer thrill of killing.

as well as the sheer thrill of killing.

Sex and torture are also common elements of serial murders,

Sex and torture are also common elements of serial murders,

Sex and torture are also common elements of serial murders,

but these components are not always involved.

but these components are not always involved.

- I see really two basic types that I've dealt with.

- I see really two basic types that I've dealt with.

- I see really two basic types that I've dealt with.

And the first type being a sexual predator hunter.

And the first type being a sexual predator hunter.

And the first type being a sexual predator hunter.

He's going out and hunting down victims,

He's going out and hunting down victims,

He's going out and hunting down victims,

seeking them out, uh, and deriving some type of

seeking them out, uh, and deriving some type of

seeking them out, uh, and deriving some type of

sexual pleasure in victimizing them.

sexual pleasure in victimizing them.

And then you have another type of serial killer who's

And then you have another type of serial killer who's

And then you have another type of serial killer who's

exacting some type of revenge--it's a revenge killer.

exacting some type of revenge--it's a revenge killer.

They're getting revenge from rejection, alienation,

They're getting revenge from rejection, alienation,

They're getting revenge from rejection, alienation,

They're getting revenge from rejection, alienation,

perceived slights against a group of people,

perceived slights against a group of people,

and they're destroying 'em out of a need for vengeance.

and they're destroying 'em out of a need for vengeance.

and they're destroying 'em out of a need for vengeance.

and they're destroying 'em out of a need for vengeance.

- NARRATOR: Keyes seem to fit into

- NARRATOR: Keyes seem to fit into

the sexual predator hunter category,

the sexual predator hunter category,

while another brutal serial killer from the Ukraine

while another brutal serial killer from the Ukraine

falls into the revenge category.

falls into the revenge category.

falls into the revenge category.

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- NARRATOR: Anatoly Onoprienko took the lives of at least

- NARRATOR: Anatoly Onoprienko took the lives of at least

52 innocent victims.

52 innocent victims.

52 innocent victims.

A 12-gauge shotgun was his weapon of choice.

A 12-gauge shotgun was his weapon of choice.

- Serial killer who was not oriented

- Serial killer who was not oriented

- Serial killer who was not oriented

towards sexual homicide,

so much as just plain misanthropic killing of

so much as just plain misanthropic killing of

one person after the other would be this fellow

one person after the other would be this fellow

one person after the other would be this fellow

Anatoly Onoprienko from the Ukraine.

Anatoly Onoprienko from the Ukraine.

Anatoly Onoprienko from the Ukraine.

- NARRATOR: Onoprienko's grizzly crime scenes

- NARRATOR: Onoprienko's grizzly crime scenes

appear to express pathologic rage against families--

appear to express pathologic rage against families--

appear to express pathologic rage against families--

a hatred spawned by his own troubled childhood.

a hatred spawned by his own troubled childhood.

a hatred spawned by his own troubled childhood.

When Onoprienko was just four years old, his mother died.

When Onoprienko was just four years old, his mother died.

When Onoprienko was just four years old, his mother died.

When Onoprienko was just four years old, his mother died.

His older brother stayed on with his father,

His older brother stayed on with his father,

but Onoprienko was placed in an orphanage.

but Onoprienko was placed in an orphanage.

Apparently, this abandonment fuels his homicidal rage.

Apparently, this abandonment fuels his homicidal rage.

Apparently, this abandonment fuels his homicidal rage.

- He developed a hatred for how he was raised

- He developed a hatred for how he was raised

- He developed a hatred for how he was raised

and for mankind in general.

and for mankind in general.

He would often invade a house in these small town places,

He would often invade a house in these small town places,

He would often invade a house in these small town places,

He would often invade a house in these small town places,

and kill all the people in the house,

and kill all the people in the house,

sometimes several all at once, and then burn the house down

sometimes several all at once, and then burn the house down

sometimes several all at once, and then burn the house down

in order further get back at the people who had the advantage

in order further get back at the people who had the advantage

in order further get back at the people who had the advantage

of living in a nice home, which he never, uh, could do,

of living in a nice home, which he never, uh, could do,

of living in a nice home, which he never, uh, could do,

so that he was punishing those who had the good fortune

so that he was punishing those who had the good fortune

to be raised in a warm, loving home.

to be raised in a warm, loving home.

- NARRATOR: Many serial killers claim they are on some kind of

- NARRATOR: Many serial killers claim they are on some kind of

- NARRATOR: Many serial killers claim they are on some kind of

mission driven by psychotic visions or voices.

mission driven by psychotic visions or voices.

- Well psychosis is more of-- there's a break with reality.

- Well psychosis is more of-- there's a break with reality.

- Well psychosis is more of-- there's a break with reality.

The person views reality, um,

The person views reality, um,

The person views reality, um,

in a significantly different way

in a significantly different way

than persons around them.

than persons around them.

Um, they may have delusions which are beliefs

Um, they may have delusions which are beliefs

Um, they may have delusions which are beliefs

that have no basis in reality.

They may experience voices that no else around them hears.

They may experience voices that no else around them hears.

They may experience voices that no else around them hears.

They may see things that no one else around them sees.

They may see things that no one else around them sees.

They may be actually very disorganized in their thought.

They may be actually very disorganized in their thought.

- [footsteps stomping]

- [footsteps stomping]

- KOSTAS: There's a clear break with reality.

- KOSTAS: There's a clear break with reality.

Generally, they're seen as mentally ill.

Generally, they're seen as mentally ill.

- NARRATOR: Serials killers sometimes fake psychosis

- NARRATOR: Serials killers sometimes fake psychosis

in order to escape the death penalty.

in order to escape the death penalty.

Onoprienko tried to use insanity as his defense.

Onoprienko tried to use insanity as his defense.

Onoprienko tried to use insanity as his defense.

But the courts felt he was faking his mental illness,

But the courts felt he was faking his mental illness,

But the courts felt he was faking his mental illness,

and he was sentenced to death.

and he was sentenced to death.

- There's no one course that makes an individual

- There's no one course that makes an individual

turn into or becoming criminals.

turn into or becoming criminals.

turn into or becoming criminals.

There's no one individual path.

There's no one individual path.

There's different things you wanna look at,

and that one is the family dynamics, relationship either

and that one is the family dynamics, relationship either

and that one is the family dynamics, relationship either

with the family, the mother, the father.

with the family, the mother, the father.

The relationship the mother and the father have with themselves.

The relationship the mother and the father have with themselves.

- NARRATOR: Some experts believe Keyes' unconventional childhood

- NARRATOR: Some experts believe Keyes' unconventional childhood

- NARRATOR: Some experts believe Keyes' unconventional childhood

played a role in fueling his desire to kill.

played a role in fueling his desire to kill.

played a role in fueling his desire to kill.

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- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes grew up in a remote forest

- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes grew up in a remote forest

outside the small town of Colville, Washington.

outside the small town of Colville, Washington.

outside the small town of Colville, Washington.

He was one of nine children.

He was one of nine children.

His family belonged to a strict religious group

His family belonged to a strict religious group

called The Ark--a church associated with racist

called The Ark--a church associated with racist

called The Ark--a church associated with racist

and anti-Semitic theology.

and anti-Semitic theology.

He was homeschooled and had little chance

He was homeschooled and had little chance

to socialize with other kids.

to socialize with other kids.

to socialize with other kids.

He insists he wasn't abused or neglected as a child.

He insists he wasn't abused or neglected as a child.

He insists he wasn't abused or neglected as a child.

But could the extreme isolation in his childhood

But could the extreme isolation in his childhood

be what transformed him into a monster?

be what transformed him into a monster?

be what transformed him into a monster?

- NARRATOR: Serial killer Israel Keyes has operated

- NARRATOR: Serial killer Israel Keyes has operated

completely under the radar for decades.

completely under the radar for decades.

completely under the radar for decades.

His precise planning has allowed him to murder

His precise planning has allowed him to murder

an untold number of victims

an untold number of victims

without leaving a hint of a trail.

without leaving a hint of a trail.

Now, investigators are interrogating the killer

Now, investigators are interrogating the killer

to attempt to determine the depth of his crimes

to attempt to determine the depth of his crimes

and the motives behind his depravity.

and the motives behind his depravity.

and the motives behind his depravity.

It seems a strange childhood may have played a role.

It seems a strange childhood may have played a role.

It seems a strange childhood may have played a role.

Keyes grew up in the isolated woods outside of the small town

Keyes grew up in the isolated woods outside of the small town

of Colville, Washington.

of Colville, Washington.

He enjoyed hunting and once remarked,

He enjoyed hunting and once remarked,

"He would kill anything with a heartbeat."

"He would kill anything with a heartbeat."

- [gunshot]

- [gunshot]

- Well, when he was young-- when he was about 19 or 20,

- Well, when he was young-- when he was about 19 or 20,

- Well, when he was young-- when he was about 19 or 20,

- Well, when he was young-- when he was about 19 or 20,

Keyes committed his first violent crime

Keyes committed his first violent crime

Keyes committed his first violent crime

against another person.

He was watching a girl tubing on a river in Oregon

He was watching a girl tubing on a river in Oregon

He was watching a girl tubing on a river in Oregon

He was watching a girl tubing on a river in Oregon

from the woods, and he

from the woods, and he

from the woods, and he

decided that he was gonna take her and kill her.

decided that he was gonna take her and kill her.

decided that he was gonna take her and kill her.

And he took the girl, grabbed her when

And he took the girl, grabbed her when

she was separated from the people she was with.

she was separated from the people she was with.

He grabbed her off the tube, dragged her up,

He grabbed her off the tube, dragged her up,

He grabbed her off the tube, dragged her up,

and rapes her, but then decided to let her go.

and rapes her, but then decided to let her go.

and rapes her, but then decided to let her go.

- NARRATOR: Is it just a dreadful childhood

- NARRATOR: Is it just a dreadful childhood

that turns these people into serial killers?

that turns these people into serial killers?

that turns these people into serial killers?

The often-asked question is:

The often-asked question is:

whether it's nature or nurture?

whether it's nature or nurture?

Is it a result of their upbringing?

Is it a result of their upbringing?

Or are they born to kill?

Or are they born to kill?

Or are they born to kill?

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

uh, currently hotly debated

uh, currently hotly debated

-Uh, it's something that-- Iit's been questioned now

-Uh, it's something that-- Iit's been questioned now

-Uh, it's something that-- Iit's been questioned now

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

I think that question is

I think that question is

I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

the interaction between nature and nurture. thi

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

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- That's a great question. I think that question is

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- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

- That's a great question. I think that question is

there is something... intrinsic, something that'ss

there is something... intrinsic, something that'ss

- That's a great question. I think that question is

there is something... intrinsic, something that'ss

I think that--that an environmental, uh,

I think that--that an environmental, uh,

I think that--that an environmental, uh,

I think that--that an environmental, uh,

stimuli certainly could trigger it,

stimuli certainly could trigger it,

and there are certain, um,

and there are certain, um,

traits that--or occurrences that will happen to somebody

traits that--or occurrences that will happen to somebody

traits that--or occurrences that will happen to somebody

that may trigger it.

that may trigger it.

But the bottom line is it's gotta be

something within them to make them that way.

something within them to make them that way.

something within them to make them that way.

- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes develops his love for killing

- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes develops his love for killing

- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes develops his love for killing

very early in life.

very early in life.

And he continues honing his murderous craft.

And he continues honing his murderous craft.

And he continues honing his murderous craft.

- NARRATOR: Understanding Israel Keyes' motives for

- NARRATOR: Understanding Israel Keyes' motives for

killing presents a complex puzzle for law enforcement.

killing presents a complex puzzle for law enforcement.

killing presents a complex puzzle for law enforcement.

Another notorious serial murderer from Great Britain

Another notorious serial murderer from Great Britain

Another notorious serial murderer from Great Britain

displays a similar psychopathic love of killing.

displays a similar psychopathic love of killing.

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- MALE REPORTER: We understand that the police

called on the owners of Number 163 Melrose Avenue

called on the owners of Number 163 Melrose Avenue

today because they own two dogs,

today because they own two dogs,

and those two dogs might have picked up some of the bones

and those two dogs might have picked up some of the bones

and those two dogs might have picked up some of the bones

from 195 Melrose Avenue

from 195 Melrose Avenue

and buried them in their back garden.

and buried them in their back garden.

Police describe it tonight as only a cursory search

Police describe it tonight as only a cursory search

and said they will be checking other gardens

and said they will be checking other gardens

in the street as well.

in the street as well.

- And I think it's right to say that we have found

- And I think it's right to say that we have found

a significant, uh, amount of human bones

a significant, uh, amount of human bones

a significant, uh, amount of human bones

and also a part of a jaw with teeth attached to it.

and also a part of a jaw with teeth attached to it.

and also a part of a jaw with teeth attached to it.

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- NARRATOR: Dennis Nilsen is one of Great Britain's

- NARRATOR: Dennis Nilsen is one of Great Britain's

most notorious serial killers,

most notorious serial killers,

claiming at least 12 young men as victims.

claiming at least 12 young men as victims.

claiming at least 12 young men as victims.

Like Keyes, his murders are motivated

Like Keyes, his murders are motivated

by the thrill of killing.

by the thrill of killing.

But Nilsen's crimes appear to be driven by

But Nilsen's crimes appear to be driven by

a morbid fascination with death and extreme loneliness.

a morbid fascination with death and extreme loneliness.

a morbid fascination with death and extreme loneliness.

He would lure young male victims back to his home, strangle them,

He would lure young male victims back to his home, strangle them,

He would lure young male victims back to his home, strangle them,

and plunge their heads under water

and plunge their heads under water

to be certain they were dead.

to be certain they were dead.

to be certain they were dead.

He'd sometimes commit sex acts with his dead victims.

He'd sometimes commit sex acts with his dead victims.

Nilsen said he saved the corpses for a while to keep him company.

Nilsen said he saved the corpses for a while to keep him company.

Nilsen said he saved the corpses for a while to keep him company.

- MALE REPORTER: But at least 15 people paid

- MALE REPORTER: But at least 15 people paid

the ultimate price for Dennis Nilsen's hospitality.

the ultimate price for Dennis Nilsen's hospitality.

the ultimate price for Dennis Nilsen's hospitality.

He killed them, he chopped up their bodies,

He killed them, he chopped up their bodies,

and he then burned, boiled, or buried the pieces.

and he then burned, boiled, or buried the pieces.

and he then burned, boiled, or buried the pieces.

- Twelve of the sixteen murders happened

at Nilsen's flat in Melrose Avenue, North London.

at Nilsen's flat in Melrose Avenue, North London.

at Nilsen's flat in Melrose Avenue, North London.

Each time, he hid the body under the floorboards.

Each time, he hid the body under the floorboards.

Nilsen was asked by police, "How many bodies

Nilsen was asked by police, "How many bodies

were under the floorboards at any one time?"

were under the floorboards at any one time?"

He replied, "I didn't do a stock check or anything.

He replied, "I didn't do a stock check or anything.

He replied, "I didn't do a stock check or anything.

It's all a bit of a jumble."

It's all a bit of a jumble."

- NARRATOR: Like Israel Keyes,

Nilsen shows no mental break with reality.

Nilsen shows no mental break with reality.

Nilsen shows no mental break with reality.

He displays clear and calculating thought.

He displays clear and calculating thought.

In 1983, after 5 years of killing,

In 1983, after 5 years of killing,

In 1983, after 5 years of killing,

plumbing clogged with human remains

plumbing clogged with human remains

and the body parts found by the dogs,

and the body parts found by the dogs,

lead to Nilsen's capture.

lead to Nilsen's capture.

When asked about his motive for murder, Nilsen says,

When asked about his motive for murder, Nilsen says,

When asked about his motive for murder, Nilsen says,

"Well, enjoying it is as good a reason as any."

"Well, enjoying it is as good a reason as any."

"Well, enjoying it is as good a reason as any."

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- NARRATOR: In 1998, after his troubled childhood,

- NARRATOR: In 1998, after his troubled childhood,

- NARRATOR: In 1998, after his troubled childhood,

Israel Keyes joins the army.

Israel Keyes joins the army.

He starts to drink heavily

He starts to drink heavily

and enjoys the company of prostitutes.

and enjoys the company of prostitutes.

and enjoys the company of prostitutes.

But he also learns more valuable skills

But he also learns more valuable skills

to help him intensify his experiences.

to help him intensify his experiences.

- Keyes enlisted in the army when he was about 20 years old.

- Keyes enlisted in the army when he was about 20 years old.

He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.

He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.

He was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.

And so he learned survival skills, certainly, in army.

And so he learned survival skills, certainly, in army.

He learned how to handle weapons in the army.

He learned how to handle weapons in the army.

He learned how to handle weapons in the army.

These sorts of skills that he would then put to use

These sorts of skills that he would then put to use

for committing his crimes later on.

for committing his crimes later on.

- NARRATOR: It was during this time he meets Tammy Hawkins,

- NARRATOR: It was during this time he meets Tammy Hawkins,

and together, they have a daughter.

and together, they have a daughter.

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- NARRATOR: After the army, he lives with Tammy and

- NARRATOR: After the army, he lives with Tammy and

his daughter in the lush forests

his daughter in the lush forests

of Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

of Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

And it's thought that, there,

And it's thought that, there,

he puts his hunting skills to the test on human beings.

he puts his hunting skills to the test on human beings.

he puts his hunting skills to the test on human beings.

he puts his hunting skills to the test on human beings.

- So Keyes would typically try to find areas

- So Keyes would typically try to find areas

that were isolated.

that were isolated.

Parks were one of his favorite areas to scout,

Parks were one of his favorite areas to scout,

Parks were one of his favorite areas to scout,

to stalk people.

to stalk people.

He would then wait for people to show up.

He would then wait for people to show up.

He would follow them, he would track them as necessary,

He would follow them, he would track them as necessary,

He would follow them, he would track them as necessary,

and then surprise them.

and then surprise them.

- NARRATOR: It appears Keyes murders four victims

- NARRATOR: It appears Keyes murders four victims

in the forests of Washington state,

in the forests of Washington state,

often disposing of the bodies in remote mountain lakes.

often disposing of the bodies in remote mountain lakes.

often disposing of the bodies in remote mountain lakes.

His murders continue for more than 14 years,

His murders continue for more than 14 years,

and law enforcement has no idea there's even a killer at large.

and law enforcement has no idea there's even a killer at large.

and law enforcement has no idea there's even a killer at large.

Then in February 2012, Keyes kills Samantha Koenig

Then in February 2012, Keyes kills Samantha Koenig

Then in February 2012, Keyes kills Samantha Koenig

close to home in Anchorage, Alaska.

close to home in Anchorage, Alaska.

close to home in Anchorage, Alaska.

A rare, impulsive decision for this calculating murderer.

A rare, impulsive decision for this calculating murderer.

A rare, impulsive decision for this calculating murderer.

- One of his rules--one of his primary rules was

- One of his rules--one of his primary rules was

not to commit these crimes where he lived.

not to commit these crimes where he lived.

And with Samantha, he broke his own rule.

And with Samantha, he broke his own rule.

And with Samantha, he broke his own rule.

- NARRATOR: This mistake of temptation has now led

- NARRATOR: This mistake of temptation has now led

to his downfall.

to his downfall.

He's now under arrest and heading for trial.

He's now under arrest and heading for trial.

He's now under arrest and heading for trial.

In Anchorage, the negotiations continue to try to get

In Anchorage, the negotiations continue to try to get

more information from Israel Keyes.

more information from Israel Keyes.

more information from Israel Keyes.

Then suddenly, during a court appearance,

Then suddenly, during a court appearance,

he once again shocks law enforcement.

he once again shocks law enforcement.

he once again shocks law enforcement.

- During one of the hearings in court for Keyes,

- During one of the hearings in court for Keyes,

he decided he was gonna try to escape.

he decided he was gonna try to escape.

he decided he was gonna try to escape.

And while the attorneys were up arguing before the judge,

And while the attorneys were up arguing before the judge,

And while the attorneys were up arguing before the judge,

he bolted, tried to run out of the courtroom.

he bolted, tried to run out of the courtroom.

But before he could even clear the aisle there,

But before he could even clear the aisle there,

But before he could even clear the aisle there,

the courtroom deputies tackled him and subdued him.

the courtroom deputies tackled him and subdued him.

the courtroom deputies tackled him and subdued him.

- NARRATOR: In typical fashion,

- NARRATOR: In typical fashion,

Keyes shows no remorse for his escape attempt.

Keyes shows no remorse for his escape attempt.

Keyes shows no remorse for his escape attempt.

- I mean, come on, let's face it, yeah,

- I mean, come on, let's face it, yeah,

what happened yesterday, ooh, I'm the bad guy,

what happened yesterday, ooh, I'm the bad guy,

I tried to escape.

But, um, let's be honest,

But, um, let's be honest,

But, um, let's be honest,

nobody really thought I was a good guy before that,

nobody really thought I was a good guy before that,

so--[laughs]

so--[laughs]

so--[laughs]

- NARRATOR: During months of interrogation,

- NARRATOR: During months of interrogation,

Israel Keyes admits to killing at least nine people.

Israel Keyes admits to killing at least nine people.

But investigators fear the actual total is higher.

But investigators fear the actual total is higher.

But investigators fear the actual total is higher.

But investigators fear the actual total is higher.

- JOLENE: And he was very evasive at times during

interviews, and he told us--when we tried to pin him down

interviews, and he told us--when we tried to pin him down

interviews, and he told us--when we tried to pin him down

on a number, he would say it was less than 12.

on a number, he would say it was less than 12.

But then there were things that he would say, um,

But then there were things that he would say, um,

But then there were things that he would say, um,

that led us to believe that by less than 12,

that led us to believe that by less than 12,

he simply meant 11, and so--he was quick

he simply meant 11, and so--he was quick

to correct us in interviews if we had something wrong.

to correct us in interviews if we had something wrong.

So, there were several times where we just threw out

So, there were several times where we just threw out

statements like, "Your 11 victims,"

or things like that, and he didn't correct us.

or things like that, and he didn't correct us.

So, based on that, and just some additional things

So, based on that, and just some additional things

So, based on that, and just some additional things

that he said, we believe the number is 11.

that he said, we believe the number is 11.

- He traveled so extensively both in the US

- He traveled so extensively both in the US

and in other countries, such long periods of time,

and in other countries, such long periods of time,

and in other countries, such long periods of time,

um--long periods of time that authorities haven't been able

um--long periods of time that authorities haven't been able

to pinpoint where he was oftentimes.

to pinpoint where he was oftentimes.

to pinpoint where he was oftentimes.

So, the number of victims is gonna be much higher

than 11, in my opinion.

- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes begs the FBI

- NARRATOR: Israel Keyes begs the FBI

for a quick death sentence.

for a quick death sentence.

But the agents continue to press for information

But the agents continue to press for information

But the agents continue to press for information

on other victims.

on other victims.

Keyes grows impatient with the process,

Keyes grows impatient with the process,

and decides to take matters into his own hands.

and decides to take matters into his own hands.

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- On December 1, 2012, while he was in prison

- On December 1, 2012, while he was in prison

- On December 1, 2012, while he was in prison

awaiting trial in the Koenig case,

awaiting trial in the Koenig case,

awaiting trial in the Koenig case,

Keyes slit his wrists, and also used his bed sheet

Keyes slit his wrists, and also used his bed sheet

Keyes slit his wrists, and also used his bed sheet

to strangle himself as insurance to make sure

to strangle himself as insurance to make sure

to strangle himself as insurance to make sure

he got the job done.

So as he bled out,

So as he bled out,

and as his body shifted,

and as his body shifted,

and as his body shifted,

relaxed from the bleeding, he rigged the sheets

relaxed from the bleeding, he rigged the sheets

so that they would strangle him

so that they would strangle him

to make sure he did the job.

to make sure he did the job.

So he committed suicide while in prison.

So he committed suicide while in prison.

- In many cases with serial killers,

- In many cases with serial killers,

they start at a very young age.

they start at a very young age.

They often start in their teen years.

They often start in their teen years.

And I think, historically,

And I think, historically,

they never stop.

they never stop.

The only way that a serial killer stops, historically, is--

The only way that a serial killer stops, historically, is--

is if they're incarcerated, or they kill themselves,

is if they're incarcerated, or they kill themselves,

is if they're incarcerated, or they kill themselves,

which somewhat often they do commit suicide.

which somewhat often they do commit suicide.

which somewhat often they do commit suicide.

which somewhat often they do commit suicide.

- NARRATOR: Crumbled inside the blanket on Keyes deathbed

- NARRATOR: Crumbled inside the blanket on Keyes deathbed

is a blood-stained suicide note.

is a blood-stained suicide note.

The case of Israel Keyes reinforces

The case of Israel Keyes reinforces

the immense challenges facing law enforcement

the immense challenges facing law enforcement

in their efforts to apprehend serial killers.

in their efforts to apprehend serial killers.

in their efforts to apprehend serial killers.

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- When you take a common murder case,

- When you take a common murder case,

- When you take a common murder case,

you start at the nucleus of that person's life.

you start at the nucleus of that person's life.

Then you work your way out from there.

Then you work your way out from there.

With a serial killer, they're often just a random person,

With a serial killer, they're often just a random person,

With a serial killer, they're often just a random person,

and that person does not even figure into that investigation.

and that person does not even figure into that investigation.

and that person does not even figure into that investigation.

And it's somebody who's completely off the radar.

And it's somebody who's completely off the radar.

And it's somebody who's completely off the radar.

How you gonna find them?

You have to use modern technology,

You have to use modern technology,

and you have to use old-fashioned police work,

and you have to use old-fashioned police work,

and you have to use old-fashioned police work,

and you have to be absolutely relentless.

and you have to be absolutely relentless.

You just gotta keep on plugging.

You just gotta keep on plugging.

- Keyes is really unique in the world of serial killers

- Keyes is really unique in the world of serial killers

in the amount of preparation and planning

in the amount of preparation and planning

he put into his crimes.

he put into his crimes.

He was so meticulous in his crimes

He was so meticulous in his crimes

that he's really a new breed of serial killer.

that he's really a new breed of serial killer.

that he's really a new breed of serial killer.

He was extremely deceptive, extremely cunning.

He was extremely deceptive, extremely cunning.

He got adrenaline rush from it.

He got adrenaline rush from it.

He loved the thrill of it.

He loved the thrill of it.

If he hadn't been caught,

If he hadn't been caught,

Keyes would still be out there doing it today.

Keyes would still be out there doing it today.

As a serial killer and as an individual,

As a serial killer and as an individual,

Keyes was deceptive and cunning as the devil.

Keyes was deceptive and cunning as the devil.

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