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Gilberto Barros
Self - TV Presenter
TV SERIES
The Park Maniac: The Untold Story
DocumentaryCrimeReality
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de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.
Top cast
Fatima Souza
Self - Investigative Journaist
AP
Ana Paula Sousa
Self - Journalist
AS
Antonio Serafim
Self - Psychologist and Neuroscientist
Creative team
Thaís Nunes (Writer) • Maurício Eça (Director) • Thaís Nunes (Director) • Guilherme César (Writer)
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Episodes
4 Episodes
011. The Park of Death
The discovery of 2 bodies in Parque do Estado reveals the presence of a serial killer in São Paulo.
022. 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.
033. 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.
044. 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.