The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

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The Park Maniac: The Untold Story

"Some stories are buried for a reason."

2024

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.5(4 votes)

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Documentary

Crime

Reality

Overview

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de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.

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Santa Rita Filmes

Amazon Studios

Cast & Crew

4 members

Acting

Gilberto Barros

Self - TV Presenter

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Fatima Souza

Self - Investigative Journaist

Fatima Souza

Acting

Ana Paula Sousa

Self - Journalist

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Antonio Serafim

Self - Psychologist and Neuroscientist

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