TV series
“Some stories are buried for a reason.”
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de Assis Pereira's crimes are revisited from the perspective of the victims, new reports from investigators and unpublished audio recordings from one of Brazil's most infamous serial killers, known as the Park Maniac.
1 season · 4 episodes
S1 E1The Park of Death
Nov 1, 202452 min
The discovery of 2 bodies in Parque do Estado reveals the presence of a serial killer in São Paulo.
S1 E2The Manhunt
Nov 1, 202449 min
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 investig
S1 E3The Perfect Storm
Nov 1, 202449 min
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.
S1 E4True Justice
Nov 1, 202447 min
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 uncerta
