Mind of a Monster

The first installment delves into Theodore "Ted" Bundy, who became infamous after his crime spree spanned from coast to coast, included two prison escapes, and culminated a decade later with a death sentence. Bundy used his abundant charisma and good looks to prey on countless young women throughout the 1970s, seamlessly flipping from charming stranger to dangerous criminal and claiming the lives of more than thirty women. Through new interviews with those closest to the case, and haunting recordings from Bundy himself, Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster reveals the comprehensive, most intimate look into Bundy's life from beginning to end, detailing his transformation into one of the worst serial killers America has ever seen.

Starting in late 1989 through November 1990, seven men in and around Marion County, Florida fell victim to an elusive serial killer. As detectives slowly pieced together the evidence, they discovered the killer they were after was a woman named Aileen Wuornos. Her subsequent arrest and trial would forever solidify her place in history as America's most notorious female serial killer. Now, the second installment of ID's MIND OF A MONSTER investigative series features chilling new insights into Wuornos's life and personality, utilizing personal letters and drawings from Aileen herself to help paint a picture of the twisted motives behind her deadly actions.

As one of America's most prolific serial killers, Gary Ridgway earned his moniker from the area where he chose to dispose of his victims – along the banks of the Green River in Washington state. Ridgway was convicted of killing 49 women between 1982 and 2001, though he confessed to 71 murders and it is believed he committed more than 90. To his friends and neighbors, Ridgway came across as a "stand-up guy" and loving father and husband, a characteristic he often exploited in order to give his victims a false sense of security. This film delves into every facet of Ridgway's complicated psyche, exposing how he eventually transformed into a prolific serial killer.

In the 1980s, a mild-mannered family man ran a bakery in Anchorage, Alaska. Unknown to those who knew him, he also hunted and murdered dozens of women. In a world exclusive, we see inside the warped mind of Robert Hansen with his final taped confession.

A vicious Los Angeles serial killer suddenly goes silent for two decades. Police suspect he's either dead or in jail - but he was just warming up.

In 1995 when the body of a woman is found in Clark County, Washington, local detectives quickly apprehend long-haul truck driver Keith Jesperson. A series of increasingly disturbing revelations suggest Jesperson's true identity is that of the serial murderer known only by his nickname, the Happy Face Killer. Detective Rick Buckner plays a deadly game of cat and mouse with Jesperson to prove he is the Happy Face Killer and make sure he is apprehended before he kills again.

Ed Kemper appears to be a gentle giant who offers rides to young female hitchhikers. But behind his charming smile lurks a perverted monster. Recorded audio confessions reveal the dark fantasies behind one of America's most notorious serial killers.

After killing his grandparents, 15-year-old Ed Kemper is sent away to a mental institution. There he uses his near-genius IQ to deceive psychiatrists. Once released, he finds himself surrounded by attractive co-eds, and his twisted fantasies return.

Fearing arrest, Kemper decides he must finally deal with his mother, bringing this story to a devastating finale; in custody, a psychiatrist gives Kemper a truth serum, which reveals his most horrifying secrets on tape.