

The Crossbow Cannibal
2025-07-14 · 90 min · Not rated
Stephen Griffiths murdered three women in cold blood - one was caught on CCTV. In court he shocked everyone by calling himself, The Crossbow Cannibal.
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- Hayley Rhodes
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- Woodcut Media
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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