

The Confession Killer
2019-12-06 · 50 min / episode · ★ 7.2
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
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- Robert Kenner, Taki Oldham
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- United States of America
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- Ended
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Henry Lee LucasSelfTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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