American Monster Season 8 Episode 10 The Man Who Got Away
- TV14
- July 31, 2022
- 44 min
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In American Monster season 8 episode 10, titled "The Man Who Got Away," viewers are taken on a thrilling journey that explores the mind of a killer and the impact it had on his surviving victim. The episode focuses on the story of Terri Jentz, a woman who survived a brutal attack in the summer of 1977.
At the time, Jentz and her college friend, Shayna Weiss, were on a cross-country biking trip, camping along the way. One night, they were attacked by an unknown assailant who broke into their tent and began attacking them with an axe. Jentz was able to survive the attack by playing dead, but Weiss tragically lost her life.
The case quickly went cold, and no suspect was ever identified. Jentz spent the next two decades trying to come to terms with what had happened to her and seeking closure in any way possible. She eventually decided to return to the scene of the crime, hoping to learn more about the attacker and find some peace in the process.
From there, the episode delves into the mind of a killer, exploring the potential motivations behind such a brutal attack. Interviews with experts in criminology and forensic psychology provide insight into the psyche of a person capable of committing such a heinous act, while archival footage and re-enactments bring the story to life.
The episode also delves into the impact that the attack had on Jentz's life, both immediately following the incident and in the years since. Interviews with Jentz herself offer a firsthand account of her experiences, including her struggles with PTSD and her efforts to come to terms with the trauma she endured.
As the episode unfolds, viewers are left to ponder some of the biggest questions in true crime: What drives a person to commit such violence, and what are the lasting effects on survivors and loved ones left behind? "The Man Who Got Away" is a gripping and intense episode that offers a provocative look at these issues, delving deep into a chilling case that has haunted Jentz for decades.
