Ep 2. The Last Call Killer

In Mark of a Killer season 1 episode 2, titled "The Last Call Killer," viewers are taken back to 1991 and introduced to a string of brutal murders that occurred in Long Island, New York. The killer, dubbed "The Last Call Killer," targeted gay men who he would approach at bars and nightclubs, luring them into his car with the promise of a good time. Once in his car, the killer would bind and strangle his victims before dumping their bodies in remote locations.

The episode focuses primarily on the investigation that led to the killer's eventual capture. Viewers are introduced to the detectives who worked tirelessly to piece together the evidence, including DNA samples found on the victims and surveillance footage from the bars where the killer picked up his victims. The investigation was complicated by the fact that the victims were all gay men who may have been hesitant to come forward with information for fear of discrimination.

As the investigation progresses, viewers also get a glimpse into the killer's twisted psyche. Through interviews with friends and family members, as well as excerpts from his personal diaries, it becomes clear that he harbored a deep-seated hatred for the LGBTQ+ community, viewing them as lesser beings who deserved to die.

Through a combination of meticulous police work and a stroke of luck, the killer is finally apprehended. Viewers are left with a sense of satisfaction that justice has been served, but also a haunting sense of sadness for the lives lost and the fear and trauma inflicted on the LGBTQ+ community during the killer's reign of terror.

Overall, "The Last Call Killer" is a chilling reminder of the dangers that still exist for marginalized communities and the importance of diligently pursuing justice for all victims of violent crimes.