Ep 13. Ken And Barbie Killers

In the 13th episode of season 4 of Murder Made Me Famous, we delve into the twisted and heinous crimes of the infamous Canadian couple, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, known as the "Ken and Barbie Killers."

Through interviews with experts, law enforcement officials, and journalists, the episode explores the chilling details of the couple's crimes. Paul and Karla's story begins in the early 1990s when they met and quickly became infatuated with each other. They bonded over their shared interest in sadomasochistic sex and began a relationship that quickly escalated to extreme violence.

Using Karla's job at a veterinary clinic as a cover, the couple began luring innocent teenage girls into their home where they would be held captive, tortured, and ultimately killed. The couple's first victim was Karla's younger sister, Tammy, whom they drugged and sexually assaulted while she was unconscious. She died from the overdose, and the couple disposed of her body, leading law enforcement to classify her death as accidental.

Over the course of the next two years, the couple would go on to brutally murder two more teenage girls, Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French. The crimes shocked the entire nation of Canada and garnered international media attention. It wasn't until videos of the heinous acts surfaced, exposing Karla as a willing participant, that the couple was finally caught and brought to justice.

Through the episode, we hear from those closest to the case, including lead detective Mike Arntfield and journalist Stephen Williams, who offer insight into the extent of the couple's depravity. Additionally, we learn more about the complex psychological profiles of Bernardo and Homolka and how their twisted relationship ultimately culminated in a string of horrific murders.

Overall, Murder Made Me Famous season 4 episode 13 offers a chilling look into the shocking crimes committed by the "Ken and Barbie Killers" and serves as a haunting reminder of the dark depths of human depravity.