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2016
1 Season
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Murderers and their Mothers is a documentary crime series that explores the complex relationships between notorious murderers and their mothers. This Synergetic series, first aired in 2016, is presented by journalist and broadcaster Donal MacIntyre and criminologist Elizabeth Yardley.

Each episode of Murderers and their Mothers delves deep into the lives of a different criminal and his or her mother, exploring the intertwined nature of their relationship and the possible impact it had on the development of the killer's behaviour. The show combines interviews with family members, friends, psychologists, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials to explore the potential role of maternal influence in the development of criminal behaviour.

The series features a range of cases, from notorious serial killers to lesser-known murderers. Each episode provides unique insights into the context and background of the crime and the relationship between the killer and their mother. The show is an intriguing look into the complex nuances of a mother-child relationship, and its potential impact on the child's personality and future actions.

Donal MacIntyre, a seasoned broadcaster and investigative journalist, brings his expertise and insight to the show. He guides the viewers through each episode, providing thoughtful analysis and commentary on the complex issues raised. Elizabeth Yardley, a criminologist and professor of sociology at Birmingham City University, provides expert insight into the psychological and social aspects of criminal behaviour.

The show is both fascinating and chilling, offering a rare glimpse into the minds of some of the most notorious murderers in history. The interviews with family members, including the mothers of the killers, offer a perspective that is often overlooked in other true crime documentaries. Through a careful examination of the relationship between mother and child, the show illuminates the complex web of factors that contribute to the development of criminal behaviour.

Overall, Murderers and their Mothers is a compelling and thought-provoking series that sheds light on one of the most fundamental relationships in human development. From the psychological impact of childhood trauma to the potential role of parental influence on criminal behaviour, the show offers a nuanced and penetrating look into the nature of criminality and the complexities of human behaviour.

Murderers and their Mothers is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (10 episodes). The series first aired on May 15, 2016.

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10. Adam Lanza: The Sandy Hook Killer

July 17, 2016

In December 2012, 20-year-old Adam Lanza killed his mother Nancy before driving to Sandy Hook Elementary School and shooting dead 20 children and six teachers in one of the bloodiest mass shootings in American history. How much is Nancy to blame for keeping an arsenal of weapons in the family home with a mentally disturbed son for whom she refused to seek comprehensive treatment?

9. Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman

July 10, 2016

Richard Kuklisnki, known as the 'Iceman,' claimed to have killed up to 250 in his three-decade-long career as a hitman for the mafia, all of which he kept separate from his average middle-class existence. How much of Kuklisnki's psychopathic personality was passed on by his parents? And how much of his traumatic upbringing was invented by Kuklinski as a way of rationalizing his crimes?

8. Leszek P?kalski: The Vampire of Byt

July 3, 2016

One of Poland's most notorious serial killers, Leszek Pekalski confessed to murdering dozens of people - men, women, and children, who were mostly savagely bludgeoned to death before being raped - although he later recanted all but one of his confessions. What role did his violent mother's heavy drinking while pregnant and later abuse and neglect play in Pekalski's evolution?

7. Robert Black: The Lone Killer

June 26, 2016

Serial child-killer Robert Black worked as a delivery driver, preying on young girls up and down the country. Black's own childhood was fraught with violence and abandonment. MacIntyre and Dr Elizabeth Yardley piece together Black's fractured upbringing and explore whether these early psychological traumas were the triggers which transformed Black into the depraved monster he became.

6. Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer

June 19, 2016

One of Britain's most infamous killers, Dennis Nilsen murdered 15 young men, some as young as 14,

5. Joachim Knychala: Frankenstein of Bytom

June 12, 2016

Joachim Knychala, the Polish serial killer who earned the ghoulish nickname 'Frankenstein,' attacked his victims with an axe, butchering and desecrating their bodies after death. MacIntyre and criminologist Dr Elizabeth Yardley explore Knychala's twisted relationship with his mother and grandmother to discover whether they were the cause of his murderous misogyny.

4. Harold Shipman: The Angel of Death

June 5, 2016

Dr Harold Shipman, was Britain's most prolific serial killer with at least 215 known victims. Was Shipman simply addicted to murder, playing God by killing many of his elderly female patients with overdoses of morphine, or did his upbringing and the circumstances of his mother's death turn him into a mass murderer?

3. Jed Allen: The Wolverine Killer

May 29, 2016

The case of Jed Allen, a young man who on the surface had a happy, stable life. Yet in May 2015 he would kill his mother, step-father and six year old half-sister in a brutal knife attack. MacIntyre and criminologist Dr Elizabeth Yardley explore Jed's dysfunctional childhood years with his mother to discover the trigger that led him to commit family annihilation.

2. Fred and Rose West: The Killer Couple

May 22, 2016

Fred and Rosemary West raped, tortured, murdered and dismembered twelve young women including two of their daughters

1. Daniel Bartlam: the Coronation Street Killer

May 15, 2016

At just 14 years old Daniel Bartlam savagely killed his mother with a claw hammer and then sought to cover his tracks by setting fire to her body. Daniel's deep resentment of his mother following his parents' divorce rapidly led to dark and menacing behavior, and she was desperate to keep the problems behind closed doors, but did her love for him seal her fate?

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Where to Watch Murderers and their Mothers

Murderers and their Mothers is available for streaming on the Synergetic website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Murderers and their Mothers on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Peacock.