Ep 6. The Butcher of Buffalo
- TV-14
- January 20, 2019
- 42 min
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8.0 (20)
In season 1 episode 6 of The Lake Erie Murders, titled "The Butcher of Buffalo," viewers are taken on a chilling journey through one of Buffalo's most gruesome murders. This episode tells the story of the brutal slaying of Joan Giambra and her two young sons, Anthony and Christopher.
The episode opens with a 911 call from Joan's panicked husband, Angelo Giambra, stating that he had come home to find his wife and children brutally murdered in their home. The police quickly arrive on the scene and begin their investigation, but with no apparent motive or suspects, the case quickly goes cold.
As the years go by, the case becomes known as one of Buffalo's most notorious unsolved murders. However, in 2007, the case is reopened, and new DNA evidence leads police to a suspect named Joseph Christopher. Christopher, a convicted serial killer, was already serving time for multiple murders in other states and had once lived in Buffalo during the time of the Giambra murders.
Through the use of interviews with detectives and family members, reenactments, and actual footage from the trial, viewers are brought along as the case against Christopher develops. The evidence against him is overwhelming, and the similarities between the Giambra murders and Christopher's other crimes are too much to ignore. However, the trial is far from straightforward as the defense brings forth a string of witnesses attempting to refute the DNA evidence.
As the trial comes to a close, viewers are left wondering if Joseph Christopher will be found guilty of this heinous crime and finally brought to justice for the murders of Joan, Anthony, and Christopher Giambra.
Overall, "The Butcher of Buffalo" is a gripping episode of The Lake Erie Murders that perfectly blends true crime storytelling with a heartfelt look at the victims' lives. While this episode deals with disturbing subject matter, it is handled with tact and care, making it a must-watch for fans of the true crime genre and anyone interested in justice being served.
