World's Most Evil Killers Season 2 Episode 19 Danilo Restivo

Danilo Restivo was a cunning and twisted Italian serial killer whose reign of terror lasted for over a decade. In episode 19 of World's Most Evil Killers Season 2, we delve into his dark and depraved world to understand the psychology behind his heinous crimes.

Restivo's first known murder occurred in 1993 when he brutally killed neighbor Elisa Claps, a 16-year-old girl living in the same building as him. Her body was not found until 2010, and Restivo had managed to fool investigators for years with his manipulative tactics, even going as far as to attend her funeral and pretending to help in the search for her.

As the investigation progressed, it became clear that Restivo had a disturbing obsession with hair. He had been known to cut the hair of women on the street without their knowledge or consent and had even collected locks of hair from various women in his home. It was later discovered that he had removed Claps' pubic hair after killing her and kept it in his possession as a trophy.

But Restivo's crimes didn't stop there. Over the years, he continued to terrorize women in his community, frequently breaking into their homes to steal their underwear and other personal belongings. One of his neighbors reported that he had even broken into her home while she was sleeping and left a trail of his own semen on her bed.

Restivo's next known victim was a young woman named Heather Barnett, whom he killed in the United Kingdom in 2002. Her body was found in her own bathroom, with clumps of her own hair placed in her hands as if in some sort of sick ritual. Restivo had been seen in the area before the murder, wearing a wig and carrying a pair of scissors.

As investigators dug deeper into Restivo's past, they discovered that he had a long history of violent behavior, including attacks on his own family members. He had even attempted to strangle his own mother in the past.

Despite his numerous crimes and disturbing behavior, Restivo was skilled at blending in. He presented himself as a model citizen and attended church regularly, even becoming a Eucharistic minister. But beneath the facade, he was a sadistic and dangerous predator who seemed to take pleasure in causing fear and pain.

In the end, Restivo was caught through a combination of forensic evidence and sheer luck. During a routine check of his DNA, investigators discovered a match to the semen found in his neighbor's home years earlier. He was ultimately convicted of both the Claps and Barnett murders and sentenced to life in prison.

The episode explores Restivo's twisted psychology and the various warning signs that should have been heeded before he had the chance to take innocent lives. With interviews from investigators, family members of the victims, and experts in the field of criminal psychology, it paints a chilling picture of a man who hid in plain sight while committing unspeakable atrocities.