New ‘Serial Killer Capital Los Angeles’ Sneak Peek Reveals One Woman’s Story of Survival [Exclusive]

In the 1980s, Los Angeles was a Breeding ground for serial killers. While names like the Hillside Stranglers came from the last decade, others emerged from a place of pure evil to cause nothing but pain and suffering throughout the city. We examine some of the most harrowing days in Los Angeles history. oxygen will soon bring audiences his latest true crime series, Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles. And today, Collider takes an exclusive look at one of the many stories told during the two-hour special.

In the sneak peek, a woman talks about her harrowing experience after a strange man stopped on the side of the road to offer her a ride. After politely turning him down, the woman says the driver snapped at her and insulted her decision to forego the free elevator. The man pressured her to get into his vehicle, manipulated the woman, and made her feel guilty until she got into the car. After he failed to make the right turn to drop her off at her friend’s house, the woman became increasingly nervous and questioned the driver about where he was going. As she plans her escape, her current captor is one step ahead of her and fires a bullet in her direction.

When it comes down to it, the woman is in the little foretaste was one of the lucky ones. The man she was riding in the car with eventually became known as the Southside Slayer. A notorious name in Los AngelesThe murderer murdered countless women and left their bodies in public places. As the police deepened their investigation, they soon discovered that there were several other serial killers operating within the city limits, leading them to an almost impossible game of cat and mouse.

Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles will spotlight the voices of victims as their families speak about the atrocities that befell their loved ones and the legacies they left behind. Viewers will also hear from several survivors as well as the police officers who worked tirelessly on the case.

What else does Oxygen offer for true crime fans?

Long considered one of the most popular destinations for true crime fans, Oxygen has always been home to captivating stories. The channel is currently streaming a handful of its recent productions on Peacock. The program includes titles such as: A plan to kill, Dateline: The Smoking GunAnd The girl on the milk carton.

You can check out our exclusive sneak peek of it Serial Killer Capital: Los Angeles above and watch it on Sunday, October 20th.

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