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Murder: No Apparent Motive

Murder: No Apparent Motive

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Murder: No Apparent Motive

1984

1h 15m

7.0(3 votes)

Documentary

Crime

Overview

This documentary about serial killers and FBI Behavioral Sciences profilers features interviews with Ed Kemper and Ted Bundy as well as crime victims and law enforcement officials. The film includes some dramatic recreations.

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HBO

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Ted Bundy

Ted Bundy

Self

Ed Kemper

Ed Kemper

Self

David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz

Self

Henry Lee Lucas

Henry Lee Lucas

Self

Ottis Toole

Self

Robert K. Ressler

Robert K. Ressler

Self

Robb Webb

Self

Imre Horvath

Self

Frank Salerno

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Imre Horvath

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