The Child Snatcher: Manhunt

The Child Snatcher: Manhunt

The Child Snatcher: Manhunt

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The Child Snatcher: Manhunt

"The hunt for a serial killer obsessed with abducting and murdering young girls."

2023

1 Seasons

2 Episodes

7.0(2 votes)

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Crime

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First-hand testimonies tell the story of one of the UK's largest murder investigations. Left in the killer's wake are devastated families and a huge police inquiry piecing together the disturbing puzzle of an unknown serial killer.

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