American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

2024

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

6.9(33 votes)

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Documentary

Crime

Overview

An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Christian Hansen

Self / Danny Casolaro

Tony Casolaro

Self

Michael Riconosciuto

Self

Bobby Moses Nichols

Self

Zachary Treitz

Self

Cheri Seymour

Self

John Powers

Self

Charles Work

Self

Keith Roenke

Robert Booth Nichols

Leah Victoria Hennessey

Lynn Knowles

Creative team

Showrunner: Zachary Treitz
Chapman Way

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