The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood

The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood

The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood

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The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood

2024- 2024

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.2(4 votes)

Returning Series

Documentary

Crime

Overview

Michael Connelly takes viewers on a wild journey into the twisted story of the massacre at Wonderland Avenue on July 1, 1981 – one of Hollywood's most famous murder cases that has fascinated people for more than 40 years.

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Production Companies

The Intellectual Property Corporation

One Traveler

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

1 member

Writing

Michael Connelly

Self

Michael Connelly

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