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You can watch An Unexpected Killer (2019) for free on Spectrum On Demand.

A wild and unpredictable journey into homicide investigations where the true identity of the killer comes as a shocking surprise. Combining unparalleled access, captivating interviews and stylish reenactments, each investigation starts in a familiar way - examining the crime scene, interviewing potential suspects… but then something unexpected changes everything. A new witness, an overlooked piece of evidence or even an innovation in forensic science sends investigators on a totally unexpected path that ultimately leads to the conviction of the real killer.

Can a detective truly trust their instincts when every piece of evidence points toward the most unlikely suspect? These investigations dismantle certainties through raw interviews and reconstructions that strip away the veneer of a closed case.