Plot Synopsis

KILLER PERFORMANCE is a one-hour docuseries that explores the diabolical personas of murderers who cry fake tears to manipulate the media and public in a disturbing attempt to exonerate themselves from their crimes. The series delves into chilling cases where public appearances and police interviews played host for killers Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Drew Peterson, Chacey Poynter, Stephen McDaniel and Chris Watts to feign grief in attempts to persuade the public of their innocence. Some aspects of the psychopathic mind these killers exhibited was the need to be in control, the egotistical belief that they were a step ahead of everyone else and the feeling that they were getting away with murder. During a public investigation these master manipulators are given countless opportunities to practice their evil performance. Press conferences, interviews and court appearances are all stages for the killer to control the media narrative by faking grief and spinning a web of lies. Episodes include:

"Ted Bundy" (Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9pm ET/6pm PT): Ted Bundy was one of the world's most notorious serial killers. During the 1970s, he was accused of murdering at least thirty young women and girls but in court, he maintained his innocence. Underneath this facade of lies, the charismatic killer was a psychopath who inflicted brutal acts of violence on his victims. Taking a front row seat to analyze Bundy's behavior are three of the worlds' most experienced super sleuths who are trained in exposing the lies behind a serial killer's performance.

"John Wayne Gacy" (Monday, February 12, 2024 at 10pm ET/7pm PT): The case of serial killer John Wayne Gacy is one of sexual depravity. In the 1970s, Gacy stood accused of the rape and murder of at least 33 young men and boys and burying many of the bodies under his house. He portrayed an image of respectability including dressing up as a clown. Gacy maintained his innocence. Taking a front row seat to analyze Gacy's behavior are three of the world's most experienced super sleuths who are trained in exposing the lies behind a serial killer's performance.

"Chris Watts" (Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9pm ET/6pm PT): To the outside world, Chris Watts played the part of a loving family man to perfection and when his family suddenly vanished, he wasted no time appearing on local news to appeal for their safe return, however, he was hiding a dark secret. He was accused of brutally murdering them all so he could have a new life with his mistress. Taking a front row seat to analyze Watt's behavior are three of the world's most experienced super sleuths who are trained in exposing the lies behind a serial killer's performance.

"Chacey Poynter" (Monday, February 19, 2024 at 10pm ET/7pm PT): When Texas firefighter Robert Poynter was fatally shot in the head, his wife Chacey appeared distraught and as she blames his shooting on a random killer, police bodycam records the unfolding drama and discover she's hiding a dark secret. Taking a front row seat to analyze Chacey's behavior are three of the world's most experienced super sleuths who are trained in exposing the lies behind a serial killer's performance.

"Drew Peterson" (Monday, February 26, 2024 at 9pm ET/6pm PT)

"Stephen McDaniel" (Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10pm ET/7pm PT)