How to Catch a Serial Killer
British detective Steve Fulcher pursues suspect Christopher Halliwell in a case spanning over a decade, multiple murders, two highly publicized trials, and one irreparably damaged career.
British detective Steve Fulcher pursues suspect Christopher Halliwell in a case spanning over a decade, multiple murders, two highly publicized trials, and one irreparably damaged career.
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