Killer Lies: Chasing a True-Crime Con Man

To premiere fall 2024 on National Geographic
Running Time: 3-part series (3 x 44 min)

Killer Lies: Chasing a True-Crime Con Man chronicles the rise and fall of Stéphane Bourgoin, a French author and supposed serial killer expert whose career was built on a web of lies. The series explores Bourgoin’s life in front of and behind the camera and his pursuit by a group of true-crime enthusiasts turned amateur detectives. Featuring groundbreaking interviews with the secretive “4th Eye” collective, the series unravels Bourgoin’s deceitful claims and sheds light on his exploitation of the true-crime industry. « Killer Lies » raises thought-provoking questions about Bourgoin’s actions, his devoted fans, and the broader audience’s fascination with true crime.

Director/EP: Ben Selkow
Producers: Jennifer Luby, Valerie Thomas
Director of Photography: William Rouse

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