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Watch The Hillside Strangler (2026) Online

8.04 votes2026EndedDocumentaryCrime

Synopsis

For the first time in over 40 years, Frank Salerno tells his story of the Hillside Strangler manhunt, revisiting the case that changed him forever. Kenneth Bianchi shares his story on camera for the first time of his role as one of the two people behind the Hillside Strangler.

Episodes

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1. City of Dreams, City of NightmaresNow viewing2026-01-1852m7.0Ten women are slain, their bodies dumped across the iconic hillsides of Los Angeles; activists demand justice as the media turns murder into spectacle; detectives Frank Salerno and Pete Finnigan race to stop the killer before he strikes again.
2. The Many Faces of Ken Bianchi2026-01-2557m7.3Detectives link two killings in Bellingham, WA, to Ken Bianchi, exposing him as the Hillside Strangler; facing death row, he claims amnesia and submits to hypnosis; decades later, Bianchi argues his murderous confessions were fabricated.
3. The Trial of the Century2026-02-017.3Bianchi's insanity plea collapses, and he flips on cousin Angelo Buono to avoid the death penalty; but as the trial becomes a media circus, Bianchi's story keeps changing, forcing the district attorney to move to dismiss the case.
4. The Conman2026-02-087.7As the case falters, the judge turns Buono's prosecution over to the California Attorney General, launching the longest and most expensive trial in U.S. history; decades later, Bianchi maintains his innocence and fights for parole.

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Frank Salerno
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Kenneth Bianchi
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Is The Hillside Strangler available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does The Hillside Strangler have?

The Hillside Strangler has 1 season and 4 episodes.

When did The Hillside Strangler first air?

The Hillside Strangler first aired in 2026.

Is The Hillside Strangler still running?

The Hillside Strangler's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Hillside Strangler?

The Hillside Strangler is classified as Documentary, Crime.