
31 Mar 2019

The Piketon Family Murders
A look into the events leading up to a horrific massacre that stunned the small town of Piketon, Ohio in 2016.
This documentary explores two horrific stories. With haunting interviews with the killers, plus emotional exchanges with the daughters.
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31 Mar 2019
A look into the events leading up to a horrific massacre that stunned the small town of Piketon, Ohio in 2016.
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