I AM A Killer has been captivating audiences with its unfiltered look into the minds of convicted murderers.
The highly-anticipated fifth season of this gripping Netflix documentary series premieres on October 16, 2024.
The hit true crime show has released four seasons to date, with a fifth on the way.
In this chilling docuseries notorious killers recount their shocking stories in their own words.
Here’s a breakdown of the instalments released so far:
Season 1 (2018)
The first series of I Am a Killer set the foundation for its exploration of capital murder cases through interviews with convicted killers.
It established the show’s signature format of presenting firsthand accounts from death row inmates, complemented by perspectives from law enforcement, victims’ families and other involved parties.
Season 1 featured 10 episodes, including cases such as:
- James Robertson: Murdered his cellmate to escape to death row
- Kenneth Foster: His death sentence was commuted hours before execution
- Justin Dickens: A teenager who committed murder but disputed the prosecutor’s version of events
- Miguel Angel Martinez: Sentenced for a triple murder linked to alleged Satanism
Season 2 (2020)
The second season also consists of 10 episodes, continuing the show’s exploration of murder through interviews with convicted killers.
Here are some of the notable cases featured:
- Lindsay Haugen: An army veteran serving a 60-year sentence for killing her boyfriend Robby Mast in 2015, claiming it was a consensual act
- David Barnett: Convicted of murdering his adoptive grandparents in 1996, stabbing them 20 times — initially on death row, his sentence was later reduced to life without parole
- Leo Little: Sentenced to life in prison for the 1998 murder of Jehovah’s Witness minister Christopher Chavez during a robbery — he has since become an ordained minister in prison
- Cavona Flenoy: Convicted of second-degree murder for killing Hassan Abbas in 2010, which she claims was in self-defense during a date gone wrong
- Toby Williams: Serving a life sentence for the 1984 murder of Deborah Moore during a home invasion — he also shot her husband, Johnny Moore, who survived
Season 3 (2022)
Season 3 was six episodes long, featuring these cases:
- Victoria Smith: Convicted of killing her husband, with doubts raised about her confession
- Deryl Madison: On death row for murder, reflecting on his struggles with mental illness
- Daniel Paulsrud: Claims the fatal shooting of his partner Leslie was an accident
- James Walker: Contends he has no recollection of the 2001 murder he confessed to committing
- A case involving three men receiving different sentences for their roles in a cab driver’s fatal shooting
- David Cameron Keith: Recounts the day he took a young hostage and killed a pilot at an airport
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Season 4 (2022)
The fourth season also featured six episodes:
- Anthony Standifer: Recounts his crime and its impact on his and the victim’s family
- Jema Donahue: Imprisoned for killing her husband, she details her history of abuse and troubled marriage
- Toby Gregory: Claims his military service and PTSD led him to murder his wife, Inez
- An episode where an extremist father involved his son in a plot of intimidation and murder
- Gary Black: Sentenced to life without parole for Jason Johnson’s murder, he expresses no regrets while the victim’s family attempts to find purpose in the tragedy
- Thomas “TJ” Schifferns: Maintains his innocence in the fatal shooting of a coworker despite evidence suggesting a motive
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How to watch Season 5 (2024)
While specific details about the cases featured have not been revealed, the official trailer provides some insights into what viewers can expect:
- Rex Groves: A case involving a man who killed his grandmother
- Higinio Gonzalez: An armed robber who claims he didn’t know his gun was loaded
- Ashley Morrison and Christian Sims: A situation where someone could have tried to stop a crime or get help but didn’t
- Ezdeth Highley: A killer who snapped following a comment over petty theft
- Makueepee Whitford: A stabbing incident that resulted in a single fatal wound
- Jamal Hatcher: Killed the mother of his child
To watch the new season of I Am a Killer, ensure you have an active Netflix subscription and log in to your account on or after October 16, 2024.
The series is available for streaming exclusively on the streaming giant’s platform.
