NETFLIX viewers are tucking into the new series of I Am A Killer to hear the true motives behind killers on death row.
The highly-anticipated fifth season of this nail-biting Netflix documentary series premiered on October 16, 2024.
What is I Am a Killer about?
Netflix‘s first-person true crime hit, I Am a Killer, is back with its fifth season after the success of previous instalments.
This true crime documentary series gives insight into the stories of six prisoners who are awaiting their fate on death row.
Each episode profiles a different prisoners story about how split-second decisions changed the course of their lives forever.
The series also features interviews with the family and friends of the convicted killers, as well as interviews with the family and friends of the victims.
I Am a Killer season 5: Who is on the Netflix show?
While specific details about each criminal case featured on the series hasn’t 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
How can I watch I AM a Killer: Series 5
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.
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I Am a Killer season 4: Who featured on the previous Netflix show?
One of the convicted killers, Anthony Standifer, was convicted of killing an old lady during a robbery.
His reason for killing the old lady was that she had seen his face and did not want to go back to prison.
The lady he shot was a retired police clerk named Beverly Crowl.
Jema Donahue also appeared in season 4 for killing her husband.
Without any prior criminal history, Jema said she shot her husband in self-defense when he tried to attack her after his gun jammed.
However, she was convicted of manslaughter because she did not report his death but rather chose to bury his body.
Toby Gregory also appeared on season 4 for murdering his wife.
Toby claims his service in the military and PTSD after leaving the military caused him to murder his wife.
Nasim Irsan of season 4 was convicted for being an accomplice to the murder of his sister’s friend and husband.
He was sentenced to 40 years in prison.
Gary Black features in the previous series and shares his motives behind the murder of Jason Johnson.
He was sentenced to life without parole.
Thomas “TJ” Schifferns appears in the fourth season for shooting and killing his best friend and coworker, Jimmy McGregor.
He pleaded guilty to avoid a death sentence.
As a result, he received a minimum term of 30 years in prison.
Is I Am A Killer: Season 4 still available to watch?
I Am a Killer season 4 premiered exclusively on Netflix on December 21, 2022.
The convicted killers, the victims’ families, and the officials who worked on these cases narrate their experiences over six episodes.
The six episodes of the fourth series, as well as season one, two and three are all still available to watch on Netflix.
