The Toolbox Killer

Brand used a different approach and although it is controversial, it did work! She got Bittaker to talk and he didn't talk to anyone.

Victims of family members and interviews with those who knew them was crucial to this and I am glad they got to say their peace.

It's been a long time since one of these "true crime docs" really got under my skin. This one did definitely not for the faint of heart. Just felt really sad for the family and friends who were affected by this evil. I did think the Psychology student was playing with fire.

This was unsettling due to the subject matter but what made it so compelling was Laura Brand. This woman made one of the most sadistic serial killers of all time give all kinds of information uo for the first time, including the mapped locations of two victims never found. Laura Brand is that rare blend of intelligence, heart and humanity that compels even the most evil monsters to spill their guts. She is a revelation and I hope to see her do the same thing over and over until we can predict and stop these killing machines before they wreak havoc. This show is worth watching to see a fresh and effective approach to unraveling the sick minds of these evil doers. I am giving it 10 stars for this reason.

Laura Brand was able to break through the mind of one of the most sadistic serial killers to date. Her ability to gain his trust blew my mind and it will blow yours.

The crimes of Bittaker and Norris were brutal and there are plenty of details and images in this doc that will be upsetting for some viewers. It's a well-made doc and certainly shows compassion for the victims and family/friends of victims too. One interesting aspect is how the criminologist was able to get Bittaker to talk when he had refused to do that before. Her approach was successful.