I recently watched the 2-part series The 93 Victims of Samuel Little (2020) on Tubi. The storyline follows the infamous serial killer who traveled across the country for nearly 50 years, killing until he was finally caught. The series explores how the FBI uncovered the true scope of his crimes, how Little helped them identify victims, where and how he killed, and the disturbing psychology behind it all.
I first heard a reference to Samuel Little recently and decided to dig deeper, which led me to this documentary. What stood out was not just the backstory of his crimes, but also how investigators "unlocked" his mind to extract the details of his murders. Much of this came down to his age and the sense that this was his last chance to relive his reign of terror. Listening to how he recounted his killings-and how law enforcement persuaded him to do so-was chilling and fascinating.
The documentary also highlighted unusual aspects of his crimes, including how his pathology differed from typical sexual assaults, and how his interactions with police over the decades allowed him to keep slipping away. The use of his artwork-sketches of his victims-added a disturbing yet brilliant angle. There were even courtroom drama elements that gave the series another layer of intrigue. The final hour played almost like a forensic case study, as investigators reexamined cold cases and worked to officially link him to dozens of victims while he got off on the process.
In conclusion, The 93 Victims of Samuel Little has a lot going on and kept me engaged from beginning to end. It's a compelling watch for anyone interested in true crime and serial killer docuseries. I'd give it an 8/10.
