This Stan series tells the true stories of the wives of the world's most notorious serial killers.

As a certified true crime buff, when it comes to serial killers, there's one thing I have always found almost as interesting and harrowing as the cases themselves: the lives of the partners of serial killers. 

And Stan's latest true crime offering, Serial Killer Wives, answers all your burning questions about the people who loved some of the world's most notorious killers.

The six-part documentary takes viewers into uncharted territory by focusing not on the killers themselves, but on the people who loved them. Unlike traditional true-crime documentaries that centre on the perpetrators or victims, Serial Killer Wives offers a unique lens through which to examine these horrific crimes. 

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The series explores the complex emotions and psychological impact experienced by those who shared intimate relationships with killers, often having no idea of their partner's dark double life.

Each 45-minute episode focuses on a different case, featuring candid interviews with the former partners of these murderers. The testimonies reveal the shocking moment when their world was turned upside down, and they discovered the person they loved was capable of unthinkable violence. 

The series covers six disturbing cases.

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Stephen Griffiths.

Known as the 'Crossbow Cannibal', Griffiths' former partner Kathy, a nightclub queen and prison officer, shares her story of loving a man who would become one of Britain's most notorious killers.

Bobby Joe Long.

Cindy met Bobby Joe when they were just 13 years old. Nearly two decades later, he would be convicted of eight brutal murders, leaving Cindy to grapple with how the boy she fell in love with became a monster.

Joanne Dennehy.

The ex-boyfriend of this female serial killer describes the devastating moment he learned that the mother of his children had murdered three men and disposed of their bodies in wheelie bins.

James Randall.

Terry's shocking story reveals what it was like to be in a relationship with a man who was sentenced in 1997 for the brutal murders of two women and suspected of many more killings.

Dennis Nilsen.

Martyn, the ex-partner of the notorious necrophile who murdered at least twelve young men and boys in London between 1978 and 1983, shares his harrowing experience.

Sean Gillis.

Terri, the ex-wife of the sadistic Louisiana serial killer who murdered eight women, reveals how she coped with discovering her husband's true nature.

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Serial Killer Wives fills a gap in true crime storytelling by examining the collateral damage these crimes inflict on those closest to the perpetrators. These partners often face public scrutiny, wondering how they could have missed the signs, while simultaneously grieving the loss of the person they thought they knew.

The series provides insight into the psychological manipulation and compartmentalisation that allows killers to maintain seemingly normal relationships while committing horrific acts. It also explores themes of guilt, betrayal, and the long journey towards healing for those left behind.

For true-crime enthusiasts who have already devoured every documentary and series you can think of… Serial Kill Wives offers a fresh perspective on familiar territory. 

Serial Killer Wives is now streaming exclusively on Stan.

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