A chilling true crime series unravels the secrets of a billionaire accused of three murders.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Max.
What we could confirm fits a TV-MA: some violence and some strong language.
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Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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