On September 17, 2024, Peacock enriched its content library with the true crime docu-series World’s Most Notorious Killers. This gripping five-episode series explores the horrific murder cases involving infamous figures such as Jack Unterweger, Fred West, Charles Sobhraj, Marc Dutroux, and Chris Dawson from around the globe. Notably, the final episode features an exclusive interview with the infamous tourist killer, Charles Sobhraj.
The official synopsis of this gripping docu-series reveals:
“Peacock’s new true crime documentary World’s Most Notorious Killers, unveils the chilling narratives of five shocking international murder investigations of recent times… featuring firsthand accounts from former detectives, family members, lawyers, forensic scientists, and journalists all committed to seeking justice for these heinous crimes.”
While Jack Unterweger and Fred West took their own lives, Charles Sobhraj is believed to now reside in France following his release from prison and subsequent deportation. Conversely, both Marc Dutroux and Chris Dawson continue to serve their prison sentences.
Explore the Infamy of Five Serial Killers in World’s Most Notorious Killers on Peacock
1) Jack Unterweger
Jack Unterweger, a notorious Austrian serial killer, was responsible for the cold-blooded murders of multiple victims across various locations, including Austria and Czechoslovakia. According to Peacock’s World’s Most Notorious Killers, Unterweger was known for his signature method of strangling his victims—predominantly women—using their bras, after which he would conceal their bodies in wooded areas.
Initially arrested in 1974 for a solitary murder, Unterweger was released on parole in 1990, only to revert to his killing spree. In 1994, he was convicted of nine murders, but tragically, just hours after the verdict, he took his own life in prison.
2) Fred West
Also featured in World’s Most Notorious Killers is Fred West, a notorious serial killer from England known for his brutal crimes against young women, which resulted in the deaths of twelve victims. His wife, Rose West, was complicit in these horrific acts. Both were arrested in 1994 and sentenced to imprisonment.
Fred West tragically ended his life in 1995 by suffocating himself while incarcerated, while Rose West is currently serving her sentence at HM Prison New Hall in West Yorkshire.
3) Charles Sobhraj
Charles Sobhraj, also referred to as the ‘Bikini Killer’ due to the clothing worn by many of his victims, is infamous for allegedly killing over twenty tourists. After serving a prison sentence in India from 1976 to 1997, he later moved to France. In 2003, Sobhraj returned to Nepal, where he was incarcerated again and given a life sentence.
On December 23, 2023, the Supreme Court of Nepal approved his release, citing his advanced age. Following this, he was deported to France, where he is believed to currently reside.
4) Marc Dutroux
Marc Dutroux, an electrician turned serial killer and rapist, is profiled in World’s Most Notorious Killers for his series of dreadful crimes. Convicted in 1989 for the rape and murder of five young girls, he was released on parole in 1992, only to be arrested again in 1996 for a multitude of charges.
In 2004, he was found guilty of several rapes and murders, resulting in a life sentence. He remains incarcerated in Belgium.
5) Chris Dawson
Chris Dawson, a former Australian rugby player turned murderer and sex offender, was convicted in 2022 for the murder of his wife, Lynette. He is currently serving a 24-year prison sentence. Dawson had previously been arrested in 2018 but managed to remain free on a $1.5 million bail before his ultimate conviction.
As per prison records, he is now serving his sentence at Long Bay Correctional Facility.
To delve deeper into the lives of these five notorious serial killers, be sure to watch World’s Most Notorious Killers on Peacock.
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