TV series

I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders

Name: I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-10-15
Rating: 5.75
Cast: Lois Riess

2024TV-MA1 season5.8 / 10

There's something wrong with grandma.

In 2018, a small-town murder in Minnesota shocks a community when 56-year-old wife, mother, and grandmother Lois Riess kills her husband David and goes on the run from the authorities. Years later, Lois sits down with the filmmakers telling her story for the first time. Lois herself attempts to explain her reprehensible actions which reveals a disturbing family history and an addiction to gambling.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

I'm Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders premiered October 15, 2024. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

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Episode 1

Part 1

Oct 15, 20241h 27m

Lois and David Riess live a seemingly normal life as parents to three children, several grandchildren,and a thriving business in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, until, one day, David's dead body is discovered and Lois goes on the run. As Lois, now in prison, recounts her childhood and upbringing, a disturbing psychological portrait emerges of a woman battling many emotional demons. However, Lois's methodical behavior after the murder may show the work of a calculated killer when another body is discovered.

Episode credits

Directed by Erin Lee CarrGuest stars Lois Riess

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Episode 2

Part 2

Oct 16, 20241h 24mfinale

After the discovery of Pamela Hutchinson's body in Florida, a nationwide manhunt for the "Killer Grandma" begins and two weeks later, witnesses recognize Lois in Texas. Appearing placid and cooperative, Lois claims not to remember many details of her crime spree, but police have evidence that details her sinister plan.

Episode credits

Directed by Erin Lee CarrGuest stars Lois Riess

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

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TV series · 2024★ 7.8

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Cast

Lois RiessSelf

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Miniseries
Episodes: 2
Original language: English

Networks & production

HBOUnited States
HBO Documentary FilmsUnited States
Imagine DocumentariesUnited States
Carr Lot ProductionsUnited States

Themes

convicted murdererminiseriesminnesotamurdersmall towntrue crime