Episode 1
The Sideshow Murders
42m
The brutal murder of Lobster Boy rocks a carnival community, and every performer is a suspect; truths will be revealed, and a reign of terror will finally end.
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TV series
Killer Carnies
20201 season8.5 / 10
Don’t be scared of the rickety rollercoaster or the haunted house. It’s not the rides that will kill you. It’s the people. KILLER CARNIES unravels stories of violent crime with mysterious ties to carnivals, town fairs or arcades – deceptively cheery places perfectly poised for spine-chilling horror. Each case reveals the crime scenes behind the bright lights where detectives must piece together the truth, encountering suspicious drifters and family members left devastated by tragedy. How did the epitome of American fun descend into something so deadly? In KILLER CARNIES, it becomes clear that it’s not always fun at the fair
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Killer Carnies premiered October 19, 2020. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Don’t be scared of the rickety rollercoaster or the haunted house. It’s not the rides that will kill you. It’s the people. KILLER CARNIES unravels stories of violent crime with mysterious ties to carnivals, town fairs or arcades – deceptively cheery places perfectly poised for spine-chilling horror. Each case reveals the crime scenes behind the bright lights where detectives must piece together the truth, encountering suspicious drifters and family members left devastated by tragedy. How did the epitome of American fun descend into something so deadly? In KILLER CARNIES, it becomes clear that it’s not always fun at the fair
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Episode 2
Dungeon of Doom
43m
A little girl disappears from an amusement park in Long Island, New York, and the race is on to stop a dangerous child abductor. However, a bitter custody battle and family infighting might mean life or death for this abused and neglected child.
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Episode 3
House of Mirrors
43mfinale
A little girl disappears, and her small-town community is devastated. The carnival is in town, and the suspect might be part of the traveling show.
Where to watch Killer CarniesEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Available now in United States
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Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Production
Investigation DiscoveryUnited States
Themes
crime scene