Family members of murderers and other criminals share their stories
About Evil Lives Here
Most true crime shows focus on investigations of murders, as told by detectives and victims’ loved ones. But if you’re looking for a different perspective on murder cases, check out Evil Lives Here, which gives voice to family members of murderers and perpetrators of other heinous crimes. Through heartbreaking descriptions, they detail stories of living with abusive spouses and parents, evil cult leaders, psychopathic children, and serial killers and rapists before, and sometimes during, their crimes. The show sheds light on how, sometimes, the killer’s family are also victims of their evil ways.
Some of these family members share the warning signs or abuse they experienced, and others recount stories about the pain the murders caused them or the difficulties raising a problematic child who turns into a criminal, especially when their appeals for help from law enforcement and mental health professionals go unanswered.
Episodes relate the stories completely from one or two family members’ perspectives and focus on their experiences and the signs they noticed, instead of the murders or subsequent investigations. And because the emphasis is squarely on these family members, episodes underscore their voices and so exclude narration. Adding to their stories, episodes include some police interviews and 911 calls.
Evil Lives Here is a shocking and emotional show that fills in the picture of a violent criminal’s life. Many episodes are tough to watch, but it is a quality show that is well worth it.
The Show Elements
Seasons: 16 (2016-)
Where to stream: Discovery+
More shows like Evil Lives Here: Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks, The Devil You Know, I Lived with a Killer
See also this list of true crime shows
✓ Police interviews
✘ Trial clips
✘ Narration
✓ Re-creations
✘ Experts
✘ Victims’ families and friends
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