The series recounts, in graphic detail, how the Golden State Killer raped various women after breaking into their homes, physically and psychologically torturing them. Survivors, police and contemporary news reports all tell the story. Michelle describes being sexually harassed by a former boss
The East Area Rapist played twisted mind games with his victims, keeping them captive in their own homes while he took his time, even taking food and beer from the refrigerator. He threatened his captives with mutilation and death if they made a sound
The entire show is about the hunt for a sexual deviant who raped dozens of women. The man often appeared naked from the waist down. His penis is described
The ending is bittersweet. While Michelle dies, the golden state killer finally receives justice, in part because of her. Even then, this is by no means a feel-good show. It is extremely dark, brutal and disturbing
The killer stalked his victims before attacking, so he knew when the man of the house wasn’t home to protect his wife/girlfriend/daughter. There are descriptions of him spying on people entering and exiting their homes, and footprints in front of bedroom windows