Alton Coleman's Killings
Crimes that crossed every boundary
4.1 (37)
60 mins
Discover the violent crime spree of Alton Coleman, and how he carried out a series of murders, assaults, and kidnappings across multiple states in 1984. Explore how he and his partner targeted victims at random, spreading fear from Illinois to Ohio and beyond.
Ep 1:
A Carnival Promise, A Vanished Child
A friendly stranger lures a nine-year-old girl away with a promise, unraveling into a chilling manhunt for a predator hiding behind a false name.
Ep 2:
Blood Trail Across State Lines
As Vernita Wheat's fate comes to light, investigators realize Alton Coleman isn't acting alone—a second, female killer is now in their sights.
Ep 3:
Inside the Mind of a Killer Couple
Experts break down the disturbing psychology of killer couples, revealing how a dominant predator and compliant partner become far deadlier together.
Ep 4:
Trophies, Terror, and the Eleventh Man
Coleman and Brown's rampage escalates across Ohio, leaving bodies in crawlspaces and forcing the FBI into an unprecedented most-wanted decision.
Ep 5:
Coming Home to Capture
Behavioral analysts predict Coleman's next move with eerie precision, setting the stage for a stunning capture in a quiet Illinois park.
Ep 6:
Fifty-Four Days of Terror
As trials expose shocking devotion and manipulation, the full staggering toll of Coleman and Brown's summer of violence comes into chilling focus.
Discussions (1)
Jim
Level 9 · 5 mo agoBro she really broke off her engagement to become a serial killer. Went from a church mouse to catching a death sentence over some random dude.
