Hunt for the Gainesville Ripper
How did five murders change Gainesville forever?
4.5 (14)
195 mins
A series of brutal student murders throws Gainesville into panic and triggers a massive manhunt. As investigators chase leads and forensic clues, the hunt ultimately reveals the identity of the Gainesville Ripper.
Ep 1:
Ripper’s First Strike
A brutal double murder in a Gainesville student apartment triggers immediate panic across the University of Florida community. Within days, more killings reveal a pattern of extreme violence and staged crime scenes.
Ep 2:
Gainesville Under Siege
A massive multi-agency task force launches one of Florida’s largest investigations. Early suspects fall away after forensic setbacks, forcing detectives to widen the search.
Ep 3:
Monster Identified Finally
A robbery arrest introduces Danny Rolling, a drifter with a violent criminal past and history of mobility across states. A hidden campsite near UF reveals weapons and evidence suggesting surveillance of victims.
Ep 4:
Final Judgment Day
Prosecutors argue premeditated, sadistic killings while the defense cites trauma and mental disturbance. He receives five death sentences, formally closing the case.
