Series·2024·TV-MA·1 season

American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders

DocumentaryCrime

An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.

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The EndE1 · 49 min

Photojournalist Christian Hansen continues the work of Danny Casolaro, a reporter who mysteriously died while investigating a major political conspiracy.

The Trap DoorE2 · 56 min

Through Danny's research, details surface of an alleged global government surveillance network. In 1981, a triple murder fuels suspicions.

The GameE3 · 52 min

Danny's investigation takes a turn when he uncovers a twisted web of organized crime that implicates the US intelligence community.

The MonsterE4 · 67 min

In his final days, Danny inches closer to answers — but his death raises more questions. Years later, Christian makes discoveries of his own.

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11 credited

Christian Hansen
Christian HansenSelf / Danny Casolaro
Tony Casolaro
Tony CasolaroSelf
Michael Riconosciuto
Michael RiconosciutoSelf
Bobby Moses Nichols
Bobby Moses NicholsSelf
Zachary Treitz
Zachary TreitzSelf
Cheri Seymour
Cheri SeymourSelf
John Powers
John PowersSelf
Charles Work
Charles WorkSelf
Keith Roenke
Keith RoenkeRobert Booth Nichols
Leah Victoria Hennessey
Leah Victoria HennesseyLynn Knowles
Elliot Richardson
Elliot RichardsonSelf (archive footage)

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