First Blood

S01E09 Arthur Shawcross

The Genesee River Slayer Arthur Shawcross, infamous for his string of murders along the Genesee River, shares various tales from his past, including themes of trauma, bestiality, and cannibalism. However, the truth behind these narratives remains uncertain. What truly influenced his transformation from the quirky "Artie Oddball" to a notorious killer? While he gained notoriety for taking the lives of women in Rochester, it was a far earlier crime that marked the beginning of his descent into darkness, fueled by years of sinister fantasies.