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Killer Thriller with your host, Alisa Donovan.

Hey, everyone. Elisa Donovan here.

Back with a new episode of Killer Thriller.

Today's conversation goes straight into the darkest corners of real life, the kinds of

stories that are almost unbearable because they actually happened.

We're talking about obsession, manipulation, control, and violence, and how easily it can

hide charm, authority, or a dating profile.

Our guest today is actress and director Elizabeth Rome, whose work has brought some of the most

disturbing true crime cases to the screen. From serial killers hiding in plain sight to predators

operating inside homes and college campuses, Elizabeth has made a career out of

staring directly at the worst of humanity and asking us to do the same. These stories aren't just

shocking. They're cautionary. And once you hear how close they come to real life, you might never

swipe, trust, or look away the same way again.

Okay, before we jump into this interview with Elizabeth, I just need to really break this down

a little bit with one of my producers.

So, Christy, let's break this down.

Because to be clear, this, this man's crimes are just absolutely outrageous.

And we need to remember that these movies are made for entertainment.

So sometimes they don't really get as kind of icky.

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