The Secret Tapes of Richard Speck
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary profiling Richard Speck, the man convicted of the brutal murders of eight nurses on Chicago's south side on the night of July 13, 1966. His death sentence was never carried out and today Speck seems to be very content with his life in prison, involved in a world of drugs, money and sex.
Cast & Crew
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Bill Kurtis
Host ("Investigative Reports")
Film Details
Also Known As
Investigative Reports (05/18/96), Richard Speck, Secret Tapes of Richard Speck
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
A+E Networks; Kurtis Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary profiling Richard Speck, the man convicted of the brutal murders of eight nurses on Chicago's south side on the night of July 13, 1966. His death sentence was never carried out and today Speck seems to be very content with his life in prison, involved in a world of drugs, money and sex. Included in the special is the video of a leering, laughing Speck enjoying his prison lifestyle which has fueled debate over prison conditions and life sentences vs. the death penalty.
Film Details
Also Known As
Investigative Reports (05/18/96), Richard Speck, Secret Tapes of Richard Speck
Genre
Crime
Documentary
Release Date
1996
Production Company
A+E Networks; Kurtis Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
