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The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer

The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer

An account of early 1970s social activist Ira Einhorn, who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and then fled the country.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Hunt For The Unicorn Killer
First Air DateMay 9, 1999
Last Air DateMay 9, 1999
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime 0min
Language
Original LanguageEnglish
Production Countries
Production CompaniesDan Wigutow ProductionsRegency Television
NetworksNBC
S01E02

Night Two

Based on true events, The Hunt For The Unicorn Killer tells the shocking story of Ira Einhorn, a respected American peace activist in 1970s America. He lives with Holly Maddux (Naomi Watts), but when he tries to leave him in 1977, she suddenly disappears under mysterious circumstances. Somewhat later, her lifeless body is found in a suitcase in the flat of Einhorn, who has meanwhile fled the country and in the following years cleverly manages to stay one step ahead of the authorities. However, Holly's father remains determined to bring justice in his daughter's name and after a lengthy manhunt, he finds the 'unicorn killer' in France in 1997.

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