He came out of the dark,

and the dark became a time to fear.

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A unique and definitive two hour special that explores and re-examines the remarkable serial murder case that shook New York 40 years ago. A crazed killer who targeted young couples in parked cars late at night. The story is told by those whose lives were transformed by the tragic events. Surviving victims, the families of the deceased, witnesses and the detectives who dedicated their lives to his capture. Many featured have never before told their stories on camera. Their testimony is combined with extensive archive film about the case, and extraordinary visuals from the crime scenes and other key locations.