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The Best Episodes of The Murders at Starved Rock Season 1

Every episode of The Murders at Starved Rock Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Murders at Starved Rock Season 1!

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This documentary series explores the 1960 brutal murders of three women in Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois, and the decades of questions and doubts that have haunted the son of the prosecutor

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Murders at Starved Rock Season 1 Episode 1 - Part 1: The Boogeyman
    7.2/10(84 votes)

    #1 - Part 1: The Boogeyman

    S1:E1

    In 1960, three women are brutally murdered in Starved Rock State Park, casting a decades-long shadow over the town of LaSalle, Illinois.

    Director:Jody McVeigh-Schultz
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Murders at Starved Rock Season 1 Episode 2 - Part 2: Psychological Warfare
    7.1/10(75 votes)

    #2 - Part 2: Psychological Warfare

    S1:E2

    David’s investigation leads him back to LaSalle, where, decades after the horrendous crime, locals continue to debate Chester’s innocence.

    Director:Jody McVeigh-Schultz
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Murders at Starved Rock Season 1 Episode 3 - Part 3: Memories
    6.7/10(67 votes)

    #3 - Part 3: Memories

    S1:E3

    With Chester free, David grapples with lingering suspicions, the effects of generational trauma, and the fallout of his father’s legacy.

    Director:Jody McVeigh-Schultz
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part 1: The Boogeyman" is the best rated episode of "The Murders at Starved Rock" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Jody McVeigh-Schultz and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/14/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2: Psychological Warfare".