The highly anticipated true crime documentary I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders will debut on HBO on October 15, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. This compelling two-part series will also be available for streaming on Max.
Directed by Erin Lee Carr and produced by Isabel Evans and Eric Lee Carr, this documentary is a collaborative effort from HBO Documentary Films, Imagine Documentaries, and Carr Lot Productions.
Fans of true crime may recall details of The Lois Riess Murders from other programs, such as season 2, episode 7 of Injustice with Nancy Grace, aired on Oxygen, which explores the same chilling case.
In I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders, audiences will delve deeper into the narrative and hear directly from Lois Riess, the convicted killer at the center of this documentary. This marks the first time she speaks publicly about her crimes.
Release Details for I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders
This documentary series is divided into two episodes. The initial segment will air on HBO on October 15, 2024, at 9 PM ET, while the second episode follows on October 16, 2024, at 9 PM ET. Both episodes will also be available for streaming on Max starting October 15, 2024.
Viewers can watch the series on HBO TV or obtain a subscription to Max, which offers access to all HBO content, movies, and more. Subscriptions to Max start at a reasonable rate of $9.99 per month with advertisements. For ad-free viewing, a subscription is available for $16.99 per month.
Overview of I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders
This gripping true crime documentary chronicles the actions of Lois Riess, a woman from Minnesota who murdered her husband, David Riess, in 2018. She shot him multiple times, subsequently fleeing their home with a significant amount of money and his vehicle.
In the same year, Lois killed Pamela Hutchinson, who bore a resemblance to her. It is alleged that Lois aimed to usurp Pamela’s identity, leading to the murder. Following the killing, she stole Pamela’s car and drained funds from her bank account.
Following her apprehension in Texas in 2019, Lois confessed to the murder of Pamela and later admitted to the homicide of her husband in 2020. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for each of these crimes.
This documentary marks the first occasion Lois Riess will appear on screen, recounting her perspective on the murders and the motivations behind her shocking actions.
As summarized by Rotten Tomatoes, the show’s synopsis states:
“Lois and David Riess appear to lead an ordinary life as devoted parents and business owners in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, until David’s lifeless body is found and Lois absconds.”
The synopsis further explains:
“Now incarcerated, Lois reflects on her childhood and upbringing, revealing a disturbing psychological profile of a woman grappling with numerous emotional challenges. Yet, her systematic actions post-murder suggest a calculated nature, particularly when another victim surfaces.”
To gain more insights into this riveting case, be sure to watch I Am Not a Monster: The Lois Riess Murders Part 1 on HBO or Max on October 15, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET.
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