The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade The Cheerleader Murder
15-year-old cheerleader Kirsten Costas is stabbed to death in a California suburb, and a teenage girl is seen fleeing the scene. However, as months pass by without an arrest, the police are stumped.
The 1980s: a time of greed, glamour and murder. This gripping mini-series transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favourite decade.
Primary Title
- The 1980s: The Deadliest Decade
Episode Title
- The Cheerleader Murder
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 25 July 2021
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Choice TV
Broadcaster
- Top TV Limited
Programme Description
- The 1980s: a time of greed, glamour and murder. This gripping mini-series transports viewers on a bittersweet and terrifying journey back in time, revealing the dark side of America's favourite decade.
Episode Description
- 15-year-old cheerleader Kirsten Costas is stabbed to death in a California suburb, and a teenage girl is seen fleeing the scene. However, as months pass by without an arrest, the police are stumped.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Television programs--United States
- Crime--1980-1989--United States
Genres
- Crime
- Miniseries
Contributors
- Andrea De Brito (Director)
- Lion Television (Production Unit)
- Discovery Communications Inc (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Television programs--United States
- Crime--1980-1989--United States