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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 4 of 10

Quick Summary

During the mid‑1980s, the criminal partnership of Charles Ng and Leonard Lake carried out a series of rapes, tortures and murders at their secluded cabin in California. Their actions resulted in the deaths of several victims, forming a notorious case in the state’s criminal history.

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The programme titled is presented as an episode‑length documentary. It falls within the genre of a true‑crime episode, focusing on a notorious case from the United States. The format is that of a television programme rather than a feature film, and it centres on the criminal activities of two individuals. In this episode the narrative follows the criminal partnership of Charles Ng and Leonard Lake. Both men were responsible for a series of rapes, acts of extreme torture and multiple murders. Their crimes were carried out at a secluded cabin in California, and the events took place during the mid‑1980s. The story outlines how the duo targeted a number of victims, subjecting them to brutal violence before killing them. The setting of the cabin, hidden within the Californian landscape, provides the backdrop for the atrocities. The mid‑1980s timeframe situates the crimes within a period when law‑enforcement resources and forensic techniques were less advanced than today, adding a further layer to the investigation’s challenges. Overall, the episode concentrates on the grim details of Ng and Lake’s criminal conduct, documenting the rapes, torture and murders they committed at their remote cabin. It remains focused on the factual account of their actions and the victims affected, without venturing into speculation or additional narrative elements.

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World's Most Evil Killers broadcasts on Sky Crime at 9:00pm, Saturday, 7 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Production Details

Runtime60 mins