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S2·E1 Surviving The Butcher Baker

Core Aired June 2, 2026
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Synopsis

A sadistic client tortures a young sex worker named Cindy Paulson in Anchorage, Alaska in 1983, and then tries to fly her to a remote location. When she miraculously escapes, her harrowing story helps lead Anchorage authorities to discovering the man's identity - Robert Hansen, known as the 'Butcher Baker' - who had been hunting young women across Alaska for years. Now, decades later, Paulson sits down and shares her story of survival.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 1 of People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer air?

Season 2, Episode 1 ('Surviving The Butcher Baker') originally aired on June 2, 2026.

How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('Surviving The Butcher Baker')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer.

What happens in People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer Season 2 Episode 1?

A sadistic client tortures a young sex worker named Cindy Paulson in Anchorage, Alaska in 1983, and then tries to fly her to a remote location. When she miraculously escapes, her harrowing story helps lead Anchorage authorities to discovering the man's identity - Robert Hansen, known as the 'Butcher...

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