Lawrence Bittaker
Biography
Lawrence Sigmund Bittaker (September 27, 1940 – December 13, 2019) was an American serial killer and rapist who—alongside Roy Lewis Norris (February 5, 1948 – February 24, 2020)—committed the kidnapping, rape, torture and murder of five teenage girls in Southern California over a five-month period in 1979.
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Movie - 1981, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)
A documentary of the decline of America, composed of archival material and exclusive footage, carnage, madness, and mayhem with an unapologetic sincerity on the factual depiction of violence in the industrialized nation of the United States. Featuring a juxtaposition of detailed accounts of terrible acts, brutal behavior, and interviews from experts and convicted killers alike.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self
Known as “The Toolbox Killer,” Lawrence Bittaker, alongside his partner Roy Norris, committed heinous acts. Bittaker remained silent about his crimes for 40 years until he met criminologist Laura Brand. Over the course of five years, Brand recorded her many conversations with Bittaker as he spoke from death row about his methods and motives, providing unique insights into the mind of a criminal sadist.