The Amazon Review Killer explores the chilling story of Todd Kohlhepp, a serial killer whose crimes raise questions about society and media.
Spartanburg: So, there’s this new true-crime doc called The Amazon Review Killer. It dives into the dark life of Todd Kohlhepp, a real estate agent turned serial killer. He was caught back in 2017 for seven murders, but he claims there are more victims out there.
What makes his story stand out is how early his violent tendencies were noticed. At just 15, he committed a horrific crime against a neighbor. He got a 15-year sentence but was released at 30 without any supervision. Can you believe that?
After getting out, he managed to charm people and build a successful real estate business. But underneath that friendly facade, he was a ticking time bomb. Criminal experts explain that people like him can be really good at hiding their true selves.
Things took a deadly turn when he felt disrespected by a motorcycle shop owner. In a fit of rage, he killed the owner and two employees. The police didn’t even connect the dots to his past as a sex offender. It’s like they missed the obvious clues.
Then, in 2015, a couple went missing, and the police had no leads. But when a more prominent couple disappeared the next year, things got serious. They found one of the women chained up on his property, and it turned out he had buried the others nearby.
This documentary is pretty repetitive and could’ve been shorter. The weird twist? Kohlhepp left creepy Amazon reviews about the tools he used for his crimes. It’s chilling to think he was so brazen.
But what’s the takeaway? It’s a reminder that evil can look normal, and we can’t always trust the police to protect us. If we’re not learning anything new from these stories, we really need to ask ourselves why we keep watching them.
• You can catch The Amazon Review Killer on Channel 4 now.
