World's Most Evil Killers
Overview
World's Most Evil Killers presents chilling accounts of notorious murderers through gripping storytelling. Each episode spotlights a different figure, such as Fred and Rose West, Ed Gein, and The Milwaukee Cannibal, revealing their dark legacies. Viewers hear firsthand accounts from detectives, journalists, family members, and survivors, providing a multifaceted perspective on these heinous crimes. Expert analyses by criminologists, crime journalists, and psychologists explore the societal impact of these killers, shedding light on their enduring ability to captivate and terrify audiences worldwide. The series adeptly intertwines personal narratives with broader reflections on crime and fear.
Episodes
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1
Fritz Honka
This story delves into the life of Fritz Honka, a German serial killer whose struggles with self-esteem due to his short stature and unusual sexual pr...
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2
Joachim Georg Kroll
A chilling examination of the notorious German serial killer known as the 'Ruhr Cannibal,' who not only hunted down his victims but also consumed part...
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3
Volker Eckert
This episode explores the life of Volker Eckert, a German truck driver whose extensive travels allowed him to carry out a series of murders across Eur...
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4
Marc Dutroux
The story delves into the chilling case of a Belgian serial killer, who was apprehended in 1996 after a horrifying spree involving the kidnapping, tor...
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5
John Wayne Gacy
This documentary delves into the life of John Wayne Gacy, a notorious killer from Chicago who was once a beloved figure in his neighborhood. It explor...
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6
Jeffrey Dahmer
This episode delves into the chilling acts of Jeffrey Dahmer, the American serial killer known as the 'Milwaukee Cannibal.' Between 1978 and 1991, he ...
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7
Ed Gein
This episode delves into the chilling life of Ed Gein, the infamous murderer and grave robber referred to as the "Butcher of Plainfield." His disturbi...
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8
Thierry Paulin
The episode delves into the chilling crimes of Thierry Paulin, who preyed upon vulnerable elderly women in France during the 1980s. He brutally attack...
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Edmund Kemper
Edmund Kemper, a notorious serial killer, took the lives of six women in California, in addition to murdering several family members.
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2
Richard Ramirez
Richard Ramirez unleashed a wave of terror across Los Angeles with his shocking acts of brutality and inhumanity during a series of home invasions. Hi...
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3
Dorothea Puente
The tale follows the grim exploits of the "Death House Landlady," a woman who welcomed elderly and disabled residents into her home. However, her true...
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4
Charles Ng and Leonard Lake
A disturbing story unfolds involving a Hong Kong thief and a Vietnam veteran, who from their remote cabin in California, carried out a string of grues...
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5
Cary Stayner
Cary Stayner, infamously referred to as the Yosemite Park Killer, took the lives of four women in 1999 before he was apprehended. Many wonder if his h...
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6
Rodney Alcala
Investigating a killer who participated in a dating game show while in the midst of a deadly rampage, potentially responsible for the deaths of up to ...
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7
Horst Kroener
In 2016, the unsettling story of 53-year-old Horst Kroener emerged when he was sentenced to prison for the murder of his Filipina wife while she slept...
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8
Wolfgang/Beate Schmidt
In the chilling case of 'The Pink Giant,' authorities delve into the crimes of Wolfgang Schmidt, a transgender serial killer from Germany. Schmidt is ...
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9
Jack Unterweger
The narrative centers on Jack Unterweger, an Austrian serial killer who was initially celebrated as a success story of rehabilitation. However, despit...
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10
Pawel Tuchlin aka The Scorpion
This episode delves into the chilling case of a Polish serial killer dubbed "The Scorpion," who was responsible for the brutal murders of nine women a...
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Ted Bundy
This episode explores the chilling life and heinous acts of Ted Bundy, a notorious serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least 30 young women...
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2
Aileen Wuornos
The episode delves into the chilling life and criminal activities of Aileen Wuornos, the notorious serial killer whose harrowing tale was brought to l...
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3
Bobby Joe Long
In 1984, serial killer Bobby Joe Long kidnapped and killed a minimum of ten women. His reign of terror ended with his execution by lethal injection in...
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4
Gary Ridgway
The chilling case of Gary Ridgway, a serial killer who admitted to taking the lives of an astonishing 71 teenage girls and women throughout Washington...
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5
Dennis Rader
Dennis Rader, an American serial killer, committed a series of gruesome murders in the Wichita, Kansas area over a span of 17 years, claiming the live...
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6
Diane Downs
This episode delves into the chilling case of a mother who was found guilty of murdering her own daughter and making an attempt on the lives of her tw...
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7
Robert Berdella
The episode delves into the chilling acts of Robert Berdella, a serial killer from Kansas City infamous for his gruesome crimes. He lured his victims,...
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8
Robert Lee Yates
This episode delves into the chilling story of serial killer Robert Lee Yates, who came dangerously close to facing the death penalty for the murders ...
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9
Danny Rolling
The episode delves into the chilling life of Danny Rolling, known as the Gainesville Ripper. This notorious serial killer preyed on college students i...
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10
Karol Kot
The episode delves into the chilling story of a Polish serial killer known as the Vampire of Krakow, whose unpredictable selection of victims ranged f...
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Todd Christopher Kohlhepp
This gripping examination delves into the disturbing case of Todd Christopher Kohlhepp, a serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least seven v...
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2
David Berkowitz
The story delves into the life of a serial killer who became the focus of New York's largest manhunt following a brutal shooting rampage that resulted...
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3
Robert Ben Rhoades
The chilling story of The Truck Stop Killer reveals a predator who preyed on hitchhikers and sex workers at truck stops over a terrifying 15-year peri...
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4
William Suff
This episode delves into the chilling story of a man infamous as the Riverside Prostitute Killer. Currently on death row, he has been found guilty of ...
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5
Christopher Hightower
This episode delves into the life of a seemingly ordinary Rhode Island family man and Sunday school teacher, who shockingly revealed a darker side as ...
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6
Sante and Kenneth Kimes
A probe unfolds into a deadly partnership between a mother and her son, who conspired to murder their elderly landlady as part of a greed-driven schem...
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7
Richard Chase
This episode delves into the chilling story of a serial killer who claimed six victims within just one month. Dubbed The Vampire Killer, he earned thi...
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8
Angel Maturino Resendiz
Referred to by some as The Railroad Killer, this serial murderer is believed to have claimed over 23 victims before his execution in 2006.
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9
The Hillside Stranglers
The story delves into the disturbing lives and heinous acts of two cousins who, as a pair, were responsible for the murders of ten young girls and wom...
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10
Daniel Lee Siebert
This episode delves into the life of an American serial killer, who was found guilty of three murders yet admitted to committing numerous additional c...
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Lonnie Franklin
The Grim Sleeper delves into the chilling tale of a ruthless serial killer in Los Angeles who claimed the lives of nine women and a teenage girl. This...
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William Bonin
This chilling tale follows a ruthless serial killer responsible for the deaths of more than 21 victims, whose remains were discovered along California...
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3
Jerry Brudos
Jerry Brudos, known as the Shoe Fetish Killer, committed horrific crimes driven by his unsettling obsession with footwear. His chilling acts led to th...
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4
Keith Jesperson
The Happy Face Killer delves into the unsettling story of a serial murderer known for his eerie confessional letters, which he would conclude with che...
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5
Arthur Shawcross
The Genesee River Killer depicts the chilling tale of a notorious murderer whose violent rampage spanned more than ten years, resulting in the tragic ...
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Sunset Strip Killers
The chilling tale revolves around two murderers who preyed on vulnerable young women and sex workers, driven by their own perverse desires. The narrat...
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Patrick Wayne Kearney
The tale follows one of America's most notorious serial killers, known for his chilling record of at least 25 victims, with the youngest being only fi...
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Dayton Leroy Rogers
The tale of the Molalla Forest Killer unfolds as a vicious predator who preyed on women in urban areas, ultimately disposing of their remains in a sec...
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9
Richard Roszkowski
This episode delves into the chilling case of a man who committed a horrific triple homicide, taking the lives of his former girlfriend, her nine-year...
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10
Cesar Barone
This episode delves into the disturbing story of a serial killer responsible for the tragic deaths of four unsuspecting women. As the investigation un...
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John Allen & Lee Malvo
John Allen and Lee Malvo's tale revolves around the chilling Beltway sniper attacks. Together, this duo executed a series of ruthless shootings that r...
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2
Robert Pickton
This episode delves into the chilling tale of one of Canada’s most infamous serial killers, known in the press as 'The Pig Farmer Killer.' The narra...
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3
Sean Vincent Gillis
This episode delves into the chilling tale of Sean Vincent Gillis, a serial killer who ruthlessly claimed the lives of eight unsuspecting women over a...
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4
Don Miller
The tale unfolds around a chilling murderer who took the lives of four individuals before being apprehended in an attempt to claim a fifth victim.
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5
Judy Buenoano
Judy Buenoano's tale unfolds as she becomes the first woman in Florida to be executed in the electric chair. Her horrific actions reveal a chilling tr...
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6
Gary Ray Bowles
In 1994, Gary Ray Bowles emerged as a serial killer who claimed the lives of six men, earning the chilling nickname the I-95 Killer due to the proximi...
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7
Derrick Todd Lee
This episode delves into the life of Derrick Todd Lee, a man responsible for the brutal killings of seven women in the Baton Rouge region of Louisiana...
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8
Velma Barfield
The tale follows Velma Barfield, who became the first woman to face execution by lethal injection after being convicted of murdering six individuals. ...
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9
Chester Turner
This tale unfolds around a ruthless serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least fifteen individuals over a chilling ten-year spree of violenc...
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10
Genene Jones
In a haunting tale set in Texas, a nurse turned into a serial killer, targeting vulnerable children and infants. With a chilling method, she injected ...
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Jorge Avila Torrez
The infamous tale revolves around a man found guilty of taking the lives of two young girls, along with a separate murder that occurred at a military ...
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2
Robert Hansen - The Butcher Baker
Robert Hansen, an Alaskan serial killer, was responsible for the deaths of at least seventeen women over a gruesome spree that spanned more than ten y...
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3
Heriberto Seda - The New York Zodiac
Heriberto Seda, a murderer who taunted both law enforcement and the press throughout his killing spree, asserted that his victims were chosen accordin...
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4
Charles Albright
Charles Albright, a seasoned criminal, had been found guilty of one murder and was believed to be involved in two more. He gained infamy for his unset...
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5
Joshua Wade
Joshua Wade evaded capture for years after committing five murders, eventually confessing to the crimes that began when he was only 14 years old.
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6
Anthony Allen Shore - The Tourniquet Killer
After being apprehended for an unrelated offense, Anthony Allen Shore, a serial killer from Texas, was linked to four separate murders.
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7
Mark Goudeau
For an entire year, a man unleashed a wave of fear across Phoenix, carrying out a series of violent crimes that resulted in nine murders, all without ...
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8
Paul Runge
Paul Runge's case gained significant attention in the discussion surrounding the death penalty in Illinois after it was revealed that he targeted some...
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9
Ronald Dominique
For almost ten years, the Bayou Strangler eluded capture while ensnaring, assaulting, and killing men throughout South Louisiana.
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10
Paul Michael Stephani
Paul Michael Stephani is remembered by those who crossed his path as the infamous "weepy voiced Killer." His violent outbursts and uncontrolled fury l...
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1
Lester Jones
In 2007, Paige Birgfeld, a mother, disappeared without a trace, and it wasn't until five years later that her remains were discovered. Now, after ten ...
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Jerald Wingeart
In 1973, the remains of Dawn Magyar were discovered two months following her mysterious disappearance. Fast forward twenty-eight years, and advancemen...
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3
John Eric Armstrong
In the late 1990s, specifically 1999 and 2000, women started vanishing from the bustling streets of Detroit's sex trade. Unbeknownst to anyone, John E...
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4
Richard Biegenwald
Throughout his 25-year span of committing murders, Richard Biegenwald took the lives of at least six individuals, constantly searching for increasingl...
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5
Richard Kuklinski
Richard Kuklinski lived a life steeped in crime, embracing his role as a contract killer. His chilling techniques earned him the unsettling moniker, T...
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Richard Paul White
During an interrogation in Colorado, Richard Paul White opened up to the police about the murder of his friend, but as the questioning continued, he s...
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Billy Mansfield Jr
Billy Mansfield Jr. is believed to have taken the lives of at least five individuals, but authorities think there may be even more victims linked to h...
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8
Randy Kraft
Randy Kraft was not only an articulate and esteemed computer specialist but also a notorious serial killer believed to have murdered over 60 individua...
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9
Wayne Adam Ford
As a truck driver, Wayne Adam Ford led a double life as a serial killer, luring in his victims before strangling and dismembering them. He disposed of...
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10
Steven Dean Gordon
When Jarrae Estepp's remains were discovered at a recycling facility, law enforcement uncovered that her killer, Steven Dean Gordon, had a history of ...
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Glen McCurley
The investigation delves into the case of Glen McCurley, who, in 1974, kidnapped 17-year-old Carla Walker from a bowling alley parking lot. Tragically...
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2
William Devin Howell
This episode delves into the disturbing life and criminal activities of William Devin Howell, who was convicted for the murders of seven women. It exp...
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3
Michael Bruce Ross
This episode delves into the dark history of Michael Bruce Ross, who was put to death in 2005 after committing the brutal murders of eight women in Co...
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4
Donald Henry Gaskins
This episode delves into the chilling story of Donald Henry Gaskins, a notorious serial killer responsible for the brutal murders of over a dozen indi...
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5
Wayne Williams
Between 1979 and 1981, the Atlanta community was gripped by fear as at least 28 children and young people were killed after disappearing from mainly B...
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6
David Marmolejo
This episode delves into the chilling case of David Marmolejo, who was found guilty of the horrific murder of his mother in 2009. It explores the deta...
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7
Emanuel Lovell Webb
During the 1990s, Bridgeport was plagued by violence. As a result, when multiple women were discovered murdered, their deaths went unconnected. Howeve...
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8
Westley Allan Dodd
Westley Allan Dodd appeared to be an ordinary man, but beneath that facade lay a twisted psyche driven by sadistic desires. By the time he turned 28, ...
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9
Joel Rifkin
In 1993, law enforcement stopped a young man due to his reckless driving. Upon investigating the vehicle, they discovered the lifeless body of a woman...
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10
Charles Cullen
For many, nurse Charles Cullen appeared to be a warm and helpful presence, always ready to assist those in need. However, beneath that amiable exterio...
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Gregory Green
Gregory Green concealed the murder of his first wife and their unborn child. In 2016, he escalated his brutality by taking the lives of his second wif...
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2
Benjamin Atkins
In a chilling spree that lasted seven months, Benjamin took the lives of 11 women in Detroit, Michigan, earning him a grim place among the most notori...
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3
Edward Wayne Edwards
After the murders of two couples occur years apart, the initial investigations suggest there's no connection between the cases. However, as detectives...
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4
Kenneth Jackson
In 2007, the brutal murder and assault of a Vietnamese immigrant shocked the community. Investigators found a crucial lead when 25-year-old Kenneth Ja...
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Leslie Allen Williams
In May 1992, Leslie Allen Williams was taken into custody for assault. While being interrogated, she admitted to killing four teenage girls.
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Edward Covington
On Mother's Day in 2008, Edward Covington took the lives of his girlfriend and her two children, subsequently dismembering their bodies before law enf...
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James Randall
After an undercover police operation, a convicted criminal associated with several murders is apprehended when critical forensic evidence surfaces, re...
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Granville Ritchie
The investigation into a missing child quickly spirals into a chilling narrative of abuse and homicide, revealing dark truths about a case initially t...
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Diane & Rachel Staudte
Diane Staudte secretly poisons her family with antifreeze, leading to the tragic deaths of her husband and son. Her sinister actions remain hidden unt...
