Episodes
First Blood: Danny Rolling: The Gainesville Ripper (S1EP3 A&E Saturday July 9, 2022)
Danny Rolling: The Gainesville Ripper – Danny’s first murders took place in his hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana, before he became primarily known for the horrifying killings of University of Florida students. Danny wanted to have a loving family as an adult after growing up with a violent father, but his more sinister fantasies led him to destroy families instead. Then he was powerless to stop.
Airdate: Saturday July 9, 2022 at 21:00 on A&E
Season 1 Episode 3
First Blood examines some of America’s most notorious serial killers through the prism of their first known kills to reveal what drove them to the moment when violent fantasy and curiosity became a devastating reality. Giving a unique perspective on these psychologically complex killers, the series explores the pivotal moments in the killers’ lives that led to them to committing these horrific crimes. From Richard Ramirez and Ed Kemper to Robert Hansen and Aileen Wuornos and more, First Blood dives into the exact moment these criminals made their first move, analyzes their motivations, and explores the critical moments in their lives that brought them down these gruesome paths.