Very Scary People “The Real Hannibal” (Investigation Discovery, Sunday, January 26, 2025)

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Scott Lee Kimball, a name that chills the blood, takes center stage in the latest installment of “Very Scary People.” This episode examines the horrifying crimes of a serial killer who, much like the fictional Hannibal Lecter, used his position of trust to manipulate and prey upon his victims. Kimball’s status as an FBI informant afforded him a veneer of respectability, allowing him to move undetected through the shadows, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.

The episode focuses on Kimball’s activities in the Pacific Northwest and Colorado during the late 1990s. It methodically details his predatory tactics, highlighting the chilling parallels between his real-life methods and the calculated moves of Hannibal Lecter. The unsettling similarities raise questions about the nature of evil and the masks it can wear.

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“The Real Hannibal” doesn’t shy away from the gruesome details of Kimball’s crimes, but it also attempts to understand the psychological factors that drove him. By exploring his background and motivations, the episode seeks to provide context, not justification, for his actions. The exploration of Kimball’s psyche is a grim but necessary undertaking, shedding light on the dark corners of the human mind.

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While the episode’s focus remains firmly on the victims, it also examines the systemic failures that allowed Kimball to operate for so long. The investigation into his crimes reveals a disturbing truth about the potential for abuse of power and the devastating consequences that can ensue.

“Very Scary People” airs Sundays at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.