How a "Perfect" Couple Became Serial Killers (2026)

This episode explores the dark transformation of James and Susan into Michael and Suzanne Carson, a couple whose chance meeting sparked a spiral into madness and bloodshed. While many people seek a deeper meaning in life, the Carsons found theirs in a distorted reality fueled by heavy drug use and shared hallucinations. They traveled through the hippie districts of San Francisco and the secluded forests of the Pacific Northwest, leaving a trail of victims in their wake under the guise of a holy war. Absolute Crime is your go-to channel for the best crime documentaries. Subscribe for your weekly dose of crime shows, serial killers, thieves and prison stories. #TrueCrime #Documentaries #CrimeDocumentaries