In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we follow the deadly trail of Christopher Wilder, a charming yet sadistic predator who earned the nickname “The Beauty Queen Killer.” In 1984, Wilder embarked on a cross-country murder spree, luring young women—often aspiring models or beauty pageant contestants—into his trap with promises of fame. What followed was a horrifying series of kidnappings, assaults, and murders that left law enforcement racing against time. We’ll trace Wilder’s life, his escalating violence, and the nationwide manhunt that finally brought his reign of terror to an end.

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