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Thought Crimes

6.220151h 21mRMovieDocumentary

Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a…

DirectorErin Lee Carr
ProducersSheila Nevins·Andrew Rossi

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Cast · Directed by Erin Lee Carr

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ADAlan Dershowitz
Alan Dershowitz
Self
DG
David Greenfield
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RK
Robert Kolker
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LPLaurie Penny
Laurie Penny
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MW
Michael Welner
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Thought Crimes is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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