"48 Hours" sits down with a Canadian man who escaped "The Dexter Killer"
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1:53
- Short
In October of 2008, Gilles Tetreault escaped after a violent struggle with a Canadian man who's been called "The Dexter Killer." Tetreault shares his survival story with "48 Hours" for their report: "The Dexter Killer."
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Brief Summary
Geo Tetra shares his survival story after escaping the Dexter Killer, Mark Twitchell, who lured victims under false pretenses.
Key points
- The Dexter Killer. Mark Twitchell, inspired by a TV series, became a real-life murderer.
- A Harrowing Survival Story. Jill's escape from a masked attacker reveals the chilling reality of his near-death experience.
- A Tragic Coincidence. A week after Jill's escape, another man would lose his life in the same garage.
Episode highlights
- A Harrowing Survival StoryJill's escape from a masked attacker reveals the chilling reality of his near-death experience.“After a violent struggle, Jill broke free and escaped.”1:18Apr 27, 2022
- A Tragic CoincidenceA week after Jill's escape, another man would lose his life in the same garage.“Little did Jill know that a week later, another man would be lured to that same garage.”1:30Apr 27, 2022
